An Edmonton Real Estate Blog

Perhaps once we obtain a little perspective in life or undergo a few tragedies we learn that the “stuff” we amass does not have a great deal of significance. I’m not referring to family treasures or precious collections, I’m referring to stuff. The things kept in closets, in boxes under the bed, out in the garage or even in additional storage facilities you’re shelling out a fee every month for. The items that if you ever took a good critical look at you may recognize isn’t all that essential and may be keeping you from purchasing a great Edmonton house.
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One of the main fiduciary duties an Edmonton real estate agent has to a client is CONFIDENTIALITY. I’m sure there would be absolutely zero disputes on how important it is to keep a home seller or home buyers information under exceptionally strict wraps. It makes you wonder why so many seem to be breaching it on Facebook, Twitter, and whatever other social media platforms they are currently using.

There have been numerous occasions while browsing the latest Facebook friends news feed, where I come across a posting or two that makes me raise my eyebrows. Edmonton Real Estate Social Media Blunders – Read More…

Various Edmonton real estate myths run amuck through some consumer minds, on both the home buying and home selling spectrum. Here are some honest answers from a qualified Edmonton real estate agent to debunk some of those myths.

Edmonton home buyer myth #1: “The longer the Edmonton house is on the market, the easier it is to negotiate.” Edmonton Real Estate Myths – Read More…

Another weekly Edmonton mortgage rate update.  Courtesy of Jason Hatton with the Mortgage Centre.

Rates as of Thursday, March 10, 2011:

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When out viewing Edmonton real estate with your favorite real estate agent, do you go beyond the scope of a home viewing?
There are home buyers  who, in a politically correct manor, are exceptionally… Curious. Try not to be one of these people.

Open drawers? Absolutely, if they are kitchen drawers. It is a must to know how much room your standard storage has, whether it’s dovetailed, etc. Read More…

“We have already seen the house numerous times, signed off the subject to inspection clause – do we really need to have another walk through before possession?”  Short answer, YES.

It is of the utmost importance that you absolutely always walk through the Edmonton home a few days, or even hours before you take final possession.

Why in the world would you do that?
Don’t worry, you’re not the only Edmonton home buyer to ask. Read More…

First of many weekly Edmonton Mortgage Rate Updates courtesy of Jason Hatton with the Mortgage Centre.

Rates as of Thursday, March 3, 2011:

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A quick note and prop to Alberta’s current state of home affordability.

RBC’s housing trends and affordability report released in February announced the Alberta housing industry as the most affordable province in Canada.

“At the other end of the affordability spectrum from British Columbia is Alberta, which, in the fourth quarter of 2010, officially became the most affordable provincial market in the country, according to the RBC Measures.
Those Measures fell once again by 1.0 to 2.4 percentage points in the province, extending their long strings of declines since late 2007.” Read More…

In the Edmonton real estate industry, you come across those who refer to a particular home as beautiful; which it is… But what’s under the hood?
The Edmonton real estate and auto industries are similar beasts; the piece of machinery you’re considering is cleaned, shined, waxed and detailed. Alternatively, homes are vacuumed, waxed, painted, etc.
Aesthetically, they look phenomenal. And why shouldn’t it? They place their absolute best foot  forward. Read More…

A quick few comments in regards to Edmonton real estate photography.

You will stumble across various types of real estate photography for print and web. Some use professional photos, others use, what seems to be, disposable cameras. Some fish eye a room, others will take photos from a corner… I can go on and on about this particular subject.

The importance of proper photography goes without saying. Read More…