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

Saturday, April 21, 2012 - Open House Season Begins!

What a beautiful weekend for an open house! We will be holding an open house on Sunday, April 22nd at our listing at 289 Foxboro Crescent (in Sherwood Park), 2-4 pm. We hope to see you there! Please click here to view the listing's website.

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Monday, April 16, 2012 - Loved and Listed!

We are proud to be listing 12703 Grand View Drive, which has just been featured in the spring 2012 issue of Alberta Home Magazine! The article discusses the process of renovating this beautiful custom home in Grandview Heights by our wonderful (and not to mention photogenic) client, and it highlights the care, detail, and personal touches that ensured a fantastic result. Please click here to view the new issue of Alberta Home Magazine. As well, you can view the entire renovation process, star ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - Pearl Tower

It is great to see how quickly things are progressing with new condo projects in Edmonton! The Pearl Tower has just released floor plans for the 35 storey building. Have you visited their sales centre yet on Jasper Avenue? It is quite impressive! Click here to visit the Pearl Tower website.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - Construction on Your Street

The City of Edmonton website (www.edmonton.ca) provides a great deal of useful information for residents, including a map that shows where construction is taking place in the city for 2012: Please click here to view the map. You will be able to see current or upcoming road paving projects, trail maintenance, proposed developments, and more!

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - Award for December 2011

What a great way to end 2011. Thanks to all of my wonderful clients, I had the 7th highest sales volume in RE/MAX River City (out of 98 agents) for the month of December 2011. 2012 is already off to a terrific start, and this is going to be a great year!

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Monday, January 9, 2012 - Sold on a Cure

I am proud to contribute a portion of each transaction to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through the RE/MAX Western Canada "Sold on a Cure" campaign! As always, I also contribute a portion of my sales to: Edmonton Humane Society Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation REALTORS Community Foundation Please visit my Contributing to the Community page for more details!

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - Edmonton's Tallest Residential Building!

Did you know that once the construction of the Pearl is completed in Downtown Edmonton, it will be the tallest residential building in the city (35 floors)? You can click here to visit the website and learn more about Pearl Tower.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - New Downtown Re-Development Photos Taken Today

We stopped by the area north of Jasper Avenue between 122 and 123 Street (a new condo development site) and we took a couple of photos of the progress made so far, including the demolition of the building at Jasper and 123 Street. North side of Jasper Avenue, between 122 & 123 Street.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - A Happy Holiday Tail!

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - Buying a vacation home? Have you considered Belize?

Re/Max Associate William Grimshaw has shared this information with us about Belize. Please click here to read about Belize. If you would like to learn more, you can contact William directly at: williamgrimshaw@remax.net

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 - Need a hand?

We are so happy we discovered this company just in time for the snowfall! St. Gregory's Landscaping provides commercial and residential services, including: Snow Clearing within 24 hours Christmas Lights Installed De-icing sanding service Interior Painting Landscaping Service Just call Greg at 780-905-1132

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Thursday, November 10, 2011 - United Hockey Wives Foundation

I am very proud to be a part of the United Hockey Wives Foundation! The mission of the foundation is: 1.) To support hockey families in times of need. 2.) To group our members together at a Foundation Level and work on one large charitable cause each year. 3.) To serve as a platform for individual hockey teams to channel funds through for their local charitable team events, if their hockey team does not provide assistance in charitable causes. Please click here to go to the United Hockey Wives ... Full Article...

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Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Have you heard of Frog Box?

Frog Box is a fabulous new way to move without the mess, hassle, and waste of using cardboard boxes! Frog Box delivers strong re-useable containers for you to pack your items in, and picks them up after you are done moving. It is an eco-friendly and affordable way to move. Please click here to visit the Frog Box website and learn more about what they do!

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - Brookfield Homes

Brookfield has some excellent pricing on their homes in Summerside right now (Axio Lake Summerside and Mosaic Summerside). Please click here to visit their website for more details!

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Saturday, October 8, 2011 - Sylvancroft: An Exciting New Development in Edmonton!

Sylvancroft is an exciting new development located in an older, established area of Edmonton (just off Stony Plain Road and between 127 Street and Glenora Pointe), featuring unique and original homes with modern, functional, and sustainable design features (ex/solar panels and green roofs are encouraged). We cannot wait to see the amazing new homes that will be built there!

