By Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc. More than ever, where we live matters! Let’s face it, we’re all spending more time at home these days, and that’s likely to continue for awhile. If you’re not loving where you live, why not change it? If you’re curious about what it might look […]
How did Covid-19 impact Edmonton Area Real Estate in April? April wasn’t typical. That’s not news to you, I’m sure. What might surprise you is how many homes DID still sell!… To watch this month’s Schmidt Report Video Click here! Download this month’s Schmidt Report for a quick look ahead at anticipated results for Edmonton […]
Callaghan is one of the 15 neighbourhoods that make up the Heritage Valley area in southwest Edmonton. The neighbourhood’s residential areas were fully built out by 2011. The neighbourhood is bounded on the north and west by James Mowatt Trail, the south by 30th Avenue, and the east by the Blackmud Creek Ravine. Calgary Trail, […]
By Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc. As a REALTOR® and business owner, I’ve always mixed my time between office, home and outside appointments, so being at home full-time isn’t as big a shift for me as it might be for many of you. If you’ve gone to a certain building from […]
How is Covid-19 impacting the real estate market? Speculation is understandable, but what we need are the facts. FACT #1: Real estate was deemed essential service along with lawyers, banks and other financial services. It’s important to remember that most people moving have a real need to do so, it’s not just a “want”… To […]
A message from Kathy Schmidt, Broker Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc. Hi everyone. There’s so much going on in the world and we understand you may be wondering what this means for real estate. We’re still actively working with clients, bringing new listings onto the market, showing homes and closing deals. We’re just doing […]
If you currently have a home for sale, here are some suggestions during this challenging situation with Covid-19: There will likely be fewer “live” showings happening. We expect more buyers will work with their REALTOR® to create short-lists of homes that very closely match their needs in order to minimize the number of properties they […]
If you are currently on the search for a new home, here are some suggestions during this challenging situation with Covid-19: Work closely with your REALTOR® to narrow down the homes you view to the ones that really match your needs. Set up a Zoom meeting to view properties together online to short-list potential properties. […]
Blue Quill is in Edmonton’s southwest, named after Cree Chief Blue Quill who traded in Edmonton in the late 1890s. Its north of 23rd Avenue, west of 111th Street, tucked in the bend of Whitemud Creek Ravine South. Bordering neighbourhoods of Blue Quill Estates, Skyrattler and Sweetgrass are considered part of the Blue Quill area […]
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive allows eligible first-time home buyers with a minimum down payment to have a portion of their purchase financed through a shared equity program with the Government of Canada. In plain language, what this means is the Government of Canada “buys” 5 to 10% of the house and you don’t have […]