MLS® Activity for the month ending February 2009

 Unit Sales Average Price
 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 % Change
Edmonton      
Residential 1,075 1,287 -16.47% $309,000  $338,300  -8.66%
Total MLS® 1,161 1,423 -18.41% $312,500  $348,000  -10.20%
      
Calgary      
Residential 1,392 2,162 -35.62% $370,200  $415,000  -10.80%
Total MLS® 1,438 2,258 -36.32% $387,000  $426,800  -9.33%
      
Fort McMurray      
Single Family 31 64 -51.56% $659,300  $654,600  0.72%
Total MLS® 52 137 -62.04% $543,100  $521,700  4.10%
      
Alberta      
Residential 3,185 4,443 -28.31% $327,500  $363,400  -9.88%
Total MLS® 3,435 4,889 -29.74% $334,400  $370,800  -9.82%

Stats provided March 25, 2009  by the Realtors Association of Edmonton.

This is a fantastic St. Albert Home For Sale, it is sure to please even the most discriminating buyer. You will it is loaded with upgrades and storage space. The Basement Developement was professionally done 3 years ago. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, open concept on main floor, huge bonus room with vaulted ceilings over the garage, fantastic maintenance free deck and lower patio in the back. This home is a must see priced at $439,900.

To arrange a viewing of this property please contact
Kimberly Bedry  phone. 780-702-9996  email. kim@propertyfusion.ca  or
Sharon Gregresh  phone. 780-702-9999  email. sharon@propertyfusion.ca

Prospective home buyers in the Edmonton Real Estate market and St. Albert Real Estate market are much better able to visualize your home as their home when there’s no clutter. A little bit of spring cleaning could mean money in the bank for homeowners anxious to sell in today’s shifting market.

Through our experience as REALTORS®, We have learned what’s important to prospective home buyers. Although many factors ultimately play into the purchase decision, let’s begin with the buyer’s ability to visualize. Read the rest of this entry »

March Economic Partnership Breakfast

“Recognizing Challenge -
Seizing Opportunity”

The Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Authority (EDA) hosted its monthly Economic Partnership Breakfast at the Executive Royal Inn on March 17, 2009, which focused on the theme, “Recognizing Challenge – Seizing Opportunity.”

Keynote speaker, Ron Gilbertson, President and CEO of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) delivered a presentation titled “Greater Edmonton’s Economic Future for 2009.” Where does the Edmonton region stand given today’s global economic climate? Is the region still one of opportunity? Read about the answers in Mr. Gilbertson’s presentation by clicking here. http://www.internationalregion.com/documents/EmailNewsletter/2009/March/Gilbertson.pdf

Check out the video at this link. It give a very interesting perspective on today’s Real Estate Market through out Canada. Edmonton’s Real Estate Market gets a good grade.

http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/videos.html?id=1065889868

Prices are low, Interest Rates are at all time lows, do not wait for the market to start back up again before you buy.

Call me at 780-233-7283 to be prequalified. Mention you saw this video and we can chat about the market.

Bill Hatton
The Mortgage Centre
SKY Financial Corporation – Edmonton

Email: hatton.b@mortgagecentre.com

I have some pretty terrific clients that sent me an email today letting me know about thier commitment to the CF Walk. If you would like to Help the Romanko family in thier Journey to Help Carter Fight Cystic Fibrosis please let us know. Or I am sure that all are welcome to join the walk.

Thank you for taking time to look at this.

Sharon Gregresh

                     Open House at 4 Empress Way, St. Albert 

                     on Saturday, March 21st  2-4

This is a fantastic 2 storey located in Erin Ridge. As you enter the home you will be blown away by the decorating. The main level  is very inviting and is an open concept plan. It has a spacious living room that adjoins a very well appointed kitchen.  The Upper level has a massive Bonus Room and 3 very good sized bedrooms. The Master Ensuite is amazing with a large corner tub and separate  shower.  The basement has been developed with a third living space, 4th bedroom and  4th bathroom. Some of the extra features you will find include gleaming  hardwood floors and ceramic tile through out,  fireplace, air-conditioning,  maintenance free deck, large vinyl storage shed, tons of storage space (inclusive of a walk in closet on the main level, a huge utility room, cold storage, & extra attic storage space in the garage.)

Kutenai Landing – Nelson real estate set on lakefront property, Kutenai Landing is a contemporary village designed to be a walkable, more livable path for both residents and part-time vacationers.

Wharton Square – These Summerland recreation homes are a joint venture with the municipality of Summerland to create a new hub and focal point for the entire community.

Carmel Beach Lodges – Located on Shuwap lake, these new homes in Shuswap will sell fast. We have launched a new website to keep you updated on our building progress.

Mission Hill – Kamloops Real Estate priced from $239,900. Mission Hill is a new masterplanned community on a private hillside in Kamloops offering a central location close to downtown and the University

Timber Ridge – Kelowna recreation property which is more than a home away from home, the cabin reminds us of how life was like in simpler times.

Come and visit Kimberly Bedry

on

Saturday, March 14, 2009  between 2 – 4pm

at

4 Empress Way, St.Albert

Located in the wonderful neighborhood of Erinridge

Price $439,900

This home is sure to impress even the most discriminateing buyer. It has a great floor plan that includes three seperate living spaces (main floor livingroom, bonus room over the garage, familyroom in the basement).  There are many extra’s to be found here…some of which are… hardwood floors throughout, fireplace, tons of storage, professionaly developed basement, all aplainces, airconditioning, vinyl storage shed, maintenance free deck with glass railing, amazing ensuite and more.

This is a spectacular property we look forward to meeting you at the open house.

If you would like more information on this property please contact Kimberly Bedry at 780-702-9996 or kim@propertyfusion.ca

To view more information and pictures of this property go to www.propertyfusion.ca

 New Listing – Gorgeous Erin Ridge Two Storey

This is a fantastic 2 storey located in Erin Ridge. As you enter the home you will be blown away by the decorating. The main level  is very inviting and is an open concept plan. It has a spacious living room that adjoins a very well appointed kitchen.  The Upper level has a massive Bonus Room and 3 very good sized bedrooms. The Master Ensuite is amazing with a large corner tub and separate  shower.  The basement has been developed with a third living space, 4th bedroom and  4th bathroom. Some of the extra features you will find include gleaming  hardwood floors and ceramic tile through out,  fireplace, air-conditioning,  maintenance free deck, large vinyl storage shed, tons of storage space (inclusive of a walk in closet on the main level, a huge utility room, cold storage, & extra attic storage space in the garage.)

If you would like to see the this property in person please call Sharon Gregresh at 780-702-9999 or email at sharon@propertyfusion.ca.