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Saturday, October 1, 2011 - Property Management Company

I am often asked about property rentals in Edmonton. An excellent company to contact, whether you are a property owner or tenant is Oakwood Property Management. Several of my clients have used (and still use) their services, and have been very happy with the results! For information on property rentals in Edmonton, you can contact: Chris Cook, Property Manager Oakwood Property Management p. 780-998-7368 adm-oak@telus.net

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - Guest Blog

Joe Campbell with RE/MAX has provided us with another excellent update regarding the Vancouver Real Estate market! Please click here to read his recent report.

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Monday, August 15, 2011 - Guest Blog by Jason Roy

Please click here to read a guest blog by Jason Roy with The Mortgage Group!

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Saturday, June 25, 2011 - Renovation Blog

Click here to check out the latest updates to our renovation blog for a gorgeous 2 storey home in Grandview Heights!

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Monday, April 18, 2011 - Dogs With Wings Spring 2011 Graduation

Spring 2011 Graduation for Dogs With Wings. These proud graduates have completed over 2 years of special training to become autism service dogs, guide dogs, service dogs, or facility dogs with their new loving families. Each dog was presented on stage with their new family, the families that completed their puppy training, and the family that completed their adult training. So much work and love goes into the raising of each dog from the day they are born until the day they are matched with the ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:27:34 -0600

Friday, March 18, 2011 - Run Wild Leading Edge Marathon

What will you be doing on May 15th? If you enjoy running, or have considered starting, there will be a great event on May 15th in St. Albert: The RunWild Leading Edge Marathon. There is something for everyone: a full (qualifying!) marathon, a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and Marafun. On top of a being great motivator to get off the couch and get in shape, proceeds from the race go to the Zebra Child Protection Centre -an incredible organization, and the first of its kind in Canada! Need more incen ... Full Article...

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Monday, March 7, 2011 - Spring is Just Around the Corner!

Well, it might not be coming as quickly as we would like, but it is not as far away as it may seem. If you are considering listing your home for sale in the spring, Freshhome posted an excellent article this morning on ways to prepare your home for listing in the spring, and as always, they have included gorgeous photos! Click here to read the article.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011 - Thank you to all of our clients!

Thank you to all of our clients! Together we made 2010 another successful year in Edmonton real estate. Awards for 2010: Top 5% in sales in Edmonton & Area RE/MAX Platinum Club Award RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award #4 in Sales at RE/MAX River City #2 in Team Transactions at RE/MAX River City RE/MAX River City Excellence Award

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Downtown Design Concepts Unveiled

Design Concepts Unveiled for City Centre Redevelopment from www.edmonton.ca February 15, 2011 Citizens can comment on concepts until February 28 The City has unveiled the conceptual designs from the North American and European teams vying to provide the master plan for the City Centre Redevelopment project. Generous green spaces, long term environmental sustainability, innovative uses for historical buildings, family-friendly housing, and an acknowledgement of Edmonton as a winter city are ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Incredible Designs

An interview with Interior Designer Stefan Lazar (and amazing photos)! Click here to read the article.

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - Guest Blog - Joe Campbell from North Vancouver & West Vancouver

Having lived throughout British Columbia, I can confidently say that the North Shore is one of the most desirable locations our province has to offer. The area is made up of the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver. Combined it has an estimated population of over 176,000. Rich in natural beauty, it boasts great proximity to Metropolitan Vancouver for international shopping, culture and cuisine, world class events and facilities, all while ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Why We Love Edmonton

Edmonton is an exciting place to be right now! With new upcoming projects in the energy sector and a steadily increasing demand for labour, Edmonton is considered a “hot spot” for 2011 (regardless of what the weather reports say). According to the CMHC Housing Forecast for 2011, Single Family Detached Homes in Edmonton are expected to increase on average by 3% in value. The average selling price of single family dwellings in the Edmonton area for January was $356,276, and average co ... Full Article...

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Thursday, February 3, 2011 - Year of the Rabbit

It is the year of the Rabbit, and many rabbits in Edmonton are looking for a new family. Click here to see the wonderful animals in need of "forever homes"!

