Experience the Red Deer Home Show 2023
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The Red Deer Home Show is just around the corner and you are invited.
Get ready for the most exciting Home Show yet! March 10-12 at the Westerner.
Since 1979, the Home Show has been the go to trade show for award-winning builders, renovators, products, ideas and decor in Central Alberta.
The Red Deer Home Show is the ultimate destination for anyone looking to gain valuable insights and knowledge about home renovation and improvement. The event brings together a group of industry-leading experts who are eager to share their expertise and experience with attendees. You'll have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business through hands-on demonstrations and main stage presentations.
With so many experts in attendance,…
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Pros and Cons of Buying a Home As-Is
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Buying a home as-is can be enticing. The price point can be more affordable for those who’ve been struggling to get into the market. For others looking to buy when the housing supply is low, it can present a viable avenue to explore. However, it’s important to bear in mind the decision to buy a home as-is works for some but not for all.
Buying a home as-is means “the homeowner is selling the home in its current condition, and will make no repairs or improvements, before or after closing,” says Nick Kyte, a REALTOR® and salesperson in Ottawa, Ontario. “Essentially, what you see is what you get, but what you don’t see is also what you get.”
When the correct steps are taken, buying a home this way could be a calculated and worthwhile risk that pays…
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Synthetic and Composite Countertops
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New countertops have always been a major contributor to kitchen makeovers, and the range of choices has never been greater. Beyond laminates and tile, or natural stone, wood and bamboo, some durable acrylics have become quite popular.
But, there are also newer composite materials that offer advantages which might make them an ideal compromise between natural and synthetic countertops. Generically known as solid surface, engineered stone or quartz composite, they go by many different brand names, and have unique features not found in other surfaces.
For example, they tend to be harder and more durable and stain resistant than traditional countertops, because they are formed with a combination of natural materials and synthetic bonding compounds.…
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January Housing Statistics: "YEG Housing Market Sees Stable Transition Into New Year"
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Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for January 2023 decreased 25.8% compared to January 2022 and saw a small decrease of only 0.2% from December 2022. New residential listings were up 8.5% year-over-year from January 2022, while also noting an increase of 94.8% from December 2022. Overall inventory in the GEA was up 13.2% from January of last year, and up 5.3% from the previous month.
For January, detached unit sales were down 32.1% from January 2022, but saw a small increase of 1.4% from December 2022 at 583. Semi-detached unit sales were down 35.9% year-over-year but increased by 2.0% from December 2022. Row/Townhouse unit sales also decreased 5.7% year-over-year and increased 10.4%…
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MEGA OPEN HOUSE TOUR!
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You are cordially invited to a MEGA OPEN HOUSE TOUR!!
When: Sunday, February 5, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Creekwood, Chappelle Neighbourhood SW Edmonton. Click here for the map and locations of all the homes participating in the tour!
Check out over 24 different properties located in the sought-after communities of Creekwood/Chappelle. The homes are resale and new construction homes - definitely a must-see!
ENTER TO WIN AN iPAD courtesy of Klair Custom Homes!
Here's how: There are over 24 homes to view - enter a draw at each location and increase the odds of winning! View one or all of the homes! The winner will be announced at 5:00 pm at Klair Custom Homes Showhome located at 5606 Cautley Cove.
Located Specifically…
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