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3 Reasons why a House isn’t Selling

Have you ever driven by a For Sale sign and wondered, “That house has been on the market for a long time, I wonder why it isn’t selling”? You might have asked that question because you were worried the same thing would happen when you put your own house on ...

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YEG REAL ESTATE RESULTS, April 2022 – JFSELLS.COM Residential Inventory Still Strong in April

Total residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market in April 2022 decreased 10.9% compared to March 2022 and increased 2.0% from April 2021. New residential listings increased both 8.8% year-over-year and 11.9% month-over-month from March 2022. For April, single-family home unit sales were down both 6.3% ...

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5 Unexpected things Home Buyers want to See

If you’re planning on putting your home on the market, you probably know the basics of what buyers want to see. Clean and uncluttered rooms. Comfortable living room. Functional and spacious kitchen. Bright, modern bathrooms. However, there are some things that today’s buyers are looking for that you might not ...

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How to Be a Savvy Home Viewer

If you’re planning on finding your next dream home, then you’re probably going to view several homes on the market that meet your criteria.You will want to make the right purchasing decision for you and your family. So, it’s wise to be savvy when viewing properties for sale. Here are ...

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YEG REAL ESTATE RESULTS March 2022 JFSELLS.com

Single-family homes averaged 27 days on the market, a 15-day decrease from February 2022. Condos averaged 51 days on the market, decreasing by 10 days month-over-month, while duplexes averaged 29 days on the market, a 13-day decrease compared to last month.  Increases  in  home  values  a less  pronounced  in  March  ...

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5 Tips for Selling your Home Quickly

There are several reasons why you may need to sell your home quickly. For example, a job change may require a speedy relocation to another city, or you may have purchased another property and don’t want to be stuck too long with two mortgages. Here are some tips that can help ...

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Make your House “Picture Perfect” for Buyers

When you walk into a nice hotel room, what do you usually notice first? It may be the large, often beautiful picture hanging above the bed. You’ll probably find a smaller, equally attractive picture hanging in the bathroom. Often there will be at least two more adorning other walls. That’s no ...

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YEG REAL ESTATE RESULTS Feb 2022 JFSELLS.COM

Total residential sales in Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) for February 2022 increased 69.3% vs January 2022 and 41.7% vs February 2021. New residential listings increased 13.7% year-over-year and 39.6% month-over-month. Single-family home unit sales are up 35.6% vs February 2021 &  72% from January 2022 at 1,394. Condo sales are up ...

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Remove Emotion when Selling

Most real estate experts agree that being too emotionally attached to your home can lead to poor decision making, such as over-pricing the listing and making hasty choices based on feelings rather than facts. Of course, removing emotion from the home selling equation is easier said than done. After all, it ...

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How to Deal with Competing Offers

Ideally, you want to be the only buyer who makes an offer on a particular property. That way, assuming your price is acceptable to the seller, you’re almost certain to close the deal. But, it doesn’t always work out that way. In the case of highly desirable homes, it’s very common ...

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