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Thursday, February 3, 2011 - Real Estate Update

Edmonton, February 2, 2011: According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton the average price of housing increased slightly in January as compared to the previous month. The all-residential average price rose three quarters of a percent to $310,766; up from $308,497 in December. Single family homes rose a quarter of a percent while condo prices dropped just over one percent during the month. Residential sales of 735 were on par with December sales (834) and sales in January 2009 (775) but of ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - Moonlight Snowshoe Tours in the River Valley, Feb. 4th and 11th only!

The weather is warming up and that means it's the perfect time to get out and explore the winter beauty of the river valley! The City of Edmonton is hosting a unique event to discover the river valley - by snowshoe and horse-drawn wagon. You'll begin your evening with a 1 km snowshoe through the river valley, light by lanterns. The snowshoes come off and you can warm up with a tasty mug of hot apple cider. Fort Edmonton Park interpreters will guide you through a night-time tour through the park ... Full Article...

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Monday, January 31, 2011 - Self-Hypnosis Event (to benefit the Edmonton Humane Society)

The next Self-Hypnosis workshop will take place tomorrow (Tuesday), 10 am - 12 noon. All proceeds go to the Edmonton Humane Society. Learn a great skill and help Edmonton's homeless pets! Click here for more details.

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Monday, January 31, 2011 - Free Sand!

The City of Edmonton has sand at various community centres around the city, free for all residents. This is to help keep your walkways safe. Please click here to find out where you can pick up free sand at a community centre near you.

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - Cold Weather Guidelines for Pets

These Cold Weather Guidelines for pets have been provided by the Edmonton Humane Society. Please visit their website at www.edmontonhumanesociety.com for more details and other great articles and resources! DOGS: •If you have an outdoor dog, provide it with an insulated doghouse with straw bedding, NOT a blanket. Blankets absorb moisture that will cause the blanket to freeze. •When your dog comes in from outside, thoroughly wipe off and towel dry its legs and stomach. Check sensit ... Full Article...

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - An Amazing Home Stager serving Central Alberta

An amazing home stager serving Central Alberta: Click here to visit the website for Centre Stage Design.

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Thursday, January 27, 2011 - Life in Berlin

Here is a great blog about Life in Berlin! Click here to read about it...

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - A wonderful idea for Edmonton pet owners!

Edmonton pet owners now have an amazing new resource for all subjects pet-related. Find useful articles and links at: http://www.edmontonpetconnect.com Please make sure to let your friends know about this great website as well!

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Stuck Indoors? Fun, Frugal, and Eco-Friendly Ideas

In this weather, many people in Edmonton are experiencing bouts of cabin fever. Here are some ways to make the most of your time, refresh your space, all in a way that is eco-friendly! Click here to read the full article by Stacy Irwin.

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Monday, January 24, 2011 - Showhome Parade

Would you like to view some of Edmonton's best showhomes without having to leave your house? Click here to go to Showhome Parade, a website which features different showhomes around Edmonton!

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Monday, January 24, 2011 - Skylight is the Limit

Click here to read this great article regarding skylights!

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 - How to Tastefully Go Bold

from Fresh Home Interior Design and Architecture When trying to add a bold statement to your home interiors don’t go overboard and make your guests run from the room! Bold doesn’t have to be over the top in fact a saturation of color for your accent wall, could be all of the bold appeal you need. In recent home interior trends, textiles, wall colors, and furnishings are showing a transition to making a statement in your space. If you like your home to represent your bold personality ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - True Cost of Refinancing Your Mortgage

by Jason Roy Fixed mortgage rates have once again reached near historic lows which have prompted many to consider refinancing their mortgages. Nearly every day I receive a phone call from a homeowner who wants to refinance to a lower rate mortgage because they see that they can save 1% – 3% from their current rate. As simple as it seems to change your mortgage to a lower rate to take advantage of rates that will unlikely be seen again for some time to come there are many complex quest ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - Home Staging Page

I have just added a new Home Staging menu option to the Selling Menu. Please have a look and let me know what you think!

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - Camp Sit. Stay. Play!

