New Schools for the Edmonton Community
When parents with babies and/or young kids get the idea to move to a new house one of the main concerns about their new area is almost always, “How are the schools?” They want to move to a place that is growing and full of energy and life; they want to avoid places which seem […]
Have You Heard of this New Edmonton App?
Edmonton has many sites of interest for both locals and tourists alike. For instance, have you ever visited the Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site? Built in the early part of the Twentieth Century, Rutherford House was the home of the first Premier of Alberta– Alexander Cameron Rutherford. He and his wife and family moved into […]
The Benefits of Moving to Edmonton
Why move to Edmonton? Well, for starters, Edmonton is a growing city. It attracts Canadians who want to leave the rural areas they grew up in and live “the big city lifestyle.” Meanwhile, the city also attracts immigrants who bring their food, language, and celebrations with them, enhancing an already diverse city all the more. […]
What to do in Edmonton this Weekend
It’s that time of year when there are all sorts of Halloween-related and autumnal activities to do around Edmonton. Kids love Edmonton’s Haunted Pumpkin Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm. Why not take the kids to it this weekend to pick out pumpkins from the pumpkin patch? There’s a 7-acre Mega Maze on-site, as well […]
Will Edmonton Have a Carpool Lane?
In order to ease congestion on highways, municipalities often put in HOV (high occupancy vehicle) carpool lanes. In the early 1990s, Vancouver and Toronto did so, in order to help their traffic flow improve. Later on cities like Ottawa, Montreal and Calgary followed suit. Do carpool lanes help? An Ontario Ministry of Transportation study estimated […]
What Should Happen to the Original Edmonton Remand Centre?
AlexisHomes is well-known in Edmonton when it comes to real estate. The thing about buildings is this: sometimes they change uses over time. What once was a single family home could become offices. An old Wal-Mart could turn into an auto museum. Even something like a former prison could end up seeing new life as […]
Things for Families to Do in Edmonton
Edmonton is a great and vibrant city, offering residents ample opportunities to get out in the community and enjoy what the city has to offer. There is an abundance of family-friendly activities as well, with great events for all ages. For younger children, the Edmonton Valley Zoo is a great option. Home to more than […]
Real Estate Market in Edmonton Remains Quite Strong
Alberta is doing well these days. In particular, the City of Edmonton continues to see prices rise in its real estate market. Indeed, since 2013, resale prices have increased by 4.4 percent according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. In 2014, the average Edmonton home resale price came in at $360,000, and that number is […]
Despite Some Grim Predictions, Edmonton Real Estate Remains Strong
Buying a house—no matter how much money you have—is always a major investment. The past few years have seen a large and growing amount of these investments across Canada, drawing some concern. Many have feared that the bubble is bound to burst, and that we’re heading for a downturn. Of course, it’s perfectly natural for […]