December 2011 Market Reports

Just added this listing: "Very nicely cared for 2008 built, 1520 SF double wide modular home in Oakridge/Mapleridge Mobile Home Park. Featuring an open concept with a very large living room, a large dining/ kitchen area with plenty of cupboards, pantry, an island, and a vaulted ceiling. The Master bedroom easily accomodates a king size bed, and furniture, has a nice walk in closet and a 4 piece ensuite bathroom. The additonal 2 bedrooms are a good size as well. The yard is fenced, is nicely lan ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Custom built executive 2580 square foot home featuring an exposed aggregate driveway, 9 ft ceilings, an awesome kitchen with dark maple cupboards, with soft stop doors and drawers, a good sized walk through pantry, granite counter tops through-out, glass tile back splashes, a large island with sink, and high end appliances ( counter flat-top range, 48" built in fridge, a large wall oven and a built in microwave). A bright eating nook leads out to the large deck, the li ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Excellent condition, main floor 2 bedroom condo in Ospin Terrace located in Terwillegar South. Open floor plan featuring a large master bedroom with a walk through closet and an ensuite bathroom with shower, a second good sized bedroom, main bathrooom, a storage/laundry room, a dining area and a nicely appointed kitchen with black appliances complete the main floor. Outside is a large patio and downstairs you will find your underground parking stall(additional storage ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Fully finished Ironwood 1265 square foot Bi-level in the Ridge. This home features lots of windows and a bright open floor plan, 4 large bedrooms, a huge recreation/family room, a maple kitchen with island eating bar and pantry, a double garage with opener and a good sized south facing lot with a two tiered deck. Other features include a built in wine rack and desk, a roughed in central vac, a gas fireplace and lots of storage space. A great family home at a great pric ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Spotless 2 bedroom 1149 sf condo in Pallisades on the Park (18+). Featuring 2 bedrooms, a den and a large open living, dining and kitchen area. The kitchen features maple cupboards, tile back splash, a garburator and ample cupboards and counter space. Flooring is mainly maple hardwood. The unit is air conditioned, has a gas hookup for a BBQ and yes, 2 TITLED PARKING STALLS. Amenities include a games room, exercise room, steam and sauna room, a theater room and a carwas ... Full Article...

Why Buy a Condo?  Years ago, you saved a bit of money, saved for a down payment and then bought a house. Maybe it was small or needed a bit of work, but you jumped right in. These days, things have changed with a decent starter home costing $350,000 - $400,000. Saving up the down payment is more difficult and monthly payments can be more than you can afford. Waiting until you save the money is hard or impossible as your rent is high and you can't save enough to keep up to ever increasing pric ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "Awesome living just off Whyte Avene with a sunny southwest wrap around deck in luxurious Element Lofts. This beautiful home has a great open feel, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, in-suite laundry and locked storage. Features include 10 ft ceilings, a gas fireplace, Air conditioning, an espresso oak kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances including a gas range and a large fridge. The good sized master has a walk in closet and a 4 piece ensuite. Parking is heat ... Full Article...

First impressions are key when you"re trying to sell your home. You want any potenial buyers to fall in love with your home as soon as they drive up.  Here are a few ideas to help: -make sure any clutter like kids toys in the yard are removed -make sure the grass is cut and/or raked -trees and shrubs are not overgrown and you can see the house -ensure front porch lighting works and any burnt out bulbs are replaced -no Christmas lights on the house in July -plant some flowers and make sur ... Full Article...

October Real Estate Market Slower But Not At All Scary REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Edmonton, November 2, 2011: In October the streets are overrun with ghoulish figures and scary characters but homeowners had no reason to fear the local housing market. Average prices for all types of residential property softened in October as part of the seasonal trend. In October the average* price of a single family detached home dipped lower than the two previous years and the previous month. The avera ... Full Article...