Looking for something to do during Teachers’ Convention? Join the Humane Society for two fun filled days of animal interactions, games, crafts, and facts about your favorite furry friends! Camp Sit. Stay. Play! is a place where kids connect with animals. Their goal is to provide an opportunity for children to interact and learn about the animals that share our world. As they have fun, campers learn respect, compassion, and how to provide a lifetime of care for animals. Teachers’ Con ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - Top 12 Remodelling Trends for 2011

What types of remodeling projects will 2011 bring? According to a poll by CBS Money Watch and the National Association of Remodeling Industry, the 12 hot trends for this year will be smaller, must-do projects: Bathrooms will get more attention this year – they’re smaller and less expensive to upgrade than kitchens Must-do projects like repairing leaky roofs and siding will trump “want-to” projects Earth tones and warm colors will make a resurgence from the white minimali ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - Ice on Whyte Festival Begins Tomorrow!

We are lucky enough to work at an office that is just around the corner from the location of Ice on Whyte (104th Street and 83rd - 86th Avenue). The sculptures are almost complete, and they are already looking amazing! And, of course, the giant ice slide, bridge, and much more will be there. This year, China, Russia, Armenia, and Canada will be competing. Bring your wool socks and a thermos full of hot chocolate. You will not want to miss this! For more information about Ice on Whyte, clic ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - Floorplan for #428, 6720 - 158 Avenue

We have created a floorplan for our listing at #428, 6720 - 158 Avenue. The floorplan is not to scale, but is intended to give an idea of the layout of the condo. Please click here to view the floorplan, and please let me know what you think!

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Monday, January 10, 2011 - Virtual Tour

I have just added a virtual tour to the listing at #428, 6720 - 158 Avenue! Click here to view the full tour.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - Real Estate Update

Edmonton, January 5, 2011: The average price for a single family detached home in December was $355,270, down about $10,000 as compared to the price in November. The average condo price dropped less than $6,000 to $223,454. The marginal price reduction (down 0.45%) continued a SFD slide that started in June when average prices were over $390,000. Condo prices peaked at $252,700 in April and have continued a relentless march downward since then. The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton released mon ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - What Monopoly Can Teach You About Investing

A fun article with some good points! Click here to read the article in the Globe and Mail.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - Dogs with Wings Newsletter!

Click here to read the latest edition of the Canine Courier, the newsletter for Dogs With Wings! Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society is located in Edmonton, Alberta. They are a federally-registered charity that provides assistance dogs to Albertans with disabilities. I am also a proud sponsor of a litter of puppies for Dogs With Wings!

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Thursday, December 30, 2010 - New Year's Resolution Idea: A Greener Household

Make it your New Year's Resolution this year to go green in your household! There are some very simple steps you can take that make a big impact on the health of the environment. Click here to read more.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010 - New Year's Eve in Edmonton!

Downtown Edmonton is hosting a variety of events in Churchill Square for New Year's Eve, indoor and outdoor! There is something for everyone, and it's a great way to ring in the new year with family and friends. Click here for more details. We wish everyone a very safe and happy new year. 2011 is going to be great!

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - Ward Off the Ghost of Holiday Debt

Click here to read the full Globe & Mail article.

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Friday, December 24, 2010 - Cross-Country Ski Trails

It is perfect weather today to explore any of Edmonton's Cross-Country Ski trails! Click here for a list of trails and maps.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010 - Wizard of Oz!

Grab your ruby slippers! The Wizard of Oz is at the Jubilee from December 23rd - 26th. Click here for more information.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010 - Recent Award

Thank you to all of my clients for helping to make November 2010 a successful month! #8 in sales out of 92 Associates at RE/MAX River City

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - Edmonton Celtic Christmas

Now until December 26th: This wonderful evening offers Christmas enchantment with Celtic music and live performances by the award-winning McDade Family in a historical setting. Jeremiah and Terry McDade will perform Celtic Christmas music in one of John Walter's houses, with Shannon Johnson accompanied by Solon McDade in the other Walter home. A mug of apple cider, creaking boardwalks and lights reflecting off the snow create a magical atmosphere for the evening! Click here to read more!

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Saturday, December 18, 2010 - Travel Tips

It is the busiest weekend of the year for the Edmonton International Airport. Several "elves" are on duty to help out, but there are also some travel tips to keep in mind to make the check-in process faster and easier! Click here to read more.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010 - Creatively Designed Modern and Green Home!

