Edmonton real estate blog - Edmonton real estate agent Kerri-lyn Holland

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - REAL Trends Canadian 250 List

REAL Trends Canadian 250 is a ranking of Canada’s largest brokerages by total 2011 transaction ends. Of those 250 brokerages 161 of them were RE/MAX (24 more than last year). The next closest competitor had 23... We are proud that RE/MAX River City placed 96th in the rankings! Click here to view the list. Now let's see where we place for 2012!

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Thursday, April 26, 2012 - Loved, Listed, and SOLD!

The spectacular home listed at 12703 Grandview Drive has just sold! From the time our client purchased the property, and throughout the transformation process, we all fell in love with the home, and we are happy to see that it has found its new family!

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Just Reduced!

The listing price on this perfect family home in Foxboro has just been reduced to $419,500! Please click here to access the property's customized website.

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Monday, April 16, 2012 - Backing on to a Ravine in Patricia Heights... Incredible View...Incredible Value!

JUST REDUCED! This amazing and tastefully renovated 2 storey home, backing on to a ravine in Patricia Heights, has just been reduced to $749,999 as of this morning! Please click here to visit the customized property website.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - Major City CMHC Housing Updates

We hope you are having a great week so far, and loving this spectacular weather! We would like to share the most recent housing market updates from CMHC. Please click on each city name below to view its latest housing report: Toronto Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary Edmonton Please let me know if you have any questions about Edmonton's market, or any other market in Canada (we have excellent contacts in every major city who would be happy to answer any questions you have!).

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Thursday, March 22, 2012 - Fuzion on Whyte

We took this photo on Saturday of the contruction site for Fuzion on Whyte - a new condo building that is on the south side of Whyte Avenue, between 102 Street and 103 Street (being built by BCM Developments). You can find out more information by clicking here to visit the BCM Developments website.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - York Hotel Demolition

Edmonton's famous York Hotel, originally built in 1913, is being torn down to build new affordable housing as part of a neighbourhood revitalization project! Below are some photos we took of the demolition:

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Monday, January 23, 2012 - Virtual Tour for Family Home in Lymburn

We have just added a new virtual tour for our listing of a wonderful 4 level split family home in Lymburn. Click here to check it out!

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - New High-rise Proposed in Oliver

Rezoning for the land located at 11916 Jasper Avenue is being proposed to allow for the construction of a 13 storey high-rise for seniors. A public meeting will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church (9907 - 114 Street, Edmonton, AB) on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 7 pm, for citizens to discuss the proposal. Please click here to visit the City of Edmonton website for more information.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - City Centre Airport Re-Development

The Vancouver-based firm Will & Perkins has been chosen by the City of Edmonton to transform the city centre airport into a sustainable, environmentally conscious, pedestrian and transit-friendly residential community! Will & Perkins will be incorporating energy and water conservation technologies, and material sourcing and construction processes that will minimze the ecological footprint. This will be a mixed use area with sustainable housing, green space (including a community garden), and ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - Canadian Home Sales Edge Higher!

Here is the latest update from the Canadian REALTORS Association: Canadian home sales edge higher in November OTTAWA - December 15, 2011 – According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity rose slightly in November 2011 from the previous month. Highlights: Sales activity rose slightly (+0.5 per cent) from October to November on a seasonally adjusted basis. Year-to-date sales remained in line with the 10 year average, b ... Full Article...

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Monday, December 12, 2011 - Exciting Re-Development in Downtown Edmonton!

There is a large condo development underway on the north side of Jasper Avenue between 122 and 123 Street! (photos below):

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - The Pearl

A new exciting project from Regency Developments is The Pearl, a spectacular high-rise scheduled to be completed around early 2014! The Pearl offers properties ranging from $291,000 to $1,400,000, 32 distinct floor plans, and several colour packages and finishings to chose from! The units range in size from 575 sq ft to 1989 sq ft, starting on the second floor and going all the way up to the 33rd floor. Residents will enjoy the of commercial properties on the first level, and heated underground ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - Edmonton Pet Connect

The latest issue of Edmonton Pet Connect is now online, and will be on newsstands this week! Click here to view the new issue. You may want to check out page 6!

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - REALTORS Community Foundation Donates over $300,000 to Local Charities!

The RCF provided over $300,000 to Edmonton and Area Charities in 2011! We are particularly happy to see that Dogs with Wings is on the list of charities! A Safe Place - Strathcona Shelter Society ?flooring and reupholstering of dining chairs ASSIST Community Services Centre ?supporting victims of family violence in the Chinese/Asian community Beverly Towne Community Development Society ?programming offering positive alternatives to gangs, drugs and other illegal activities Boyle Street ... Full Article...

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Monday, November 28, 2011 - Brookefield Promotion: Homes for the Holidays!

Brookefield Homes has a promotion on right now called Homes for the Holidays, From now until December 23rd, if you buy an immediate possession Mosaic townhome or Axio semi-detached home, you can receive up to $10,000 off the price or in upgrades. Click here for details about the promotion and to go to the Brookefield Homes website.

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Friday, October 21, 2011 - Calgary Real Estate Update

Brennan Cunningham with RE/MAX Real Estate (Mountain View) in Calgary has provided us with the latest real estate market statistics for the city! Please click here to read the Calgary Real Estate Update! For more information about real estate in Calgary, you can contact Brennan at: Brennan Cunningham RE/MAX Real Estate (Mountain View) #222, 4625 Varsity Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta T3A 0Z9 Phone: 403-921-5203 Fax: 403-475-6286 Email: brennan@brennancunningham.ca www.cunninghamandassociate ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - Above Magazine Feature Article

The new magazine for RE/MAX Associates, "Above", has just been released. Please click here to view the magazine...page 35 may catch your eye...

