Sonia's Real Estate Blog

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Sherwood Park or the wider Edmonton area in the next 6 months, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the monthly market stats to see where the trends are.

Sherwood Park Real Estate Market Stats

In April, single family home total sales were up 33.8% from March, and up 12.6% from last April. That’s a great sign that more people are looking at buying Sherwood Park real estate and bringing their families to our great city this summer, which is good news if you’re planning on selling.

Looking at average price, the average selling price of a single family home in Sherwood Park has fallen slightly from last month, down around $6,000, or 1.4% from last month. When we dig deeper into the numbers, what we find is that more people are looking to buy homes at a more modest budget: Starter homes and first time home buyers are extremely active right now. We see this in particular when we look at the condo market where sales are up and the average price has increased by 3.5% over last month.

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There are so many things I love about living in Sherwood Park! One of those is that whether you are a weekend warrior, part of an active family or a serious athlete, Strathcona County has just the recreational opportunity you are looking for!

Trails

The County has an extensive trail system throughout Sherwood Park and parts of the rural areas. These trails often link up and it is possible to go from one side of Sherwood Park to another, enjoying the park like setting.

The trail system continues to grow and Strathcona County is a member of the River Valley Alliance, an organization with a vision to create a continuous integrated river valley park system that will run through Devon, Parkland County, Leduc, Edmonton, Sturgeon and Strathcona County.

When complete, the 88 km river valley trail will be the longest metropolitan park in North America, encompassing 18,000 acres. Imagine what a beautiful bike ride or walk the trail will be!

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This weekend is the Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale at Millennium Place in Sherwood Park, and I’ll be there all weekend at booth #217. I’ll be easy to spot: just look for the animal print and jungle-themed booth!

I’ll have “sweet gifts” on hand for all existing clients, and everyone can enter their name to win one of the coveted “Sonia throw blankets”. Whether you’ve got a real estate question or just want to stop by and say “hello”, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Not sure what The Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale is? Read my previous blog post to learn more!

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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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Top New Years Resolutions For Sherwood Park Homeowners

Can you believe we’re already in the year 2014?

This year has flown by so quickly! And I am very excited to start another year of helping residents buy or sell their Sherwood Park homes. Speaking of which, the start of a New Year means new beginnings and for many Sherwood Park homeowners— a list of New Years Resolutions. I’ve made a list of what I think are the Top 10 most popular resolutions among Sherwood Park residents:

• – Get out of debt
• – Manage stress
• – Get fit
• – Lose weight
• – Quit smoking
• – Take a trip/vacation
• – Volunteer
• – Quit drinking or drink less
• – Change jobs or Get a promotion
• – Buy or sell their Sherwood Park homes

That’s right! Many Edmonton or Sherwood Park residents say to themselves, “2014 will be the year my family and I will finally own a Sherwood Park home!” Whether it’s to become a first time homeowner, or to sell their current property and downsize— this golden dream is very common!  (more…)

Stay Safe This Holiday Season With Sonia’s Safety Tips

December is almost here and with it comes one of the biggest holidays of the year…Christmas! I think it’s fair to say that most homeowners agree: a display of sparkling lights on a property looks absolutely beautiful! As you know, I care deeply about my clients —even after they’ve purchased a home for sale.

Photo by: michiwurm

So, before you Deck The Halls and pour the Egg Nog, keep these basic Holiday safety tips in mind: (more…)

Home Staging With Sonia

If you’ve decided to list your home with me, you’re in for a real treat! I offer all my clients a solid  Marketing Plan based on my reputable 5 star service. One of the stars in this service, is professional home staging and photography. But what is home staging? And how can you transform your home into a model real estate property? Below are some quick and easy to-do tips to help you get your home in ready to sell conditions. (more…)

Is Your Home Ready For The Cold?

Well it appears that we had our first snowfalls this week. Although it wasn’t as bad as I feared, it was certainly a good reminder to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. Follow my Winter Preparation Tips and your winter experience can be stress-free! (more…)

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…)