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The RealEdmonton Blog offers current news on the Edmonton real estate market, as well as tips and advice for buyers and sellers, and helpful information to help you care for and maintain your real estate investment.
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 • 2,364 sq. ft., 2 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story -  MLS®$449,000 CAD Blue Quill, Edmonton - A beautiful, well maintained 2-story house. Walk up to the front door past the nicely landscaped and treed front yard through the 1st of 3 sunrooms. Once inside, you'll find a large living room with bay window, a formal dining room and a spacious kitchen with plenty of cupboards. Off the kitchen is a casual eating area with bay window looking out to the park-like back yard (backs onto green space). Step down to the cozy living room with brick wood-burning fireplace and patio doors lead to the 2nd huge sunroom with 2 walls of windows overlooking your private yard. Upstairs find 3 large bedrooms including the master with its own sunroom/balcony. The other bedrooms feature hardwood floors and corner windows for lots of light. Downstairs in the family room gather 'round the second fireplace. And after a long day's work, relax in the sauna. There are 2 more bedrooms in the basement, another bathroom and even a kitchenette with stove, ideal potential for a suite. So much more you just have to see it for yourself. Property information
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The end is near. Well, according to members of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, it is. Hype over the economic meltdown has inspired unnecessary panic, as recessions are part of the ebb and flow of a healthy economy, chamber president Martin Salloum said, adding that speculation among members indicates the downturn will reach cessation within 18 months. Read the complete story: http://www.metronews.ca/edmonton/local/article/230760--end-is-at-hand-for-downturn-expert
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 • 1,001 sq. ft., 2 bath, 5 bdrm bungalow - MLS®$287,500 CAD Crawford Plains, Edmonton - A well-maintained home in a nice, quiet neighbourhood. Carpet and ceramic tile throughout the main floor. Kitchen features all white appliances, with inset, dimmable lighting, and a huge walk-in pantry (this is a must-see). Three good-sized bedrooms upstairs, with another two in the finished basement. Laundry chute under the back entry bench. Ultra-efficient furnace is only 3 years old, with injection-type humidifier, electronic air filter, programmable thermostat and even air conditioning. Lots of storage, under stairs, linen closet behind bathroom door, cold storage room in basement. Large, bright laundry room. Outside, sit out on your spacious deck, on the custom-built benches with built-in plant holders. Spacious driveway to your large 2-car garage. Plenty of room for a family with a few vehicles or a trailer. Shingles are only a few years old (replaced about 2002). Don't miss your opportunity to view this fantastic family home.
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Casselman, Edmonton - Announcing a price reduction on 102-14530 52 Street, a 1,165 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "End-unit Townhouse". Now MLS®$156,900 CAD - Reduced!. Property information
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Despite economic uncertainty and mounting job losses, Edmonton's resale housing market picked up in April with sales increasing from the previous month and from the same time last year. There were 1,843 residential sales in April, up 1.1 per cent from April 2008's 1,823, according to MLS statistics released Monday. Compared to March, that marked a 33.6-per-cent increase from 1,380 sales. Read the complete story: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Business/Housing+market+perks/1563979/story.html
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While the recession hasn't gone away yet, the heads of three major Edmonton-based financial institutions pointed to glimmers of hope Thursday. The CEOs of Servus Credit Union, Canadian Western Bank and ATB Financial suggested the financial freeze is starting to thaw during a wide-ranging panel discussion Thursday at a luncheon meeting of the Edmonton CFA Society. Read the complete story: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/fp/Local+bankers+thaw+economy/1552847/story.html
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Looking to get into a bigger home, townhouse owner James VanderLinden decided last month was the time to make a move. A buyer in a struggling economy, he bought a new home under asking price - paying $1.1-million in midtown Toronto - but hadn't yet sold his first place. "I wanted to take advantage of the market," said Mr. VanderLinden, 34, who works in online advertising. "I knew also that selling my current house, I would probably not get as much money for it as I would if the market was up." Read the complete story: http://business.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090415.whomesales0415/BNStory/Business/home
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(NC)—The warm weather has finally arrived and it is time to take advantage of your outdoor space. If you are less then pleased with your yard, 2009 is the year to give it the update you have always wanted. And this year Canadians can take advantage of the Federal Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC), making it easier than ever before to take on small home projects – indoors or out!
Here are five quick-and-easy outdoor projects you can take on to update your home that also qualify for HRTC savings:
1. Update your garage, windows and doors with a fresh coat of paint
2. Build a private backyard getaway by installing a fence
3. Emphasize the entrance to your home by resurfacing your driveway
4. Layer your lawn with fresh sod to make this spring your greenest ever
5. Build a deck or stone patio to create the ultimate outdoor oasis
For more information on outdoor projects that can add value to your home, visit www.thehomedepot.ca or your local The Home Depot store.
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Casselman, Edmonton - Announcing a price reduction on 102-14530 52 Street, a 1,165 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "End-unit Townhouse". Now MLS®$164,900 CAD - Reduced!. Property information
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 • 1,210 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS®$214,900 CAD Whitecourt, Rural NW Alberta - Look no further, this lovely townhome has truly been loved. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom has been renovated top to bottom. Developed nicely. THe home has a generous sized living room with hardwood floors. The kitchen has lots of cabinets which have been refaced as well as new countertops. The bathrooms are bright and spacious with new fixtures. The bedrooms are very spacious with new laminate flooring all 3 bedrooms. There is plenty of storage space in this home. The basement has a great family room and more storage. This home is on a well cared for, fenced lot, with deck and shed, close to schools, parks and the new recreational facility. To complete this package comes all the appliances. Move in condition. There is nothing to do. Property information
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The drop in home prices has opened the door to more Canadians buying vacation homes and investment property in Las Vegas, and some builders and developers are trying to take advantage of it. D.R. Horton and other builders in Las Vegas will attend a property show in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 25 that will include Las Vegas real estate from single-family homes to condominiums, such as Allure, and townhomes. Read the complete story: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/mar/27/o-canada-want-vegas-home-eh/
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