Summer hot dogs… the kind with ketchup and mustard are great, but the other kind can be really dangerous! We’re a bunch of dog lovers at Schmidt (check out #DogsOfSchmidt on IG for photos!). With the heat waves coming fast and furiously this summer, we thought you might appreciate some info on how to keep […]
At SCHMIDT we like to nerd out and dig into the stats… It’s how we keep our clients well informed so they can make decisions based on the facts, not the latest headlines. One way we’ve been tracking the market during the pandemic is shown in the graph below. Every week we tally up the […]
By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. Did you know that in order to get your home sold, you have to sell it 5 TIMES? It’s not often discussed, but it’s the truth! But what about “we just need to find the ONE right buyer?”. That’s still true, but it’s only 20% of what […]
“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 […]
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 […]