Wonderful 3 bedroom 1,129 Sf. bungalow with plenty of upgrades up-grades done throughout this home, including some windows , main bathroom, siding with upgraded insulation, laminate flooring, fresh paint & newer rear privacy fencing. You will love the open living room with bright east facing bay window & vaulted ceiling along with an ample sized kitchen and dining room . Great master bedroom with a 2 piece en-suite, as well as 2 other bedrooms. The basement is 70% complete with rec room with new carpet tile , fresh paint and 2 piece bath. Plenty of room to build a 4th bedroom, and there is a large storage and laundry room. Awesome double car garage, detached with front drive access and no back lane. Close to schools, bus route to Edmonton, & shopping . This a great family home!

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https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/17810016/89-BRANTFORD-ST-S-Spruce-Grove-Alberta-T7X1C3-Brookwood

Great floorplan in this bungalow in Sunrise Village. It’s been a while since there has been a unit available in this great complex in Stony Plain. This 1100 square feet unit is a perfect spot. With 2 +1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms this open floorplan is ideal. Large kitchen with bright windows opens onto the spacious dining area. The living room is a great size and can accommodate plenty of entertaining. The master suite features a large closet. The 2nd bedroom is also a great size with a bay window. Basement is fully finished with an additional bedroom and 3pc bathroom. Lots of extra living space there for crafting and socializing around the gas fireplace. Corner unit so only 1 neighbor to worry about. Deck has plenty of trees around and a great spot to spend the evening! Wonderful location within walking distance of shopping, pharmacy and doctors offices. 45+ living in a very well managed and maintained condo!

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https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/17810025/62-4401-37-ST-Stony-Plain-Alberta-T7Z1L3-Sunrise-Village

It’s no secret that foreclosures have rocked the American real estate market over the past five years, but what about the Canadian real estate scene? While our major housing markets have faired better than that of our neighbor, there are still many foreclosed properties available across the country. First time home buyers and investors alike are jumping at the chance to take advantage of this surge of inventory thanks to affordable investment opportunities. But you can’t reap the rewards until your experience the risks. If you’re considering bidding on a foreclosed home it is important that you first understand the pros and cons of purchasing a property that’s in financial limbo.

Foreclosure in Canada

The United States and Canada have somewhat similar foreclosure procedures, however there are a number of slight differences that will impact your purchase. In Canada, there are two different procedures that dictate the way foreclosures are processed: Power of Sale and Judicial Sale.

Power of Sale is an arrangement in which the owner is allowed to sell the property in order to make back the money that is owed to the lender. This method is done outside of the courts. Judicial Sale refers to the procedure where the lender must petition the court for permission to sell the defaulted property. In this case, the lender sells the house in order to recover the money that is owed.

The chosen method differs based on your province: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec all follow the Judicial Sale procedure. Nova Scotia also abides by this procedure, however it is referred to as Mortgage Foreclosure. The provinces of Newfoundland, Ontario, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island follow the Power of Sale procedure.

Be Careful When You Buy

It’s important that you carefully inspect the house prior to submitting an offer for purchase. In order for a home to go into foreclosure, the owner must be having problems making their mortgage payments. Normally, this is due to some kind of financial hardship. It goes without saying that these financial struggles have likely affected other responsibilities, including regular maintenance to the home. As such, the home that you’re hoping to purchase could be in disrepair or need renovations in order to make it habitable. While you might receive a great deal on the purchase price, there could be the potential for many costly repairs.

Another factor to consider is the property’s location. If the neighborhood is experiencing a downward trend, you might have a hard time recouping your investment when it comes time to sell.

Seek Help From a Professional

Purchasing a home that is in foreclosure can be tricky. The purchase process can be long and drawn out, so patience is a must. A professional real estate agent and mortgage broker will help prepare you for the challenges of negotiating a purchase price. When the process of buying a foreclosed property is handled correctly, the opportunities are endless.

If you are looking for 20 acres with a pond, only 5 minutes to Stony Plain on pavement, this is a great property for you. Excellent future development opportunity! Amazing land with fenced area, great for horses. Enjoy acreage living with a variety of wildlife surrounding you. Deer frequent through the property, and a variety of waterfowl as well beavers enjoy the pond in the spring and summertime. Quaint 1,334 sf. bungalow with three bedrooms. This home has great potential which features a great kitchen with charming finishes, as well as excellent counter space. The living room has stunning hardwood flooring throughout as well as a spiral staircase, which adds more charm to this hidden gem. The basement has an east facing walkout. This property also features a 44×22 heated shop.

