There’s one statistic that REALTORS® know to watch more closely than anything else… Historical results tell us where the market has been. They’re interesting, and important to know and understand. They give us important hints about where the market might be heading in the future. Inventory, the number of homes for sale, tells us more […]
By Kathy Schmidt Selling a home takes more than a sign on the front lawn. Buyers want to feel like they can move in tomorrow – and that means clearing the mess and freshening up outdated finishes. We take décor and staging so seriously that have a professional interior designer who works with our clients […]
What the temperature of the Edmonton real estate market? It’s normal for things to get busier as we move through the spring, but to get a real handle on the market trends you’ve got to look further back than last month. If you focused only on the change since April, you’d think that the Edmonton […]
If you’re planning a move this summer, you’re not alone. On any given month, thousands of people are moving to new homes, and this time of year is especially busy! So many families move at the end of June when the school year is over, while others choose to move in July and August to […]
It’s all about the relationship! Between listings and sales, that is… It can be hard to figure out what’s going on in the market unless you’re in it daily. It might look like things are really moving because suddenly you see For Sale signs everywhere! But are those listings getting sold? And if sales are […]
Written by our very own Sabrina Bright, Training Manager and Associate Broker for Schmidt Realty Group Inc. I’ve been a pet lover my entire life. Over the years, I’ve had dogs, birds, chinchillas, a giant turtle, and even worked as a squirrel nannie (but that’s a story for another blog). These animals aren’t just pets, […]
Sales are UP…and sales are down! It all depends on the way you look at things… As a whole, it’s true that prices are softer and sales are slower. But that change isn’t evenly distributed across the market. You can break it down even further by looking at the change in the number of homes […]
NEW HELP FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS …? You’ve probably seen in the media that there are two initiatives in the latest federal budget aimed at helping first time home buyers. One of these comes into play right away, and the other comes into effect in September. What exactly is in it for you if you’re […]
The cooling condo market and what it means for buyers and sellers… It’s true that overall the condo market has slowed, with just 485 units selling January and February in the Edmonton CMA (Census Metropolitan Area) this year, versus 568 for the same period last year. That’s a 14.6% decrease! Year-to-date median price for condos […]
Home buyers are curious by nature – and that’s a good thing! Asking questions will keep you informed about the process and prevent any surprises. For today, let’s look at the top three questions Edmonton home buyers ask. How Can I Make Sure I’m Not Overpaying? If you’re selling a property, you want to make sure […]