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Give the gift of an experience together, whether that’s an event that you both want to attend, or the simple promise to take up an activity together. You’ll remember that more than any one item. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/4b31762a-2bf8-479f-8929-e41bf847d343/12_Life%40Home_Image_20252.jpg Real Estate Blog - How to Cut Down on Christmas Consumerism - Make it stand out If you’re really wracking your brain for what to gift, sometimes a thoughtful handmade item will be better received. Consider a scrapbook of the year past, a small handcrafted ornament or take up some yarn and see what you can create (just remember to give yourself time in a busy holiday season.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/2ef025d7-3abd-4670-8fe7-7060578a7137/12_Life%40Home_Image_20253.jpg Real Estate Blog - How to Cut Down on Christmas Consumerism - Make it stand out Maybe you don’t need another bathrobe, but you do have causes you support. Why not ask for donations to be made to the charity of your choice, and do the same for your giftees. Then you can focus on time spent together with the knowledge that your money has gone to those who really need it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/01ea7464-4c43-4f43-a5a4-408984239501/12_Life%40Home_Image_20254.jpg Real Estate Blog - How to Cut Down on Christmas Consumerism - Make it stand out It can be hard to get everyone on board the train to different kinds of gifts, especially when we’re bombarded by ads all season long. If kids are involved, make sure to put more emphasis on what you’ll all be doing together as a family on Christmas, whether that’s making a big meal together, visiting loved ones you don’t often see, or spending time together in the snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/c4eb926f-dd7d-4a52-8b01-ada19b696492/12_Life%40Home_Image_20255.jpg Real Estate Blog - How to Cut Down on Christmas Consumerism - Make it stand out When you do need to wrap a present, there’s no need to add to the piles of garbage that Christmas morning creates. Opt for gift bags and sacks that can be reused year after year. Plus, they make wrapping a breeze! https://melrealty.ca/blog/easy-ways-to-switch-up-your-seasonal-dcor monthly 0.5 2025-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/d3355aca-2c5f-41b3-af44-e4fbb4bf69f7/11_Life%40Home_Image_2025_.jpg Real Estate Blog - Easy Ways to Switch Up Your Seasonal Décor - Make it stand out If you want to make switching décor easier, it helps to focus on one big piece per room. Take the time to decide what in each room will reflect your current celebration. This could mean the couch cushions in your living room, the tablecloth on your dining table, or the piece of wall art in your hallway. 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Plus, they’re easy to swap out depending on the celebration, and you can find a wide range of textiles in every price range – that way the pumpkin carving can happen on a plastic covering while Thanksgiving dinner takes place on something a little higher quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/506f8d5b-5271-4bdf-b38f-6d3f936404d4/11_Life%40Home_Image_2025_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Easy Ways to Switch Up Your Seasonal Décor - Make it stand out Don’t be swayed by the decorative cushions that fill up your laundry room shelves – opt for covers instead! They’re easier to store and it’ll make switching out between holidays a breeze. 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Cut down on the clutter by adding a cubby shelving unit, perfect for storing shoes and baskets where everyone can store what they need for each day. https://melrealty.ca/blog/keep-your-home-pet-odor-free monthly 0.5 2025-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/b528925f-9202-4c9b-a23a-d37f2dd04f7a/8_Life%40Home_Image_2025_.jpg Real Estate Blog - Keep Your Home Pet-Odor Free - Make it stand out If your cat or dog sheds constantly, that could be contributing to smells in your home. 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Much loved toys that have found their way under couches or behind dressers could be the surprise source of some odd smells. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/ff8aeaa7-7145-49f9-a392-12de35dc2e86/8_Life%40Home_Image_2025_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Keep Your Home Pet-Odor Free - Make it stand out Anyone who knows how effective baking soda is in a fridge will tell you it’s great for neutralizing odors. A sprinkle of baking soda in a cat’s litterbox can be a great way to cut down odor, or spread some on the couch where your pet likes to curl up and then give it a good vacuum – you’ll notice the difference instantly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/d378b3b8-4a7a-4b65-9b22-80ab44d30ce7/8_Life%40Home_Image_2025_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - Keep Your Home Pet-Odor Free - Make it stand out If you’ve had your pets as part of the family for years, it could be that some smells are clinging to their daily use items and need to be taken to the curb. If all the scrubbing in the world won’t get the smell out, consider new pet dishes, beds and even leashes. https://melrealty.ca/blog/how-to-cook-in-a-small-kitchen monthly 0.5 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/fe74ecfe-0c91-4ea9-9f32-9faac113768f/7_Life%40Home_Image_2025_.jpg Real Estate Blog - How to Cook in a Small Kitchen - Make it stand out If you’re short on cabinet space, consider using those walls! With hooks or a pegboard, you can have your pots and pans hanging out where they’re easy to grab, while also freeing up precious cabinet space for ingredients. If you’re able to collect a matching set of pans with a copper finish, this could also give your kitchen some great warm-toned décor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/601674bb-a51b-41f7-b219-3976ef697a91/7_Life%40Home_Image_2025_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - How to Cook in a Small Kitchen - Make it stand out See your sink or stove? If you’re tight on counter space, get a large wooden cutting board that can comfortably lay on top of these otherwise dead spaces while you’re cooking, and get more space for prepping ingredients. Just be careful not to bump any gas burners or dump your freshly chopped veggies down the drain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/d5c8733b-2da7-428a-ac65-fcc3cf31b4ed/7_Life%40Home_Image_2025_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - How to Cook in a Small Kitchen - Make it stand out Most appliance makers know that there need to be small-space solutions, so if you really need that coffee maker for your morning boost or want a dishwasher to make cleanup easier, look into compact versions of appliances. Combo devices can be great space-savers too, such as a microwave/oven mix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/c128a589-7e50-48ff-993f-6c03d18780ca/7_Life%40Home_Image_2025_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - How to Cook in a Small Kitchen - Make it stand out If the design of your home gives you minimal cooking and eating space, a sturdy kitchen island could play double duty. It doesn’t