Buying a Home? Let Vital Home Realty Make It Easy, Enjoyable, and Rewarding! 

We know that buying a home can feel like a big step—both financially and emotionally. At Vital Home Realty, we’re here to take the stress out of the process and make sure your home buying journey is as enjoyable as it is rewarding. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge, confidence, and support you need every step of the way.

That’s why we’ve created a series of educational blogs packed with insider tips and expert advice to guide you through the entire process. From understanding the market to choosing the right home, we’re committed to making sure you have the tools to make smart, informed decisions.

Here’s how we help:

  • Expert Guidance: We break down complex real estate topics to ensure you have all the info you need to make the best decisions.
  • Financial Insights: Learn how to navigate the financial side of buying, including mortgages, budgeting, and investment tips to ensure you’re set up for long-term success.
  • Emotional Support: We get it—buying a home is more than just a transaction, it’s a life decision. Our team is here to make the experience exciting and positive, while always keeping your best interests in mind.

Why Trust Vital Home Realty? Our goal is simple—to help you find the right home and ensure your buying experience is smooth, stress-free, and ultimately rewarding. We’re not just realtors—we’re your partners in making one of the biggest investments of your life a successful one.

Ready to make your home buying journey a breeze? Dive into our educational blogs and get the insider knowledge you need to make confident decisions in Edmonton’s real estate market!

The Edmonton real estate market is buzzing with activity in October 2024, and whether you're a homebuyer, seller, or real estate investor, now is the time to understand the trends that are shaping the market. At Vital Home Realty, we’re your trusted Edmonton real estate experts, guiding you to make smart decisions and seize the best opportunities.


Current Edmonton Real Estate Trends in October 2024

As we move deeper into the fall market, Edmonton’s real estate sector remains stable and dynamic. We’re seeing consistent activity across both residential and investment properties, with a few notable trends:

  • Home Prices: The average price for a single-family home in Edmonton is $480,000, showing a steady year-over-year growth. Condos are…

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3 Great Reasons to Make a Townhouse Your Next Home

 

Understandably, most new home buyers will, if they can, buy a single-family home over anything else. However, a townhouse might be a better choice. Here are 3 great reasons to consider making a townhouse your next home.

1. Value

Townhouses are less expensive. Compare the selling prices of townhouses to single family homes and the value is obvious. At the time of writing ie Augst 2024, the average selling price of a townhouse is less than $300,000, compared to over $745,000 for a detached single-family home. Townhouses are simply more affordable.

2. Generous Living Space

Townhouses are usually far larger than apartments and often equal to or perhaps even larger than some single-family…

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5 Reasons to Think Twice Before You Buy a Home With a Side Entrance

Many home buyers are convinced that they need a side entrance home. That is until we help them think through the pros & cons.

1. Cost of Construction & Low ROI

Have you factored in the cost of construction to your plan? Building a good quality basement suite could easily cost $50,000 to $75,000. It could take between 4 & 6 years of solid renting to pay for the construction costs. And given that most people who buy a new home move again within 3 to 5 years according to a senior member of the new home build community, it might not be worth it.

2. Less Security

A side entrance offers another entry way for intruders in a place that is often dark & away from prying…

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3 Things We Love About Brand New Communities

1. Everyone is Looking for Connection

New communities are full of newcomers. Folks that left their friends & family behind & everyone is in the same boat. Drive or walk around a new community during the summer months & you will find neighbours talking to neighbours getting to know one another & solving problems together. Wondering who can build that deck, fence or do your landscaping? Chances are a neighbour has the answer. Many of our clients report that they have made lifelong friends if they were one of the first families to move into a new community.

2. You Get the Latest Best Technology & Design

A home built today is simply superior in every way to a home built 20 plus years ago. The…

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3 Things We Like About Bedrock Homes

Bedrock Homes is part of the Carrington Group, one of the most respected real estate construction companies in the Edmonton area.

Established in 1999, buying your next home from Bedrock Homes would be a sensible and secure choice.

Today it’s possible to buy a Bedrock home in Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary and the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.

According to information I found on their corporate website. Bedrock is committed to delivering a quality home and providing excellent service at a value driven price point. What’s not to like?

Bedrock creates quality homes based on thoughtful designs and specifications with a high level of personalization at an affordable price. Most custom home builders…

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3 Ways to Avoid Confusion & Overwhelm When Buying a Home in 2024


When looking for a home its easy to get excited and overwhelmed. Follow these steps for best results:

1. Prioritize and Maintain a Rolling Top 3: - Limit your top choices to three homes at a time. - After seeing four homes, eliminate one with your agent's help. - Rank your top three choices, designating one as your first pick to stay focused.

2. Embrace Imperfection: - Understand there's no perfect home. - Rate each home on a scale of 1 to 100. - Consider any home scoring 85 or higher as a strong contender.

3. Recognize Cream Puff Homes: - Be aware of exceptionally appealing homes. - Act quickly if you find a Cream Puff home that scores above 85 on your scale. - Don't wait…

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5 Ways to Win Your Dream Home in a Multiple Offer Situation

In the competitive hot spring market of 2024, lacking a proven strategy to succeed in multiple offer situations can lead to recurring disappointment and concern. Our team has crafted a meticulous 5-step method to bolster your offer's chances of triumph. Here's an overview of our process. We encourage you to discuss this approach with your REALTOR® to ensure a successful outcome.

1. Forge a Relationship with the Listing Agent:

It's surprising how many REALTORS® overlook this pivotal step. Instead of simply submitting an offer based on client instructions, your REALTOR®  should take the initiative to establish rapport with the listing agent. Building this connection can set your offer…

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3 Strategies for Success in the Hot Spring Real Estate Market of 2024

If you're eager to navigate the dynamic Edmonton spring housing market in 2024, whether it's for your first home, an upgrade, or downsizing, the intense competition & rising prices might pose challenges. Here are three effective ways to come out on top:

1. Act Promptly & Assertively

Move swiftly when a new property hits the market. Request your REALTOR®  to schedule a showing immediately. Be proactive by making an offer promptly; waiting for discounts might not be viable in the current scenario. Consider offering at or above the asking price for newly listed properties. Align with the seller's preferences on possession date, fixtures, fittings, & keep your condition dates…

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3 Things We Like About Cantiro Homes

Cantiro Showhome Ambergate Realty

Established back in 1995 as Beaverbrook, the firm Cantiro Homes that we know today was born as the product of an amalgamation of several other firms back in 2020.

The firms formally known as the Beaverbrook Group of Companies (Dolce Vita, MODA, InHouse, Beaverbrook Communities, Beaverbrook Commercial) came together under a new brand.

The 3 things that we like the most about Cantiro Homes is as follows:

1. Self-Guided Home Tours

Self-guided programs are being offered by several builders in the Edmonton area including Cantiro Homes and I suspect it won’t be long before this is the ‘norm’. So, what does this mean and how does it work? In times gone by, the only way you could access a model home was to…

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3 Things We Like About Landmark Homes

Landmark Homes was founded by Reza Nasseri a new Canadian back in 1977. In the 47 years since Landmark Homes was founded, the company has built over 20,000 homes.

Committed to offering customers the highest quality and the best value, Landmark has strived to be at the forefront of market trends and building systems. Landmark is building many home components off site, in a controlled environment to ensure quality and cost effectiveness. Many Landmark homes are ‘net zero’ and at the same time affordable for many modern home buyers.

The 3 things that we like the most about Landmark Homes are:

1. Homes Available for Quick Possession

At the time of writing, Landmark Homes was offering over 30 homes for…

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