Sooooooo you've finally decided to buy a home. Interest rates are just starting to come down, rental rates have skyrocketed, and housing is still affordable here in Edmonton, Alberta, so it makes sense.  The problem is, while you were making up your mind, so did all the other fence sitters who jumped into the housing market too. Did we mention Alberta is also the #1 province in Canada to move to in 2023/24? Now suddenly you may be facing some competition for the best properties. What to do? Just because there are other buyers in the market doesn't mean you can't come away with your dream ..read more

The spring market has sprung - Average sale prices are up, and days on market are down! Thinking of listing your home? Contact us today ..read more

With one of the latest and biggest trends in tech being artificial intelligence, the real estate space has also seen massive growth in this area. Tools like “online home estimators” have been popping up, where consumers can literally type in their address and 10 seconds later out spits a home price for their property. Edmonton’s very own HonestDoor is a proptech platform that has created one such tool. It uses real estate data, machine learning, and data science to provide Canadian real estate buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders with property valuations. The company's mission is to help co ..read more

Thinking about buying your first home? 20 years ago I was in the same position and it was an exciting but scary proposition. Living in my parents’ basement was cheap and all but was a real drag on my lifestyle. Instead of renting, a friend and I decided to pool up our savings and buy a 2-bedroom condo together. It was my first major step in #adulting after buying a new car. A condo seemed practical based on the price and low maintenance as a young person at the time. My situation may resonate with some of you. Skyrocketing rents in our community, and many new Canadians moving to our great cit ..read more

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Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers already under contract. All statistics are gathered from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton MLS® System in 2023. Commissions saved are based on the 7% on the first $100,000 + 3% on the remainder commission model. Commissions are always negotiable. 2% Realty Pro Inc., 2024 ..read more

We enter the new year in Edmonton with high hopes of mortgage interest rate relief in 2024. We're currently experiencing low inventory and pent-up demand from buyers waiting out the interest rate roller coaster. If these factors align, it could be a formula for a seller’s market. December home sales outpaced December 2022. Buyer demand is slowly intensifying as we head into the spring as big banks start to adjust their rates downwards. To learn more about the Edmonton and Area real estate market, give us a shout ..read more

Many of last year’s hottest home design trends will continue into 2024. Organic, warm, and natural aesthetics are IN. Neutral and Soft Tones are back. Bold kitchen cabinets and striking wallpaper are headed out the window from years past in exchange for softer, soothing, and peaceful tones like peach, lighter greens, and pale blues. Both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams have soft blues as their colour of the year for 2024. Pantone’s Color Institute's top choice for colour of the year in 2024 is Peach Fuzz - a soft vanilla shade with peachy-pink undertones. Wall Paneling still stays hot for ..read more

Top 5 Mistakes Made by Buyers Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home in Edmonton I see it all to often with buyers we work with when you're looking to move-up, and already own a home, there is certain factors that can complicate the situation. It's very important for you to consider these issues before you list your home for sale. Not only is there the issue of financing to consider, but you also have to sell your present home at exactly the right time in order to avoid either the financial burden of owning two homes or, just as bad, the dilemma of having no place to live during th ..read more

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