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - Above Magazine

RE/MAX is publishing a new quarterly magazine for all RE/MAX Associates. There will be an interesting feature article in the first issue...stay tuned! Please click here to read more.

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Saturday, September 24, 2011 - Summer 2011 - Thank You!

Thank you to all of my fabulous clients for making this summer another successful season in real estate!

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Friday, September 9, 2011 - CMHC Housing Starts Press Releases

Please click on each city below to view the most recent Housing Starts Update from CMHC: Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Winnipeg

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Saturday, September 3, 2011 - Latest Edmonton Real Esate Update

Please click here to view the lastest real estate update for Edmonton!

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Saturday, August 27, 2011 - Grandview Heights Open House Today

We will be holding an open house for 12703 Grandview Drive today, from 2 - 4 pm. We hope to see you there!

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - Albertans are Staying Positive About the Economy

Please click here to read the article in the Vancouver Sun.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - Krieg Family Newsletter - Kelowna Real Estate Update

I received a great real estate update from the Krieg Family with RE/MAX in Kelowna! Please click here to read their newsletter.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - CMHC Housing Starts Updates

CMHC has just released their housing starts update reports. Please click on the links below to view the reports for each city: Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Winnipeg

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - Impact of Home Inspectors' Licensing

As of September 1, 2011 everyone performing home inspections in Alberta must be licensed. Please click here to read more.

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Sunday, August 7, 2011 - CMHC Regional Update

The Third Quarter 2011 edition of CMHC's Housing Now - Regional - Prairie is now available and can be accessed by clicking here.

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Thursday, August 4, 2011 - Edmonton Real Estate Market Update

Click here to read the lastest real estate report for Edmonton.

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Friday, July 29, 2011 - CMHC Housing Now Reports

CMHC has just released their "Housing Now" Updates for Edmonton & Calgary. Please click here to read the report for Edmonton. Please click here to read the report for Calgary.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - JD Power & Associates Article Re: Real Esate

Great Article from JD Power and Associates. Click here to read it on prnewswire.com

posted in News at Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:06:02 -0600

Friday, July 22, 2011 - Affordable Housing Receives a $90 Million Boost!

1600 families will benefit from yesterday's $90 Million boost to affordable housing in Alberta. This is great news! Please click here to read the full article on www.cbc.ca

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Thursday, July 21, 2011 - RBC Economic Update

Click here to read the latest economic update from RBC!

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Thursday, July 21, 2011 - Thank you!

Thank you to all of my amazing clients for helping to make July 2011 another successful month in real estate!

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Monday, July 11, 2011 - Housing Starts Information

Please click on the following links to see the latest housing starts report for each city: Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Winnipeg

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Thursday, July 7, 2011 - Edmonton Real Estate Update

Click here to read the latest real estate market update for Edmonton.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - The latest "buzz"

It seems the mosquitos are not going anywhere for a while...it seems like only yesterday we were enjoying virtually pest-free summers. Please click here to read more.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - RBC Economic Update

Click here to read the latest RBC report on Economic Indicators in the U.S. and Canada.

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Friday, June 24, 2011 - Downtown Edmonton Redevelopment

There is a lot going on in Downtown Edmonton right now. Redevelopment projects have been popping up everywhere to give the area a much needed facelift! What are your thoughts about the downtown redevelopment projects? Click here to read more.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - North Vancouver Update

Our friend Joe Campbell in North Vancouver has sent us his recent market update. Click here to read more.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - Alberta Labour Crunch

Alberta's labour crunch could be worse this time around... Click here to read more.

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Friday, June 10, 2011 - Housing Affordability Update

Click here to read the lastest Housing Affordability Update from RBC.

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Monday, June 6, 2011 - Financial and Economic Update from RBC

RBC has just released their latest Economic and Financial Update. Please click here to read more!

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Thursday, June 2, 2011 - Real Estate Update - Things are looking up!

Click here to read the lastest market report from the Edmonton Real Estate Board. Things are looking up!

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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - Wise Words from an Investment Guru

Click here to read the 15 best things Warren Buffet has ever said about investing.

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Monday, May 9, 2011 - Our Economy is Hot!

More good news for Edmontonians: Click here to read today's article about the hottest economies in Canada! Click here to read the housing starts report for Edmonton from CMHC.

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Friday, May 6, 2011 - More great news for Canadians!

There have been many positive articles this morning about Canada's decreasing unemployment rate. This is wonderful news! Please click here to read the article in the Financial Post. Please click here to read the CBC article.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - Real Estate Update

Latest Market Report Edmonton, May 3, 2011: According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, the average price of housing remained relatively stable through April as compared to the previous month. The all-residential average price decreased $310 to $327,415; down from $327,725 in March. Single family home prices decreased $425 while condo prices rose $1,305 (0.6%) during the month. Despite the activity the market is balanced without a distinct advantage for either buyer or seller. “ ... Full Article...

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Monday, April 25, 2011 - New Neighbourhood Proposed for Heritage Valley Area in Edmonton

Please click here to read the full article and to find out where you can get more information.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - New Residential / Commercial Development proposed for Suder Greens Area

Please click here to read the article.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - Loonie is at its highest since 2007!

Please click here to read the article.

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Friday, April 15, 2011 - Average Home Prices Being Driven Up By Luxury Home Sales

Please click here to read the article.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - New Walterdale Bridge Approved!

