Edmonton Real Estate

Edmonton Real Estate Market Weekly Update

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:01:23 PST

Here is our update on the Edmonton real estate market. (Previous week's numbers are in brackets). For the past 7 days: New listings: 329 (291, 306, 341) # Sales: 223 (213, 225, 275) Ratio: 68% (73%, 74%, 81%) # Price...

Bury the Lines - Townhall Meeting Nov. 24

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:59:00 PST

RETA (Responsible Energy Transmission for Albertans) is having a HUGE townhall meeting at Rexall Place on November 24, 2009, at 7pm and is inviting everyone to attend. The meeting is intended to send a message about the proposed double circuit...

How your home inspector can cost you money

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:55:02 PST

In every industry there are great practioners and there are less than great practioners. At this time home inspectors are an unregulated group in Alberta and as I've indicated before their experience varies from very little to extensive. Like many...

Beware the IRS Boogieman - Part 2

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:46 PST

In a recent poston the “IRS Boogieman”, It seems I stirred the pot. It is not my intention to frighten people away from buying American property. My intent is to get people to think about doing some additional research before...

Edmonton Real Estate Market Weekly Update

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:06:35 PST

Here is our update on the Edmonton real estate market. (Previous week's numbers are in brackets). For the past 7 days: New listings: 291 (306, 341, 370) # Sales: 213 (225, 275, 261) Ratio: 73% (74%, 81%, 71%) # Price...

My own personal Rememberance

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:04:21 PST

A few years ago I had the good fortune to go to Vimy Ridge in what was perhaps one of the most stirring moments of my adult life. There I was at the site of the famous Canadian battleground where...

Beware of the IRS Boogieman

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:19:52 PST

Everybody’s doing it. Its the latest "it". Btw it ain’t sex I'm talking about... "it’s", going down south and buying a piece of Americana. It’s seriously become almost as big as the Spice Girls. Well almost. We’ve posted on here...

Reminder - Online Real Estate Career Seminar Tonight

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:23:59 PST

There is still space available for our online real estate career seminar tonight. Don't miss out! This online seminar is geared towards those considering a career in real estate, as well as anyone currently enrolled in the licensing course. We...

Edmonton New Home Construction Increases for 4th Month in a Row

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:13:07 PST

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released their monthly "Housing Now" report on new home construction in Edmonton today. For the fourth month in a row new starts in Edmonton increased year-over-year in October. Here are the highlights: Housing starts...

Edmonton Real Estate Market Weekly Update

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:22 PST

Here is our update on the Edmonton real estate market. (Previous week's numbers are in brackets). For the past 7 days: New listings: 306 (341, 370, 333) # Sales: 225 (275, 261, 256) Ratio: 74% (81%, 71%, 77%) # Price...

So You Think You Can Sell - Edmonton Real Estate Career Advice Part 2

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:31:23 PST

Last week we started a series of articles about real estate careers, answering some of the most common questions people have about becoming a REALTOR®. Next week we are hosting an online career seminar where we will discuss getting started...

Edmonton Real Estate Market Shrugs Off Flu

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:54:23 PST

I have been reserving judgement all year on the market until we were through September and October. Well the stats are in and October and September were, as Jim Carrey would say: “smokin.” Signs that a balanced market were coming...

Edmonton Home Builders Confidence Grows

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:45:02 PST

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released their Housing Now report on new home construction in Edmonton last week. Construction of single family homes in the Edmonton area significantly increased again in September: To me that means Edmonton area...

Edmonton Photo of the Week

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:52:48 PST

Yesterday was gorgeous in Edmonton (for November anyway) and many people were out taking advantage of the sunny day. I don't exactly know what you would call the sport we captured below, but it looks pretty extreme to me. This...

Edmonton Real Estate Market Weekly Update

Sheldon Johnston and Sara MacLennan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:37:27 PDT

Here is our update on the Edmonton real estate market. (Previous week's numbers are in brackets). For the past 7 days: New listings: 341 (370, 333, 414) # Sales: 275 (261, 256, 227) Ratio: 81% (71%, 77%, 55%) # Price...