Three Things to Know before Buying a House in Edmonton

Matt Unrau
2 min readJun 8, 2017

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There is no doubt about the fact that Edmonton is the fastest growing city in Canada. This is a cultural, educational and governmental center, and popularly known as ‘Canada’s Festival City’.

When it comes to real estate business, day-by-day people are becoming more interested in Edmonton real estate listings because Edmonton is the second largest city in Alberta and the fifth largest municipality in Canada.

Homes for Sale in Edmonton

If you are willing to buy home here for the first time, the rush going inside you is quite understandable. There are various websites, offering houses for sale in Edmonton, where one can easily find the one as per need.

But in search of finding the perfect one from the huge listings of Edmonton homes for sale, sometimes people overlook few important things.

Whether you are searching new homes for sale in Edmonton by yourself or availing the Edmonton homes for sale MLS assistance that is utilized by a group of real estate brokers, you must be aware of few things first. In this article, 3 key things, which should be kept in mind of all the first-time home buyers in Edmonton, have been discussed.

· Location & Neighborhood

Whenever someone goes through the list of homes for sale in Edmonton the first thing comes in mind is location. Other than thinking about whether the location is in city or in countryside, one should enquire about the car accessibility, school availability, recreation facility, local municipality regulations, safety in neighborhood etc.

· Size

Size is another important aspect to give importance on. Think about how many bedrooms you require, whether the bathroom should be separate or joint, an additional room should be there or not, parking space availability is well enough or not.

· Maintenance

Know about the home maintenance cost before buying. Also, you should be aware of the condition of the electrical system, plumbing system, backyard, and garden.

So, do not take any impulsive decision. Always remember the above-mentioned things when you are enquiring about a new house in Edmonton. Other than above, if you have any additional requirement, make a list of that too. Think wisely, choose the best and make Alberta’s capital city your home.

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Matt Unrau

Active Listings is a full service real estate company helping people buy, sell and invest in real estate.