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Saturday, December 4, 2010 - Real Esate Update

Edmonton, December 2, 2010: The average price of a single family detached property in the Edmonton area continued to soften in November. According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, at $362,657, the average* SFD price was half a percent lower in November than it was in October. Compared to a year ago the price was down significantly by 2.5%. November condo prices also took one of the biggest drops this year with the average price down 2% to $229,603 month-over-month and just under 3% yea ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - Festival of Trees

The Edmonton Festival of Trees begins tomorrow (December 2nd) and runs until December 5th at the Shaw Conference Centre. Click here for event schedule details!

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - Wish Upon a Whisker Wednesday!

Tomorrow is Wish Upon a Whisker Wednesday. All adoption fees for Winter White Beauties will be waived at the Edmonton Humane Society. Please click here to read more.

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Friday, November 26, 2010 - Zip Line

What a beautiful day in Edmonton! It's the perfect day to try out the zip line! Click here to see more.

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Thursday, November 25, 2010 - Edmonton FlashMob for Grey Cup Opening Ceremonies!

Click here to watch the FlashMob Performance at the 98th Grey Cup Opening Ceremonies in Edmonton!

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - Thank you!

Thank you to all of my amazing clients who helped make October 2010 a successful month! #1 in sales out of 92 associates at RE/MAX River City

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Friday, November 5, 2010 - Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn!

You can find Kerri-lyn Holland & Associates on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Click on the links below to find out more!

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Monday, October 4, 2010 - Real Estate Update

Market Update Edmonton, October 4, 2010: Housing prices in the Edmonton area remained stable as we enter the final quarter of the year. Single family dwelling prices in September mirrored prices in August and condo prices rose slightly after four months of decline. Both listings and sales declined in September as compared to a month ago. “The market seems to be resting,” said Larry Westergard, president of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. “After the turmoil of the past ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - Recent Award

#4 in sales out of 92 Agents at RE/MAX River City, for August 2010

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Friday, September 3, 2010 - Real Estate Update

Edmonton, September 2, 2010: The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton reports that the average price of single family property in the Edmonton area has softened with a small drop for the second consecutive month. Prices were plateaued at just over $388,000 from March to June. Condominium prices have dropped steadily from their high point of $353,000 in April and are down another 2.99%. “Despite the two month drop, single family homes are still priced a bit higher than they were at the same ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - Housing Trends and Affordability

Robert Hogue, Senior Economist, RBC May 2010 Affordability erodes again in the first quarter of 2010 Canada’s housing markets started 2010 the same way they ended 2009; firing on all cylinders. While a boon to sellers, the resulting strong home price increases, however, have hurt housing affordability across the country. At the national level, RCD affordability measures rose for the third consecutive quarter, moving up between 0.4 and 0.9 percentage points, depending on the housing type ... Full Article...

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Monday, August 23, 2010 - Mortgage Information for First-Time Buyers

Mortgage Specialist: Taizeel Adatia, CA, MPAcc. Services Offered: *Tailored mortgage product(s) that suits your needs based on individual income, financial and investment goals; *Tax advice provided for individuals that own rental or investment properties; and *Solutions provided to help reduce debt and refinance current mortgages Myth Buster: A Mortgage Broker can deal with any large bank (ATB, TD, Scotia..) as well as a number of smaller lenders and there is NO OBLIGATION or COST TO YOU. ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - Forget Market Timing, It's All About Life Timing

Garry Marr, Financial Post • Wednesday, Jun. 9, 2010 'You know, you're making the biggest mistake of your life. The housing market is going to fall." I got this great piece of advice from another journalist at the Financial Post, who has since left the newspaper, after buying my first home. Not exactly the type of thing you want to hear after taking on huge debt and making the biggest financial decision of your life. Lucky for me, I didn't heed that advice about Toronto's red-hot real es ... Full Article...

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Monday, July 5, 2010 - Real Estate Market Update

Edmonton, July 5, 2010: REALTORS® report normal client activity in the Edmonton real estate market with listings, showings and sales. The residential inventory is approaching record levels set in 2007 but prices held steady in the second quarter with the expectation that they will soften as usual through the fall and early winter. “There was less external pressure on the market from incentives or rate changes last month and as a result the market seems to be operating in a normal controll ... Full Article...

