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What you should know about property inspections

What you should know about property inspections

By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. So you’ve found a property you want to buy! Congratulations!  There are a lot of steps that come next and your REALTOR® can guide you through them step by step.  One of the most important steps is arranging a professional property inspection. Unless you’re an expert in […]

The Stories behind the Stats: May 2023

The Stories behind the Stats: May 2023

The spring market has finally sprung into action! While sales aren’t as high as 2022, inventory is quite low, which is resulting in multiple offer scenarios. Bidding wars are particularly likely for single family homes in the $400,000 range… Download this month’s Schmidt Report for an in-depth look at what’s happening in the Edmonton real […]

Neighborhood Profile: Sherwood

Neighborhood Profile: Sherwood

“Sherwood is the harmonious blend of a well-established mature neighborhood, primarily consisting of single family homes, speckled with the thought-out freshness of infill homes. Not originally an Edmonton neighborhood, Sherwood was one of the many communities forming the highest populated Alberta Town of its time, Jasper Place. As population grew it was decided roughly sixty […]

Neighborhood Profile: Secord

Neighborhood Profile: Secord

“Secord, a vibrant and growing west Edmonton community, is located in the Lewis Farms area and is home to more than 3500 (2016) people. Once completed, the area will have a mix of low and medium density residential dwellings. Secord covers an area of approximately 248 hectares and is bounded to the north by Stony […]

Should you write a back-up offer?

Should you write a back-up offer?

By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. Should you write a back-up offer on a pending property? It can be feel pretty discouraging to find your ideal property is for sale, but someone else already has a Pending Offer on it.  Quick refresher on real estate terms… A pending offer is an offer where […]

The Stories behind the Stats: Apr 2023

The Stories behind the Stats: Apr 2023

What will the rest of 2023 look like? One of the best ways to predict the future is to have a good handle on what happened in the past and a good understanding of where we are at today. That’s why we track weekly sales… Download this month’s Schmidt Report for an in-depth look at […]

Neighborhood Profile: Stony Plain

Neighborhood Profile: Stony Plain

“Located approximately 35 kilometers west of Edmonton, Stony Plain represents a perfect combination of small town charm and modern amenities. It offers a slower pace of life with a strong sense of community pride and spirit just a short drive from the conveniences and attractions of the larger city, making it an excellent place to […]

How Do Multiple Offers Work?

How Do Multiple Offers Work?

By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. Multiple offers are much more common in the spring season. If you’re wondering how they work, you’ll find this month’s blog post helpful! “Good news! You’ve got multiple offers on your house!”  This is what every seller hopes to hear!  It’s always nice to know that more […]

The Stories behind the Stats: Mar 2023

The Stories behind the Stats: Mar 2023

What’s up in the Edmonton market? Days on Market and Months of Supply are both up! Days On Market (DOM) is a very helpful statistic for getting a sense of the pace of the market. It’s not a big surprise that it’s taking a bit longer to sell homes this year vs 2022… Download this […]

Buy First or Sell First?

Buy First or Sell First?

By Kathy Schmidt, Broker/Owner, Schmidt Realty Group Inc. Are you a first time seller? There are lots of resources for first-time buyers, but not nearly as many resources for first-time sellers. When you bought your first property it was no doubt a scary prospect, but it was a lot simpler than selling for the first […]