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| Monday, November 30, 2009 High Voltage Power Lines. Is Burying Them the Best?by Ben Officer on Mon, Nov, 30, 2009 03:25 PM
The current issue with electricity transmission lines has many people discussing the pros and cons of whether the lines should be put underground or not.
Edmonton and St. Albert each have T.U.C.s... Friday, November 27, 2009 New property listed in Zone 80, Strathconaby Ben Officer on Fri, Nov, 27, 2009 10:08 PM 
I have listed a new property at # 182 51313 Range Rd 231 in SHERWOOD PARK.
ARTISTIC LANDSCAPING surrounds this beautiful well cared for home conveniently located just MINUTES from SHERWOOD... Friday, November 27, 2009 First home of their own. I love my job.by Ben Officer on Fri, Nov, 27, 2009 09:28 AM Yesterday I picked up the keys for the new home of a young couple who have been renting. They bought a very nice bungalow on the North-side of Edmonton. We met at the house and I gave them the keys... Thursday, November 26, 2009 St. Albert City Council transfers offsite levies to developers.by Ben Officer on Thu, Nov, 26, 2009 10:35 AM St. Albert City council recently voted to transfer 95% of the offsite costs of a water reservoir, pump house, and other infrastructure in the annexed lands being developed, over to the developers and builders.... Monday, November 23, 2009 New property listed in Zone 05, Edmontonby Ben Officer on Mon, Nov, 23, 2009 09:57 PM 
I have listed a new property at # 9604 9606 124 AV in EDMONTON.
***ALL INVESTORS***OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY STRATEGICALLY ZONED FOR INVESTMENT SECURITY IN AN EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION ZONED RF3... Monday, November 23, 2009 New property listed in Zone 15, Edmontonby Ben Officer on Mon, Nov, 23, 2009 09:57 PM 
I have listed a new property at 10421 64 AV in EDMONTON.
Great INVESTMENT opportunity for first time home buyers and Investors in UNIVERSITY neighborhood. ZONED RF3 with easy access to... Monday, November 23, 2009 Homes Wanted – 2 Buyers are each looking for a home.by Ben Officer on Mon, Nov, 23, 2009 09:46 PM What with the reduced number of homes and condo listings in Edmonton and St Albert, there are Buyers that are looking for homes that are not finding what they want. The first couple I would like... Sunday, November 22, 2009 Pre-approved Buyers still looking, but properties lacking.by Ben Officer on Sun, Nov, 22, 2009 10:04 PM 
With our first real snowfall on the ground (that earlier one doesn’t count to me) I am still finding the real estate market busy with buyers who have pre-approvals. They are... Friday, November 20, 2009 Acreage Living in the Capital Region. Changes are coming.by Ben Officer on Fri, Nov, 20, 2009 08:57 AM For those of us who have been fortunate enough to have lived on an acreage, we know how enjoyable it can be. The Capital Region Board has made some changes to where new country residential acreages will... Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Renovating your home? Make some choices before you start.by Ben Officer on Wed, Nov, 18, 2009 04:12 PM There are different reasons for renovating our homes. To finish the unfinished basement, modernize the kitchen, or to convert that living space into something more useful? Whatever the reason, do... Monday, November 16, 2009 Your home is listed for sale but what about the photos?by Ben Officer on Mon, Nov, 16, 2009 04:29 PM Some days you just have to get a pet-peeve out in the open. Listing and selling real estate in Edmonton, St Albert and area is all about getting the details right and especially getting good MLS exposure.... Friday, November 13, 2009 Searching for a home? Most people start on the Internet.by Ben Officer on Fri, Nov, 13, 2009 03:24 PM I’ve heard and seen various stats on where people start to look at homes for sale listings. I would say about 80-90% of people looking for a home, begin their search on the internet. Why not. There... Thursday, November 12, 2009 What to View when viewing a Home.by Ben Officer on Thu, Nov, 12, 2009 12:18 AM Shopping for a home is a little like shopping for a car. Unless you know what to look for, you risk being swayed by first impressions and buying something that does not truly meet your needs. For... Sunday, November 8, 2009 Interested in talking Real Estate? Stop by for a coffee.by Ben Officer on Sun, Nov, 8, 2009 09:14 PM Since I’ve been a RE/MAX REALTOR® for several years now, I have realized that when most people find out what I do, they like to talk real estate. I usually don’t initiate the conversation, and I... Wednesday, November 4, 2009 The RE/MAX Balloon. The most recognized symbol in Real Estate.by Ben Officer on Wed, Nov, 4, 2009 03:33 PM I was out for a walk this morning, enjoying this great fall day when I heard a roar. I turned to see a RE/MAX balloon heading north from the Castle Downs area. The person controlling the balloon was using... Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Edmonton Real Estate Board Average Prices Drop in October.by Ben Officer on Tue, Nov, 3, 2009 01:11 PM The Edmonton, St Albert, and area real estate market has seen a bit of a draw-down in October. The number of homes for sale (listings) on the MLS went down to 2205 from 2564 in September. The average price... Tuesday, November 3, 2009 I have sold a property at # 306 2904 139 AV in EDMONTONby Ben Officer on Tue, Nov, 3, 2009 04:00 AM 
I have sold a property at # 306 2904 139 AV in EDMONTON.
Welcome to Victoria Gates! This 2 bedroom 981 square foot condo has so much to offer. Updated kitchen with oak cabinets, all appliances... Monday, November 2, 2009 Selling your Home? Make it FIT TO SELL, and I can help!by Ben Officer on Mon, Nov, 2, 2009 12:29 PM Selling your home in the Edmonton real estate and St Albert real estate markets can be challenging if you and your home are not ready. Listing your home on the MLS system is good, but getting your home...  |
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