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5 Backyard Add-ons To Make Your Summer More Adventurous
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Stuck with a boring strip of grass to mow? Looking for a chance to spend some more time in the outdoors? Love to entertain? Summer may be well underway, but that doesn't mean it's too late to add a little oomph to your backyard gatherings. If you're looking to make the perfect addition to your ba...
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The Big Bang Theory of Edmonton
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nbsp; Its official. According to last years census data, Edmonton saw an astonishing growth rate of 14.8 percent between 2011 and 2016. More than Calgary, more than Vancouver, more than Toronto, Edmonton is a boom townmdash;the fastest growing city in Canada. At this rate, the population within...
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Four Best Communities to Live in Edmonton for Families
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It can be tough to decide on where to live when yoursquo;re researching for the best areas for you and your family. Here are our top four communities in Edmonton based on safety, affordability and accessibility. Edmonton has its fair share of pretty great communities for families. Unlike areas ...
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3 Top Trends Coming Soon to Restaurants in Edmonton
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From Poke to Petsmdash;Restaurants in Edmonton are Becoming a Cut Above the Rest The food scene in Edmonton has certainly come a long way. Gone are the dreary days of the early 2000s when questionably authentic Asian noodle bars, such as Wok Box, were considered the pinnacle of the restaurants ...
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Your Real Estate Questions - Answered (Edmonton Condos Edition)
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It doesnt matter whether you are a first-time home buyer or if youre an empty nester that has decided to downsize, buying a home can be a nerve-wracking experience. Its only natural that, as you meander your way through the complexities of the Edmonton real estate market, youll have questions. He...
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7 Exciting Things to Do in Edmonton This Summer
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nbsp; The secret is outmdash;Edmonton is one of Canadas coolest cities. With record numbers of young professionals moving here, and a thriving student population at the University of Alberta, more and more people are learning about all the cool things to do in the city, especially during the be...
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Why Millennials Should Live in Oliver
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Its no secret that more and more millennialsmdash;people born in the 80s and 90smdash;are choosing to live in Edmonton. In fact, Edmonton has one of the highest millennial populations in Canada, thanks to lower real estate prices and higher incomes for young professionals than cities like Vancouv...
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The Best Neighbourhoods for Retirees in Edmonton
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Its hard to believe, but it wasnt that long ago that retirement was a dirty word among hard-working Edmontonians, whove always seen the value of keeping busy and scoff at the idea of settling down. Todays seniors, though, are an energetic bunch, the kind of people who might be seen volunteering o...
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8 Ways to Celebrate Easter 2017 in Edmonton
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If youre looking to keep your family hopping, youll love this egg-stra special list of things to do this Easter that will help put a little spring in your steps. There are so many hare-raising Easter events in Edmonton that wersquo;ve boiled this list down to just eight favourites. So cuddle up w...
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2017 Kitchen Trends - Whats In amp; Whats Out
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At Ryan Dutka Real Estate Solutions, one of the first things we notice when showing Edmonton homes for sale is that prospective buyers often start touring by looking atnbsp;the kitchen. While you might spend most of your time in the living room or den, the kitchen seems to have a special role in ...
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First-Time Home Buyers Should Avoid These Common Mistakes
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ldquo;Home is the nicest word there is,rdquo; wrote Little House on the Prairie author, Laura Ingalls Wilder. For many first-time home buyers in Edmonton, though, home is more than a wordmdash;itrsquo;s a hope and a dream, a place where yoursquo;ll be investing not only your hard-earned money but...
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5 Surprising Facts Outsiders Don’t Know About Edmonton
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Locals are quick to speak with pride about Edmontonrsquo;s many great amenities and attractionsmdash;from its farmerrsquo;s markets to its famously massive shopping mallmdash;but for people outside the city, sometimes the place can seem like a bore. Well, wersquo;re here to tell you that itrsquo;...
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How Preparing for Spring Can Add Value to Your Home
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Its an open secret in real estate that springtime inspires homebuyersmdash;especially first timersmdash;to come out of hibernation. While copious sunlight and chirping birds might seem very far away right now, savvy home sellers in Edmonton will definitely want to start taking advantage of these ...
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Four Ways to Shake the Blahs This Winter
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No matter how much you love the ice and snow, winter in Edmonton can be a real beast. When theres slush piling up along the roads and several feet of the white stuff to shovel in your driveway, it can be hard to find many reasons to get outside. When its so cold that you have to open your fridge ...
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The Pros and Cons of Edmonton Condo Ownership
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There are plenty of reasons why you could choose a condo over a more traditional home purchase like a detached, townhome or duplex and also just as many pitfalls to be aware of. When looking at purchasing a condo, therersquo;s one question you should ask yourself before you start: Is a condo the ...
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