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6 Affordable Ways to Boost your Home's Curb Appeal

Posted by on January 6th, 2020

When buyers come to see your home, the first thing they notice is how your property looks from the curb. That first impression is powerful and lingering. If buyers don't like what they see, it can influence how they judge the rest of your property, regardless of how great it looks on the inside.

You definitely want to do whatever you can to boost curb appeal. Here are six affordable ideas to consider: 

1. Driveway sealing. This makes the pavement look darker and less faded. It also helps cover up some of the cracks. Sealing won't give you the "brand new" look of repaving, but it's close — and significantly less expensive.
2. Exterior window washing. Washing the front windows makes them look clean and bright. In fact, the effect can be stunning.…

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Values are key when looking for a REALTOR®

Posted by on October 23rd, 2019

 

Looking for a REALTOR® can be a difficult process. Sometimes it seems like every family and friend recommends someone, so where how do you narrow it down? I always recommend starting with core values. When you're looking for your next home, you want to work with someone who understands and aligns with your values. My core values are health, honesty, wisdom and courage. Staying true to those values, I love helping people to live fuller, happier and stronger lives. I love helping people live better! I believe that living in a home that works for you and your lifestyle is a key cog in living better. 

 

After values, you want a REALTOR® with knowledge and local experience. I have been helping families in the Edmonton area find their perfect…

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9 Tips For First Time Home Buyers In Edmonton-Warnings

Posted by MaxWell Realty Admin on April 11th, 2019

9 Tips For First Time Home Buyers In Edmonton-Warnings

 

Buying your first home in Edmonton can be a scary experience, what if you do the wrong thing and lose money on your investment?

 

I put together this quick sheet for all of the new home buyers in Edmonton and area so that you do not make the mistakes others have made when buying your first home.

 

Please feel free to call our team to check the current real estate market in Edmonton before you make the decision to enter the market.

 

In recent years real estate in Edmonton has been a declining market and it is now the perfect time to buy a new home because of the low prices, right now it would be hard to lose.

 

 

9 Tips for first time Home Buyers in Edmonton

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Gleaming the Cube.

Posted by on August 8th, 2018

We absolutely LOVE interior decoration. It's a wonderful way to update your home without costly renovations.

Like that modern look? Try some of these geometric pieces available to us right here in Edmonton.

This brass and glass console at Chintz & Co. is divine. 

I am imagining cool little sculptures and pops of color to make this shelving unit even more of an art piece. Chintz & Co.

LOVING these gold dining chairs at Chintz & Co.

If you don't want to break the bank, try a geometric pendant lamp from Structube - Venus lamp $39 




So modern and chic. Structube - Thyme $49

Sometimes the little details are all that's needed to update an entire room. Structube Anouk coasters $7

Loving this hypnotic area rug. Structube $399 

I imagine…

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2017 Sales

Posted by MaxWell Realty Admin on December 14th, 2017

2017 is almost in the books and another year is upon us. The Edmonton Real Estate board has just released their November Sales Data and there is definitely valuable information in the there for anyone investing, getting in the market for the first time, or even sellers looking to sell their home. 

2017 Story Line. Prices Flat, minimal % up / down in certain property types depending on where you are in the city. ( Some outliers ) 

This is exactly why you need to be hyper-focused in an area and know the analysis of historical & current data. 

Largest increases in value across Edmonton:

CITY OF EDMONTON Single Family Homes $403,000 median 2017 price. Down from 2015 median price of $405,000

WEST EDMONTON: 9.6 % 2 year gain overall. ( good job if your holding…

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