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As Realtors we wear many hats. We're business managers, marketers, councillors, advisors, book keepers, construction and renovation consultants, and so much more. But all of this is built on and around a single crucial skill: the ability to close real estate leads. Without that basic ability, we ...

As Realtors we wear many hats. We're business managers, marketers, councillors, advisors, book keepers, construction and renovation consultants, and so much more. But all of this is built on and around a single crucial skill: the ability to close real estate leads. Without that basic ability, we ...

I’ve been noticing more and more lately how Edmonton real estate agents are forming teams to “Serve you better”. But I have to ask, does it really benefit the customers? Sometimes it does. Sometimes it’s just a marketing strategy.  I’ve spent some time on this subject over the past year, as I’ve...

St. Albert has a reputation for high residential real estate taxes, something which doesn’t appear to be changing this year. St. Albert city council has approved a 5.09% tax hike. Ouch.  But it’s not likely to affect the heating real estate market.  Here’s the article on the taxes from the St. A...

Here’s an interesting article from this weekend’s St. Albert Gazette. It’s a nice reflection of the changes going on in the market, specific to the St. Albert real estate market. Things are certainly looking up! By Cory HareStaff Writer St. Albert Gazette   The average home price in St. Albert i...

Here's the Edmonton Real Estate Board's review of the April stats for real estate sales. It gives an indication of the changed marketplace, but I don't think it tells the whole story. There's a lot of carry over into May, so watch for that market update to see a bigger sign of the change. - John...

Hi Mr. Carle.  I have a question for you. I stumbled upon a Edmonton Real Estate blog where you were giving advice to someone, and it sounded pretty reasonable, so I thought I would seek your advice also.   Currently I own a house in Spruce Grove. It is occupied by renters, and has been since I ...

Last night I had a call from an Edmonton real estate agent, asking me if a condo in south Edmonton that I’m currently marketing is still for sale. I told her that it had an offer pending on it, but that she was welcome to show it.  Her response was shocking. “Do you have anything else in South E...

Hi John; We were in touch today with the banker today on the house we bought in Edmonton, and they want to know if we want a variable rate or fixed rate mortgage? What do you think?  - Steve & Kristy   Hi Guys! Well, that’s a tough question. It really depends on your own comfort level. I think r...

I’m sitting at a building inspection today, working on my Edmonton real estate blog while the inspector works on the house. The client (Megan) and I had a great discussion about leaving business cards behind when showing a home. I recently sold her condo for her, and she expressed an interesting...