Edmonton Real Estate Blog

What to Know About Buying a Home in EdmontonFor anyone, making the decision to buy a home or to rent is not one to take lightly. There are benefits to both options, but it seems that most individuals in the Edmonton area prefer to purchase a home. This is mostly because of financial reasons. Edmontonians look at purchasing a home as an investment, and when viewed this way, it just makes sense.

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

Why Should You Buy an Edmonton Home

Many individuals consider buying a home, staying in the residence for a period of time, and then selling it for a profit. During the time they are living in it, they make minor changes that increase the property's

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Picking the Best Paint Color To Sell Your HomeYou’re selling your home and time is of the essence. Your real estate professional has suggested that you might want to repaint your daughter’s pink bedroom, or the dark blue feature wall in the hall or the red walls in your husband’s basement man-cave.

But it’s only paint, right? It’s not broken windows or doors hanging off the hinges or an outdated bathroom. Things that really put buyers off. It’s only paint! Surely people coming to see your home for sale can look beyond the paint.

Sadly, many can’t. Many potential buyers lack imagination or they’re not visual people. That’s why home stagers want you to hide personal items when getting your home ready to sell. Buyers want to picture themselves living in your home. And no matter how

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Home Technology for SellersWhen selling a home, there are a lot of great options that can be added to entice buyers. Some of them are going to be more popular than others, but one of the best choices is smart tech. With so much technology offered, and with a variety of advancements to choose from, sellers can install many different features that can interest a buyer in their home. A lot of these options are not overly expensive, so they can be wise investments when it comes to getting a good price for a house and finding a buyer quickly. A shorter time on the market and a fair price are very helpful for a seller who's looking to move on to a new place.

The Smart Thermostat

No longer do buyers have to get up and set the temperature at specific times during the day.

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The Best Latin Restaurants in Edmonton ABLatin food is the type of food that can really tantalize your taste buds. You get fresh ingredients with a blend of amazing spices. If you are looking to add a little flavour to your lunch or dinner try one of these awesome Latin restaurants in Edmonton.

Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse

If you want a true Brazilian steakhouse this is it. At Pampa you will be served decadent cuts of meat for as long as you want. When you get tired of it just turn your card from green to red. They offer over 10 different styles of meat. All of which have been slowly roasted. Take your time and enjoy each one as they are served to you table side. Don't overdo it on one type of meat as the next one might be even better.

Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse a Latin restaurant

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The Best Performing Arts and Theatre Venues in Edmonton ABEdmonton is a city with a history of culture and theatre arts. There are countless performing arts venues in the area, with different offerings sure to fit anyone's preferences on the stage. Whether you're a long-time or new resident of Edmonton, or if you're just passing through to visit, Edmonton is sure to have a performing arts venue that appeals to you. Check out one of the following theatres for a night out on the town.

A Night Out at the Mayfield Dinner Theatre

The Mayfield Dinner Theatre is the perfect way to enjoy a night out with that special someone. Dinner and a show will provide plenty of delicious food and entertainment for your special night. Whether you're celebrating something or you just need a fun date night, the theatre is

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The Best Edmonton SteakhousesNothing will sate your hunger quite as well as a professionally prepared and cooked piece of steak: the flavors, the texture and the satisfying sizzle of the meat (or not, if you like blue steak) is enough to make you salivate even at the thought of a great steak meal. Obviously having some of the finest steak in the world to choose from helps that goal along and living in Edmonton means you're in luck when it comes to steak dining.

Here are our top 3 picks of the best steakhouses in Edmonton - some of you might disagree which is fine. After all how you like your steak is all-relative eh?

The Marc

The Marc was the runner up winner. It is an elegant upscale fine dining French restaurant that produces a delectable meal. The Marc is not

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Visit an Edmonton MuseumWhen it comes to museums the problem you'll find when living in or visiting Edmonton is not that we have a lack of them, but instead that we have an abundance of them for you to visit. Even if you've never been a fan of culture as such you'll still find a museum in the city that will interest and maybe even intrigue you - remembering that not every museum is about displaying works of art.

The Royal Alberta Museum

The largest museum in the city is the Royal Alberta Museum, which was actually known as the Provincial Museum of Alberta until it was renamed as part of a visit by HRH Queen Elizabeth in 2005. To give you some idea of just how impressive this museum is it acts as home to over 10,000,000 (10 million) different objects from both

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The Best Pizza in Edmonton AlbertaEdmonton has some amazing pizza places that any newbie to the area would not want to miss out on. Last year, the pizza places in town were rated to see who was serving it up best. Here is a look at some of the pizza restaurants that take the cake from serving the best pie to offering the best experience, including Leva, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria and Ragazzi Bistro Italiano.

Ragazzi Bistro Italiano

Ragazzi Bistro Italiano definitely deserves props for their pizza pies. This restaurant is located away from the busy part of Whyte Avenue giving you a better experience altogether. They are right next to some competition, Pizza 73, and while both places have great pizza, Ragazzi Bistro Italiano is serving it up Italian style.

Enjoy thin crusts,

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Buying a Home in Edmonton as a First-Time Home BuyerStarter homes are usually the first home that a person or family is able to afford to buy with either savings and a mortgage or just a mortgage. These homes are typically 1-2 bedroom homes, are often older homes and are ideal for singles, newlyweds and young families. Starter homes are usually affordable because they are priced at or below the median price on the local market.

Many first-time homeowners will choose a starter home as their first home so that it will appreciate in value or at least hold its value so they can sell it down the road and have enough equity for their next home.

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

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The Best Italian Food in Edmonton ABEdmonton has a number of amazing restaurants that deserve dining by citizens and visitors alike. All types of food are here for the tasting, and you're sure to find restaurants that just can't be beat. If you're in Edmonton and craving some top-notch Italian food, consider checking out one of these Edmonton AB Italian restaurants today.

Corso 32

Corso 32 knows their pasta, and treat it as a delicacy in their dining establishment. It is made in house each day, and cooked to perfection. They use quality ingredients to ensure the tastiest results. You will want to try the Garganelli, which is served with a classic Bolognese sauce. It happens to be a favorite among those who visit often.

Chef Danial Costa knows how to make pasta, as he has

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