have to be big to give you extra surface area, storage and with a one or two barstools, you have a dedicated eating space taken care of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/6f5b75b2-e90b-442c-96b9-40f2c9fde1ab/7_Life%40Home_Image_2025_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - How to Cook in a Small Kitchen - Make it stand out With a small kitchen, you won’t be able to collect multiple bags of ingredients in front of you while you’re cooking – it’s a recipe for a spills. Instead, embrace the concept of ‘mise en place’ and invest in some ingredient bowls so that you can pull out an ingredient, prep the exact amount, and then put it away so that your clutter and post-meal cleaning time is reduced. https://melrealty.ca/blog/the-power-of-steam-cleaning monthly 0.5 2025-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/23442b92-9fa0-424b-9a82-56d57cf400e6/6_Life%40Home_Image_2025_.jpg Real Estate Blog - The Power of Steam Cleaning - Make it stand out If scrubbing at grease stains isn’t your idea of a fun time, cut your kitchen cleaning time by using a steam cleaner with a nozzle attachment on your stovetop! It’s a lifesaver for stubborn food buildup and can easily take care of your stove and the backsplash which may have it’s fair share of spills and splatter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/d057636e-415c-43b0-a2ce-297126230892/6_Life%40Home_Image_2025_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - The Power of Steam Cleaning - Make it stand out If you like a clean bathroom floor but struggle with hard to reach nooks and crevices around your toilet or tub, steam cleaners are easy to maneuver into tight spaces. Plus, they work wonders on tile and vinyl, so your bathroom floor will shine in no time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/70feb67a-d4b8-44f2-9ff5-c6ca093c32d8/6_Life%40Home_Image_2025_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - The Power of Steam Cleaning - Make it stand out Scrubbing an oven can be time intensive and uncomfortable when inhaling the fumes of harsh cleaners. A stiff brush attachment on a steam cleaner works magic on build up and stains, leaving your oven as good as new, and you without an aching head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/92f682ea-40b9-43a9-be2a-a1b0f9d2b214/6_Life%40Home_Image_2025_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - The Power of Steam Cleaning - Make it stand out You may have shining shower tiles, but how about the grout in between? With a steam cleaner, you can focus specifically on the small tracks between your tiles and make sure no detail in your bathroom is too small to take care of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/8803a3a2-f977-4c93-95f4-b29484493f67/6_Life%40Home_Image_2025_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - The Power of Steam Cleaning - Make it stand out Windex isn’t the only solution for crystal clear windows! Steam cleaners leave glass sparkling, but the real use comes when you clean out the window seal, where dust and debris build quickly. A steam cleaner will have enough power to clear that away with no issue. https://melrealty.ca/blog/tips-for-a-thriving-indoor-garden monthly 0.5 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/ccb0603b-2cb8-4df7-8b6d-0c00f56a57d2/5_Life%40Home_Image_2025_.jpg Real Estate Blog - Tips for a Thriving Indoor Garden - Make it stand out If you don’t have a balcony, you’ll probably want to choose a spot that gets a good amount of sun, while also remaining out of the way. You don’t want to block off a high traffic area as bumps or scrapes could do some damage to plants, but a dark corner might lack light, so you may have to consider alternate light sources if you don’t have too many options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/5842ab89-1144-4140-8d3c-26c4ddb4e721/5_Life%40Home_Image_2025_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - Tips for a Thriving Indoor Garden - Make it stand out You can increase the likelihood of a successful indoor garden by choosing plants that are predisposed to doing well indoors. Herbs can be very successful, especially if you have a corner of a kitchen counter to keep them close at hand when you need garnish for a meal. Peace lilies are visually gorgeous and also work best in partial to full shade, potentially great for a dining table centerpiece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/07664331-80b1-426e-848d-3b524a9c9073/5_Life%40Home_Image_2025_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Tips for a Thriving Indoor Garden - Make it stand out Depending on the needs of your plants and the space available near a window, you may have to bring in some artificial light to make sure they’re getting what they need. Grow lights can be bought attached to pots, or as movable lamps, and you have a lot of options depending on just how much light your green friends need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1b195acd-a7e8-43c8-9333-afdc465dac81/5_Life%40Home_Image_2025_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Tips for a Thriving Indoor Garden - Make it stand out Overwatering is the death knell for plants, and being indoors might change how often your plants dry out. Make sure you’re waiting for your plants to dry out before giving them a thorough watering – moving them to a sink or even the shower could be a good way to get the task done! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/85572c98-9e8a-4598-972b-0766374736f8/5_Life%40Home_Image_2025_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - Tips for a Thriving Indoor Garden - Make it stand out If you don’t have a lot of floor space, build up! Get a shelving unit to dedicate to your plants and don’t be afraid to get creative with DIY ideas. Repurpose a wooden stepladder, take the doors and backing off an old cabinet, and see what old tin cans and containers could make for a repurposed vase. https://melrealty.ca/blog/how-your-home-might-be-making-your-allergies-worse monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/30282bff-a1b8-4562-9bcf-08804fd343c4/4_Life%40Home_Image_2025_.jpg Real Estate Blog - How Your Home Might Be Making Your Allergies Worse - Make it stand out Was it a particularly rainy winter? Have you experienced recent flooding? Moisture build up could be triggering symptoms if mold has had the chance to take hold somewhere where you can’t see. If you notice yourself getting better while on vacation, this may be the sign that something needs to get checked in your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/2c82eaa5-921f-4965-9fe5-7dbd2798774b/4_Life%40Home_Image_2025_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - How Your Home Might Be Making Your Allergies Worse - Make it stand out You may not be aware, but pet allergies can develop over time, even after your fuzzy friend has been in your home for a while! But have no fear, there are ways to manage a pet allergy, but it does require you to be aware that it’s a possibility and see a doctor about getting a test. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/b4094cf0-64e6-40f5-8ed1-b03742285fa2/4_Life%40Home_Image_2025_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - How Your Home Might Be Making Your Allergies Worse - Make it stand out Dust is the most common allergen and sleeping in it every night can trigger some strong reactions. Consider getting dust-mite proof covers for your pillows, mattresses, and box springs. Wash blankets at least once a week, and switch to synthetic materials instead of wool or feather bedding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/b62b082f-bc47-4bac-bffe-bd62fc7ed577/4_Life%40Home_Image_2025_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - How Your Home Might Be Making Your Allergies Worse - Make it stand out You may not be cleaning your window coverings as often as you should, and they’re a hotspot for dust build up. Consider switching your curtains to easy to wash synthetic fabrics and switch cumbersome blinds to roller type shades which are easier to wash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/54457530-e013-4f52-b06c-f080dfaad199/4_Life%40Home_Image_2025_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - How Your Home Might Be Making Your Allergies Worse - Make it stand out You may have games and books properly shelved, but remember that those can be more surfaces for dust to build up on. Remember to give bookshelves a regular once over with a duster, even if it doesn’t immediately look like they need it, and store games and toys in tote bins to keep them protected and your nose free from dust particles. https://melrealty.ca/blog/embrace-native-lawns-and-gardens monthly 0.5 2025-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1735849309323-MWCSPHX961ZSR5BT66RM/unsplash-image-PpDoE1f00KY.jpg Real Estate Blog - Embrace Native Lawns and Gardens - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://melrealty.ca/blog/b1tho5ojfqw8dk6pagoor760k8qacm monthly 0.5 2025-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/6b998645-684d-43b0-b671-578ed5bd7cc2/2_Life%40Home_Image_2025_.jpg Real Estate Blog - Are you using area rugs properly? - Make it stand out The most common and easiest mistake – getting the wrong size! Homeowners can be guilty of guessing that the size of rug that fits their needs while they’re in the store, so the best thing to do is to measure out exactly what you need and let that start your search. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/3232ccb2-b1d9-431e-af8e-9e8bddd3027d/2_Life%40Home_Image_2025_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - Are you using area rugs properly? - Make it stand out Location, location, location! The best use of an area rug is to define an area, so be wary of going too small or too big. Think of what a space would be like when separated by walls and use those barriers as guidelines for how big your rugs should be. It helps create division in an open concept floor plan so that you get all the benefits of open flow without feeling like your space is cluttered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/f98e0f00-9353-48cf-b2d1-75de6204905a/2_Life%40Home_Image_2025_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Are you using area rugs properly? - Make it stand out Rugs can easily pose a hazard if they’re slipping and sliding all over the floor, and you don’t want to get injured. Rug pads cut down on the movement of a rug while also elongating their lifespan and adding extra cushion on your feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/34b4253f-eef3-4b5d-8107-b236c89488d8/2_Life%40Home_Image_2025_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Are you using area rugs properly? - Make it stand out What’s comfortable in the living room might be a nightmare cleaning situation in the kitchen, so choose the correct rugs for each room of your house! Polypropylene rugs are durable and easy to clean, making them perfect for kitchens and high traffic areas. High pile rugs provide the comfort needed in bedrooms and living spaces, especially if you’ve got little ones who make frequent tumbles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/2bd3a630-91e4-4e25-9b9b-79c56680d485/2_Life%40Home_Image_2025_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - Are you using area rugs properly? - Make it stand out Don’t let grime build up on your rugs unless you’re in the business of viral Facebook videos. Give your rugs a wash with the rest of your spring cleaning and pay close attention to the cleaning instructions on the tag – it’ll make your rugs last longer and provide maximum comfort. https://melrealty.ca/blog/2024-year-in-review monthly 0.5 2025-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/6efd20d3-06cc-4b75-b9ef-5251e3307f45/Screenshot+2025-01-17+at+6.12.56%E2%80%AFPM.png Real Estate Blog - 2024 Year in Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://melrealty.ca/blog/upcycling-your-home-decor monthly 0.5 2025-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/6cc1f6a1-9b56-4e88-bf04-83cb30d4c51e/1_Life%40Home_Image_2025_.jpg Real Estate Blog - Upcycling Your Home Decor - Make it stand out Many homeowners may be inheriting beautiful wooden cabinets that once housed the family’s prized china, but younger generations aren’t carrying on the tradition. No need to ditch the cabinets though – consider giving them a sanding and a fresh coat of paint and using them for storage using fabric boxes for a uniform and clean look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/fcb71ad2-95a6-4703-bcb1-fb3efcd546cf/1_Life%40Home_Image_2025_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - Upcycling Your Home Decor - Make it stand out If you change out your bar stools, there may not be a need to ditch all of them! Consider taking a wooden bar stool and trimming off the edges to get a small end table that fits perfectly into a small space if you’re in a tight squeeze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/9ff934e1-99c5-47fa-b444-13aa4ff0381b/1_Life%40Home_Image_2025_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Upcycling Your Home Decor - Make it stand out If you’re looking to redo your wardrobe, consider bringing your old dresser into the kitchen! With a classic wood stain paint job, you could have a brand-new kitchen island with ample storage if you have oodles of miscellaneous kitchen gadgets that need a proper home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/93d03523-7a84-4447-a814-5e7ea5f71bc3/1_Life%40Home_Image_2025_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Upcycling Your Home Decor - Make it stand out It’s a good idea to refresh linens you use regularly, and when old sheets or towels have reached the end of their life, consider trimming them down and sewing them into throw pillow covers. It’s a money saver and you get to keep a little souvenir of décor long past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/cb0859e2-b559-40ba-957a-2bae48f84e1b/1_Life%40Home_Image_2025_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - Upcycling Your Home Decor - Make it stand out Whether it’s a small soup can or a larger popcorn tin, there are endless uses for old tin cans. The best one is to give it a cover of paint, fabric or paper and turn it into a planter to get some new life into your home. The smaller cans will look great on a counter or windowsill, while the larger tins could be attractive pieces on a porch or balcony. https://melrealty.ca/blog/q3-2024-market-overview