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Monday, June 7, 2010 - Real Estate Market Update

Edmonton, June 2, 2010: The housing market was relaxed in May with slightly lower sales than last year and prices generally stable. Despite the sales drop, the current sales figures compare favourably with levels set in 2008. “Financial incentives, changes to mortgage qualifying rules and the threat of increasing mortgage rates caused the local market to peak a little earlier this year,” said Larry Westergard, president of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. “Many buyers ex ... Full Article...

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Monday, June 7, 2010 - Real Estate Market Update

Edmonton, June 2, 2010: The housing market was relaxed in May with slightly lower sales than last year and prices generally stable. Despite the sales drop, the current sales figures compare favourably with levels set in 2008. “Financial incentives, changes to mortgage qualifying rules and the threat of increasing mortgage rates caused the local market to peak a little earlier this year,” said Larry Westergard, president of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. “Many buyers ex ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - Real Estate Update

Edmonton, May 4, 2010: April is the start of the busy second quarter for real estate, and resale housing sales were down over the same month last year according to a report issued by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. Average* prices of single family houses moved down compared to a month ago but were up by 8.2% from last year. Condominium average prices moved up from last month and were up 7.0% from April 2009. “There were three increases to interest rates and changes to mortgage qual ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - Real Estate Update

Edmonton, April 6, 2010: Housing figures released by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton for March and the first quarter of 2010 show that resale housing prices are up; listings and sales are up. “There is consumer confidence in this market and both buyers and sellers appear eager to enter the housing market,” said Larry Westergard, president of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. “Prices are up about 10% from a year ago and sellers are eager to take advantage. Buyers ar ... Full Article...

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Thursday, March 4, 2010 - Real Estate Update - March 2010

Edmonton, March 2, 2010: Prices for residential property sold through the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® changed marginally through February. Sales activity, however, was up dramatically when compared to last month or the same month last year. The average* single family dwelling price was $369,573 for February up just 1.4% from January; 5.6% from a year ago. Condominium prices dipped 3.8% in the month from $240,686 to $231,530. Duplex and rowhouse prices were up 3.3% to $315,390. “W ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - February Real Estate Update

Edmonton, February 2, 2010: Single family homes sold through the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® System sold on average for the same amount in January as at year-end while condominium prices dipped 2%. Month-to-month sales slowed by 6.8% as compared to December but the number of new listings in January doubled the December numbers. The average* residential price was $314,783 for January, down 1.4% from last month and down just 0.7% from a year ago. Single family home prices on average were ... Full Article...

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Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Recovery to Pick Up, Bank of Canada Says

The bank of Canada has slightly raised its projection for growth in 2011, saying the Canadian Economy will benefit from a faster-than-expected recovery in the U.S. Click here to read more...

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Friday, January 8, 2010 - January Real Esate Update

Edmonton, January 5, 2010: Residential sales through the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® were at the second highest level ever for December (after a record number of sales in 2006 of 1,074). Sales of single family homes, condominiums, duplexes and other residential property totalled 948 units for the month. Total sales of all types of real estate for December was 1,066, also a second place finish for monthly sales. The price of residential property remained stable in December with single fa ... Full Article...

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - December Real Estate Update

Edmonton, December 2, 2009: Total sales through the Edmonton and area Multiple Listing Service® system to the end of November have surpassed total year end sales in 2008. The total value of all types of property sold to the end of November is $6.64 billion. The same figure at the end of December 2008 was $6.42 billion. There have been 20,355 property sales so far as compared to 19,448 at year-end 2008. “Both sales and the value of sales have exceeded our expectations this year,” sa ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - November Real Estate Update

Edmonton, November 3, 2009: Resale housing sales continued their strong trend through October with sales of all housing types through the Multiple Listing Service® in October at the second highest level on record (after October 2006). There were 1,535 residential properties sold in October; up 23% from 2008 but down almost 10% from last month which follows the normal seasonal trend of month to month sales dropping through the fall. “The housing market in Edmonton and area is still robust, ... Full Article...

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Monday, October 5, 2009 - October Real Estate Update

Edmonton, October 5, 2009: Although sales were not at record levels in September, they compared favourably with sales levels last year and settled in for the third best September ever. Only sales in September 2006 of 1,844 residential units and last September (1,729) were better than the 1,704 sales pegged last month. “We have experienced strong sales through the third quarter,” said Charlie Ponde, president of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. “At the end of the first ... Full Article...