The new Walterdale Bridge has been approved, with construction scheduled to begin 2013, and finish in 2015. Please click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal. What do you think of the design?

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Monday, April 11, 2011 - Paperless Bus Passes

First there was the "cardless gift card" at Starbucks (we can't wait until that comes to Canada!), and now high school students in Strathcona can use their phones instead of paper bus passes. Great idea! Please click here to read the full article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Monday, April 11, 2011 - Short on Time? You may be eating worse than those short on money!

A recent study by a U of A graduate has shown that people with very high incomes in Edmonton, on average, tend to eat just as poorly, if not worse, than those who earn very little. The main reason? Lack of time. Please click here to read the full article.

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Monday, April 11, 2011 - Bullet Train Update

If we were to have a bullet train from Edmonton to Calgary, where do you think the Edmonton station should be? Click here to read today's article about the possible bullet train in the Edmonton Journal.

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Monday, April 11, 2011 - Food Prices Grow, Packaging Shrinks...

Due to increasing food prices in the US, companies are starting to shrink their packaging. Please click here to read the full article.

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Friday, April 8, 2011 - Recent CMHC Housing Starts Report for Edmonton

CMHC has released their recent housing starts report for Edmonton. Please click here to read the report.

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Friday, April 8, 2011 - Interesting Update from RBC

Canada’s employment level was little changed in March with rise in full-time jobs offset by falling part-time employment. Click here to read the full update posted by the Royal Bank of Canada on April 8, 2011.

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Thursday, April 7, 2011 - Edmonton Council Approves Deal for Downtown Arena

We are one big step closer towards the construction of a new downtown arena! Please click here to read the full article.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - Loonie Hits 3 - Year High!

The loonie has a bit of a climb before breaking the $1.10 US record set in 2007, but today it got a little bit closer, hitting a 3-year high of $1.04 US today! Please click here to read the full article.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - More Great News for Canada & the West!

Things are certainly looking up for Canada, and particularly Western Canada. A good indicator is how small business are doing, and according to an article in the Calgary Sun (link below), small buisiness owners in the West are increasingly optimistic! This is great news, because communities that support locally owned businesses have an economic advantage. Please click on the links below to read the full articles. Small Business Owners in the West Showing Growing Signs of Optimism. OECD says ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - Edmonton LRT Funding

Edmonton First to Receive Alberta’s Green TRIP Grant for LRT from: www.edmonton.ca April 05, 2011 The Province of Alberta will award its first funding in the Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP) to Edmonton, with $497 million in capital funding for the North LRT line connecting the downtown Churchill Station to Grant MacEwan University and then on to NAIT. Mayor Stephen Mandel announced the news during his annual State of the City Address, noting the provincial funding makes a ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - Edmonton First-Time Buyers Report

RE/MAX Western Canada has just released the latest First-Time Buyer's Report for Edmonton. Click here to view the video.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - More positive news for Edmonton & Alberta!

Two great articles that discuss how Edmonton & Alberta are bouncing back (please click on each one to read teh full article): Real Estate Analyst says Edmonton on the verge of a boom. Alberta Economy Hitting its Stride.

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Monday, April 4, 2011 - Price of Crude Climbs Higher

The Husky upgrader in Lloydminster has reopened over the weekend, and the price of crude has gone up since Friday in anticipation. Please click here to read the full article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Friday, April 1, 2011 - Loonie Hits 3 Year High

The loonie has hit a 3 year high of 1.0324 $US- wow! Please click here to read about it in the Financial Post.

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Friday, April 1, 2011 - $42 Million Surplus Reported for 2010 by City of Edmonton

The City of Edmonton posted a surplus of $42 million for 2010! Please click here to read about it in the Edmonton Journal.

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Friday, April 1, 2011 - Eyes to the South?

Basement bargain housing prices in the US are catching more local attention lately. 20% of Canadians are considering purchasing property south of the border. But as with any opportunity, there are pros and cons to consider. Please click here to read the full article in the Financial Post.

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Friday, April 1, 2011 - Obama's Plan is Good News for Canada

President Obama stated that he considers Canada a partner in decreasing US dependancy on foreign oil. Please click here to read the full article.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - Edmonton is one of Canada's Most Livable Cities!

Edmonton has finally made the top 10 list of Canada's most liveable cities! We are #8 (Even more impressive, St. Albert was #5. Calgary came in at #16). The list is based on several criteria such as income levels, cost of living, employment levels, weather, etc...) Way to go, Edmonton! To read all about it in the Edmonton Journal, click here.

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Thursday, March 24, 2011 - North Vancouver Real Estate Update

Please click on this link to access the latest North Vancouver real estate update from Joe Campbell!

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - Blackberry Playbook Coming Soon!

We are particularly excited about the article below. Blackberries are the favourite here at Kerri-lyn Holland & Associates, and we cannot wait to see the new Playbook! Reuters Mar 22, 2011 – 7:38 AM ET | Last Updated: Mar 22, 2011 8:50 AM ET TORONTO – Research In Motion’s long-awaited tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook, will go on sale in the United States and Canada on April 19 at a base price of US$499. RIM said Tuesday it plans to sell the PlayBook through retailers and wir ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - New Oil Sands Chapter

Claudia Cattaneo, Western Business Columnist, Financial Post · Mar. 21, 2011 | Last Updated: Mar. 22, 2011 7:01 AM ET The tiny hamlet of Conklin, a Métis community in the heart of the next wave of oil-sands development in northern Alberta, is signing an historic deal Wednesday that marks a new chapter in the relationship between the oil-sands industry and aboriginal communities. The deal with Cenovus Energy Inc. will give the 300 members of the community benefits worth an estimated $40-million ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - More Canadian Banks Cut Mortgage Rates

Click here to read the article.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - Alberta to Lead Economic Growth in 2012!