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https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/17802479/4-53103-RGE-RD-13-Rural-Parkland-County-Alberta-T7Z1X2-None

Excellent Country Living Close To Stony Plain. Only Minutes North of Stony Plain this 1580 fully finished Bungalow has plenty to offer. 3.14 Acres- fully treed and private. This Walkout has a fully finished basement with a large family room area large enough for a Pool Table and great space for a TV- Great Man Cave. Total of 5 Bedrooms with 3 up and 2 down. Master Bedroom has a 4 pc ensuite and walk-in closet. The large open kitchen area has a center island, Maple Cabinets and Hardwood Flooring. The Living room has a Fireplace and West Facing Deck with plenty of room to enjoy those Summer BBQ’s. Vaulted Ceilings, Main Floor Laundry – a well maintained and enjoyable home. The Garage has high ceilings and is 24X32 with an additional storage space. Great Home.

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https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/17797590/23-Westwood-Lane-Rural-Sturgeon-County-Alberta-T8R0S7-Westwood-LaneMSTU

This Great 2 Story Home located Close to Stony Plain and Easy Access to Highway 16 has plenty to offer. Built in 1982 and renovated in the past 3-5 years including Shingles,Windows,Siding,Decks, This well kept home has 4 bedrooms upstairs,Master Bedroom with ensuite,open living area with seperate den. Basement is partially complete with bathroom and and family room done with 2 possible bedrooms almost complete!
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https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/17797588/11-53203-RGE-RD-15-RD-Rural-Parkland-County-Alberta-T7Z2T8-Wendel-Place

Awesome Evening Sunset. Wrap Around Balcony. Northern Lights It’s Great. You can sit on your wrap around deck, coffee in hand and enjoy life in this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 18+ Adult living Condo. The under Cabinet lighting, big island with breakfast bar and plenty of cabinets is awesome for entertaining. With your master bedroom you have your walk in closet, ensuite and private door to the deck. A gas fireplace, gas BBQ hook-up and Air Conditioning are only a few of the finer parts of owning this unit. The Complex offers an exercise room, Heated Secure Underground Parking with Wash Bay. A Community complex when the larger space is needed for family Gatherings. Stony Plain offers all the amenities and boasts about its Community owned Golf Course and Kms of walking trails. Why Wait?

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https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/17802438/219-7801-Golf-Course-RD-Stony-Plain-Alberta-T7Z0C7-High-ParkSTPL

If you drove past this home you may have also hurt your neck staring! It is MASSIVE! Porcaline tiles where they count! Granite Countertops EVERYWHERE with 3 rooms having hutches, the wet bar AND the built-in-phone desk as well as every washroom has Granite tops! Built-in-organizers EVERYWHERE! 9′ ceilings on the main and upper floors! The IMPRESSIVE KITCHEN has ceiling high cupboards, gas stove, lighting AND an 8’x4′ island with even MORE soft close cupboards & drawers! GET THIS.. even the taps have lighting in it to indicate to the kids if it’s hot or cold before they put their hands in the water! High end engineered Laminate flooring! EVERY ROOM IS HUMONGOUS!!! No penny spared here in this 5 bedroom home! 8.5′ ceilings in basement!! Security bars on the basement windows. 3 pane windows! Tired of all the lawn work… don’t have to do it here!!

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https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/Single-Family/17797532/4515-41-AV-Stony-Plain-Alberta-T7Z0B4-Meridian-Cove

Life is a little more challenging with a toddler, and that goes double for moving day. If there’s any trouble to get into, little ones will find it, often in surprising ways. You don’t want the rug rats to discover the box cutter as you pack, and you want their new rooms to be safe from the start, so as part of your moving plan, try these childproofing ideas.

Keep track of dangerous items

Anything sharp or poisonous must be safely out of reach on moving day. Set aside a box with medications and kitchen utensils that may be dangerous in the wrong hands. If you have cleaning supplies securely behind childproof safety latches now, keep them there until the very last minute. You can put them in a box in a latched cabinet and move the whole box when you’re ready.

If you have childproofing equipment at your old house, such as covers for electrical outlets and baby gates, keep them in place as long as possible, then do a walk-through and collect them as you leave. This way they’re at hand to install as soon as you hit the new place.

