Why Live In East Lake, Airdrie? Take a look at #1203 604 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie

As a New Listing comes on the market in East Lake, Airdrie, we look to answer your questions of "Why Live In East Lake, Airdrie?".

East Lake is a residential neighborhood in the northwest of Airdrie, Alberta, Canada. Located near the north edge of the city. East Lake’s community is centered around East Lake Regional Park, a beautiful park located on the east side of Airdrie at East Lake Boulevard and East Lake Road. It is nestled behind Genesis Place and Bert Church High School. 

East Lake provides all shopping needs located in a major shopping district in Airdrie, right off Yankee Valley Blvd. Whether you are looking for a grocery stores, coffee shops, clothing stores, or restaurants, Yankee Valley Blvd’s shopping district will house…

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Exterior Home Maintenance

Exterior Home Maintenance

We understand keeping the exterior of your home maintained can be extremely time-consuming and overwhelming. However, managing your outdoor property is crucial in preserving the structure and longevity of your home.

1. Vegetation.
Trees, bushes and other plants can cause damage to your home’s siding and roof. Branches can scrape against your home, causing cracks and damage that can lead to unwelcome pests. Neglected vegetation can also trap moisture along the foundation of your home, leading to mold and mildew.

2. External Faucets.
To prevent freezing, be sure to winterize all external faucets during the coldest months of the year. Disconnect hoses, turn off the water supply and…

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What you need to obtain a Mortgage

A home purchase is one of the largest assets and the biggest debt that a person will have. If this is your first time obtaining mortgage, then there are a few things that you need to know about what is required to qualify.

1)      Credit History: How is your current credit and how has it been in the past? Your financial institution will look at your rating, and that everything is in good standing. If you are able to manage your debt, then it reflects on your ability to manage house payments.

2)      Debt Load: What are your liabilities? How much debt do you have? Your financial institution will look at the amount that you owe compared to the amount that you earn. Your debts should not exceed 40 to 42 % of your gross income, and your housing…

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Gleaming the Cube.

We absolutely LOVE interior decoration. It's a wonderful way to update your home without costly renovations.

Like that modern look? Try some of these geometric pieces available to us right here in Edmonton.

This brass and glass console at Chintz & Co. is divine. 

I am imagining cool little sculptures and pops of color to make this shelving unit even more of an art piece. Chintz & Co.

LOVING these gold dining chairs at Chintz & Co.

If you don't want to break the bank, try a geometric pendant lamp from Structube - Venus lamp $39 




So modern and chic. Structube - Thyme $49

Sometimes the little details are all that's needed to update an entire room. Structube Anouk coasters $7

Loving this hypnotic area rug. Structube $399 

I imagine…

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Welcome!

Welcome to Home in YEG!

Look to this page for current real estate market analysis in the Edmonton area, tricks of the trade for homeowners and some really cool design ideas.

Feel free to post any questions you'd like answered -- and contact us for all things real estate!

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Lethbridge Real estate Market

Have you noticed that with all the turmoil in the world that thing are getting a little crazy ?   Considering all the craziness in the worl.  Real estate still seams to be a pretty safe bet.
Prices have begun to back off a bit in recent months.  But Lethbridge has had only small fall backs in pricing.  But even these small rollbacks can have a positive benefit to the buyer.  And hopefully no negative effects on the seller.   

The new qualifying rules have put a lot of pressure on the first time home buyer and scarred the hell out of even the most seasoned home owners.  It makes it harder for the sellers to find approved buyers. And creates a stressful environment for the buyers.  Although it is meant to protect the market, and the people getting into the…

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THE DANGERS OF NOT LOOKING UP, DOWN, AND AROUND

THE DANGERS OF NOT LOOKING UP, DOWN, AND AROUND

How many times do we walk outside of our homes, year after year and we never take the time to look up, down and around at the condition of our home, fences and out buildings?

I am as guilty of this as everyone else. And then we cant believe the cost incurred when something goes wrong with our home, or when we go to sell it and the inspectors find things that we never dreamed about needing maintenance or repair.

When that happens. It takes away the bottom line on how much money we put in our jeans after the sale is done. And also, can make a deal die faster than a soufflé dies when stomping in the kitchen.

I will use an example of a current sale I am dealing with. We received an offer on an…

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Home Improvements...To do? Or not to do?

What home improvements should you do? This is a very common concern home owners have. There are usually a few standard updates and upgrades to your home that will give you the biggest return on your investment.

Lets just preface this by saying if you have a home that is only ‘Land Value’ it will not be In your best interest to do extensive upgrades, as future buyers will most likely not see the value you have attempted to put in. Ask your real estate agent or a local contractor if it is worth your while.

First thing is a New Roof. This upgrade may seem like a no brainer, but I am still shocked at the amount of homes I see on the market that have not had the roof replaced in 50+ years! Even if you haven’t done many upgrades on the interior of your…

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IS THE TIME RIGHT TO BUY OR SELL?

Is the time right to buy or sell?

Well. First off let me say that the time is right if it suits your needs. Such as growing family, looking to down size, need a getaway property. There are many reasons why the dollar value should not be the only consideration when buying a property. Although it is probably the main factor used in a home search. It is definitely not the most important. The needs of the individual or the family should be the driving factor. In most cases the same criteria can be found in a home that is a little older than a new home, and at a lower cost. Of course we all would like to have the brand new shiny home with all the latest bells and whistles, but we need to keep reality in the picture.

Sometimes its best to settle for the…

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Welcome to my Blog! More than just a Real Estate Blog!

Hey Everyone! 

Welcome to my very first EVER Blog post! This is going to be more than just a Blog about Real Estate and Real Estate trends; it's going to be about life. What makes us happy, what are the small things in life that we sometimes miss and take for granted. Also I'm currently going on a weight loss journey so I'm going to be excited to share with you my progress. Hopefully throughout this journey you'll get a better understanding of who I am and the values I choose to live my life by.


Before letting you go! I should probably take a little time to let you know who I am! 

My name is Alex Ward and I'm 33 years old. I was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta and truly love calling this city home! I'm an only child to two loving parents; whom I will…

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