Click here to read the article.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - Green Energy in Alberta!

Seeds of a new energy industry New fuel standards are driving demand for biodiesel plants, but hopes hinge on subsidies By Dave Cooper, edmontonjournal.com March 14, 2011 EDMONTON — Adding vegetable oil to diesel will soon be the law across Canada, and with millions of hectares planted in canola, Alberta stands to be a big winner in the push to produce the green fuel. But backers of proposed plants in Vegreville and Lloydminster, two huge projects that could supply half the Canadian ... Full Article...

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Monday, March 14, 2011 - Canadian household net worth hit a new record high in the fourth quarter of 2010

from www.rbc.com March 14, 2011 The market value of Canadian household net worth increased by 2.2% ($132 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2010 to $6.2 trillion. The gain pushed Canadians’ net worth to a new record high, 4.1% above the pre-recession peak seen in the second quarter of 2008 and 14.6% above the recessionary trough seen in the first quarter of 2009. The improvement in household balance sheets reflected strength in equity markets that pushed the S&P/TSX composite index up a so ... Full Article...

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Friday, March 11, 2011 - More Great News for Alberta!

The good news keeps on coming for Alberta's economy lately... Alberta is at the top of all provinces for employment gains. Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal. And... A rosy year has been predicted for Alberta's Economy. Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Thursday, March 10, 2011 - Loonie Hits 3 Year High

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - Smart Cities Grant

A big congratulations to the City of Edmonton! IBM has just announced the 24 recipients of their Smart Cities Grants (up to $400,000 each), and out of 200 applicants worldwide, Edmonton has won one of the grants! Click here to find out what this means for Edmonton.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - Real Estate Update

Edmonton, March 2, 2011: It was 2009 all over again if the housing figures released by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton are any indication. Prices for all categories of residential property sold in February mirrored prices in the same month in 2009 after showing pricing gains from January this year. Single family detached properties sold for $359,934 on average* in February; up 1% from January. The February price was down 3.1% from a year ago but close to the $349,810 price in February 200 ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - City home prices enjoy minor warming trend

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - Final Leg of Anthony Henday to be Completed!

Click here to read the article.

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Monday, February 28, 2011 - Canadian Housing Market Overview from CMHC

CMHC has just released its latest Canadian Housing Market Overview. Click here to read the report.

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Monday, February 28, 2011 - Canadian Economy Ends Year with a Bang

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Friday, February 25, 2011 - Albertans Earn Highest Average Weekly Earnings

By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald February 24, 2011 Average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees fell in Alberta in December but remained the highest in the country, according to Statistics Canada. The federal agency reported Thursday that average weekly earnings in the province were $1,000.85, down 1.3 per cent from November but also 5.4 per cent higher than they were in December 2009. Rising wages in the province are largely the result of an improving economy, said Todd Hirsch, seni ... Full Article...

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Thursday, February 24, 2011 - RBC Latest Housing Affordability Report

The Royal Bank of Canada has just released their latest Housing Affordability Report. An excerpt in regards to Alberta: Alberta — Officially the most affordable in Canada At the other end of the affordability spectrum from British Columbia is Alberta, which, in the fourth quarter of 2010, officially became the most affordable provincial market in the country, according to the RBC Measures. Those Measures fell once again by 1.0 to 2.4 percentage points in the province, extending their ... Full Article...

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Thursday, February 24, 2011 - CIBC Profit Tops Estimates - John Greenwood, Financial Post, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reported first quarter earnings of $799-million, or $1.92 a share, up from $652-million, or $1.58 a share in the previous year amid rising performance from the retail banking operation. The country's fifth biggest bank and the first to report on the three months ended Jan. 31 also said it expects to meet new capital requirements laid out by the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision ahead of schedule. The results exceeded analysts' estimates. "We believe that ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - Oil Soars past $100

Click here to read the full article on CBC.ca

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - No More Easy Money for Banks

John Greenwood, Financial Post · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 Canada's banks enjoyed a remarkably smooth ride in the two years since the financial crisis, with profits climbing to near-record levels, a tribute to their resourcefulness and diverse operations. The impressive performance was partly a factor of opportunities created by the crisis, especially in currency and fixed-income trading, where players were able to exploit lack of competition. They were also held aloft by profits from plain vani ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - Alberta Leads Country in Retail Sales Growth

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - US Home Prices Expected to Post Biggest Decline in Year

Click here to read the full article in the National Post.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011 - More Great News for Edmonton!

Two recent articles have come out with more good news for Edmontonians. Edmonton house prices are going up, and Alberta has also begun planning for the carbon capture program, as well as the construction of a bitumen refinery in Ft. Saskatchewan (expected to create 10,000 jobs during construction). To read about Edmonton home prices, click here. To read about the new bitumen refinery and carbon capture storage plan, click here.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Home Sales Pace Hits 9-Year High

Click here to read the full article on CBC.ca

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - Video: Barometer Report for Edmonton

RE/MAX Western Canada has released the video for the latest Barometer Report for Edmonton. Click here to watch the video.

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - Alberta Sales Growth to Lead Country This Year: RBC

By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald February 10, 2011 7:35 AM Please click here to read the entire article online.

