Dave Dry Edmonton Real Estate

By all apearances the Edmonton real Estate market activity is taking off in the first part of 2010.  While I am the first one to be sceptical about statistics early in the month, we have seen an interesting surge in market activity in the first 10 days of March.   Lets first start with February’s numbers: there were: 1,184 ...

Forget the roller coaster stock market ride. For most Canadians, a home is a solid, familiar investment. Over time, your home will increase in value at a steady, safe rate. Some renovations can help to improve the value of your home. Whether you are updating that 40's style kitchen, removing green shag carpeting from the bedroom, or adding ...

   January   Change from DecemberNew Listings1,247+129+10.3%Sales882-66-6.9%Average Sale price$301,603-$3,864-1.2%House$363,883-$2,878-0.7%Condo$239,321-$4853-1.9%                     DecemberChange from NovemberNew ...

 A listing agreement is the agreement between the listing brokerage and the owner (seller of a property) giving the Realtor, on behalf of the Brokerage, the authority to market the property for sale.  There are two common types of listing contract these would be, an exclusive agreement and a multiple listing service (MLS) ...

Selling your home can be a very gratifing experience, it can also be a tiring and frustrating process. In order to make this an enjoyable experience here are some things that you should think about.  For those who sell their own homes I take my hat off to you, for those who are not sure please read the following thoughts and make an ...

DecemberChange from NovemberNew Listings1,118-700-38%Sales948-237-20%Average Sale price$305,467$7,2312.3%House$366,761-$1,257-0.3%Condo$244,174$12,4905.1%NovemberChange from OctoberNew Listings1,818-387-17%Sales1,185-350-22%Average Sale price$298,236-$2,411-0.80%House$368,018$2,1640.59%Condo$231,684-$6,987-2.9% The facts and figures I ...

When you are selling your home, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you will receive. That is why you need a professional evaluation from an experienced REALTOR®. This person can provide you with an honest assessment of your home, based on several factors including:Market conditions Condition of your home Repairs or ...

  OctoberChange from SeptemberNew Listings2,205-359-14%Sales1,535-169-9.9%Average Sale price$300,647-$8,100-2.6%House$363,694-$8,253-2.2%Condo$237,601-$7,945-3.2%  November   Change from OctoberNew Listings1,818-387-1.7%Sales1,185-350-2.2%Average Sale ...

Is now the time to start looking for your new home? Well the answer is both yes and maybe. If you are a buyer without needing to sell property then yes the time is right to start looking. As we head into the holiday season prices tend to wain a little, before the market picks up again in the spring, and the savy buyer can take ...

When it comes to the sale of your home, it is the little things that can go a long way to increasing the price you will receive. Most buyers respond positively to a clean, clutter-free home that is in good condition. The more effort you put into the appearance of your home, the more likely you will receive greater activity and multiple offers. ...