You may have heard that there are big changes coming to mortgage rules. If you’re planning on purchasing this year this could really impact you. The changes affect borrowers who have less than 20% as a down payment. That’s a very large proportion of the buying population, so we anticipate this could have a significant […]
Pleasantview has become one of south Edmonton’s most sought after neighbourhoods. Originally owned by veteran, huge lots were the norm in this area. Most of these have since been sub-divided into more traditional sized lots, but are still large enough to allow for further subdivision currently. Because of the large lot size, many custom infill […]
Albany is located in The Palisades area of northwest Edmonton. In 2009, the neighbourhood was established through the adoption of the Albany Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP). Albany is bounded on the west and north by Anthony Henday Drive, on the east by 127th Street, and on the south by 167th Avenue. Residential buildings are located in […]
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 […]