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - CREA revises 2011 housing forecast higher

Prices expected to increase 1.3 per cent as sales decline by 1.6 per cent. from cbc.ca, February 10, 2011 Canadian home sales this year will be better than previously thought, helped by improving consumer confidence that will partially offset the anticipated deterrent of interest rate hikes, the Canadian Real Estate Association predicts. CREA released a revised forecast Tuesday that estimates there will be 439,900 existing homes sold in 2011, down 1.6 per cent from 2010, but better than t ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Wild cardâ?? props up Canadian housing markets over past decade, says RE/MAX

February 8, 2011 Kelowna, BC (February 8, 2011) -- Tighter inventory levels helped to make the last decade one of the healthiest periods on record for Canadian real estate, insulating markets in major centres from the peaks and valleys characteristic of past decades, according to a report released today by RE/MAX. The RE/MAX Housing Barometer Report measured monthly sales-to-new listings ratios in 18 major centres across the country from January 2000 to December 2010. The report found strong ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Albertan Confidence Highest in the Country: Survey

By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald February 8, 2011 6:08 AM CALGARY - A new survey released Tuesday shows optimism among Albertans about the national economy is the highest in the country. Almost two-thirds (61 per cent) of Albertans feel Canada's economy is going to improve in 2011, according to the January 2011 RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook Index. The survey also said Alberta residents are the most confident that their own financial situation will improve this year, registering a positive ... Full Article...

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Monday, February 7, 2011 - Pet of the Week

This week's pet of the week is "Lucky", a 9 month old Labrador who is playful, curious, affectionate, and energetic! Please click here to read more about Lucky and maybe even help him find his "forever family!"

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Monday, February 7, 2011 - Mayor's Task Force on Community Sustainability Launched

www.edmonton.ca, February 7th, 2011 Neighbourhoods, schools, city, province all working together to build effective partnerships to sustain and build core neighbourhoods A new task force appointed by Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel will seek answers on how to help sustain and support Edmonton’s mature neighbourhoods as part of a healthy and vibrant City core. The new task force, working with University leaders and with membership from communities, schools, the City and Province, will begin ... Full Article...

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Friday, February 4, 2011 - Canada's job market posts strong gain in January

Royal Bank of Canada www.RBC.com Canada's job market posts strong gain in January February 4, 2011 Canada's labour market kicked off 2011 in high gear with 69,200 new jobs created in January, outpacing market forecasts for a 15,000 increase. This result followed a revised 30,400 gain recorded in December 2010. The unemployment rate, however, increased to 7.8% from December's 7.6% as 106,400 entered the labour force in the month. Canada's labour market in January added 69,200 jobs, more than do ... Full Article...

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Thursday, February 3, 2011 - Common Ground Festival, February 4th and 5th

The Common Ground Festival is a new mid-winter festival that brings people together through music, light, stories, and old-fashioned winter fun. Common Ground features the cultural communities that represent the McCauley neighbourhood coming together to share arts and crafts, heritage, games, and activities. Visit a Heritage Camp with six traditional shelters, take in some African drumming and music, enjoy Italian food and costumes, and be awed by the Asian New Year display. Friday evening's pr ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - Monster Milers

(from newsworks.org) Some dog lovers can't be dog owners. Maybe their lives are too busy, or their apartment too small. Perhaps a spouse is allergic. But they can be dog owners part time. The Monster Milers is a group of runners who time-share dogs at PAWS, an animal adoption center in Old City. A runner can check out a dog to join him on a jog through the city. PAWS already has volunteers to walk the dogs every day. Runners bring adrenaline to the table. Some dogs were built for speed. "Most d ... Full Article...

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Monday, January 31, 2011 - Boyle Street Excavation Begins!

from www.edmonton.ca Excavation Begins for New $6M Community Centre in Boyle Renaissance Boyle Renaissance Community Centre Project January 28, 2011 Excavation and demolition work are underway for the new $6 million community centre in Phase 1 of the Boyle Renaissance project. Demolition of the previous Boyle Street Community Hall (built in 1983) has begun. The first stage of construction will be for the new 14,000 square foot community centre and 70 stall underground parkade. The highly antic ... Full Article...

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Monday, January 31, 2011 - In Coversation with Elton Ash

from Real Estate Monthly, January 31st, 2011 For more than a decade, Re/Max of Western Canada has been led by Elton Ash. A 30-year industry veteran, Ash began his Re/Max career as a sales associate in Saskatoon and then as a franchisee in Penticton. Ash now leads a network of 246 offices across western Canada from his regional headquarters in Kelowna, B.C. Recently, Ash spoke with REM senior editor Kathy Bevan about the view from the west of the agreement reached by CREA and the Competition Bur ... Full Article...

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - Alberta Average Wages Highest of All Provinces

Click here to read the article in the Calgary Herald.

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - Affordable Efficiency

Click here to read about a builder in Toronto who has a point to prove about energy efficient housing - it does not have to be costly to rebuild!

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - Fashion Week on Whyte Avenue

Whyte Avenue is going to be known as "Fashion Avenue" during Western Canada Fashion Week in March. Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - Australian Circus in Town

The Australian Circus Group "Circa" is in town this weekend! Click here to read about it in the Edmonton Journal.

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Thursday, January 27, 2011 - Find a Friend

Shaw TV has posted their "Find a Friend" segments. Click here to watch the video clips.

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Thursday, January 27, 2011 - High Speed Train from Edmonton to Calgary

What would you think of a high speed train between Edmonton & Calgary? If one were built, would you use it? Click here to read today's ariticle in the Edmonton Journal.