Average Sales Prices for October 2011 REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Single Family Dwellings City of Edmonton Northwest $287,362 North Central $352,977 Northeast $272,993 Central $205,728 West $445,215 Southwest $491,019 Southeast $362,704 Anthony Henday $437,214   St. Albert $427,868 Sherwood Park $374,043 Leduc $364,261 Spruce Grove $372,293 Stony Plain $347,550 Morinville $301,711 Fort Saskatchewan $318,857 OVERALL $362,897 Condominiums $223,892 Acreages $422,675 * Averag ... Full Article...

Average Sales Prices for August 2011 REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Single Family Dwellings City of Edmonton Northwest $317,571 North Central $348,571 Northeast $303,003 Central $231,260 West $444,166 Southwest $480,764 Southeast $355,388 Anthony Henday $440,665 St. Albert $432,609 Sherwood Park $417,023 Leduc $388,010 Spruce Grove $346,301 Stony Plain $360,971 Morinville $339,200 Fort Saskatchewan $323,189 OVERALL $370,438 Condominiums $231,735 Acreages $398,711 * Average pr ... Full Article...

August figures show that local real estate prices remain stable over the years REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Edmonton, September 2, 2011: The average* price of a single family home has remained remarkably stable for the past four years according to figures released by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. The average selling price in August has varied from a high of $372,000 in 2008 to the low of $367,700 in 2009. Last month SFDs sold on average for $370,438. Prices have varied within a ra ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "This clean, well cared for home is built on one of the larger lots in Summerwood. Total of 1600 SF of finished living space featuring a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchen with a pantry and island opening into the dining room and living room. The third level is nicely finished with a gas fireplace and a large window to the backyard as well as a den, second full bathroom and a door leading to the nicely landscaped, larger backyard. The fo ... Full Article...

Average Sales Prices for June 2011 REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Single Family Dwellings City of Edmonton Northwest $349,393 North Central $359,460 Northeast $322,217 Central $241,574 West $391,405 Southwest $509,492 Southeast $351,690 Anthony Henday $468,004 St. Albert $427,193 Sherwood Park $429,551 Leduc $337,473 Spruce Grove $359,417 Stony Plain $341,656 Morinville $304,604 Fort Saskatchewan $340,802 OVERALL $379,409 Condominiums $231,853 Acreages $436,440 * Average pric ... Full Article...

REALTORS® Optimistic About Strength in the Local Housing Market REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Edmonton, July 5, 2011: Economic and other external indicators point to a strengthening of the local real estate market according to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. ?Statistics Canada reported that Alberta boasted the highest spike in population in the first quarter with a 0.4% increase. ?The Conference Board of Canada predicts that housing prices in Edmonton will increase from five to seve ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "Beautiful 4 level split home on Broadmoor Golf Course. Gorgeous dark maple kitchen with corian countertops and high end Kitchenaid stainless appliances. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 renovated baths, hardwood floors in kitchen and hallway, central air, vacuum system, an alarm system and a large, insulated double garage. The location is prime with a large professionally landscaped, south facing yard which includes a patio with awning, gas outlets for BBQ and patio heater, ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Awesome living just off Whyte Avene with a sunny southwest wrap around deck in luxurious Element Lofts. This beautiful home has a great open feel, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, in-suite laundry and storage. A total of over 1000 sq ft of living space featuring 10 ft ceilings, a gas fireplace, an espresso oak kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances including a gas range and a large fridge. The good sized master has a walk in closet and a 4 piece ensuite. Par ... Full Article...

Average Sales Prices for May 2011 REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Single Family Dwellings City of Edmonton Northwest $320,459 North Central $362,404 Northeast $291,113 Central $251,043 West $489,626 Southwest $483,861 Southeast $333,529 Anthony Henday $431,539 St. Albert $440,116 Sherwood Park $420,054 Leduc $344,818 Spruce Grove $352,882 Stony Plain $340,529 Morinville $314,562 Fort Saskatchewan $347,594 OVERALL $380,545 Condominiums $241,080 Acreages $503,574 * Average pri ... Full Article...

