Southeast Edmonton’s premier lakeside community, Summerside, offers the best of both worlds when it comes to life on the water and urban convenience. An all-in-one neighbourhood featuring incredible home styles, fantastic amenities, and unbeatable recreation opportunities, active families will be hard-pressed to find a better place to call home.

Did you know? Summerside takes its name from the beachside city of Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Summerside was designed and developed to exude a nautical/maritime atmosphere, akin to that of an east coast resort community. 

Summerside Homes for Sale and Real Estate

First established in the early 2000s, Summerside is a newer Southeast Edmonton neighbourhood still undergoing development. As…

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Historically, the Canadian real estate market has always been considered safe in terms of minimal investment risk and maximum long-term yields. However, some markets tend to be “safer” (i.e. more profitable) than others when it comes to increasing net worth, generating steady cash flow, building equity and hedging against inflation.

As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Edmonton remains one of the country’s leading markets in terms of investment and development prospects. According to recent reports, Edmonton has also been ranked one of the top three most affordable cities across the nation, allowing it to remain an enticing destination for both home buyers and investors alike.

But that’s just the start.

Here are the top reasons…

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Known as Canada’s “Festival City,” Edmonton is home to countless food, art, entertainment and cultural festivals every summer. Here are just a few of many events to look forward to in the warm months ahead:

Freewill Shakespeare Festival 

When: June 14th – July 10th

Where: Hawrelak Park 

All the world’s a stage at the Freewill Shakespeare Festival, Alberta’s largest outdoor theatre festival. Summer 2022 productions include A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Measure for Measure.

Alberta Circus Arts Festival

When: June 23rd – June 26th

Where: La Cité Francophone

Four days of contemporary Canadian circus performances hosted by Firefly Theatre and Circus. The Alberta Circus Arts Festival also leads professional development workshops…

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Chambery is a newer neighbourhood located in Northwest Edmonton’s Castle Downs district. Known for its expansive open green spaces, easy accessibility and beautiful detached homes, Chambery is highly regarded among families looking for a quiet community in which they can grow and thrive. So, if you’re on the hunt for the perfect single-family home in the perfect family-oriented community, Chambery may be precisely what you’re looking for.

Check out: 9 Ways to Tell You’ve Outgrown Your Current Home

Did you know? Like all communities located in Castle Downs, Chambery takes its name from a famous European castle. In this case, the Chateau de Chambery in France.

Chambery Real Estate 

Although the neighbourhood was first established in…

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Repeatedly voted one of the best places to live in Edmonton, Old Strathcona remains one of the trendiest and most highly sought-after neighbourhoods in the capital region. Steeped in history while offering some of the best amenities the city has to offer, this established community is known for its “old town ambience,” boutique shops and services, restaurants, entertainment venues and more.

But that’s not all.

This welcoming area also represents one of Edmonton’s larger real estate communities; its broad range of home styles make it the ideal neighbourhood for all walks of life, including first-time buyers, growing families, downsizers and everything in between.

Did you know? Once part of the City of Strathcona (est. 1907), Old Strathcona…

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Manufactured home communities have become increasingly popular among Edmonton real estate investors over the last several years, and it’s not hard to see why! Aside from high returns, reduced maintenance and general affordability, these units are consistently in high demand among Edmonton home buyers.

Whether you’re an experienced real estate investor wanting to diversify your portfolio or an aspiring beginner looking for a low-risk way to get your foot in the door, here are the top reasons to consider investing in a manufactured home community.

Types of Manufactured Home Ownership 

Before diving in, it’s important to note there are two types of manufactured home ownership through which an investor can benefit:

Home and Lot Ownership…

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Oxford is a more recent addition to Northwest Edmonton, located in the highly desirable Palisades district. Developed with families in mind, this all-in-one neighbourhood strikes the perfect balance between beautiful family homes, convenient local amenities and gorgeous natural green spaces.

Did you know? Once home to the Hudson’s Bay Company, all neighbourhoods in the Palisades take their name from the company’s many fur-trading posts and forts. In this case, Oxford is derived from “Oxford House,” a post in southwest Manitoba. 

A Great Place for a Family-Friendly Home

Nearly all properties for sale in Oxford are single-family homes located in quiet subdivisions. As such, the neighbourhood is extremely popular among families looking for…

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