With all the snow falling - I was thinking and dreaming - what kind of dream home should I look for to inspire you? Did you know you can BUY an entire island in Fiji for 1 MILLION US!?!  If we could all contribute $100,000....will you be part of the 100? http://fijihomesforsale.com/

We live in a great city - and there are plans to bring more exposure to our city so people know how great it is.  Do you realize this helps the value in your home/your future home if you haven't already bought?  If moving to Edmonton is more sought after it is part of the theory - more demand equal more value of the price of the product. I was reading an article about this new film fund of $10 million dollars that is between the Edmonton Economic Development and Kilburn Media which allows for E ... Full Article...

Questions about Buying?  Did you know there are ways to get a downpayment even though you may not have one right now or in the near future?  What are house prices out there? What is the process of buying?  Is this a good time to get BACK IN the real estate market? A short answer would be YES!  However, I'm looking at putting together a buyer's info session giving you the expertise of a Mortgage Specialist (all things $ to do with the home), a Realtor (market information, the process, the servic ... Full Article...

THIS JUST IN! There will be a draw for 2 FREE tickets to Homes for the Holidays (tour of homes in Edmonton) for the attenders of tonight's event, Home for the Holidays! BRING YOUR FRIENDS! Look forward to seeing you tonight at 17718-64 Ave 6:45-8:00pm.  For more info check out https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261883683854404 or call me at 780-945-7821!

I'm excited to be hosting a HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS event!  My home stager, Trisha Dempsey of Trisha Dempsey home staging will be speaking and showing us practical tips on how to decorate your home for the holidays.  She'll even be showing us how to set up as Christmas Vignette! Enjoy an interactive workshop and Christmas baking from The Sweet Side!  A night of fun for you and your friends, make sure to RSVP it's coming up in 2 short weeks!  Tuesday, Nov. 8 at my office at RE/MAX Excellence 17718 ... Full Article...

Average home price stayed pretty close to last month's $379,075.   Average Days on Market: 49 Days Absorption rate (how long it would take to sell all inventory on market if no more were added and using average days on market): 5.1 Months (3 months is balanced market and anything over 3 is BUYERS market) Want more details?  Send me an email at melody@coldwellbanker.ca and I will send you the details of April's stats and each month thereafter.

I am happy to announce my new partnership with Trisha Dempsey of Trisha Dempsey Home Staging.  Trisha has an interior decorating background, world travels and a strong sense of style and design that will help EVERY home that she goes into sell faster.  I am excited to have her as my partner when you list your home with me this is one of the many value added services you get.   Check out her website http://www.trishadempseyhomestaging.com pictures will be also posted on my website soon under Sel ... Full Article...

This JUST in - I purchased the iPad yesterday and am working on a listing presentation so when you want me to come show you a proposal of how I will market your home you'll see it on the iPad!  A pretty great piece of technology only part of my services to you.  Now you can see comparables of properties in your area in HD, color!   So, anyone want to see the latest?  It's time to put your house on the market - THIS is the time!  Buyers need more choices on the market and they are out and lookin ... Full Article...

Is that a question that you wonder about?  Do you have other questions regarding how to LOVE your kitchen and bathrooms that don't require renovations?  I will have experts from the renovation, interor design, home staging and decluttering industry address these questions and more on Tuesday, Feb 22 at the HEART your home : Kitchen & Bath Series.  Less than a week away! Feel free to send in your questions and RSVP @ melody-wilson@coldwellbanker.ca

Did you know mortgage rates went up last night?  So if you are considering purchasing within the next 120 days it is in your best "interest" to get a rate hold from a bank.  You can do this with no obligation but it protects you as the buyer to get you the best rate.  Questions - call!  Get your interest rate hold today and then call me and we'll start looking and finding you your dream home!

So, have you grown tired of your kitchen and bathroom?  Wish you could buy a new house, or maybe if you just changed some things you could stay in your home longer?  I've set up a 4 part series called &hearts your home that will be hosted at my office here in central Edmonton.  This series will be featuring experts in the field to teach, show and answer questions so you can &hearts your home again! The first in this series is the Kitchen & Bath on FEBRUARY 22 - I'm excited to feature Tania Shoo ... Full Article...

Interesting to know where technology is heading and also that a company like Coldwell Banker is working to continue to provide the consumer (you!) the best that technology has to offer.  Recently Coldwell Banker was just at the CES show in Vegas.  Check out this article: http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/the-future-of-technology-is-at-home/

The Government of Canada is changing the mortgage rules again...these new rules will come into effect for March 18, 2011. Here's a quick summary: (taken from press release from www.fin.gc.ca) The new measures: 1) Reduce the maximum amortization period to 30 years from 35 years for new government-backed insured mortgages with loan-to-value ratios of more than 80 per cent. This will significantly reduce the total interest payments Canadian families make on their mortgages, allow Canadian families ... Full Article...

Tidbit #1 from the seminar - INTEREST RATES will inevitably be increasing in spring/summer of 2011 and they will only go up more in 2012....what does this mean?  Time to buy sooner than later and talk to your mortgage broker about your mortgage.  Tidbit #2 will be coming soon...

2011 is going to be a GREAT year. Today I've signed up for Twitter and LinkedIn, I will be posting regularly on this blog and the social network sites to keep you up to date on Edmonton Real Estate, Real Estate trends, forecasts, tips, a wealth of information. As always I'd love your feedback on anything you'd like to hear or know more about in this industry. HAPPY NEW YEAR!