5111 Whitemud Road Northwest, Edmonton. Click for more photos and pricing

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Renovated executive three plus two bedroom bungalow on a beautiful treed private lot. Adjacent to the River Valley and adjoined along the River Valley Park Trails. Great curb appeal with a bay picture window, triple wide driveway, and a double attached garage. 5 bedrooms. Has a gorgeous backyard.

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5111 Whitemud Road Northwest, Edmonton. Click for more photos and pricing

5111 Whitemud Road Northwest, Edmonton T6H 5A5. Click for more photos and pricing

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Mortgage qualifying rate remains below five percent

It was the second time The Bank reduced the qualifying rate in the last three months, the most recent in May when the rate changed from 5.04 percent to 4.94 percent.

Mortgage qualifying rate remains below five percent

“Over the last few years, rule changes have made it harder for Canadians to qualify, so the recent reductions in the benchmark qualifying rate is welcome news for first-time home buyers hoping to enter the housing market,” says James Laird, co-founder of Ratehub.ca and president of CanWise Finan…

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Making an Offer on a House: How to Lowball and Negotiate Like a Pro

Most listing agents try to get their sellers to at least enter negotiations with buyers, to counteroffer with a number a little closer to the list price.

Making an Offer on a House: How to Lowball and Negotiate Like a Pro

As a buyer, you can take steps to increase the likelihood that your low offer will be accepted, or at least increase the chances that negotiations can take place.

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Edmonton’s Ice District buildings win international design award as best retail and mixed-use developmen

Submissions were accepted between January 2019 and April 2020, with a record number of entries despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edmonton’s Ice District buildings win international design award as best retail and mixed-use developmen

The 66-storey Stantec Tower — Canada’s tallest building outside of Toronto — and the JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District & Residences Building received the accolade from Engineering News-Record’s eighth annual Global Best Projects competition.

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18520 86 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton. Click for more photos and pricing

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This solid bungalow in Aldergrove is perfect for your growing family. 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Cozy up by the wood burning fireplace in the winter and stay cool with central air in the summer. Relax in your beautiful, private backyard or in your fully finished basement. Located a short walk from Aldergrove Elementary School. The perfect place to call home.

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18520 86 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton. Click for more photos and pricing

18520 86 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton T5T 1J4. Click for more photos and pricing

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August new home starts fall one-third year over year in Alberta

In Calgary, total starts for the month were 736, down from 1,051 in August last year.

August new home starts fall one-third year over year in Alberta

Total starts in the CMA this year to date are 5,426 homes, compared to 6,442 starts to the end of August 2019. Last month’s figure puts builders on trend to start 8,344 homes in 2020, the lowest since the great recession of 2008/2009.

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