When it comes to shopping for real estate, you must be aware of many different aspects of the home itself as well as the process. You must find a balance between emotional, logical, and cost-effective considerations to ensure that you find yourself in a home that matches your desired lifestyle. When purchasing a condo, the process is no less complex. If you're trying to decide whether a home is right for you, here are four signs that you're buying the right Edmonton condo.

Visualization: You Can See Yourself There

Often, homebuyers can decide which home is right for them based solely on this fact: they can easily visualize themselves in the home, and the visualization is positive. If you step into the condo and immediately feel a sense of being…

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When you're looking to purchase a piece of real estate in Edmonton, you'll have many decisions to make in regards to what kind of a home will suit your personality and lifestyle the best. This often means deciding between an Edmonton Condo and an Edmonton Loft, since both can be affordable yet each style offers its own unique benefits and caters to a particular type of person. So which style, loft or condominium, is best for you?

The Condo Personality: Organization

If you're someone who craves organization and structured spaces, a condo might be a better choice for you. With a condominium, you'll typically find a space that is well organized with the structured rooms you're used to. Bedrooms are generally separated in their own enclosed spaces and…

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Are you considering buying a new home now that you are planning on having children? When you are going to buy a new home, there are numerous things to consider when starting a family. One must take into account various factors including child safety, community and comfort. Buying a home at any stage in life is a major responsibility and if you are thinking of adding a few kids to the mix, then you might want to consider some of these "baby friendly" home-buying tips.

Don’t Compromise on Your Home’s Safety

Of course you will put safety measures into place to protect your baby, but what about the safety of the environment you are going to be living in? For example, it is probably not advisable to choose a home with a pool until your babies are grown…

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Whether you’re moving to Edmonton from across the country, or just moving across town, a little preparation can make moving day, and the days that follow a lot easier on young kids. While you’re probably excited about moving to a new home, remember that moving means leaving behind a place your child knows and loves. Kids are very adaptable beings though, so here’s some things to keep in mind while you’re preparing to move:

1. Give them lots of notice, preferably before you even start packing. They’re going to know something is going on once things are put into boxes, especially if some of their favourite things go missing. Tell them in language they understand - this depends on their age but toddlers will probably get “we’re going to live a different…

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Buying a home is exciting, especially if it's your first. However, there are a number of ways that your home-buying experience can turn sour if you're not diligent. Failing to do the proper prep work can lead to expensive surprises cropping up later. Most Canadians know that buying a home is sometimes a risky endeavour; however, that doesn’t stop the horror stories from happening. Here are a few tales of Canadian consumers' home ownership dreams turning into nightmares, so you can avoid repeating their mistakes.

False Advertising Misleads Drayton Valley Couple

In May of 2013, the CBC reported that a couple in Drayton Valley, Alberta, purchased a house through the brokerage that had listed the home. It turned out to be decades older than it was…

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Buying a home is the most important investment many people will make in their lifetimes, which means that the process should not be taken lightly. Home buyers looking in the Edmonton, Alberta area will have lots of options to choose from since there are plenty of quality Edmonton condos and houses up for sale. Not sure which property type is right for you? Here are five signs that suggest that you should be looking for a condo rather than a house.

Location, Location, Location!

People who are determined to live in a certain area should consider buying a condo rather than a house if the Edmonton neighbourhood they've got their eyes on is one where there are lots of condo units but few houses. If location is a potential deal breaker, house hunters may…

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