Local Housing Market in one word: Up REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Edmonton, June 2, 2011: The local real estate market is looking up according to the current statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton. The average residential sales price is up, the price of a single family detached home or a condo is up, number of sales is up and inventory is up over the previous month. “Local market housing sales this year are tracking as we forecast in January,” explained RE ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "This clean, well cared for home is built on one of the larger lots in Summerwood. Total of 1600 SF of finished living space featuring a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchen with a pantry and island opening into the dining room and living room. The third level is nicely finished with a gas fireplace and a large window to the backyard as well as a den, second full bathroom and a door leading to the nicely landscaped, larger backyard. The f ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Beautiful 4 level split home on Broadmoor Golf Course. Gorgeous dark maple kitchen with corian countertops and high end Kitchenaid stainless appliances. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 renovated baths, hardwood floors in kitchen and hallway, central air, vacuum system, an alarm system and a large, insulated double garage. The location is prime with a large professionally landscaped, south facing yard which includes a patio with awning, gas outlets for BBQ and patio heater, ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "This beautiful 1431 SF custom built bungalow located in Nottingham is well worth a look. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, the master features a walk-in closet, an additional door leading to the hot tub on the deck and an en-suite with Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The huge kitchen has loads of cupboards, a pantry, a built-in oven and microwave, a counter top gas range and eating bar. The large eating area opens to the living room with a cozy gas fireplace. Other features inc ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "This well maintained 2124 SF Clarkdale home is a great place to call home. Features include large ceramic entry, spacious, bright living room with maple hardwood flooring, vaulted ceiling and a warm gas fireplace. The kitchen has ample maple cupboards, a gas stove, a large raised counter bar and eating nook with lots of light from the south backyard. Also on the main level are a walk through laundry room/closet, a den with double french doors, an oversized garage and a ... Full Article...

Average Sales Prices for March 2011 REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Single Family Dwellings City of Edmonton Northwest $297,800 North Central $344,845 Northeast $328,216 Central $199,109 West $527,628 Southwest $523,312 Southeast $342,515 Anthony Henday $430,121 St. Albert $417,447 Sherwood Park $413,942 Leduc $338,664 Spruce Grove $353,294 Stony Plain $360,648 Morinville $298,533 Fort Saskatchewan $343,269 OVERALL $378,912 Condominiums $232,706 Acreages $425,509 * Average pri ... Full Article...

First Quarter Housing Sales on Normal Track; Prices Up  REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Edmonton, April 5, 2011: REALTORS® expect the local real estate market to follow a well-worn annual sales track. However, like the stock market, large external forces can skew the market. In 2010, the threat of increased mortgage rates and a change to mortgage qualification rules accelerated sales in the first quarter and caused a sales slump in the following months that took all summer to work through. Th ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "Your search is over, welcome to this clean well maintained 1448 SF bungalow on 3.12 acres in Cloverlea Subdivision built in 1997. this home features 3 large bedrooms, an ensuite off the master as well as a large living room and kitchen dining area. The home has a beautiful woodburning fireplace, central vacuum system, high speed wireless internet available, and a large bright un-finished basement with room for 2 bedrooms a large rec room, storage and a bathroom. Outside ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "Welcome to your new home nestled among pines, spruce, a variety of other specialty trees, lots of wildlife and a 15 acre reserve. Only 10 minutes from town and 2 minutes to Uncas School. This large ranch style bungalow features a total of 6 bedrooms, two 3 piece baths and one 4 piece bath, a sunken living room, 2 family rooms, 2 double wood burning fireplaces, loads of storage and a huge main floor utility/laundry room. There is also a large heated garage, a 12 x 26 dec ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "Welcome to this 1494 SF family home in Clarkdale, close to parks, playground and all the amenities. The main floor features a formal dining room or den, a large white kitchen with stainless appliances and a corner pantry, opening to the good sized livingroom/great room with a cozy fireplace. Upstairs is the master bedroom with walk-in closet and 4 piece ensuite bathroom as well as 2 additional bedrooms and the main bathroom. Downstairs has a roughed in bathroom but othe ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Your search is over, welcome to this clean well maintained 1448 SF bungalow on 3.12 acres in Cloverlea Subdivision built in 1997. this home features 3 large bedrooms, an ensuite off the master as well as a large living room and kitchen dining area. The home has a beautiful woodburning fireplace, central vacuum system, high speed wireless internet available, and a large bright un-finished basement with room for 2 bedrooms a large rec room, storage and a bathroom. Outsid ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Welcome to this 1494 SF family home in Clarkdale, close to parks, playground and all the amenities. The main floor features a formal dining room or den, a large white kitchen with stainless appliances and a corner pantry, opening to the good sized livingroom/great room with a cozy fireplace. Upstairs is the master bedroom with walk-in closet and 4 piece ensuite bathroom as well as 2 additional bedrooms and the main bathroom. Downstairs has a roughed in bathroom but oth ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "Welcome to this well maintained, extensively upgraded home in Bentwood. This 1760 SF 2 storey home features 4 bedrooms, a large living room, a family room, a beautiful, large south facing backyard and an attached, oversized heated garage. Upgrades include all new flooring including rich dark hardwood, tile and new carpeting. The kitchen was replaced by Kitchencraft, the fireplace is upgraded to remote control natural gas, all switches and plugs have been upgraded to dec ... Full Article...

