The Edmonton Listing Blog - courtesy of Century 21 Reward Realty

POSITIVE MARKET INDICATORS: * The Average Price of Single Family Home in March was $349,716, up 0.7% from February's $347,309 * March Month end Listing inventory was 7,476 residential properties (down from 9,464 in March 2008) * Average days-on-market was 56 days (down five from February) * Condo prices increased 1.6% in March to $230,469, after a 5% drop in February * The average price of a duplex/rowhouse was $276,776. * The sales-to-listing ratio was 48% versus the 30% we have been ex ... Full Article...

City hikes taxes on apartments; homeowners to see little change A controversial proposal to start charging a $3 daily fee to park at LRT lots was shelved by city council on Tuesday. And under 2009 rates approved by council, property taxes will reach new heights for Edmonton apartments this year, while most homeowners won't have to dig much deeper at all. Officials wanted to impose a levy at the three LRT lots in northeast Edmonton --which are now free -- part of dozens of measures introduced ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "Just Reduced! Here's a peaceful, tranquil setting for you and your family! Make the investment today in owning your very own Acreage - a must see on..."

Just added this listing: "Far better than rent! Enjoy this newly renovated condo in the Londonderry Area. It has been substa..."

Just sold this listing: "You'll discover more than you bargained for in this 4 Bedroom 1194 Sq Ft Bungalow built on a quiet street. The current owner has been showing pride o..."

Just added this listing: "Drastically Reduced; priced to sell well below replacement costs! Price includes the GST!! Shop and Compare other properties to this one of kind brand new National Home Warranty Approved 3 bedroom 1884 Sq Foot Bilevel in Schonsee with the perfect Cul-de-Sac location! No side views, no busy streets; just drive right up to Home Sweet Home! It has a very open progressive design concept with a 13' High Vaulted Ceilings. 9 Foot Ceilings grace the remaining main floor areas ... Full Article...

Downtown residents given credit for growing revitalization Friends and family of Chris Buyze were incredulous when they heard he was planning to move into a condominium in downtown Edmonton. "People thought I was crazy," Buyze laughs. "They said you're moving where? And you're moving that close to the Greyhound (bus station)?" Buyze, president of the Downtown Edmonton Community League, says the reaction was not totally unjustified when he took up residence 10 years ago in a loft in the histo ... Full Article...

Edmonton’s City Hall has received a national environmental certification thanks to recent renovations which make the 17-year old building more energy efficient. The City achieved the certification by converting to low-energy use lighting, replacing old carpet with more environmentally friendly carpet, using green products in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and having custodial staff use green cleaning products. “City Hall is a showcase and it’s importan ... Full Article...

Just sold this listing: "Buyer Alert! TLC Property with excellent potential. It won't take much at all to bring this home to above average status. Priced accordingly. Built ..."