“Parkallen is a lovely, mature, tree-lined neighbourhood in south Edmonton in the papastew (PAH-PAH-STAY-OH) ward. papastew, also know as Papaschase, was the highly respected leader of the Papaschase Band, which resided in the Edmonton area in the late 1800’s, before Parkallen came into being. Parkallen is a vibrant community represented by the Parkallen Community League, which was established […]
By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. We’re all longing for the warm summer days that are just ahead. Here are a few things to make sure you get the most out of the sunshine that’s coming our way! · Free up some space! Move your winter coats and jackets to storage along with the […]
“Baturyn is a quiet neighborhood tucked into the Castle Downs area. With easy access to 97 Street, this is a favorite neighborhood for those wanting acccess to CFB Edmonton military base or downtown. The centrepiece of this neighborhood is the Baturyn park, which is home to Baturyn and St. Charles elementary schools and the Baturyn […]
Don’t be fooled! While it’s true that the real estate market is VERY brisk, you might not be getting the whole picture if you’re focused only on the current facts. What do I mean? Well, while numbers don’t lie, they can mislead! Here’s how the TRUTH differs from the FACTS when it comes to understanding […]
What’s going on????!!! Buyers lined up to view homes! Multiple offers! And properties sold in a day! We haven’t seen a market this brisk since 2007! Sales were up 109.9% in the Greater Edmonton Area this March vs March 2020! You might think that’s because sales were slower last March due to Covid… To watch […]
“Balwin has a rich history in Edmonton and was originally known as part of North Edmonton Village and Packingtown. This older established neighbourhood became part of Edmonton in 1912. With a north central location, it allows for easy access to all the northside, downtown and the Yellowhead Trail. The community has a diverse style of […]
By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. The current market has surprised buyers and sellers alike. Who would’ve thought we would see so much activity and competition for properties during a pandemic! There are lots of reasons why this might be happening… for some insights on that check out our recent blog here: 5 […]
It’s all about the ratios… In general in February there are there’s more listings coming into the market than there are buyers. But last month saw significantly more sales than usual, shifting the ratio dramatically… To watch this month’s Schmidt Report Video Click here! Download this month’s Schmidt Report for a quick look ahead at […]
“The Griesbach neighborhood in the northwest is a wonderful place to call home. Steeped in rich military history, Griesbach is a unique redeveloped neighborhood allowing you to have a newer home compared to surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you want to take a stroll around Patricia Lake, enjoy the community garden at Central Park, or participate in […]
By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. This program came into effect awhile back now, but people still approach me regularly with a lot of questions about it. With the spring market an extra busy time for first-time buyers I thought it would be good to provide some quick facts and resources about this […]