Average Sales Prices for January 2011 REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Single Family Dwellings City of Edmonton Northwest $337,200 North Central $354,562 Northeast $281,083 Central $209,627 West $400,754 Southwest $450,998 Southeast $333,144 Anthony Henday $416,570 St. Albert $401,292 Sherwood Park $395,422 Leduc $361,542 Spruce Grove $364,365 Stony Plain $352,270 Morinville $338,470 Fort Saskatchewan $342,293 OVERALL $356,276 Condominiums $220,994 Acreages $477,445 * Average p ... Full Article...

Homebuyers dig into snow banks not wallets in January REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Edmonton, February 2, 2011: According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton the average price of housing increased slightly in January as compared to the previous month. The all-residential average price rose three quarters of a percent to $310,766; up from $308,497 in December. Single family homes rose a quarter of a percent while condo prices dropped just over one percent during the month. Residential s ... Full Article...

Council fights for Alternate West route February 22, 2011 Strathcona County Website News www.strathconacounty.ab.ca Council revises motion on Heartland Transmission Project to fight for Alternate West Route along with line burial Strathcona County Council today expanded its March 3, 2009 motion, which opposed the construction of any 240 kV or higher voltage transmission line within the County unless the lines were constructed underground. Under the new motion, the County will fight for rec ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Welcome to this well maintained, extensively upgraded home in Bentwood. This 1760 SF 2 storey home features 4 bedrooms, a large living room, a family room, a beautiful, large south facing backyard and an attached, oversized heated garage. Upgrades include all new flooring including rich dark hardwood, tile and new carpeting. The kitchen was replaced by Kitchencraft, the fireplace is upgraded to remote control natural gas, all switches and plugs have been upgraded to de ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "Welcome to your new home nestled among pines, spruce, a variety of other specialty trees and lots of wildlife. This ranch style bungalow features a total of 6 bedrooms, two 3 piece baths and one 4 piece bath, a sunken living room, 2 family rooms, 2 double fireplaces, loads of storage and a huge main floor utility/laundry room. There is also a large heated garage, a 12 x 26 deck, a fire pit, vegetable garden, 3 storage sheds and even a tree house for the kids. Upgrades ... Full Article...

Just added this listing: "This well maintained 2124 SF Clarkdale home is a great place to call home. Features include large ceramic entry, spacious livingroom with soaring vaulted ceiling and a warm gas fireplace. The kitchen has ample maple cupboards, a gas stove, a large raised counter bar, and eating nook with lots of light from the south backyard. Also on the main level are a walk through laundry room/closet, a den with double french doors. and of course the oversized garage and a large bac ... Full Article...