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Blog by Sara Kalke

How Staging Helps

March 30th, 2010

HOME STAGING STATISTICS

Here is an interesting study I just read about the benefits of staging your home!  Please see the Seller section for the many benefits of selling your home with me, Sara Kalke. A room-by-room home staging consultation is included in my 25-Point Marketing Plan.

A National Home Gain Survey (2007) shows that the top four ROI (return on investments) for property improveme ...

Renovation Tips

March 28th, 2010
NEW!  Renovation Tips - How to Get the Most out of your Hard-Earned Reno Dollars, and Sell Your House for MORE!

Check out my new web feature on the best renovation ideas for your investment: http://www.sarakalke.myubertor.com/TopRenovations.ubr.

And... stay tuned for more blog posts about how to get the most out of your home. My 25-point marketing plan for your home includes a complimentary ...

Edmonton Real Estate Market Update March 26, 2010

March 26th, 2010
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update March 26, 2010

Inventory is up, yet again. Today's inventory count: 6,354. Yes, you got it - 6,354. That is up 178 over the course of the week, and over 2,000 since the beginning of 2010.  With the possibility of mortgage rates increasing, it looks like everyone is making a move. You should too!

If you're thinking why should I care? - check out my last blo ...

Inventory, Numbers, Figures - Who Cares?

March 26th, 2010

Inventory, Numbers, Figures - Who Cares?

If you are concerned about Edmonton home prices, market trends, inventory numbers, and are generally unsure of when to buy or sell a home, remember this: a home is a place to live, and when you own a home, you are making one of the best investments you can make.  If you need to make a move, do your research, get the best advice possible, and hire a RE ...

Edmonton Real Estate Market Update for March 22, 2010

March 22nd, 2010
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update for March 22, 2010

Even though the snow is falling today, the number of homes for sale in Edmonton continues to rise.  Today's current inventory count: 6,176, up over 100 from four days ago (see chart here: Today's Inventory Chart). The upward trend in the number of listings is normal for this time of year, but we are at a very important turning point - if ...

Market Inventory hits 6,000... does this mean a balanced market?

March 18th, 2010
The Edmonton Real Estate Market at the "6,000 balance" point! 

Remember the REALTORS Association Market Prediction for 2010? Larry Westergard, the president (and manager of my office), said about the Real Estate Market:  "We would be a little more happy to see 6,000 properties for sale in the Edmonton market." (There were 4,037 residential MLS listings at year-end 2009.)  Full Edmonton Journ ...

125 Northbend Drive, Wetaskiwin, AB

March 18th, 2010

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New listing - 125 Northbend Drive

March 18th, 2010
Spectacular new listing - 125 Northbend Drive, Wetaskiwin, $398,000

SPECTACULAR & INNOVATIVE! Luxurious custom-built home with high-end upgrades throughout. Quiet closed loop crescent location backing onto trees, huge south backyard. Dark hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan and two gas fireplaces. Chef's dream kitchen with stainless steel appliances, mocha cabinets with wine ...

Edmonton Real Estate Market Stats for March 17, 2010

March 17th, 2010
Edmonton Real Estate Market Stats for March 17, 2010

With spring almost officially here, the Edmonton Real Estate Market is heating up for it's usualy spring frenzy.  Inventory of properties for sale continues to rise, and the market is at near-balance, after an inventory shortage in the early months of 2010.

Sales continue to be the strongest in the $200,000 - $300,000 price range, and are ...

Welcome!

March 17th, 2010
Welcome to the Sara Kalke Blog!

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