Blog

PEMBINA RIVER FRONT PROPERTY, 30 acres of beautiful recreation/farm land located 4 miles from Sangudo where there are numerous amenities or 75 minutes from Edmonton. Approximately 75% open in hay. The north and east part of the property features mature trees in a very private natural setting. The north west corner backs right onto the Pembina River with access right down to the water. There is an abundance of wildlife, ideal for a private retreat where you can swim, fish, hunt, camp or just relax and enjoy. There is also a small little creek that flows along the east boundary that winds down thru to the south of the land. This is a perfect property to build your dream home on or a nice cabin for a weekend getaway. River Front is very hard to find come and see this gorgeous property.

You can find the link at realtor.ca below!

https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Vacant-Land/18508718/Range-Road-64-Twp-Road-571-Rural-Lac-Ste-Anne-County-Alberta-T0A2A0-None

What a gorgeous property. The land is very scenic with gentle hills, mature trees in a natural setting. The large bungalow home is 1848 square feet featuring a big beautiful kitchen with plenty of oak cabinets, center island & garden doors to exposed concrete patio. The master bedroom is also very large & has two walk-in closets & a 5pc en-suite bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms one with a double closet. Main floor laundry. The basement is partly finished with cold room & roughed in plumbing & in floor heating which also heats the garage which is oversized at 28ft x 28ft. Outbuildings include a 30′ x 40′ heated shop with 14ft overhead electric door & 26′ x 50′ barn with power & artesian water well. There is a single garage built in 2010 that has power and a 2 pc bath with hot water. The Gazebo is really neat as it has built in barbecue hood fan, in floor heating, air conditioning & center fire pit. New shingles in 2013. The land is fenced for pasture with 8 separate paddocks & custom pipe cross fencing.

You can find the link at realtor.ca below!

https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/18508735/53204-Rge-Rd-70-Parkland-County-Rural-Parkland-County-Alberta-T0E0S0-None

Fantastic condition for this ORIGINAL OWNER home! Built in 1964 this place has been immaculately cared for! Just over 1000 sq ft plus a fully finished basement is what you’ll call home on this corner lot in Lynnwood! Large living room with giant front window. Great dining area with built in china cabinet. Functional kitchen with great working space. Master bedroom plus 2 more on the main floor and a 4pc bathroom as well. Downstairs features a huge family room with bar space. Entertain your friends and family with your shuffleboard skills too! Additional bedroom and a great den area give you plenty of space for everyone. Yard is really well cared for! Great landscaping with maximum curb appeal on this corner lot. The fenced yard has several sheds to maximize storage too! Close to schools, transit shopping, easy Whitemud access… this is the perfect place to call HOME!!!

You can find the link at realtor.ca below!

https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/18476729/15730-79A-AV-NW-Edmonton-Alberta-T5R3H8-Lynnwood

Great Family Starter home. This Alquinn built, Air Conditioned home has a number of upgrades that start in the kitchen with full cabinets that entendres into a pantry/prep area towards the garage entrance. The island with its chorion top has lots of prep area and sits right in the middle of the open concept area. Dining area welcomes you to plenty of space for the large family table & door to the deck. Your upstairs includes a separate laundry with plenty of space. Two great sized kids bedrooms and a master bedroom for the King size bed. A 4 pc main bath and a 4 pc ensuite with his and her sinks. The upgraded furnace, Hot Water Tank, and air exchanger add gewar energy efficiency to the home. All this sitting on a corner lot fully fenced and landscaped beautifully. Close to schools, shopping, golf and quick commute to the Leisure Centre.

You can find the link at realtor.ca below!

https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/18474256/81-South-Creek-WD-Stony-Plain-Alberta-T7Z0C8-StonycreekSTPL

Taken care of like a show home! This 2 story 3 bed plus den home will impress with the fine touches like quarts counters, beautiful tile through out the house, plush carpet, 9’ ceiling on the main floor and 9’ ceilings in the unfinished basement. High quality Samsung stainless appliances and steam washer and dryer. 95% High efficiency furnace with the 3 stage HRV system, a gas fireplace that heats! The upstairs boasts a HUGE master bedroom with a substantial en-suite and Walk in closet, with a large soaker tub and walk in shower. The lighting in this home has been upgraded that makes this house stand apart from the rest. The back yard has a 10’x38’ fenced in Dog run with artificial turf accessible through the garage. The triple pane windows and the 2×6 construction as well as the large trees make this home quiet inside even though it backs onto Jennifer Heil. Great family neighborhood on a nice cul-d-sac.