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Thursday, January 27, 2011 - Boyle Street Renaissance Project

The Boyle Street Area will be undergoing many changes over the next few years, providing more affordable housing and resources for its residents! Click here to read more.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - Household Credit Growth Slows to Nine Year Low: CIBC

By John Shmuel, Postmedia News January 26, 2011 VANCOUVER - Canadians are beginning to take the hint that it is time to start putting away their credit cards, according to new data from CIBC Economics. Growth in household credit fell to 0.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2010, down from about 1.5 per cent in the second quarter and its slowest pace in more than nine years. The increase in October alone, adjusted for inflation, was also the softest reading in 15 years. Click here to read the fu ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 -

The president of the Real Estate Investment Network has answered reader questions for the Globe and Mail about Housing Trends for 2011. Click here to read the full article. Do you have any questions of your own? Email me any time at kerrilynholland@remax.net

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Special Cats in Need of a Second Chance

Cats who are surrendered to the Edmonton Humane Society due to issues with urinating outside their litter box in their home will now have a second chance. Previously considered “unadoptable” due to this destructive behavior, EHS is piloting a program that gives these cats the chance to live as mousers in selected farm, barn, or shop situations. Before adoption these cats will have received a health check, vaccinations, a microchip, deemed not aggressive and easy to handle, and be sp ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Another Way to Get Involved!

The City of Edmonton has vacancies open on three advisory committees that deal with environmental issues. Click here to read more.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Wine Tasting for the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

A fun evening to benefit an amazing symphony! Welcome the Naramata Bench Wineries from BC’s Okanagan valley and enjoy an evening of tasting award winning wines, all in support of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Winspear Centre. Meet winemakers, sample delicious hors d’oeuvres, and listen to the sounds of Sandro Dominelli performing smooth jazz with members of your ESO. To elevate your wine tasting experience, purchase tickets for the VIP tasting where you will taste exclusive li ... Full Article...

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Monday, January 24, 2011 - Edmonton Residential Blading Schedule

This link shows the neighbourhoods in Edmonton scheduled for blading. It is scheduled to be updated later today. Stay tuned! Click here to go to the page on the City of Edmonton website.

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Monday, January 24, 2011 -

Guess which Canadian city produces the most NHL players? Just one more reason to love living here! Click here to read more.

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Monday, January 24, 2011 - Facebook Will Unveil Financials

This should be very interesting! Facebook is going to give investors a peek at their books... Click here to read more about it in the National Post.

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Friday, January 21, 2011 - More Good News for Alberta

Alberta's retail industry is growing more than anywhere else in Canada. Click here to read more.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - The Rules Have Changed...Again!

by Jason Roy On January 17th the Federal Government announced a few changes to how high-ratio (over 80% loan to value) mortgage will be qualified. These changes won’t officially take place until March 18th but some suggest that lenders may begin to tighten up their lending criteria sooner than that. In summary the new rules will be as follows: 1. The maximum amortization of high-ratio mortgages will be reduced from 35 years to 30 years. 2. Canadians can only borrow up to 85% of the v ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - "Silver Lining" to the New Mortgage Rules

Under the recently announced changes to the mortgage rules, the shortened amoritization period will save you thousands of dollars in interest. Click here to see the chart in the Financial Post.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - What the New Rules Mean

More information (including a news spot video) about what the new mortgage changes mean: Click here to read and view more on the CTV website.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - Mortgage Changes Will Bite

Paul Vieira, Financial Post · Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 OTTAWA — The federal government’s move Monday to toughen mortgage rules should further cool housing demand and slow down red-hot renovation activity, while alleviating pressure on the Bank of Canada to raise rates, analysts say. The measures unveiled by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty are judged to be modest, economists said. Still, they could affect 20,000 home sales this year, according to Toronto-Dominion Bank estimates, as they ... Full Article...

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Monday, January 17, 2011 - Economic Update from RBC

Click here to read the latest Economic Update from the Royal Bank of Canada.

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Monday, January 17, 2011 - Major Changes Announced by Ottawa

The Federal Government has announced major changes to mortgage rules. Please click here to read the full Globe and Mail article.

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Friday, January 14, 2011 - Steady As She Goes

Edmonton, January 12, 2011: Chris Mooney, President of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton predicted that the housing market in 2011 would be “steady as she goes.” He was addressing 800 REALTORS® and their guests at the 23rd Annual REALTORS® Housing Forecast Seminar at the Shaw Conference Centre today. REALTORS® expect that sales figures will change direction over the next year and to climb from 18,293 (2010 Edmonton MLS® System total) to 19,500 by the end of 2011. “Consumer ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - RBC Economic Update

U.S. Beige Book: Economic activity “continued to expand moderately” from November to December January 12, 2011 The Fed’s Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions, the so called ‘Beige Book’, compiled using data collected on or before January 3, 2011 in preparation for the January 26 FOMC meeting, characterized U.S. economic activity as continuing to “expand moderately” during the reporting period. Overall conditions and activity were noted ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - CMHC Housing Starts Reports

CMHC has released the following housing starts reports: Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Winnipeg Click on each city to view the latest housing starts report.

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Monday, January 10, 2011 - Alberta's Economy Set for Strong Growth in 2011

by Darren Sharko (for the Edmonton Sun, January 9th, 2011) Alberta’s economy continues to recover from its severe recession with real GDP set to grow 3.4% in 2010 and then galloping to a solid 4.3% in 2011, according to the latest Provincial Outlook report from RBC Economics. In 2011, RBC projects that Alberta’s economic growth will be second only to Saskatchewan, representing the fastest growth in the province since 2006. Alberta’s strong forecast is owed to improvements in a ... Full Article...

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Friday, January 7, 2011 - What's In Store for Real Estate?

