Edmonton Real Estate Blog

A home evaluation is one of the first steps a lot of homeowners take when they are moving towards putting their home on the market, so they can sell it and purchase something new. The purpose of a home evaluation is to decide what the home is worth.

The person who evaluates your home will point out the problem areas of the home and tell you what could be fixed to improve the value. There are a lot of crazy things you will learn from your home evaluation which might surprise you.

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

Your Neighbour Affects the Price of Your Home

If you have a neighbour with an ugly home or a noisy neighbour, you have to

Selling or buying a home means you may find defects and you may need to talk about them. However, this can be a hard conversation to have and sometimes, sellers don't want to admit the problem. Other times, the problem may be big, but they may think it's small. Here's a look at what to expect when there is a defect needing disclosed.

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

Is it a Deal Breaker?

As a buyer, if the defect you've discovered is a deal breaker, it's necessary to talk about it immediately. There is a small chance the seller doesn't know about it and should be informed. It's also necessary to talk about it immediately so that you

Whether you're a budding musical artist or you just enjoy hearing new talent, there are plenty of great places to enjoy an open mic night in Edmonton. The city is alive with nightlife and many bars, clubs and restaurants provide a night for amateurs to take the mic and show off their skills. Here's a look at a few of the top spots for open mic nights within the city.

Richard's Pub - 12150 161 Avenue NW

Richard's Pub provides open stage nights on Tuesdays every week. This is a great place to catch a live band performing or bring your talents to the stage. The open mic nights start at 7:30pm and run until about 11:30pm.

Some of the schedule includes live music from local bands, while other talented musicians also take the stage on Tuesdays.

Renovating cabinets can be a great way to improve the look and feel of the kitchen. It might also help sell the home faster and for more money. Because they take up so much surface area, cabinets shape how residents interact with their kitchen. Quality cabinets can streamline the cooking process or encourage homeowners to spend more time relaxing at the breakfast bar. Learn more about the large and small ways homeowners can update or renovate their cabinets.

A Quick Refresher

Unless the cabinets are in extremely poor condition, experts recommend refreshing rather than replacing them whenever possible. When it comes to home renovations, small upgrades tend to have larger returns. This is because the value of a home is limited based on the

Events happen year-round in Edmonton, but the summer months are a special time for great festivals. Summer features countless awesome festivals for families, adults and everybody to enjoy. If you're looking for something fun to kick off the summer, here are a number of great options.

A Taste of Edmonton

Edmonton is known for its diverse cuisine. But this summer, you can try a little bit of everything in A Taste of Edmonton. At the time of this writing, there are over twenty restaurants taking place in A Taste of Edmonton. The restaurants represent the global cuisine that Edmonton is famous for.

There will be authentic global cuisine, as well as some interesting fusion dishes, as well. Check out Naan-O-Licious’s cinnamon naan for a sweeter

Just because you decide you want to take a meal with you to go, doesn't mean you have to give up sacrifice. Finding the perfect spot to get your to go order doesn't have to be difficult. There are plenty of great spots in Edmonton for to go meals. Here are some of the choices topping the list for 2014.

Sunbake Pita Bakery - 10728 134 Avenue

This bakery has been around since 2000 and they even supply grocery stores. They make all kinds of fresh-baked pita bread and some restaurants use Sunbake exclusively. They also offer catering for lunch and dinner take-out.

The menu may be small, but they provide plenty of variety with vegetable, meat, cheese and other options. You can enjoy the zatar option, which provides a salty blend of oil, spices

Brunch is often eaten during late morning and early afternoon and can be extended as late as 3 pm. It's a combination of lunch and breakfast and originated in England in the 1800s and is often served in a buffet style manner. It became popular in the 1930s in the US and there are several restaurants all over the world that serve brunch.

In Edmonton, there are a number of restaurants that have become popular when it comes to serving brunch.

Culina Muttart

This restaurant has gone through a number of different chefs as well as menu changes all within the last 3 years and even though there have been these changes, it still wears the belt as being the top spot for brunch in Edmonton. It's remained at the top of the Avenue's brunch list and

Selling a home is a multi-step process that involves marketing and a lot of preparation. Getting your home ready to be seen by buyers can help make the sale process go more quickly and can also help your home sell for more money. These tips will help you get started, so your home selling experience will be more satisfying all around.

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

Don't Do It Yourself

For sale by owner isn't easy and it can take longer than you'd like. It can also eat up your free time as selling a home is a large amount of work. It's better to hire a professional agent with the proper experience in selling homes. This person will

Owning a home is a responsibility. And part of that responsibility is keeping up with regular home maintanance. It's said annual home maintenance costs typically come to an amount between 1% and 4% of a home's market value. Homeowners on a tight budget sometimes find home maintenance difficult to manage, especially if their maintenance is on the higher end of the range.

Deferred maintenance can make many problems for homeowners, so remediating it as soon as possible is very important. This is especially important if you are considering selling your home, with or without the assistance of a real estate agent. If you're a homeowner with a property that has a lot of deferred maintenance, here's what you need to know.

Why Remediate Deferred

Home flooring options today are more innovative and functional than ever before. No longer do homeowners have to make a decision between form and function when choosing the best flooring for various rooms in the home. Technology has allowed manufacturers to create just about any look an owner desires using an array of materials. Check out this short flooring buyer's guide to learn more about popular home flooring options so they can install it or hire a professional to do it for them..

Hardwood Flooring

Homeowners who enjoy the natural classic beauty of hardwood flooring will also appreciate its durability that makes it an exceptional option for just about any room in the home. With numerous regional varieties and exotic hardwood species