You can find the link at realtor.ca below!

https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/18466895/92-MEADOWLAND-WAY-Spruce-Grove-Alberta-T7X0S4-Hawthorne

Looking for a brand new acreage, walkout bungalow, located in a cul de sac, within 10 minutes of Stony Plain, Starbucks & Tim Hortons, and all on pavement!! Incredible 1,500 sf. + home with features galore: High end SS appliances, 9 foot ceilings throughout, 3 bedrooms up, 2 down & main floor laundry, Huge east facing maintenance free deck, Basement is fully finished with wet bar. Home also has triple pane windows, R60 Attic insulation, National Home Warranty, 50 year shingles, xlarge cistern, double filtration septic field, Fresh landscaping, privacy fencing, RV parking, circular driveway, 24 x 24 garage. Close to schools, & the best soft ice cream shop in the county!! All located in the desired sub-division of Wilderness Heights.

You can find the link at realtor.ca below!

https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/18467013/41-53024-RGE-RD-15-RD-Rural-Parkland-County-Alberta-T7Z1X2-Wilderness-Heights

Asphalt shingles are by far the most common type of roofing material used, but you will find a variety of roofing materials used on Edmonton homes including metal, wood and tile. If you have a low-pitched or flat roof, you’ll need a special roofing system altogether. Here is some information on different types of roofing, including the pros and cons of each.

Asphalt Roof

Pros: Asphalt roofing is the most affordable roofing option. Asphalt shingles are durable, stand up well to Alberta’s changing climate and can last 15 or more. They come in a variety of colours and can easily match your home’s exterior design. Roofing contractors usually offer good warranties on asphalt roofs that are owner-transferrable if you ever sell your home.

Cons: Asphalt roofing can start to curl, peel and come away from your roof over time. You might notice your asphalt roof is deteriorating when it gets the most sun exposure. If installed improperly or if cheap materials are used, your asphalt shingles might not last as long as you hoped.

Metal Roof

Pros: Metal roofs are incredibly durable, virtually maintenance-free and can last over 50 years. Metal roofing contractors will tell you that a new metal roof could be the last roof you will ever buy! They are resistant to UV, fire, rot, insects and moisture and will even help improve your home’s thermal performance and energy efficiency.

Cons: Metal roofing systems are expensive. Depending on the products you choose, you can expect to pay double or triple the price when compared to an asphalt roof. Keep in mind that you won’t have to replace your roof as often, or worry about roof repairs, compared to other roofing options.

Wood Roof

Pros: Usually made of cedar, wood shake roofs are an attractive roofing option. Wood shakes are made from a naturally renewable resource and are 100% recyclable which makes them the most environmentally-friendly choice. They are also a good insulator which can help you reduce your carbon footprint.

Cons: The biggest drawback to wood shake shingles is the maintenance required to keep them looking great. Make sure your wood shingles have been treated with a preservative that will protect them from moss, mildew and mold growth. Wood shingles are also more expensive to buy and install than asphalt shingles.

Tile Roof

Pros: If you’re looking for an upscale look for your home, tile or slate shingles might be the answer. They are versatile in design, come in a range or colors and will give your home an elegant curb appeal. Tile is resistant to fire, rot, insects and can last for many decades. It is also very easy to maintain.

Cons: Tile or slate roofing is expensive. Not only will the materials be more expensive than other roofing options, installing tile shingles is a very specific skill and so the labor of installation will come at a higher price too. Tile shingles are also heavy and if they break, could cause issues in your gutter system.

Flat Roofs

Pros: If a home is being built, flat roofs are typically less expensive to install than sloped roofs. They can give your home a specific and unique look and if you ever have to go up on the roof for maintenance, repair or even to put up your Christmas lights, flat roofs are less dangerous to work on!

Cons: A low-pitched or flat roof do not allow snow and water to run off like steep-pitched roofs. Pooling water can cause issues, which is why investing in a quality flat roofing system is so important in order to protect your home. Flat roofing companies  can provide a proper roofing system including quality membranes that will reduce or eliminate water issues. Exterior layers could be singles, tar and gravel or a rubber roofing system depending on your home and budget.