Don Campbell offers many insights, including plenty of good news regarding what Albertans can look forward to for 2011, in his January 6, 2011 interview. Click here to watch the video on the Globe and Mail website.

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Friday, January 7, 2011 - Alberta's Jobless Rate continues to drop!

As of December 3rd, 2010, Alberta's Jobless Rate dropped to 5.6% (down from 6.0% the previous month). To read today's article regarding the Canadian Jobless rate, click here.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - Housing Outlook 2011

RE/MAX Western Canada has released its housing outlook for 2011. Click here to read the full report.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - Edmonton Property Assessments Up 9%

Click here to read the full article.

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Friday, December 31, 2010 - Happy New Year!

The City of Edmonton is offering free bus service this evening, beginning at 6 pm. Any money collected during this time will go directly to the donate-a-ride program. There will also be extra service routes to and from the fireworks. Click here for more details. Wishing you all a very safe and Happy New Year. I look forward to working with all of you in 2011!

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - Alberta to Lead Nation in Economic Growth

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce predicts the nation's economy will continue to chug along next year with Alberta poised to lead the way in economic growth. Click here to read the full article (CTV).

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 2011 Market Outlook

Click here to watch the video on the Globe and Mail website!

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - Economic Market Update

Click here to read the latest economic market update from RBC.

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Saturday, December 18, 2010 - Dawson Bridge Re-Opening!

After nearly a full year of construction, the Dawson Bridge is scheduled to re-open on Monday morning (December 20th) at 6 am! Click here to read the full article.

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Friday, December 17, 2010 - Home Sales Rise for the Forth Month!

Click here to read the article.

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Friday, December 17, 2010 - WHL Announces Partnership with RE/MAX

Click here to read the full article.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010 - Hockey player sees arena as investment in Edmonton's future

By Jason Holland, Edmonton Journal December 16, 2010 I am a professional hockey player currently playing in Germany for the winter. I have played professionally in North America. People need to understand what a new arena would bring to the city. Edmonton will turn into a Saskatoon or a Winnipeg before we know it. The city is filled with people who don't want higher taxes -- this is understandable -- but times are pretty good for most Edmontonians. It's important to develop the city. If we as ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - New Interactive Technology for New Home Building and Buying

Click here to read the article in the Globe and Mail!

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Monday, December 13, 2010 - Softer Prices Create 'Bump' in Edmonton Home Sales

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal!

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Owning a Home Gets More Affordable

Owning a Home Gets More Affordable. Please click here to read the full article on HouseHunting.ca

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Edmonton Housing Starts

The new CMHC Housing Starts Press Release for Edmonton is now available! Click here to view the press release.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - CMHC Housing Starts for Calgary

The new CMHC Housing Starts Press Release for Calgary is now available! Click here to view the press release.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - New Issue of Homes & Land

Click here to browse the latest edition of Homes & Land Edmonton - on news stands this Friday!

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Monday, November 29, 2010 - Two new housing projects in Edmonton for the homeless

Click here to read more.

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Monday, November 29, 2010 - Canadian Housing More Affordable

Click here to read more.

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Monday, November 29, 2010 - Athabasca Oil Sands Speeds Up Alberta Development

Click here to read more.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - Canadians Handling Mortgage Debt Well

Canadians are handling their mortgage debt well. Click here to read more!

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Monday, November 15, 2010 - CHMC Housing Outlook Calgary

The Fall 2010 edition of CMHC's Housing Market Outlook - Calgary is now available and can be accessed by clicking here.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - Canadian Mortgage Debt Tops $1 Million for the First Time

Click here to read more.

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Monday, November 8, 2010 - CMHC Housing Starts Press Release

The housing starts press release for Edmonton has just been released and can be accessed by clicking here. The housing starts press release for Calgary has just been released and can be accessed by clicking here. The housing starts press release for Toronto has just been released and can be accessed by clicking here.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - Majority of Alberta boomers mortgage-free

Click below to read more! http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Majority+Alberta+boomers+mortgage+free/3739956/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

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Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 'Balanced' Edmonton Housing Prices Burst Bubble Fears

Edmonton Journal, October 20, 2010 Edmonton's housing market, while no longer red-hot, remains on steady ground for prices, according to a report by Royal LePage. At the end of July, August and September, detached bungalows in the Edmonton area rose an average of 0.9 per cent year-over-year to $311,429 while standard two-storey houses increased 3.4 per cent to $338,571, said the real estate services firm Tuesday. Standard condominiums declined 3.6 per cent to $204,167 over the same time last ye ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - Financial Markets Monthly Update

Click here for the Financial Markets Monthly Update from RBC!

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - Housing Starts Update

Click here for the latest update on Housing Starts in Edmonton! Click here for the latest update on Housing Starts in Calgary!

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Friday, October 1, 2010 - Fears of a Canadian Housing Market Crash Overblown

Fears of a Canadian Housing Market Crash Overblown - Royal Bank of Canada Click here to read the article!

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Thursday, September 30, 2010 - CMHC Housing Now 2010

Click here for the new 2010 edition of CMHC's Housing Now!

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - Bank of Canada Expected to Freeze Rate Hikes

CBC News Online Tuesday, September 7, 2010 | 12:41 PM ET The Bank of Canada should boost interest rates one more time on Wednesday and then could leave rates alone for as long as a year, according to many economists. That is because Canada's domestic financial strength is getting offset by a quickly flagging U.S. economy, reducing the necessity of raising borrowing costs on this side of the border. "Even if the BOC ultimately pulls the trigger on Wednesday, it is likely to be the last rate hik ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - Edmonton year-to-date housing starts surpass 2009's annual production

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Housing Now, Edmonton, August 10, 2010 According to preliminary figures released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), housing starts in the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) continued to outperform the previous year. Housing starts in Greater Edmonton totalled 949 units in July, up from 451 units in July 2009. This represents the 13th consecutive month of year-over-year gains in new home construction. To the end of July, lo ... Full Article...

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Saturday, August 7, 2010 - Edmonton Multifamily Report

Edmonton Multifamily Report 2Q10 From Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton www.cwedm.com Economic Overview Albert and Greater Edmonton’s economies continue to gain strength as the global economy is slowly recovering from the worst downturn since World War II. As expected in the last quarter, the Bank of Canada has increased the prime interest rate by 0.25%. However, it is important to note that rising long-term interest rates are a signal of economic strength, which in turn is beneficial to rea ... Full Article...

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Thursday, August 5, 2010 - Continued Affordability with Further Rate Reductions!

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Upgrader Plan in Final Stages

by Dave Cooper, EdmontonJournal.com, July 28, 2010 EDMONTON — The Alberta government gave the green light Tuesday for detailed talks to proceed with North West Upgrading to handle provincial royalty bitumen, and likely allow the firm and partner CNRL to build a $5-billion facility near Redwater. Energy Minister Ron Liepert said a contract could be signed by early fall. If that happens, construction will start next spring, with about 8,000 workers needed -- including work at the site in re ... Full Article...

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Friday, July 16, 2010 - Edmonton Home Sales Repeat 'Strong' Month

May 5, 2010 Bill Mah, edmontonjournal.com Home sales in April – first month in what is traditionally the busiest quarter in the resale housing market – fell 5.9 per cent from the same month last year. But then again, in April 2009 mortgage rates were falling, federal renovation incentives beckoned and prices had dropped from boom levels. Fast forward a year and last month saw three mortgage-rate hikes and the start of stricter lending rules. There were 1,740 residential sales report ... Full Article...

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Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Edmonton Home Prices to Jump: Report

May 19, 2010, Frank Landry, Edmonton Sun Now might be a good time to start looking for that home. Resale home prices are expected to jump next year to levels not seen since the 2007 boom, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says in its latest housing market outlook for Edmonton. The average home is expected to sell for $333,000 this year, a spike of nearly 4% from 2009. Home values are expected to increase another 3.6% in 2010, when the average property will fetch a record $345,000, says the ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - Canadian Growth Best in Ten Years

May 31st, 2010 Paul Viera, Financial Post The Canadian Economy posted better-than-expected growth in the first three months of 2010, marking the best quarterly performance in over a decade, Statistics Canada reported Monday – and all but cementing the likelihood of a Bank of Canada rate hike this week. Strong domestic demand and a robust manufacturing sector helped the Canadian economy record annualized growth of 6.1% for the first quarter, the strongest three-month showing since 1999. Th ... Full Article...

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Monday, July 5, 2010 - St. Albert LRT Route Unveiled

City Staff to recommend 113A Street corridor at cost of $1.1 billion May 19th, 2010, Gordon Kent, Edmonton Journal In a plan to be revealed today, the transportation department is recommending that Edmonton’s future LRT line to St. Albert travel north from the City Centre Airport land along 113A Street. The proposed route, which would see tracks go west on 153rd Avenue to a new park-and-ride lot beside Anthony Henday Drive, beats out two other suggested corridors along 127th Street and St ... Full Article...

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Friday, January 29, 2010 - Thank you for helping me make 2009 a success!

I am happy to have won the real estate awards I have, but for me, it's not all about the awards. My goal is to help you find the perfect home in Edmonton, sell your house for top dollar, or to find the perfect investment opportunity for your real estate investment portfolio. I always aim to make the process as quick, easy and pain free as possible for my clients. If I have succeeded in doing this, that is the best reward. Thank you to all of my clients who have helped me to achieve the follow ... Full Article...

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Saturday, January 9, 2010 - Germans enter Vancouver with a new look

By Rocky Bonanno - NHL.com Staff Writer The German entry for the Winter Olympics is often capable of good performances, but not usually sustained excellence. On Wednesday, the Deutscher Eishockey Bund announced its 23-man provisional roster for the 2010 tournament in Vancouver and head coach Uwe Krupp is sending a squad that has a decidedly new look. Only 12 of the players selected were on the squad that swept a final Olympic qualification tournament last February to secure a spot in the 12- ... Full Article...

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Saturday, January 9, 2010 - Property prices to surge in first half of 2010

Thu, January 7, 2010, By QMI Agency Canadian real estate prices are likely to surge in the first half of this year, before higher interest rates and more houses available on the market dampen gains, a survey said. The market will be building on momentum set in the final quarter of 2009 when property prices hit new highs, realtor Royal LePage said. The price of standard two-storey homes rose 5.2%, while detached bungalow prices jumped 6% in the quarter compared with the previous year. "The Ca ... Full Article...

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Saturday, January 9, 2010 - Real estate market expected to remain strong in first half of 2010

Thu Jan 7, 2:57 PM , By David Paddon, The Canadian Press TORONTO - Canada’s residential real estate market is expected to remain unusually strong through the first half of this year after a strong finish to 2009, according to a survey published Thursday by Royal LePage. The Royal LePage analysis is consistent with other recent reports on the state of the Canadian real estate market, which has rebounded over the past 12 months after sales dried up in late 2008 and hit a multi-year low in ... Full Article...

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Thursday, December 31, 2009 - Most Sociable City

Edmonton was recently named the most Sociable City in North America! Click here for more details...

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