monthly 0.5 2024-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/3432f477-a248-4ccd-b48f-5c1392ff3318/Q3+QUARTER+2024+EDMONTON+CRE+MARKET+OVERVIEW Real Estate Blog - Q3 2024 Edmonton CRE Market Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/bedd31a8-7877-401b-b6b4-e450162877fe/Screenshot+2024-12-17+at+12.28.07%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Real Estate Blog - Q3 2024 Edmonton CRE Market Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/fb3214b4-af61-47f2-88b9-37f7851f8406/Screenshot+2024-12-17+at+12.29.55%E2%80%AFPM.png Real Estate Blog - Q3 2024 Edmonton CRE Market Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1fd4b33a-a728-4848-8e49-9c33529fe55b/Screenshot+2024-12-17+at+12.30.58%E2%80%AFPM.png Real Estate Blog - Q3 2024 Edmonton CRE Market Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/96ae843b-a548-4901-87e4-3131764114d8/Screenshot+2024-12-17+at+12.33.28%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Real Estate Blog - Q3 2024 Edmonton CRE Market Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/c315a608-fe31-4d7e-9003-bf3951af4db1/Screenshot+2024-12-17+at+12.35.18%E2%80%AFPM.png Real Estate Blog - Q3 2024 Edmonton CRE Market Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/0bf8324f-2eff-46ad-b6df-1015e6383e23/Screenshot+2024-12-17+at+12.36.13%E2%80%AFPM.png Real Estate Blog - Q3 2024 Edmonton CRE Market Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://melrealty.ca/blog/chamber-connection monthly 0.5 2024-12-12 https://melrealty.ca/blog/albertas-housing-market-story-lower-rents-shifting-sales-and-whats-next monthly 0.5 2025-01-02 https://melrealty.ca/blog/faux-fireplaces-for-your-living-room monthly 0.5 2024-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1a5e777c-9165-48b0-ab73-d14bffe246ff/2024_Dec_.jpg Real Estate Blog - Faux Fireplaces for Your Living Room - Make it stand out Create a mantle frame with a shelf Since you don’t have to fuss with the mechanics of a working fireplace, you have the freedom to create a simple mantle that frames the area where a fireplace would be. The result is a simple but effective cross between a large picture frame and a fireplace, not too big or intrusive, but elegant enough to give a room character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/9649c527-4059-4988-b9c8-f2e5b238d1a7/2024_Dec_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - Faux Fireplaces for Your Living Room - Make it stand out Cover the fireplace interior with a pattern or décor items If you decide to create the full façade of a fireplace, you still won’t be lighting it so take advantage of that empty interior to add some décor pieces. You might like florals in the spring, a tableau of different sized candles for a cozy feel or go more traditional with a pile of fake wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/271e8af7-37a9-4ff0-ab11-67ea89097534/2024_Dec_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Faux Fireplaces for Your Living Room - Make it stand out Make it an art space for kids If you’ll be using a mantle frame around your wall, consider painting the ‘interior’ with chalk paint. They’ll be able to play inside without fear of getting messy and you’ll be giving your kids the one place in the home where they can draw on the walls! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/eac05282-c616-4b6a-b58d-a4ec1574ce22/2024_Dec_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Faux Fireplaces for Your Living Room - Make it stand out Want it to look real? If you can’t install a real fireplace but want the look of a real one, you can accomplish that with some small steps. Find a fireplace frame with depth and paint the interior dark. Then, find a fireplace screen to cover the front and some stylish andirons to place inside to complete the look. https://melrealty.ca/blog/ideas-for-a-pet-friendly-home monthly 0.5 2024-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/56fc4454-ca25-4b27-ba2b-cf2010aa6819/2024_Nov_.jpg Real Estate Blog - Ideas For a Pet-Friendly Home - Make it stand out Set up pet stairs for your elderly cats and dogs When your pets become advanced in age, it can be hard for them to climb up onto a favourite chair or bed, and you want them to be as comfortable as possible. Invest in a small set of ‘pet stairs’ that you can place near a higher surface and give them a hand getting up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/a3db6be4-0e8f-4356-b5b1-4d698a885853/2024_Nov_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - Ideas For a Pet-Friendly Home - Make it stand out Install cat shelves to help them get high Cats have a natural instinct to climb high, so help them out with well-placed shelves that give them a clear path up. It’ll keep them engaged mentally and physically during the day, but be careful about anything you might place on those shelves! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/89a7ebf1-885f-4994-a5f1-f10fc7537e90/2024_Nov_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Ideas For a Pet-Friendly Home - Make it stand out Set up a sunny spot for them to relax in If you’ve ever felt how nice it feels to relax in the sun, you’ll know why your cats and dogs like to take a nap each afternoon in a sunny spot. Make this experience more comfortable for them by finding the spot where the sun hits each day and setting up a comfortable bed for them to get some rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/2f0df327-0380-4ae6-8c6a-e3eb67d223a2/2024_Nov_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Ideas For a Pet-Friendly Home - Make it stand out Watch out for those cupboards! You often think of baby-proofing cabinets, but pets can be surprisingly dexterous! Think about what low cupboards they might be able to nose their way into and consider if there are any harmful materials in them. You might want to ensure that any cleaning agents are safely out of the way, and maybe think about getting pet food containers with lids you need a pair of thumbs to open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/11768d47-0d48-43d7-8405-1cbac675cc7a/2024_Nov_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - Ideas For a Pet-Friendly Home - Make it stand out Think about your floors You might not think about how much time your pets spend close to the floor, but it can make a huge difference in their comfort. This is especially true in the summer when hardwood or tile floors can help pets cool down when the temperatures rise. Be mindful of how slippery your floor is, you don’t want to call your dog and have them slide into a wall! https://melrealty.ca/blog/what-is-light-temperature-and-how-can-it-change-the-whole-feel-of-your-home monthly 0.5 2024-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/fab31cc1-1915-4466-8298-679a21fddd6b/2024_Oct_.jpg Real Estate Blog - What is Light Temperature and How Can It Change the Whole Feel of Your Home? - Make it stand out Understand the spectrum Light or Colour temperature has a spectrum that measures in ‘Kelvins’. The lower the Kelvin temperature, the ‘warmer’ the light, while the higher temperatures are ‘cooler’ light. Warm light can range from soft orange (like the shade of candlelight) while cool light looks brighter white, the sort you’ll find in