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Thursday, September 3, 2009 - September Real Estate Update

Edmonton, September 2, 2009: Residential sales through the Edmonton and Area Multiple Listing Service® in August were lower than the number posted in July but higher than sales the previous August. There were a total of 1,673 sales last month as compared to 2,277 in July (a monthly record) and 1,541 in August 2008. “Although sales numbers cooled a bit after record sales in June and July, we are still experiencing the strength of the market in Edmonton,” said Charlie Ponde, preside ... Full Article...

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Thursday, August 6, 2009 - August Real Estate Update

Edmonton, August 5, 2009: The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton reported a record number of single month sales of residential properties for the second month in a row. Buyers who created record sales in June carried through for a record in July as well. Although sales were off almost 11% from June the total number of July sales was 2,277, creating a new July record. “The market is stable and strong sales and market activity are not driving prices up dramatically,” said Charlie Pon ... Full Article...

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Sunday, July 5, 2009 - July Real Estate Update

Edmonton, July 3, 2009: At the mid-point of the year, the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton is confident that the local real estate market has regained stability. The 9,741 sales of residential properties sold through the Multiple Listing Service® in the first six months surpassed the six month year-to-date figure for last year (9,567) and residential sales in June set a new record for the month. Residential sales in June totalled 2,552 units which surpassed the 2007 record of 2,203 units sold ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009 - June Real Estate Update

Edmonton, June 2, 2009: The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton reports that the number of residential properties sold through the Multiple Listing Service® in Edmonton in May was up over 17% as compared to the previous month and up 18.7% over the same month last year. There were 3,180 residential properties listed with sales of 2,161. The sales-to-listing ratio was 68% as compared to 42% in May 2008. “Sales continue to rise month-by-month,” said Charlie Ponde, president of the REALT ... Full Article...

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Thursday, May 7, 2009 - May Real Estate Update

Edmonton, May 4, 2009: Sales activity on the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® increased in April as compared to last month and April 2008. There were 3,019 residential properties listed in April with sales of 1,843 (up 33.6% from last month and 1.1% from April 2008). The average* price of single family homes in the Edmonton area was up 1% from March but, at $353,386, was still 8.5% below the last April price of $386,033. Condo prices were up 2.4% from last month to $236,020 while duplex/rowho ... Full Article...

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Thursday, April 2, 2009 - April Real Estate Update

Edmonton, April 2, 2009: The average* price of single family homes in the Edmonton area has hovered around the $350,000 mark for the first quarter of this year, reported the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. At the beginning of January the average price for a SFD was $351,870. The price varied slightly and at the end of March the average SFD price was $349,716, up 0.7% from the previous month. Condo prices were a little more volatile but popped up 1.6% in March to $230,469, after a 5% drop in ... Full Article...

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - March Real Estate Update

Edmonton, March 3, 2009: The average price of most types of residential property slipped down a notch in February after a short rally in January. Sales numbers climbed across the 1,000-unit threshold for the first time since October but are still below the same month sales for last year. “It is a typical pattern that sales activity picks up as we move into spring,” said Charlie Ponde, president of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. “Listing activity also rises as homeowne ... Full Article...

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Saturday, February 21, 2009 - February Real Estate Update

Edmonton, February 3, 2009: Residential sales in January are always slow as buyers recover from their holiday excesses and stay bundled up from the cold. January sales were slow at the beginning of the month but picked up steam as the days grew longer. REALTORS® sold 730 residential properties in January compared to 608 in December (sales up 20%). Sales prices were also up in all categories as compared to the previous month. “Nobody rings a bell when prices hit the bottom,” said Ch ... Full Article...

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Saturday, January 31, 2009 - Real Estate Update

Edmonton housing market repositioned after uncertain year Edmonton, January 6, 2009: Coming off a peak in May/June 2007, residential prices remained stable for the first part of the year but slowly slipped downward as the year progressed. The average price for all residential property sold through the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® dropped just 5.7% during 2008, reported the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. The average* all-residential price (single family, condominiums, rowhouses and d ... Full Article...

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Friday, October 17, 2008 - The New Website!

Today marks the first day of the new website. The new site offers a wealth of fresh industry information that's constantly being updated. Have a great time checking it out!

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