The Complete Guide to Moving to Alberta

 Alberta has seen the largest growth of interprovincial growth since 2014. These numbers have really started to rise in 2022. This inflow has been dominated by young people! The affordability of Alberta has really increased the attraction during times of high inflation. 

So what do you need to know about moving to Alberta?

Q: What's included when you buy or rent a home?

A: A typical home purchase or rental in Alberta usually includes appliances, (fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher,  window coverings, and so on) The price is normally all inclusive. If you want to change what is included, that can always be negotiated into your offer. Just be aware of what's included and what isn't. Your Realtor should be able to help guide you through this.

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Interest Rates on the Rise Again!

Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 50 basis points, continues quantitative tightening

The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 3¾%, with the Bank Rate at 4% and the deposit rate at 3¾%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening.

Inflation around the world remains high and broadly based. This reflects the strength of the global recovery from the pandemic, a series of global supply disruptions, and elevated commodity prices, particularly for energy, which have been pushed up by Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The strength of the US dollar is adding to inflationary pressures in many countries.…

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Things to do this Halloween Weekend in Edmonton

October 30 - 31 St - Pumpkin Harvest Fun at Prairie Gardens:"

Find Pumpkin Harvest Fun all October long at this welcoming 35-acre family farm just 25 minutes North of Edmonton. Come get lost in the corn maze, meet some adorable farm animals, play games, and get ready for the spooky season by picking out your own unique pumpkin from the pumpkin patch!"

Includes Entry at Two Farm Sites

Site 1: Every Child Matters Maze (9:30am-7:00pm)

• 5-Acre Every Child Matters Corn Maze
• 15-Acre Pumpkin Patch
• U-Pick Veggie Tour (Self-Guided)
• Wagon Rides
• Bale Maze
• Bale Jumps

FREE pail of potatoes to take home (1 pail/family) U-Dig

 Site 2: The Farmyard (9:30am-7:00pm)

• Kids Cornmaze
• Sunflower Maze
• Train Rides
• …

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Just Listed - 230 Panorama Hills Road NW Calgary, AB

Family friendly WALKOUT HOME that is perfect to have extended family living with you as w/a TOTAL OF 6 BEDROOMS, a main floor flex room & 4 1/2 BATHS in the heart of Panorama Hills. This fully developed 2 storey home walks out into a beautiful spacious yard & is located just steps away from walking paths & golf course with transit, schools & shopping nearby. What a great location w/easy access to Country Hills Blvd, Stoney Trail & the QE2. This home features a bright & spacious floor plan. Kitchen has granite counters & ample cupboards, SS appliances including a gas range & is open to the family room & dining nook. Family room has a feature wall with build ins & a gas fireplace to enjoy those cooler days. There is a formal dining & living room off the…

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Recycling, Reusing or Disposing of Electronics

The more sophisticated computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones become, the more they are reliant upon rare minerals and sometimes toxic chemicals to perform. As consumers, it’s something we are not usually concerned about – until it’s time to dispose of them.

When that time comes, you might consider approaching local school organizations or community centres to see who might have a use for unwanted electronics, or contacting charity programs that collect outdated computers, tablets and cell phones for village schools in third-world countries.

If neither of those options is feasible, and you are convinced your devices will be of no use to others, consult with your local municipality to determine where and how to dispose of e-waste. They may…

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SOLD!

Our clients are going to love their home away from home! 

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COMING SOON! 230 Panorama Hills Road NW Calgary, AB

COMING SOON! 230 Panorama Hills Road NW, Calgary, $899,000, 2 storey walk-out home in Panorama Hills, Extended family friendly home, Fully developed, 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, Main floor flex room, Large double attached garage, Close to schools, parks, shopping!

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Welcome to the Family!

Lorna Fernandez - MaxWell Devonshire Realty - Sherwood Park

Courtney Conroy - MaxWell Grande Realty

Raj Dhaliwal - MaxWell Polaris

Apparjit Ashta - MaxWell Polaris

Kate Pak - MaxWell Devonshire Realty

Aziz Dhamani - MaxWell Central - Edmonton

Brooklyn Pereira - MaxWell Progressive

Manny Fuller - MaxWell Progressive

Ricky Singh - MaxWell Polaris

Sarah Daly - MaxWell Progressive - Windermere

Dhaval Shah - MaxWell Polaris

Sukhpreet Panesar - MaxWell Central

Brigitte Ferron - MaxWell Progressive

Ricky Singh - MaxWell Polaris

Sarah Daly - MaxWell Progressive - Windermere

Dhaval Shah - MaxWell Polaris

Sukhpreet Panesar - MaxWell Central

Brigitte Ferron - MaxWell Progressive

Jatinder Singh - MaxWell…

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How to Determine the Best Features of your Home

What is it about your property that stands out? What will buyers like most about it? What are your home’s most enticing characteristics?

Answering those questions will help you determine which features to emphasize when selling your home. After all, you want buyers to notice and appreciate your property’s best attributes.

But here’s the challenge...

It can be difficult for homeowners to determine which features of their home are particularly desirable to buyers. After all, you live there! So, there might be a fantastic characteristic of your property that you’ve become so used to, that you don’t even realize its value.

One way to gain perspective is to ask friends, “What is it about our property that you like most? What stands out to you?”…

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Team Paul Lamba is Growing!

WANTED: An EXPERIENCED Real Estate Assistant for a "Down-to-Earth" Real Estate Team!

Please read the whole ad before responding as to WHO we are and WHAT we need.

We are a fast pace high customer service Real Estate Office. We are committed to exceeding our Client’s expectations. We provide Real Estate services to our community with the highest level of Integrity and professional service that adds value to our clients. We love to laugh and enjoy life. Our Office Environment is one of the most important things to our team. We are all down-to-earth, real and have family values. We need someone who loves running an office and managing hundreds of little things at once. Sees problems as a daily task and loves the challenge of getting them done…

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