By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. I was at a real estate meeting in Montreal last month attended by independent brokerage owners from across Canada. It was great to connect with brokers from Halifax to Victoria and everywhere in between, and to hear from industry experts on a variety of topics, and AI was […]
Statistics matter. So does strategy. There’s a saying we have at Schmidt…Real estate should serve your life, not the other way around. Tying your purchase or sale solely to market conditions could mean you’re waiting a long time to live where (and how) you’ll be happiest. Here’s some good advice for anyone looking to buy […]
By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. The spring real estate market has been a bit slow to get started this year, and at the same time there have been a lot of multiple offers happening on really desirable properties. With the number of homes for sale on the low side, when a great property […]
Spring is here, and the real estate forecast is looking clearer! In last month’s Schmidt Report we talked about the confusing signals in the market. Sales are up! Inventory is up! Multiple offers are happening! More sellers are reducing price! It wasn’t obvious where the market was heading. Fortunately the trend is becoming clearer, and […]
Empire Park is a well-located neighbourhood in south Edmonton that’s all about convenience and easy living. It’s got a mix of apartments, townhouses, and some detached homes, so you get a pretty diverse crowd. One of the biggest perks is being right by Southgate Centre—super handy for shopping and amenities. Plus, with major roads like […]
Written by Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner of Schmidt Realty Group Inc. There are a lot of reasons you might be considering a career shift. Perhaps you’ve been “downsized” in a restructuring at your company. Perhaps your personal life has changed and you need more flexibility in your schedule than your current job can offer. Perhaps your […]
There are so many conflicting messages about the market right now… “I keep hearing that the Edmonton market is becoming more balanced, but if that’s true how come every house I like goes into multiple offers?” – Frustrated buyer in 2026. How can anyone make sense of the conflicting messages? Check out this month’s Schmidt […]
It’s all about supply and demand! Residential inventory has increased dramatically compared to last January, with 3,581 residential homes for sale on January 31st vs only 2,736 homes for sale last January 31st! Compounding the effect of the increased inventory is the decreased number of homes sold.… Check out this month’s Schmidt Report for an […]
Written by Stacey Shepherd, Licensed Mortgage Professional (and good friend of the team at Schmidt!) Visualize this: It’s 1986. You’re an accountant in Vancouver. You’re seeing seniors living longer, healthier and more self-sufficient lives than ever. But they don’t have enough cash to pay their day-to-day expenses. You want to help them. So, you create […]
“Welcome to Tamarack, a wonderful suburban family friendly community in Edmonton’s South East. This area is easily accessed by both the Henday and Whitemud freeways as well as a very quick commute into Sherwood Park. Services are plenty in the neighbourhood with everything you need a short walk or drive away. There’s a transit centre […]