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Ice Damming & Winter Weather

March 21st, 2013
I am re-posting this article due to the crazy weather!

Here is a great article from Gord Enders, General Manager, Direct-Line Insurance that was included in the REALTORS Association Weekly Review this week, with tips on how to avoid ice damming.  If you remember last year's HUGE dump of snow, ice damming was one of the major issues that caused insurance adjusters and contractors to be workin ...

Strong Spring Ahead: Latest News Release

March 6th, 2013
Here's the latest news release from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton.  We're seeing the usual increase in sales activity and strong price gains especially for condos (which often means that for the month, more expensive condos were purchased, rather than all condos gaining in value by 7%).  In any case, solid market activity suggests a strong spring ahead, with plenty of activity.

Buyin ...

U of A Condos for Sale FABULOUS FRIDAYS

February 15th, 2013
U of A Condos for Sale

Today's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS: Convenient & Smart U of A Condos!

Live like a King or Queen in your very own Condo!


Welcome to this week's edition of FABULOUS FRIDAYS!  This week's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS are
U of A Condos for Sale, convenient and smart condos for sale (and one house!) near to the University of Alberta, all under $400,000! (Click the underlined t ...

FABULOUS FRIDAYS: Central Edmonton Infill Homes for Sale

February 8th, 2013
Central Edmonton Infill Homes for Sale

Today's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS: Location & Luxury

HGTV Green Home in Denver, CO

HGTV Green Home in Denver Colorado - click to visit my Pinterest page with a selection of new home ideas!


Welcome to this week's edition of FABULOUS FRIDAYS!  This week's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS are
Edmonton Infill Homes for Sale, the best of both worlds - central Edmonton locations and luxurious n ...

10 Habits of a Clean Home

February 4th, 2013


Gorgeous and with a splash of green!

I recently read this blog article on 10 Habits of a Clean Home, and loved it (see below for the full list).  It is like a window directly into my own Super-Mom's brain.  And while my mom worked full-time when we were growing up, our house always seemed like a haven of cleanliness and organization.  "Clean home, clean mind" is one of my favorite expressions, yet my home definitely isn't th ...

FABULOUS FRIDAYS: Edmonton Character Homes for Sale

February 1st, 2013
Edmonton Character Homes for Sale

Today's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS: The best of Edmonton pre-1940!

Character home <3


Welcome to this week's edition of FABULOUS FRIDAYS!  This week's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS are
Edmonton Character Homes for Sale, the best of Edmonton homes built before 1940!  (click the underlined text to view).  This selection of fabulous character homes shows you the great variety in what ...

FABULOUS FRIDAYS: Edmonton Luxury Condos

January 25th, 2013
Edmonton Luxury Condos for Sale 

Today's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS: Views, Elegance & Class

View of Edmonton's beautiful River Valley


Welcome to this week's edition of FABULOUS FRIDAYS!  This week's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS are Edmonton Luxury Condos for Sale!  (click the underlined text to view).  These fabulous condos can't be beat.  With River Valley and downtown views, convenient locati ...

Interest Rates Unlikely to Rise

January 23rd, 2013
Bank of Canada Maintains Overnight Rate... Again!

Here is some information on the latest news about interest rates, courtesy of Eva Neufeld with Mortgage Tailors (full article from Eva is below).  A few items stand out to me:

  1. The prime rate remains at 3%.
  2. The Bank of Canada doesn't expect the economy to reach full capacity until the second half of 2014.
  3. Any increase to the prime rate sin ...

FABULOUS FRIDAYS: Central Edmonton Homes For Sale

January 18th, 2013
Character, Luxury & Location - Today's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS Central Edmonton Beauties

Welcome to this week's edition of FABULOUS FRIDAYS!

This week's FABULOUS FRIDAY LISTINGS are Central Edmonton Homes for Sale - Character, Luxury & Location!  (click the underlined text to view).  The location of these fabulous homes can't be beat.  Mature trees, convenience to downtown and 124 Street, ...

Understand & Protect Your Credit Score

January 15th, 2013
Here is an excellent article I just received from Eva Neufeld of Mortgage Tailors, Inc.  all about how to protect your credit score:

Starting to See Holiday Bills Roll In?  Understand and Protect Your Credit Score

Your credit score is the first thing a lender looks at when deciding if and at what interest rate they will lend you money, yet it is a mystery to many of us.  Your credit bureau ...

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