a lot of commercial spaces. Most light bulbs are available between 2700K to 6500K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/62c96219-c49b-4b4b-bf9f-bbb31ee9dd52/2024_Oct_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - What is Light Temperature and How Can It Change the Whole Feel of Your Home? - Make it stand out Think about how you want each room to feel Lighting temperature can have a huge effect on your mood and productivity, so think about how you plan to use each space. You’ll likely want cool bright light for getting ready in your bathroom each morning, and a nice natural white will make your kitchen feel homey while still making sure you can see what you're cutting. Your bedroom and living room are where you’ll want the most ambient, warm light to make for a relaxing space at the end of the day and improve your rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/ef184891-9dc9-4408-85a2-c3834e74fa35/2024_Oct_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - What is Light Temperature and How Can It Change the Whole Feel of Your Home? - Make it stand out Think about mixing and matching You might find that you want to go between a bright top light to see all corners of a room while also having the option of ambient light for when you just want to relax. Bathrooms are a great place to mix temperatures, and if your fixtures are set up in such a way, you can have one bright ceiling light controlled with one switch while the other ceiling light is warmer, for a relaxing soak. If the fixtures are minimal in the living room and you’d like to keep bright lights for when you need them, try bringing in lamps to add décor to your space and cast soft lighting where you’ll be seated most of the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/c56937bf-2f1c-4752-b899-60e582535dff/2024_Oct_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - What is Light Temperature and How Can It Change the Whole Feel of Your Home? - Make it stand out Use smart technology to get the best of both worlds Smart bulbs have opened a whole new world of colour lighting. With bulbs you can control from your phone, you’ll be able to set lights to change between cool and warm, so think about setting wake up routines that help you get out of bed more easily, or consider setting up different parameters based on what you most need the light for – game night is different from movie night! https://melrealty.ca/blog/spots-in-your-home-you-definitelyneed-to-organize monthly 0.5 2024-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/f5c402da-f243-4807-9f85-23c2d3e83990/2024_Sept_1.jpg Real Estate Blog - Spots in Your Home You Definitely​​​​​​​Need to Organize - Make it stand out The cupboard above your fridge You probably don’t think about this cupboard a lot, it can be hard to reach so you save it for the things you don’t need day-to-day. But it can become where you shove miscellaneous kitchen items until it all falls out on your head one day, so get ahead of it and look at what might have built up over the years. If you’ll never use those floral teacups, a trip to a donation centre might be in your future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/7f1d6070-e117-4de8-84a0-00b712ac492a/2024_Sept_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - Spots in Your Home You Definitely​​​​​​​Need to Organize - Make it stand out The hallway closet This catch-all space is where your vacuum is crammed in next to your wrapping paper and winter coats buried by boxes of old sports equipment. By virtue of being a storage space in a high-traffic area, a closet hallway can be where things go when the rest of the home needs to be organized, only to become a mess. Give it a once over and see what you find! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/c717e2c7-56a3-4f3f-b83e-eff86ef6a8c5/2024_Sept_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Spots in Your Home You Definitely​​​​​​​Need to Organize - Make it stand out The chair in the corner of your bedroom Once, you had dreams of spending lazy afternoons curled up in a cozy armchair with a good book. The reality is that life gets busy, and the chair now holds a couple of purses and some clothes from when you couldn’t pick the right outfit. Take the time to get everything back into place, you’ll be surprised at how it frees that corner of your bedroom and makes the space much more inviting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/95c38381-6602-455f-9f28-70991f1d5d61/2024_Sept_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Spots in Your Home You Definitely​​​​​​​Need to Organize - Make it stand out The bottom of your bathroom vanity A repository for the clutter you need out of the way so that your vanity can stay clear for daily use, if your bathroom vanity features drawers for storage, the one on the bottom can fill with junk over the years. Take an afternoon to clear out the moisturizer gift sets you’ll never use and reclaim more storage in your bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/fb833931-d502-49da-bbe7-9b4d84dbf5a8/2024_Sept_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - Spots in Your Home You Definitely​​​​​​​Need to Organize - Make it stand out Your home entryway This one is a bit odd – how can you overlook a spot in your home you see every time you enter it? But the reality is that our home entryways see us pass through very quickly, either in a rush out the door, or looking forward to relaxing at the end of the day. It can be very easy, especially if you have a family, for shoes, umbrellas, and backpacks to end up in a hodgepodge, but that’ll just create a tripping hazard so invest in some storage solutions and make sure everyone has a spot for the items they grab when they leave. https://melrealty.ca/blog/p48ekl8arcdyfni9yj8v805eo8d0ve monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/0791ea4a-64ae-40cf-866c-0a218ffeeb4f/2024_Aug_.jpg Real Estate Blog - The Best Décor Ideas from Each Generation - Make it stand out Earthy, neutral tones and entertainment spaces are a staple of the Baby Boomers These folks decorated their homes in the 70’s, when brown paneling was in vogue, and they’ve carried that through the years. Earthy tones are warm and grounding and a throwback that can easily work in modern homes. Baby Boomers like to entertain (who remembers a good conversation pit?) so look to their homes for seating layouts that spaces that allow for a great night with friends remembering the good old days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/e5d3e445-70a1-485c-8529-c41fbef53434/2024_Aug_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - The Best Décor Ideas from Each Generation - Make it stand out Millennials bring sleeker aesthetics and a favourite shade of grey You may have heard the term ‘millennial grey,’ referring to the common shade found in many homes over the past decade. The hue might seem boring, but Millennials have an eye for sleek, curated spaces and are great at accenting grey walls with bright pops of colour. Homes have gotten smaller, and the generation is great at finding compact furniture and making the most out of storage spaces. They might also feature fruit bowls to store their avocados. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/e43b4ec1-ba71-4227-8d86-99e84fc5304b/2024_Aug_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - The Best Décor Ideas from Each Generation - Make it stand out Go fun and bold with Gen Z As Gen Z is by and large coming into the adult world, they’re finding spaces to make their own, and being young, these spaces have a lot of bright and fun features that could be borrowed. If you want to shake up your home lighting, consider LED light strips that you’ll see in a lot of younger people’s homes, and try unconventional colours to see what you might like! You’ll also find younger generations love plants and aren’t afraid to overload their living rooms with greenery, which often makes the air feel fresher and is a great trend to incorporate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/e06917c7-2798-4847-860f-9618f6eea868/2024_Aug_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - The Best Décor Ideas from Each Generation - Make it stand out No, we didn’t forget about Gen X We just saved the best for last! Gen X have been parents for a while and their kids are growing up quickly, so you’ll find their homes are filled with pieces that are built to be reliable and long-lasting and withstand the needs of a family. They grew up with the bright design trends of the seventies and eighties, so look for bold colours that are incorporated in sophisticated ways. Gen X are known to be sensible and reliable, and their homes reflect that, with rooms meant to be comfortable and functional. https://melrealty.ca/blog/how-you-can-use-feng-shui-practices-to-improve-your-space monthly 0.5 2024-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/f874e2a7-6d6a-49e4-95aa-12c3ae1427e1/2024_Feb_1.jpg Real Estate Blog - How You Can Use Feng Shui Practices ​​​​​​​to Improve Your Space - Make it stand out Understand the command position A basic tenet of Feng Shui is the ‘command position’. In any room, this is the spot where you can see the door and have an easy overview of the entire space. The command position is where you want to place the focal point of the room, whether that’s your bed, your biggest couch or your desk. This gives you good energy and helps you feel at ease within the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/a44fdc89-642d-4ec1-8671-45c93ba6f9e1/2024_Feb_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - How You Can Use Feng Shui Practices ​​​​​​​to Improve Your Space - Make it stand out Keep space for energy to flow throughout your home ‘Chi’ is a term meant to refer to the vital flow of energy through people and places, and when using feng shui to design a room it is important to keep chi as balanced as possible. Too much clutter blocks energy and stifles a room, whereas too much emptiness will make you feel lost. Find a balance and keep doorways clear so that Chi can move easily through your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/f3723f40-3898-4d47-8ed8-3a1e0b07959c/2024_Feb_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - How You Can Use Feng Shui Practices ​​​​​​​to Improve Your Space - Make it stand out Different plants for every purpose Feng Shui extends to the natural world and can offer some insight into how to bring greenery into your home. As part of the ‘wood element’, plants are said to inspire compassion and connection. Ferns will purify the air for freshness, snake plants make a great statement and offer protection, and bonsai trees are said to bring money to your home. Above all, don’t keep dying plants around, they’ll bring the energy of your home way down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/965bc805-b65c-4aa9-925a-fc26422b923d/2024_Feb_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - How You Can Use Feng Shui Practices ​​​​​​​to Improve Your Space - Make it stand out Be mindful about colours It’s no surprise that the colours of a room can drastically change how you feel in it, and feng shui has many principles to help you choose which colours are right for you. Green is heavily connected to families, so could be good for rooms where you spend the most time together. Brown is considered ‘grounding’ and represents stability, good for a study or a bedroom. Purple has connotations of wealth, and use of it in your space could invite feelings of power and strength. https://melrealty.ca/blog/make-spring-cleaning-a-year-round-habit monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/5ec895bb-b0a8-4536-9a40-0d88c1b8fd2a/2024_Mar_1.jpg Real Estate Blog - Make Spring Cleaning a Year-Round Habit - Make it stand out Make a list of your big cleaning chores You probably have a regular cleaning schedule for your counters and floors, but there are parts of your home that don’t get tackled very regularly. Take the time to list out the places you don’t often get to, such as the top of your fridge or the spot behind your toilet. Think about the chores that are more time intensive, such as changing air filters or deep-cleaning your carpets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/881296e7-b4e9-4851-8941-59238655c840/2024_Mar_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - Make Spring Cleaning a Year-Round Habit - Make it stand out Track your chores on a yearly schedule Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to tackle some underserved areas of your home, but it can be overwhelming to tackle everything at once. Instead, spread out the list of your annual or semi-annual cleaning projects so that you only tackle one a month. This way, you don’t get intimidated by your to-do list and you keep a regular eye on the hidden corners of your home, so there are no surprises come spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1d296d5e-cd2a-4e53-bba0-187e143dd605/2024_Mar_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Make Spring Cleaning a Year-Round Habit - Make it stand out Plan your time wisely An often overlooked part of cleaning is thinking about how much time each task takes. When putting your cleaning schedule together, mixing and matching tasks of different time-intensities will keep things even month to month. Or maybe you expect certain times of the year to be busier than the others, in which case you’ll be able to manage your chore list and time as effectively as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/48b5b559-e6c9-4e24-81ee-38d0f180d027/2024_Mar_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Make Spring Cleaning a Year-Round Habit - Make it stand out Find your favourite way to stay on track Now that you’ve got yourself organized, you have to stick to your schedule! But making a plan is one thing and sticking to it can be hard after the first couple of months. Be sure to utilize the tracking system that works for you – you might like a wall chart to easily visualize what needs to be done, or a phone calendar with regular notifications. And if rewards keep you on track, then be sure to treat yourself when you cross something off your list! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/348f4510-eaaa-45ac-94fe-ff8d5d79fbc5/2024_Mar_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - Make Spring Cleaning a Year-Round Habit - Make it stand out Teamwork makes the dream work Whether you live with roommates or want to split chores among your kids, having more than one set of hands can make keeping the house clean a breeze. Think about whether it would be better if each person alternated months or if everyone should take a chore – this might be the better option if younger helpers need supervision! https://melrealty.ca/blog/refresh-your-space-withthe-colours-of-the-year monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/5bbbb6b7-9b0e-40c1-800b-c56b5d92ed08/2024_Jan_1.jpg Real Estate Blog - Refresh Your Space with​​​​​​​The Colours of The Year! - Make it stand out Peach Fuzz (Pantone) One of the most anticipated announcements from the world of paint, Pantone has named ‘Peach Fuzz’ their colour of the year for 2024. A soft and gentle colour reminiscent of a summer day, their Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman described their choice as “an echo of our innate yearning for closeness and connection.” To help bring people together in your home, see if this shade fits in your family room where its soft hue will be easy on the eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/6b92c8d2-7257-4281-a353-eec455b42e80/2024_Jan_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - Refresh Your Space with​​​​​​​The Colours of The Year! - Make it stand out Blue Nova (Benjamin Moore) This rich hue is sophisticated and classic, a good choice for living rooms and dining rooms. If you’re working with a smaller space, consider painting an accent wall to not overwhelm the room, or pairing it with lighter accents for more balance. The team at Benjamin Moore made their choice in hopes of inspiring thoughts of space travel and adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/19685bb2-1f65-4cda-adbe-f8e2094d3e19/2024_Jan_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Refresh Your Space with​​​​​​​The Colours of The Year! - Make it stand out Persimmon (HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams) Another light-orange shade, this colour is different while still being classy, a way to introduce colour without being garish. Its neutral undertones make it easy to work with, and if used in a living room, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to play with contrasting colours through your accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/f3bf4334-e31f-4cdd-a1f4-c2f128c6088a/2024_Jan_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Refresh Your Space with​​​​​​​The Colours of The Year! - Make it stand out Cracked Pepper (Behr) Black walls may make you think of your goth phase, but this softer shade is a grown-up hue that makes your space feel classic and cozy. Best used in larger rooms with plenty of light to keep things from getting gloomy, and furniture to complement the colours. Complement the walls with shades of blue, or go full contrast with lighter cream-coloured pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/726ff5b1-19cd-4817-bb6b-bd8e3e48aa7d/2024_Jan_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - Refresh Your Space with​​​​​​​The Colours of The Year! - Make it stand out Upward (Sherwin-Williams) Need something lighter? This pale blue is reminiscent of a day at the beach, and pairs beautifully with white accents. If your space has been making you feel uninspired, this is a great option to refresh the whole room and lift your spirits every time you enter. https://melrealty.ca/blog/making-small-spaces-work-for-growing-families monthly 0.5 2024-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/e76c58c1-6ec3-4077-b4b8-8665dd563bc1/2024_Jul_1.jpg Real Estate Blog - Making Small Spaces Work for ​​​​​​​Growing Families - Make it stand out Look for a mini crib If you have a new addition to the family, consider searching for a mini crib to fit into your room if you don’t have a dedicated space for a nursery. The biggest difference between mini cribs and regular cribs is size, with mini cribs being more easily slotted into corners and tight spaces. You won’t get as much use out of a mini crib, however, and may have to move your baby to a toddler bed within two years as opposed to the regular three, but it’s still a great option if you’re tight on space for the immediate future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/556d0cfa-7cda-4e17-a777-6aba4b65f8f1/2024_Jul_2.jpg Real Estate Blog - Making Small Spaces Work for ​​​​​​​Growing Families - Make it stand out Turn a closet into a mini nursery Closets can be useful nooks, and if you have the option of using a wardrobe or dresser for your clothes, consider removing the closet doors and using the space for a little nursery right in your bedroom. You’ll be able to take advantage of high shelves for supplies and keep everything neatly in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/c597a817-65da-42d9-a581-a799495033bd/2024_Jul_3.jpg Real Estate Blog - Making Small Spaces Work for ​​​​​​​Growing Families - Make it stand out Have your furniture pull double duty As much as possible, you’re going to want to maximize the use you get out of your furniture pieces when you’re short on space. A dresser makes a good changing table, and ottomans make for great storage spots that kids can easily access toys. As much as possible, opt for furniture that includes storage space such as under-bed drawers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/0127b761-ec37-4c90-b335-626b57c54d01/2024_Jul_4.jpg Real Estate Blog - Making Small Spaces Work for ​​​​​​​Growing Families - Make it stand out Everything needs a place With kids, it’s easy for toys to end up everywhere, making a small space look even more cluttered. As you incorporate storage solutions, make sure that every single item has a spot and that everyone knows what goes where. It takes a team to keep a home neat, and kids will have an easier time cleaning up if they know where everything has to end up at the end of the day. If you find yourself with more toys than storage spots, it might be a good time to start donating toys that kids have outgrown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/d3af0545-8128-4980-8624-a569a7074014/2024_Jul_5.jpg Real Estate Blog - Making Small Spaces Work for ​​​​​​​Growing Families - Make it stand out Go for darker furniture If your kids are still young, chances are accidents will happen. But don’t cry over spilled milk! Get the longest use out of your furniture by opting for dark fabrics, especially in rugs and couches that are forgiving of stains from sticky fingers. https://melrealty.ca/blog/fortsaskstateofthecity monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://melrealty.ca/blog/ottawa-political-action-recap monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://melrealty.ca/blog/chamber-welcomes-new-president monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/3a65db77-df81-48c4-aa2f-93c71cbd1bb9/IMG_4506.jpg Real Estate Blog - Chamber Welcomes New President - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://melrealty.ca/blog/midyear2023creupdate monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://melrealty.ca/blog/june-2023-market-update monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://melrealty.ca/blog/may2023 monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/f027d759-94b9-4bd9-97f6-fc60e67275dc/Screen+Shot+2023-06-05+at+4.32.49+PM.png Real Estate Blog - 