With the city of Edmonton gaining the ranking of #11 on the MoneySense Magazine list of "Top 25 Places to Live in Canada" and gaining the #8 spot last year, many new residents are sure to move to the area.
Living in Central Edmonton
As they move into the area, they may be considering one of the spots on the outskirts of the city. However, there are many great neigbhourhoods within the heart of the city and many benefits to living here, as well. Here's what you can expect if you decide to live in the heart of Edmonton.
A home in the heart of Edmonton will provide more space for a lower price. Of course, many of the homes are from the 1980s and may require some renovations. However, this also allows you to put your own customizations into
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Moving day is very exciting! Even though your home looks like a maze or boxes, trash and unpacked items, it's exciting to know you're on your way to a new place. When moving to Edmonton, there are a few things you should consider, as you pack, to ensure the transition goes smoothly.
Before you choose a new neighbourhood to call home, you need to ask a few questions. Not every neighbourhood fits for every buyer. Some are better for families and others fit better for young couples. Here are a few questions to consider asking yourself and about the neighbourhood.
The architecture of homes in Canada is much like the demographics of the country: a melting pot of styles and designs. From the sprawling ranches to the towering Victorians, every street in the country has its own personality and priorities. To make a buyer's search more efficient and make buying a home more satisfying, it helps to understand the functionality as well as the aesthetic features of each type of home. Buyers can use this short guide to set their priorities and find the style that's right for them.
Edmonton is a shopping hub that can compete with any other major city in the world. From malls to markets to vender gatherings, Edmonton is sure to have a shopping center that appeals to anyone. What are the best shopping centers in Edmonton AB?
Shopping can be an ideal pastime in Edmonton. The city is home to a number of shopping malls, which include Westmount Centre (Canada’s first mall) and West Edmonton Mall (the biggest in North America and one of the largest in the world). However, everyone will surely agree that local shopping is more interesting in the area.
Canadian residents may be looking for a home with more space or be downsizing, either path requires going through the process of selling a home. This can be a confusing process for those who have never done so before, and working with a reputable agent often makes the situation easier since sellers can get a good handle of what to expect. These days, marketing a home involves more than sticking a sign on the front lawn and cleaning up the property.
Not long ago, big homes were more popular among home buyers. Now, with rising costs and populations, the extra space and maintenance demands have caused another shift in thinking, to one that prefers smaller homes. Oftentimes, it is more financially draining to keep up with taking care of a larger home and paying related taxes or outstanding mortgage loan balances. With the new minimalist trend, downsizing has more popular appeal, both for those starting out and for others looking to reduce their stresses of owning a large home.
There's plenty of history found through Edmonton and if you want to travel back in time, you can. Finding the right places to visit will help you see how Edmonton used to be and get a sense of how far the city has come. Here are a few places to visit for a look at the Edmonton of old.
In the excitement to decorate your home, it is easy to misstep along the way and make a mistake that will cause the finished room to not look as spectacular as you would have liked. Fortunately, there are a few common mistakes that most homeowners make when decorating that you can avoid simply by being aware of them and planning ahead.