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I have listed a new property at 4 HEATHERLANDS WAY in Spruce Grove. See details here
Welcome to this beautiful Lincolnberg-built home nestled in desireable Heatherglen. From the front veranda, walk into a spacious open-concept living space. Low-maintenance laminate floors extend throughout the entire home. The living room is warm and bright, featuring a south-facing picture window to let in plenty of light. The dining room allows access to the back yard through the convenient patio door. The kitchen boasts a massive pantry, plenty of cupboard space and a trendy butcher block island. Also located on the main floor, you'll find an impressive master bedroom, a second bedroom and a full bathroom. Downstairs, gather around the cozy gas fireplace in the spacious family/rec room. Plentiful storage, additional bedroom, second full bathroom and laundry/utility room are also found here. Outside, a large, nicely landscaped back yard is tough to find, but here you have space to enjoy plus the convenience of a garage and extra parking back and front. Don't miss this lovely, yet affordordable home.
(NC) The term “house poor” is likely one we’re familiar with as Canadians. Given the ever-changing housing market, it’s something you may even have identified with. But what does it really mean? And how can we avoid it?
“House poor” is a situation that describes a person who “over-extends” themselves and spends an unusually large proportion of his or her total income (roughly 30-40% or more) on home ownership, including mortgage payments, property taxes, maintenance and utilities. If you’re feeling like a disproportionate amount of your income goes towards your home-related expenses, then you might be in this group.
According to the 2019 RBC home ownership poll, half of Canadians claim they would avoid a situation where they become house poor as they say it’s mentally stressful and financially irresponsible.
However, one in four Canadians does identify this way and approximately one in ten is prepared to put themselves in this position. Here are some budgeting tips to avoid it:
Adjust your expectations. Buying a home can often be about compromise. This may mean expanding your neighbourhood scope or looking at condos or townhomes instead of detached homes. The poll found that proximity to public transit and work are compromises that most Canadians are willing to make.
Take your time. Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will make. Take some extra time to make sure you have saved what you need to live comfortably and understand fundamentally what you need to buy your first or next home. Creating a budget and payment plan schedule is a great way of staying on track.
Broaden your horizons. Rate is just one aspect of shopping for a mortgage, and solely focusing on it can have negative impacts in the long run. It’s important to make sure you have the right mortgage to suit a variety of needs and the flexibility to adapt to potential changes in your life. Consider the type of mortgage, term and amortization rate, as well as factors including if this is your first house, an investment property or you are buying and selling at the same time.
See just how much you can afford at rbc.com/60seconds.
I have listed a new property at 224 2503 Hanna CRES in Edmonton. See details here
Welcome to this gorgeous, Carrington-built, 2-bedroom/2-bathroom home. Walking in, you'll immediately notice the bright, open, floorplan. There is no lack of space here, including room for a full size dinette set. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space including a large pantry, black appliances and an island with seating room. Gleaming hardwood floors stretch through the dining and living room. Cozy up to a corner gas fireplace or enjoy a morning coffee or BBQ on the deck. The master bedroom is spacious enough for a king bed and extra furniture, yet still has a massive walk-through closet. The full ensuite is complete with his and hers sinks. A second bedroom, washroom, large laudry room with full-size washer/dryer and A/C complete the suite. Enjoy the convenience of heated underground parking and an extra storage locker. And this building is packed with amenities including a gym, car wash, movie room, social room and rentable guest suites. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity.
I have listed a new property at 418 5350 199 ST in Edmonton. See details here
A unique top-floor unit with upstairs loft doesn't come on the market often. Welcome to this beautiful end unit in the Hamptons. The bright, open layout includes a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and large island with plenty of counter space. The spacious living room/dining room features soaring ceilings and provides access to the balcony overlooking a walking path to the nearby park. There is a large master bedroom with walk-through closet and full 4-piece ensuite. A second bedroom and full bathroom complete the main floor. Upstairs, enjoy a large loft space, perfect as a craft room, entertainment space, office space or just about any other purpose you can think of. There is also the convenience of 2 parking stalls. Ideally located within walking distance of shopping, grocery, coffee shops, banks, parks and more. Offering quick, easy access to Anthony Henday. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity.
I have listed a new property at 5907 50 AVE in Barrhead. See details here
Welcome to this spectacular, meticulously-cared-for home. Enter and you're greeted by vaulted ceilings, soaring windows streaming light in and gleaming hardwood floors. The unique open main floor plan flows through the living room to the kitchen with stainless appliances including a gas cooktop, wall oven, built-in microwave and wine cooler. The kitchen also features an island with raised eating bar and plenty of counter and cupboard space, including a corner pantry. The back of the house displays a wall of windows with electric shutters opening onto the massive composite deck and gorgeous back yard. The master bedroom on the main includes walk-in closet and a beautiful ensuite with heated slate floors, soaker tub and separate shower. Downstairs you'll find the spacious family/flex room with in-floor heating, gas fireplace, library bookshelves and another bedroom and full bath with stylish travertine tile. This house has so much more to offer it's impossible to describe it all here. Simply a must-see!
I have listed a new property at 1236 105 ST in Edmonton. See details here
Welcome to this bright, clean, well-maintained home in the quiet, 45+ community of Brookside Estates. Walk in and you will immediately notice the gleaming hardwood floors that extend through the living room, dining room and kitchen. Large south-facing picture window lets light stream into the living room. As an end unit, additional side windows allow additional light and the sliding patio door from the kitchen opens to a spacious deck overlooking Bearspaw Park. The kitchen offers room to work with an expansive countertop and plenty of cupboards while still providing room for a small dinette space. Two bedrooms are located on the main floor, including the master bedroom with walk-through closet to the ensuite. An additional guest bathroom is here, as well as access to the convenient attached garage. Downstairs is finished as a large rec/family room with built-in cabinets/counters perfect for crafts/office/storage. A 3rd bathroom in the basement is partially finished. Don't miss this fantastic home.
Welcome to this gorgeous home on a quiet street in desireable Blackmud Creek. Upon entering, you'll notice the bright, open feel of this home with vaulted ceiling, plenty of windows, art niches and display ledges. The living room features a cozy gas fireplace surrounded by windows. The spacious dining room offers access to the two-tiered deck looking over the large yard. The kitchen comes complete with stainless steel appliances and plenty of cupboards and counters as well as a corner pantry. This floor also offers two bedrooms and a full bathroom along with main floor laundry. Upstairs, is the master suite with his and hers closets, a massive ensuite with separate soaker tub and shower as well as vanity. And just off the top of the stairs, unwind with a good book in the unique loft nook. The basement is also fully finished with family room, theatre/den, 4th bedroom and extra access to the attached garage. Upgraded furnace, hot water tank, A/C and so much more. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity.