If you’re relaxing on a Caribbean beach, or enjoying a bus tour through historic Paris, the last thing you want to worry about is your home. Most people know the basics of keeping a home secure while away. Here are some additional tips that are easy to miss:

• Tell your kids not to boast about your fabulous vacation plans, especially on social media. The fewer who know that the house will be empty, the better.

• Ask a neighbour to pick up any mail and flyers dropped at your doorstep. But don’t rely on that alone. Also call the newspaper and post office to temporarily halt delivery.

• You can buy timers to automatically turn lights on and off. However, most will stop working if the power goes out and restart with the incorrect time when the power…

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April.1st 2015
Active: 5849
Sold: 1764
Average List Price: $487,943...
Average Sale Price: $474,078
Average Days on Market: 34 Days
Sellers are getting 97% of asking price, 30% of homes on the market today are expected to sell within the next 30 days. The absorption rate is at 3.31% meaning we are in a balanced market.

If you would like more information about the current Calgary Real Estate Market, please call Billy Peshke at 403-466-8353 or Yasin Peshke at 403-681-0319.

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April.1st 2015
Active: 371
Sold: 139
Average List Price: $389,512...
Average Sale Price: $381,276
Average Days on Market: 34 Days
Sellers are getting 97% of asking price, 37% of homes on the market today are expected to sell within the next 30 days. The absorption rate it at 2.66% meaning we are currently in a balanced market.

If you would like more information about the current Airdrie Real Estate Market, please call Billy Peshke at 403-466-8353 or Yasin Peshke at 403-681-0319.

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Usually when you list your home, you would prefer to sell it quickly. It’s like being the first one served at a crowded ice cream parlour. It’s satisfying. However, sometimes there’s more to it than that. There may be a truly urgent reason why you need to find a buyer for your property as soon as possible, such as a sudden job relocation. If that’s the case, it’s important to explain your situation to your REALTOR®, who will be able to put together an action plan for selling your home quickly and for the best price possible. During that conversation, ask what you can do to help the process along. For example, you may be able to:

• Spread the word to your friends and other connections on Facebook.

• Canvass your neighbours and tell them about your…

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If you’re thinking of shopping for a new home, one of the first considerations is price range. You want to know what you can reasonably afford.

How do you figure that out?

First of all, you need to determine the initial out-of-pocket costs you will need to cover. There are often more costs associated with purchasing a home than its actual price. You need to take into account such additional expenses as moving costs, legal fees, and a home inspection, not to mention the costs of prepping your current property for sale.

Experts say you should budget 5-10% above the purchase price for these items. So if you can afford to spend $470K on a new home, you should be shopping in the $425 - $445K range.

Another factor to consider is the potential…

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I just finished uploading this Other for sale, 1434 53222 range 272 Road, Rural Parkland County, Alberta

Cozy home tucked away in a quiet cul de sac on a pie shaped lot, backing onto a dry pond. Enjoy your day in the large backyard that features a large deck and a vinyl sided shed. The home features vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen. The master bedroom has a 3 piece ensuite with 5' tiled shower. Master bedroom easily accommodates a king size bed. The laundry room is very large with cupboards above the washer and dryer. The kitchen finished with oak cabinets. Parkland Village is an established community with a K-6 elementary school, fire hall, rental hall, general store, gas station, parks, soccer field, baseball diamond, central pond with…

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I just finished uploading this House for sale, 11316 166 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Pride of Ownership...One step into this property and you will feel at home, it is so well taken care of by current owners. Main floor is huge! With a living room, family room, formal dining room, huge open concept kitchen and newly renovated bathrooms. Master bedroom is very large with lots of closet space, ensuite bath with Jacuzzi and more. Lots of parking space with a finished oversized garage and an extra wide parking pad for all of your toys. Backyard is a dream with a large deck and big backyard with fire pit. Hardwood floors and ceramic tile on main floor, custom wood burning fireplace with a gas lighting feature are just a few of the extras this home has to…

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Sometimes we don't have much choice about selling our home and buying another. Circumstances, such as a job relocation, may have made that choice for us. However, most often the decision to move is discretionary. Sometimes people move simply because they think it's a good idea. They feel that "now" is the right time to find their next dream home. So how do you make that kind of decision? There are, of course, many reasons to make a discretionary move. Usually, those reasons fall into one of two categories: need and want. You may need to find a new home, for example, because you've outgrown your current property. Perhaps you have a growing family and require more space. Maybe you're doing more entertaining and need a larger backyard with a more spacious…

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Edmonton In-fill projects are ramping up for the busy 2015 season in Edmonton Real Estate. There will be dozens of new duplexs's that will hit market this spring in Edmonton that will offer a super value over many other forms of duplex's in Edmonton.

These Edmonton duplex properties will have fully finished basements with seperate entrances so that you can rent out the basement, and will make it easier on potential home owners to debt service these properties. Be aware when you are purchasing one of these properties, many of them are actually condo's and will have rules and regulations. The builders do this to save themselves money on bringing utilities into a property (approx 30k).

If you are looking at an Edmonton infill, please contact us first…

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MLS® system sales up over 11 per cent in 2014

Sales of residential property through the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System in 2014 in the Edmonton CMA were over 11 percent higher than in 2013, exceeding growth expectations by a large margin. This increase was reflected across all property types including a 9.8 per cent increase in sales of single family detached properties, an over 11 per cent increase in condo sales and a 25.4 per cent increase in duplex and row house sales. There were 18,991 residential sales reported in 2014 as compared to 17,077 in 2013.

Prices were also up compared to 2013, with single family homes finishing the year 5.6 per cent higher over last year at an average of $432,713. For 2014, the average…

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