This property comes with two buildings. Building one (Unit 1) is an office/retail building attached to the condominium. This office is approximately 1200 square feet and has a two piece bathroom and two man doors in front and rear. Also a small garage door approximately 8’X8′ presently closed off. Unit 10 is approximately .56 acres and has a building was constructed in 2009, and is 44’X60’X16H. It has 6 bright lighting windows, 220 power and one power lift 14′ door. The second door is 14′ pull chain (which can be easily converted to power lift). There is a 16’X60′ mezzanine which is railed for safety. This shop presently doesn’t have any water or sewer. Both buildings are heated with natural gas. The yard has plenty of space to develop a third shop on the North East corner of the property. Great location with excellent access to the Yellowhead Hwy & Hwy 16a. The condo fee for unit 1 is $130.00 per month which includes water, building insurance, common property & snow removal. Property is fenced.

You can find the link at realtor.ca below!

https://www.realtor.ca/Commercial/Industrial/18454218/15-BOULDER-BV-Stony-Plain-Alberta-T7Z1V7-North-Business-Park

Every transaction is unique and so is every property.  A properties location alone makes it unique.  What amazes me is the vision that some people have to look at something unwanted, that everyone considers junk and see something spectactular they can do with it.  These visionaries sometimes miss the obvious the obvious things in their vision. and I guess that’s where I and other true professionals come in to help.   There are certain things that should be looked at when you are buying a property.

1.  The property itself in the full light of day.  Some inspectors will say the best time to look at a property is during a downpour.  I don’t think you have to go that far but I have been amazed when I’ve looked at a property at night and it looks fabulous and when we come back during the day we really see it for the dog it is.  Especially the destroyed landscaping in the back yard because apparently the owner house sits pit bulls for friends.

2. The area around the house. This may sound simplistic but in commercial real estate locational analysis is very important.  You’ve heard the saying location, location, location and the importance that is put on location.  If you are new to an area you should drive around that area and get to know what the neighboring properties are like.  Are they similar or inferior?  Is this area improving, disintegrating or stable?  How do you access the property? Is there a bus stop right out front?  The best research you can do is your own reconnaisance.

3. The title.  Looking at this document without someone who understands it might be frustrating or simply a feeble exercise, but the title tells you the property’s current to reasonably current state.  In fact this defining document can tell you so much about a property it deserves its own seperate article.

4. Any MLS® history you can find about previous sales – times it was on the market before.  It may not be relevant now but I don’t care about that.  I’d want to see it if I were buying the property.  It might tell me something interesting, like this property has taken a year to sell almost every time someone has tried to sell it, or it just 2 months ago for 100,000 less.  I might still buy it but it may affect my eagerness to buy it.

5. Any area and comparable sales.  Going around looking at houses is not enough!  Values can change significantly by just crossing the street.  Go one direction and values go up, go another and they sink like a stone.  It is easy for the uninitiated buyer to look at a home that is $50,000 more than another one they just looked at and say its over priced, go back and buy the other property thinking they stole a deal only to realize too late that there is a significant difference in the location.

Any Realtor® can and will show you this information.  A good one can interpret it for you and help you make a far more informed decision.

It has happened many times in this market that I have shown a client a home they love and we have pulled over in my car, pulled out my lap top, hooked up my portable modem and downloaded this information.  In some cases it has put people at ease and in other cases it has raised some concerns that changed their offer strategy changed or they decided not to pursue the property.  In the end it’s your cheque and if you’re going to make an offer and buy the property anyway, you might as well see this stuff, it could mean the difference between a great decision and a decision wrought with regret.

FULL 1/4 Section just STEPS from the North Saskatchewan River! This picturesque landscape is a quiet, private retreat perfect for a family with animals! The land is fenced and cross fenced and comes with 2 waterers! The house is over 2500 sq ft. It features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Huge living room with wood burning stove and vaulted ceilings. Big dining room with space for family and friends. Open kitchen with plenty of prep space. Family room and flex area are great to give the kids their own area! 2 Main floor bedrooms and a main floor den along with 4pc bathroom. Upstairs is bedroom 3 and the master. The master features a 4pc ensuite and high ceilings. The 40’x60′ SHOP is a great spot for vehicles and toys or your own home based business. 30’x65′ barn is already set up along with multiple shelters for animals. Have your taxes paid every year by the oil lease and power line lease revenue of over $6,000 annually. Quad trails, hay land, pasture, trees and bush, this place has it all!

You can find the link at realtor.ca below!

https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/18438836/51145-Range-Road-31-Rural-Leduc-County-Alberta-T7Z1Y3-None