Schedule Your Move for When the Kids Are Busy

If your little ones attend day care or have a regular sitter, schedule your move for that time. It’s helpful to have someone watch them elsewhere if you can, but it’s great to keep to their routine, and it saves on babysitting expenses.

Block Off a Room

Set up a bare-bones room at the new place, ahead of time if possible. Someplace near the action but behind a baby gate can be ideal.

Keep Them Busy

A new toy or game can keep kids happy for hours on moving day. Or, even if you usually resist it, turn on the TV or a favorite movie. Electronic babysitters give everyone a break when you’ve got your hands full!

Checklist for Childproofing Your New Home

Once you’re moved, turn your attention to childproofing early. It’s easier to set up safety from the beginning than to go back and retrofit. Buy any needed hardware before the move so it’s just a matter of installation when you get there. Check this list before you go shopping and when you begin your childproofing at your new home:

• Install locking devices on cabinets
• Insert plastic locks in electrical outlets
• Use baby gates at staircases
• Pad sharp corners on furniture with rubber insulators
• Secure door handles with a baby-proof grip
• Install chain locks high on outside doors to prevent unauthorized escapes
• Lock toilet lids with a special device
• Secure dangerous furniture, such as bookcases, to the wall with brackets

You and your little ones will be making lots of new memories in your new home. We hope these childproofing tips will keep your moving memories pleasant and make your exciting moving day a safe one.

It doesn’t matter whether you live in a charming and peaceful neighborhood or in a hectic part of town; there’s always a risk that you won’t get along with your neighbor very well. Nuisances such as loud music, the neighbor’s dogs relieving themselves in front of your house, or the neighbor’s car parked in your space might seem unimportant and trivial; however, on a daily basis they’re real atrocities. Everyone has the right to have a peaceful living environment and if it’s violated by the people living next door, you have to speak up and confront the problem. Here are some tips that should help you to settle disputes with your neighbors.

Communicate With Your Neighbors

You can’t avoid neighbor disputes if you don’t communicate with them. Maintaining a good relationship with your neighbor doesn’t mean that you have to spend all your free time with them, but it’s the best way to prevent conflicts. First of all, you have to know your neighbors so that you can trust and understand them. Conflicts tend to arise much more between strangers and just an occasional chit-chat with your neighbor will significantly decrease the probability of a dispute. This might not be possible in all cases, but even if you don’t talk to your neighbor at all and you’re unable to get along with her or him, you have to bring up the issue. It’s possible that your neighbor isn’t aware of bothering you, so try to approach him in a calm and constructive way rather than being accusatory. Bringing in a possible solution favorable to both sides is a good way to deal with neighbor problems. Don’t forget to show willingness to compromise. Furthermore, if you’re planning an activity that might be disturbing to your neighbors, let them always know in advance.

Are You The Only One Who Has Problems?

If discussing the issue with your neighbor doesn’t solve anything, try to find out if anybody else has the same problem with her. It’s possible that you’re not the only one whose life is affected by the nuisance. More people approaching the troublemaker with the same concern might have more influence on her. If you’re part of a condo or community association, try to discuss your issues with them and resolve the dispute more easily and cheaply.

Mediation

If you and your neighbor aren’t able to resolve the dispute, you might want to get help from a mediation service. An impartial professional trained in dealing with issues such as yours can help you and your neighbor understand each other’s opinions and find a solution. A mediator usually speaks to everyone involved and arranges a meeting between you and your neighbor. The meetings usually don’t last longer than a day and 80 per cent of mediations are settled before going to court with another 5 per cent resolved shortly afterward. The mediator communicates with both parties and sets ground rules for the discussion, makes sure that the views of both sides are heard, and suggests a way to move forward. If both parties are able to agree, they sign a mediation contract, which is not legally binding but which people tend to follow since it’s an arrangement they’ve worked out and signed.

Court

Taking your dispute to court is the last resort after you’ve tried all other means of solving the problem. Be prepared to provide evidence of damages and that you might not speak to your neighbor again. The cost of your lawsuit depends on your province and the size of your claim. If it’s between $5,000 and $25,000, your case will be heard in a small claims court, which means that you must represent yourself without a lawyer. If your claim is higher than $25,000, your case will be heard in Superior Court and you’ll have a lawyer available. It means that if you lose, you’ll have to pay your neighbor’s legal expenses as well as your own, plus the damages you’re required to pay.