Sonia's Real Estate Blog

Once again, I’ll be participating in The Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale on April 11-13 at Millennium Place, a fantastic event put on every year by the Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce. And every year we have more and more fun meeting old and new friends!

I’ll be set up at booth #217. In true Sonia fashion, I’ll make myself easy to “spot” in the crowd: look for the animal print and the jungle-themed booth, and you’re guaranteed to find me there! Existing clients are invited to pop by for a visit and pick up their “sweet gift”. Of course, everyone is welcomed to come by and chat with me about real estate or just stop by and say hello! Everyone can enter their name to win one my fabulous door prizes including the very soft, very lovely “Sonia throw blankets”. Just ask my clients: They’ll tell you they love these throws!

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a Sherwood Park home, please feel free to pop by for a low-key chat, to ask questions, or set up a future time for a consultation. I’d love to meet you, and talk about how I can help you sell or invest in the Sherwood Park real estate market!

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One thing I’ve learned in life and business: no woman is an island. No matter how good you are
at what you do, sometimes it’s as much about who you know as what you’ve got.

I’m talking about networking. Some people hate doing it (mention “networking” to some people and they shudder), but I love it! I get to meet new people, make new local business connections, and keep up with some of the best professionals and tradespeople in Sherwood Park and the Edmonton area.

A couple of years ago I joined the BNI Park Power Connections chapter in Sherwood Park, and if you’re looking to make business connections this is by far one of the best places to get started. The BNI corporate philosophy is “Givers Gain”, and it’s inspired by the concept of what goes around, comes around. Our members focus on building relationships and creating a high quality referral network. Not long after I joined BNI, I also joined the leadership team, and I’ve been the President of Park Power Connections since April 2012. Through BNI I’ve made some fantastic contacts, given and received a ton of referrals, and discovered some great business opportunities I otherwise might have missed out on.

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Live In Beautiful SummerWood!

Experience creekside living in the Sherwood Park residential development of SummerWood. This lively area brings Creekside living to residents and offers year-round activities to visitors. SummerWood is best known for its charm, its parks, its natural green spaces, and its large estate homes. Take a drive to this area and you will want to buy a SummerWood Home For Sale! (more…)

Opportunities Await in Strathcona County

In the past, I’ve raved about Sherwood Park and all the wonderful things that make it the perfect place to live, work, and play. But Sherwood Park wouldn’t be Sherwood Park, if it wasn’t for Strathcona County! This area is a specialized municipality and a petroleum industry leader that serves as the umbrella of multiple communities; including Sherwood Park. It’s also the place to be if you’re looking to buy real estate properties. Want to know why? Well… (more…)

Foxboro Is Sherwood Park’s Nature-Inspired Community

Situated in Sherwood Park’s southeast quadrant, the community of Foxboro effortlessly blends nature’s best qualities with modern homes. If you want to experience the great outdoors without leaving Sherwood Park, Foxboro is the place to be. One visit to this community and you will want to buy a Foxboro home for sale! (more…)

Fun For The Whole Family!

As a mother of 3 I’m always looking for fun family events in and around Sherwood Park. Personally, I think kids should engage in a wide range of activities with balance between outdoor games, indoor games, virtual games, and artistic games. There are multiple activities for children to participate in at Millennium Place, so you can imagine how much I enjoy going there! It offers services for Sherwood Park residents of all ages and stages in life. Some of the things I love most out of Millennium Place include: (more…)

Explore the great outdoors in Sherwood Park!

Well I don’t like to say this to you…but Summer is over and Fall is upon us.

Photo by: joiseyshowaa

As much as I would love hot Summer weather year-round, there are some wonderful benefits about living in Sherwood Park during the Fall months:

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In addition to my strong passion for the Real Estate industry, I absolutely love to shop, whether it’s hunting for my next leopard-printed addition to my wardrobe, or buying my clients house warming gifts nothing can keep me away from a good sale. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard the announcement about the landmark retail development, Emerald Hills Centre.

Since news of the shopping centre hit the stands, multiple businesses have opened in the pedestrian-friendly shopping district. Emerald Hills is currently home to clothing outlets, boutiques, Ladies Wear, Electronics & Sporting Goods, Housewares, Salons and Spas, Men’s Wear, and have many more on the way! Located on 5000 Emerald Drive in Sherwood Park, Alberta; you should “head for the hills” and check it out. (more…)

There’s always something exciting happening in and around Sherwood Park, from family activities to outdoor festivities, our city truly sets the stage for entertainment. In addition to this, Sherwood Park also has a dynamic Art Scene. Our exciting public gallery, Art Gallery @ 501 features exhibitions, art collections, as well as Education Programs.

I encourage all Sherwood Park residents to visit our local art gallery at least once, you can spend as much or as little time there as you would like, and enjoy the atmosphere. Below are some of Sonia’s Quick Tips when visiting your first Art Gallery: (more…)

Sherwood Park is a bustling area filled with truly beautiful neighbourhoods. One of the many communities I enjoy visiting is Clarkdale Meadows. Located on the Northeast quadrant of Sherwood Park, Clarkdale Meadows is filled with natural green spaces and beautiful character homes placed on winding tree-lined streets.

Its surrounding communities are Summerwood to the North, Davidson Creek to the Northeast, and Heritage Point to the South. Baseline Road makes up its southern boundary, while Highway 21 marks its eastern border. Its other boundaries are composed of Clover Bar Road to the West and Lakeland Drive to the North.

Photo by: Rocco Macri

The community is conveniently located near walking trails, parks, and the Millennium Place Recreational Centre. The rec centre offers residents an extensive workout facility, wave pool, soccer arenas, as well as ice arenas. Big-name amenities can be found in Metropolitan Edmonton, which is a short 15 minute drive. Residents of Clarkdale Meadows are also in close proximity to public transportation through the Sherwood Park Transit System.

For homeowners seeking an outdoor adventure, Clarkdale Meadows is only 20 minutes away from Elk Island National Park! Embrace the outdoors and seize the day with boating, hiking, and biking activities at Elk Island. (more…)