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Downsizing to a Smaller Home: The Pros and Cons
Looking to live life in a smaller home? Have the last of your children recently left the nest? Want to worry less about home maintenance and think more about setting yourself up for financial comfort? No matter what your reason for moving into a smaller home,...
Should I Hire a Realtor to Sell My Home?
You’ve probably heard of commission-free real estate options like Purplebricks or other For Sale by Owner (FSBO) services. Maybe the idea of selling your home yourself appeals to you or perhaps you’re enticed by the money you could save by not paying commission.
Finding the Right Size Home For Your Lifestyle
It’s a brand new year, and whether your family is feeling a little cramped in your current space, or you’ve found yourself in an empty nest, this year could be a great year for you to find a home that is sized to fit your lifestyle. Depending on your financial...
What to Expect When Shopping for Your First Mortgage
We all have someone we can call on to spot us a few bucks. If you need $300,000+ to buy a home, however, brace yourself for screened calls and blocked emails. Not many people are able to pay that kind price in cash, so that's why banks and other financial institutions...
Setting Up a Home Gym – Achieve your New Year Fitness Goals
The new year has arrived, and if you're like us, you've decided that this year is the one to spend even more time at the gym. But, before you sign up for that expensive gym membership, you might want to consider setting up your very own gym at home. No, it might not...
Increase Your Mortgage Qualification with an Income Suite
If you’ve fallen in love with a home that is a bit outside of your budget, or if you’ve struggled to qualify for the home you need for your family, you may be wondering if there are options available to help you buy your new home. There are a variety of ways to...
Winter Season Tips for the New Home Owner
Buying your first home is quite an exciting time. You’ll have brand new experiences, learn new things, and create a collection of new memories. You may be experiencing your first winter as a new home owner, and along with that comes perhaps a pile of new tasks to...
Tips for Winterizing Your Home
It’s inevitable every year: winter. It’s that time of year when some of us want to curl up in a warm blanket with a hot cup of cocoa and forget about what’s happening outside. Being in Canada, the weather isn't just harsh on us though, it’s hard on our homes as well....
Community Focus: Trumpeter by Big Lake
In Edmonton's northwest, just shy of St. Albert is a quiet, urban-yet-rural community that feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living. A truly unique community, Trumpeter by Big Lake is designed to be low impact, nurturing the glorious 67 acres of...
Home Buying For The First Time: Getting a Mortgage
If it’s your first time buying a home, the process may seem overwhelming. You’ll find yourself learning a whole new set of vocabulary and asking yourself a lot of new questions. What kind of home should I buy? How do I know I’m getting a good deal? And one of the most...
Downsizing Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrifice
In previous generations, there seemed to be a distinct path in home ownership that we used to take. We’d buy our first home, a modest house that really didn’t meet many of our needs. Over time, we’d upgrade, maybe buying more square footage or better finishes, or...
Pacesetter Homes Community – SouthCreek in Stony Plain
A short trip down Veterans Blvd south of Highway 16A in the town of Stony Plain is a quiet, humble community called SouthCreek. Tucked neatly behind the Stony Plain Golf Course, this area offers a variety of new home styles to meet your modern needs while maintaining...