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Friday, February 3, 2012 - Budgeting Basics for First Time Home Buyers

Budgeting Basics for First Time Home Buyers So you or someone you know is thinking about buying their first home? What an exciting milestone you have reached! While I'm sure you've got big dreams and even bigger opinions about what you want in your home, the first step to buying your first home is to find out just how much you can afford. First - Check out your Credit Score. Lenders will use several factors when determining which loan you qualify for. One of the most important factors - especia ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:01:12 -0700

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - Neighborhood Profile: Sifton Park

SEARCH FOR SIFTON PARK HOMES FOR SALE The residential neighborhood of Sifton Park, part of the greater Clareview area of northeast Edmonton, shares its name with the park located in the middle of the neighborhood. Most of the homes in the area are located east of the centrally-located Sifton Park, although a few streets are west of the park and must be accessed from 50 St, the area’s western border. To the south, the neighborhood overlooks Kennedale Ravine which runs east towards Hermitag ... Full Article...

posted in Neighborhood Profiles at Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:51:32 -0700

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - Neighborhood Profile: Clareview Town Centre

SEARCH FOR CLAREVIEW TOWN CENTRE HOMES FOR SALE Clareview Town Centre, a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood in the greater Clareview area of northeast Edmonton, is a relatively newer neighborhood when looking at residential development. While there were a few homes built during the 1970s, most of the homes in Clareview Town Centre were built starting in the 1990s and continuing to present day. The area is also known as Clareview Campus. According to the 2005 municipal census, most of ... Full Article...

posted in Neighborhood Profiles at Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:26:07 -0700

Monday, January 16, 2012 - Neighborhood Profile: Hairsine

SEARCH FOR HAIRSINE HOMES FOR SALE Hairsine, a neighborhood in the Clareview area of northeast Edmonton, is a residential area made up of townhouses, detached houses and some apartments centered around Hairsine Park and the area’s two schools. Transportation in and out of Hairsine is quick, with connections to the Yellowhead Freeway via Victoria Trail and to Manning Freeway along Hairsine’s south and north borders of 144 Ave and 137 Ave. In a few years, the Anthony Henday Drive&rsqu ... Full Article...

posted in Neighborhood Profiles at Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:37:11 -0700

Friday, January 13, 2012 - Neighborhood Profile: Bannerman

SEARCH FOR BANNERMAN HOMES FOR SALE The northeast Edmonton community of Bannerman is part of the greater Clareview area. The houses and townhouses in Bannerman surround the centrally-located Bannerman Park and is bordered on the east by the North Saskatchewan River. Down in the river valley, there are numerous paths, green spaces and dog off-leash area that connect with the rest of the river valley trail system. The neighborhood is named after “H. Bannerman, who settled in the Belmont are ... Full Article...

posted in Neighborhood Profiles at Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:38:40 -0700

Friday, January 13, 2012 - New Listing - 5209, 7335 South Terwillegar Dr

Just added this listing: "Why rent when you can own? Here's a great 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo with in-suite laundry that still looks like new, fantastic for a first-time buyer! Nice open plan and spacious feel to this second floor unit with balcony and titled parking stall. Commuting isn't an issue, condo is on the doorstep of the Anthony Henday Drive which will take you quickly to the airport or other four corners of the city. Other amenities and shopping nearby, including the new South West R ... Full Article...

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posted in Listings at Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Thursday, January 12, 2012 - Neighborhood Profile: Fraser

SEARCH FOR HOMES FOR SALE IN FRASER The neighborhood of Fraser, found in the northern Clareview section of Edmonton, was named for John Fraser, an original homesteader in the area and one of the first trustees of the Belmont School. (source Wikipedia) Although Fraser may be tucked away on the outskirts of the city, the residents still enjoy quick access to the Manning Freeway, Clareview LRT station and are only minutes away from the Yellowhead Freeway via Victoria Trail. In the next few years, ... Full Article...

posted in Neighborhood Profiles at Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:09:47 -0700

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - The Word of the Day is "Average" at the 2012 REALTORS Housing Forecast Seminar

The Word of the Day is “Average” at the 2012 REALTORS Housing Forecast Seminar The REALTORS Association of Edmonton gave their real estate market forecast for 2012 this morning during the 24th annual REALTORS Housing Forecast Seminar, and as usual they invited some friends to speak about the Edmonton and Alberta economy. The invited speakers talked about Edmonton’s strength and business climate, development trends, economic and financial trends, and how it all affects the ho ... Full Article...

posted in News & Market Updates at Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:53:24 -0700

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - Neighborhood Profile: Kirkness

SEARCH FOR KIRKNESS HOMES FOR SALE Kirkness is a residential neighbourhood in the Clareview area of north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named for James Kirkness who came to the Edmonton area in 1866 as an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company. "A local park is named for James A. Christianson (1889-1953), a prominent citizen who sponsored the Oil Kings hockey club." (from Wikipedia) From Kirkness, there is easy access to the Manning Freeway to the west and Victoria Trail connects resident ... Full Article...

posted in Neighborhood Profiles at Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:08:15 -0700

Monday, January 9, 2012 - Is A Newly Built Home Right For You?

Is A Newly Built Home Right For You? There’s something innately appealing about a new home. You get to design it – from the floor to the ceiling and everything in between – to your taste. Buying a builder home is similar in a lot of ways. You are able to choose the style, size, and any number of upgrades to make your home uniquely yours, and fit within your price range. Just like building a home takes a lot of effort and due diligence on the part of the homeowner, so does buyi ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:24:52 -0700

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