Edmonton Real Estate Blog

A real estate listing is the most important aspect of buying a home. If you've never bought a home before you might find yourself in a position where you are not super familiar with what they are or how you read them. Fortunately, reading a real estate listing is not that hard of a skill to learn.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

There Are Different Types of Listings

The most important thing to keep in mind is that there are several different kinds of listings. Just 15 or 20 years ago, all the listings were the same and they were in a home buying catalogue you could get for free at the grocery store. Today, there are tons of

When buying a home in Canada, prospective homeowners must learn all they can about property taxes to move forward with confidence. Knowing just what to expect when it comes to property taxes can help these home buyers avoid surprise expenses and other pitfalls. Canadian home buyers can get started by using this guide to better understand property taxes.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a certified tax expert before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Tax Rates Vary Across the Country

Homeowners are subject to the tax rate assigned to the city where they buy their residence. This tax rate varies considerably across the nation. In areas with a high tax rate, such as Winnipeg, homeowners can expect to pay $12 on

Canada Day is coming very soon and it's important for all Canadians to find the right type of way to celebrate. Many events will be going on, Monday, July 1st in celebration of this great day. Here are some of the popular things going on around Edmonton on Canada Day.

Legislature Open House

If you've ever wanted to walk the Chamber floor, you get the opportunity on Canada Day. Tour the building and enjoy the many food vendors on site. The opening ceremony will start at Noon on the front steps with The Royal Canadian Artillery Band and Nuela Charles. Closing ceremonies will start at 4:45pm on the front steps with the Clan MacNaughton Pipe Band.

Various Performances throughout the City

Many different stages will feature performances from

Weather causes things to change throughout many of the Edmonton neighborhoods and the seasonal parking ban is a part of those changes. Along with this change, it's important to be aware of Neighbourhood blading. Understanding both of these things will help, especially if you're new to the city.

Neighbourhood Blading

It's not a requirement for you to remove your vehicle from the street while removal vehicles do their job, but it's highly recommended. You won't have to worry about digging your vehicle out of the snow, if you remove it. When the bladed removal trucks head are deployed, they create windrows on both sides of the road. These are not removed by the city and you could find your vehicle stuck, if not removed first.

Seasonal Parking

Teenagers are harder to entertain than younger children and they constantly complain about boredom. Moving to a new city can be very hard on a teenager. After settling into your new home in Edmonton, you will need to help your teenager get involved, make new friend and find new things to enjoy in the city.

Whether they love sports, art, music, science or anything else, there's something in Edmonton perfect for them. Here are a few of the best choices for teenagers in the city.

West Edmonton Mall

Of course, it's normal for teenagers to hang out at the mall, but in Edmonton, they can do more than just lean against a wall, take up space and put money in vending machines. The West Edmonton Mall provides a few great places for teenager including:

Pride celebrations are about being true to who you are, and celebrating your identity. Communities around the world have planned Pride events in the past, and Pride is celebrated in Edmonton and throughout Alberta. LGBTQIA+ people who want to showcase their pride should consider attending some of these Pride events, while allies of the LGBTQIA+ community should also make an effort to show their support.

Here's a few ways that you can celebrate Pride in Edmonton and throughout Alberta:

Host a Pride Picnic or Neighborhood Block Party

Traditionally, the Edmonton Pride Society hosts a Pride Festival every year. However, the 2019 event was canceled by event organizers. While news of this cancelation is disappointing to many people in the

The Edmonton schools cultivate broad diversity when it comes to learning a different language. There are many of cultures in and around this area. Always knowing how to use more than one language will have its benefits. In addition, living in the Edmonton area you will have support for at least 8 different international languages.

Why Learn Another Language?

By choosing a bilingual school your child will have an incredible advantage. For example, the benefits when learning the English language have been known to help with communications and advancement.

Students will also learn to communicate with many different people, on many different levels and with many different languages. Your child's life and mind will be enriched by learning languages at

Here is a list of the top ten schools the Fraser Institute has listed as some of the best elementary schools in Edmonton.

Mount Pleasant School:

• Cogito alternative program available.
• Structure and order for academic achievement is emphasized.
• Prerequisite criteria required for students wishing to attend.

Windsor Park School:

• Academic achievement is a core focus.
• Literacy, numeracy and assessments for learning is emphasized.
• Due to proximity this location is ideal for university and hospital staff.
• Grades 4-6 learn French as a second language.

Stratford School:

• Work habits, organizational skills, exemplary conduct and personal responsibility are core focuses.
• Cogito alternative program available.

Buying a home requires a sizeable outset of money at the point of purchase, which can seem daunting or even nigh impossible to some home buyers. With the answer to these questions, you will understand how much you need to put down on the mortgage as a minimum, and how your down payment affects your monthly mortgage payment.

Why Do I Need a Down Payment?

The premise behind the down payment is to enter into a kind of partnership with your lender. The lender is providing the bulk of the funding for the home in a lot of cases, but you need to show that you are willing to put in some of your own money. This proves to the lender that you are committed to the mortgage and are unlikely to default on the loan during the term. It also provides you with a

There are some amazing natural attractions in Edmonton. It is filled with rivers and valleys just waiting to be explored. The North Saskatchewan River weaves its way through Edmonton, and measures 300 metres across. There are hundreds of paths to hike or bicycle through as you enjoy the stunning landscape of Edmonton.

Edmonton is known as a river city, and where there is water bridges are needed. There are some fabulous bridges to see. Here are some you won't want to miss.

Suspended Pedestrian Bridge under the Henday

The Henday bridge offers this bike path underneath it, where cyclist can safely cross over the river without being encountered with traffic. Hint's its name, the bridge Suspends over the river off of the Henday bridge.