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March 2023 Market Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/75f63a8b-141e-45f1-936d-2c4eca5c5109/Sherwood+Park+March+2023+-+Real+Estate+Market+Update.png Real Estate Blog - March 2023 Market Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/77e95c7c-0d43-404f-abd4-bd792f061e36/Edmonton+March+2023+-+Real+Estate+Market+Update.png Real Estate Blog - March 2023 Market Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://melrealty.ca/blog/first-home-savings-account-fhsa monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://melrealty.ca/blog/february-2023-market-update monthly 0.5 2023-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/ccc55f72-3b23-4af1-921d-da1caafee1bf/Fort+Saskatchewan+Real+Estate+Market+Update+-+February+2023.jpg Real Estate Blog - February 2023 Market Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/cf51a2cb-da87-42d9-b27d-ddf139cfec37/Sherwood+Park+Real+Estate+Market+Update+-+February+2023.jpg Real Estate Blog - February 2023 Market Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/a3c0f1d2-f407-4bc9-ac3c-52e0b50014a0/Edmonton+Real+Estate+Market+Update+-+February+2023.jpg Real Estate Blog - February 2023 Market Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://melrealty.ca/blog/january2023 monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/202c9fa4-b80c-42e7-be0e-c78ff0dfac2b/Screen+Shot+2023-02-02+at+1.19.16+PM.png Real Estate Blog - January 2023 Market Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/d371a2a6-d3f7-4973-b217-28d18de1ac1f/Screen+Shot+2023-02-02+at+1.19.25+PM.png Real Estate Blog - January 2023 Market Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/2b4622f1-a4d0-4ccf-9052-b1b96c53f278/Screen+Shot+2023-02-02+at+1.19.34+PM.png Real Estate Blog - January 2023 Market Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://melrealty.ca/blog/housing-forecast-2023 monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/62a475fe-81c4-4352-89e4-568ed55f098f/2.png Real Estate Blog - Housing Forecast 2023 - The Average Price for Product type in Greater Edmonton Area An influx of migration from out of province due to Alberta's affordability advantage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/74c668b4-fd6d-4210-adc4-73f6785676a9/5.png Real Estate Blog - Housing Forecast 2023 - Average Price Trends for 2023 Prices will drop slightly with detached single-family homes predicted to fall an average of 2.9% from the 2022 sale price. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1674084770291-JBENIO1GJ4CAT5QVFFF5/3.png Real Estate Blog - Housing Forecast 2023 - Sales in the Area Edmonton and Area will continue to see growth in the luxury Real Estate Market. In 2022 the record sale was for 5 Million dollars in Windsor Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1674084772420-Y82M9LLZKVMFYUP76RTY/6.png Real Estate Blog - Housing Forecast 2023 - Pandemic Impacts The sales have taken off from 2020-2022 which was not a normal growth rate for our area. Canada as a whole had a large increase in the number of transactions. Mortgage rates will increase slightly until inflation is under control, then the bank of Canada will hold it steady or decline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1674084771288-OLVMM06KQM60F2Z3WEKL/4.png Real Estate Blog - Housing Forecast 2023 - Transaction Breakdown We will see an increase for Apartments/Condo's as buying power has been reduced for many house hunters. https://melrealty.ca/blog/december-2022-market-update monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1673293399735-86088VK40QJDSBTI2IUH/Sherwodd+Park+Dec+2022.pdf.png Real Estate Blog - December 2022 Market Update https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1673293399868-F1JA5X4JEOGUSQLHDRVU/Edmonton+2022.pdf.png Real Estate Blog - December 2022 Market Update https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/1673293449750-W2P6L59CH829QZRWL2BL/Fort+Sask+Dec+2022.pdf+%281%29.png Real Estate Blog - December 2022 Market Update https://melrealty.ca/blog/foreign-buyers-ban-federal-government-regulations monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://melrealty.ca/blog/pac-days monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://melrealty.ca/blog/all-about-condo-ownership monthly 0.5 2022-10-26 https://melrealty.ca/blog/april2022marketupdate monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/a2ce65bf-e22e-4b01-916a-7808d13e824b/1.png Real Estate Blog - April 2022 Market Update https://melrealty.ca/blog/3-things-that-protect-buyers monthly 0.5 2022-04-20 https://melrealty.ca/blog/residential-measurement-standard monthly 0.5 2022-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/e72c9500-2e1c-4333-ac02-b6708171126c/IMG_762859C31E84-1.jpg Real Estate Blog - Residential Measurement Standard The RMS creates a consistent representation of a property's above-grade space. This is the number you will see on the MLS! What does above grade mean?? The floor levels are ENTIRELY above the ground level. If half of the area is below grade, the whole area would not be included. This area is still an essential part of the home, and we can chat about ways to market the entire home's size. https://melrealty.ca/blog/march2022marketupdate monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/a2ce65bf-e22e-4b01-916a-7808d13e824b/1.png Real Estate Blog - March 2022 Market Update https://melrealty.ca/blog/2t17vw6e8j88oa63oaa5kocluxm543 monthly 0.5 2022-04-17 https://melrealty.ca/blog/should-i-write-an-unconditional-offer monthly 0.5 2022-04-17 https://melrealty.ca/blog/why-century-21 monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://melrealty.ca/blog/market-types monthly 0.5 2022-04-17 https://melrealty.ca/blog/2021yearlyupdate monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/28cdd9fd-40be-48e1-bda4-485e65d5d491/Edmonton+Yearly+Market+Update+2021 Real Estate Blog - Yearly Review: 2021 - Edmonton The total volume of sales was $4.31B in Edmonton. Additionally, the total volume of sales was $6.62B for 2021. Compared to the year 2020, the total volume of sales has increased by 53.72%. Edmonton saw an average of 91 days on the market for 2020. Comparatively 2021, the average number of days on market was 64. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/9cf9914a-548d-4d1b-8186-7cca3fa5f068/Sherwood+Park+Yearly+Market+Update+2021 Real Estate Blog - Yearly Review: 2021 - Sherwood Park In Sherwood Park, the average number of days on market was 65 for 2020. In the year 2021, the average number of days on market was 40. For 2020 we saw the total volume of sales was $451M for Sherwood Park. As seen in 2021, the total volume of sales was $638M. Likewise, when 2021 relates to 2020, the total volume of sales has increased by 41.48%. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7c394d9a91026208cecc9/deec7797-fe33-4143-9e8e-4e14baa92db9/4.png Real Estate Blog - Yearly Review: 2021 - Fort Saskatcheawan Finally 2020, the total volume of sales was $187M. In the year 2021, the total volume of sales was $296M. When the year 2021 is compared to the year 2020, the total volume of sales has increased by 58.44%. Fort Saskatchewan saw an average of 59 days on market. 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