Archive for August, 2008

Investments are designed to give you a profit, and investing in real estate is little different. You buy a property with the understanding that you will eventually want to sell it. The tough part, though, can be understanding when the time is right for a sale. Here are some guidelines that may help you decide [...]


While many investors are initially unsure of their investments, those who have a bit of faith in the Edmonton real estate market have finally been vindicated. Canada’s Real Estate Investment Network recently suggested that Edmonton beat even Calgary in the battle of the best spot for an investment property. With thirteen total spots on the [...]


Perhaps one of the best aspects about real estate investment is the idea that you can invest anywhere in the world, even if you aren’t local. This can be quite helpful if the market you’re in has taken a turn for the worst. Whether you live across the border in the U.S. or you’re as [...]


An August news release by the Realtors Association of Edmonton suggests that the numbers of August continue to make Edmonton one of the best markets in the country. With sales up by 186 units this month alone, the inventory peak we saw in May is steadily declining. While Edmonton was once only the tenth highest [...]


These days, many buyers think a bargain is possible if they buy a home that needs renovations.  Unfortunately, even in Edmonton, this isn’t always the case. Buying a home with problems you believe you can repair often involves hidden costs you may have failed to estimate at the outset. As a result, getting a great [...]


Finding a great home is a difficult prospect for many people. After all, only you can decide what is most important as you’re searching for a house, and understanding both your wants and your needs before you ever begin the process is absolutely essential. One of the first things you should do before you ever [...]


Home ownership in the Edmonton real estate market is a fantastic opportunity. Not only are there some great ‘feel good’ aspects involved with owning your own home, but the financial benefits are overwhelming too. From the property appreciation you are certain to experience as you own your home to the potential tax benefits of owning [...]


Shopping for the right home is certainly about the home itself, but often for young individuals who are looking to raise a family, it’s about the area too, and one area that is gaining in popularity is Spruce Grove.
Just a short distance from the bustling streets of Edmonton, Spruce Grove has much that young families [...]