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2019 2020

VOLUME 8 | ISSUE 5

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

Edmonton, Activity in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) residential real estate market remained robust in June 2025, with 2,877 homes sold and 4,215 new listings added to the REALTORS ® Association of Edmonton’s (RAE) MLS ® System. While sales dipped 2.8% and new listings declined 10.9% compared to May 2025, year-over-year trends remain positive. Residential unit sales were up 1.2% from June 2024, and new listings saw a notable 15.8% increase from the same time last year. Inventory levels also edged upward, with 6,768 residential properties available at the end of June, up 3.8% from May and 15.0% higher than a year ago. “June’s market remained steady overall, with year-over-year gains in sales and listings. However, we’re starting to see signs of a slowdown in some categories—particularly semi-detached and row/townhomes, where sales dipped and time on market increased. That said, with inventory growing and strong listing activity, the Greater Edmonton Area continues to offer opportunity for both buyers and sellers as we head into the second half of the year.” Says Darlene Reid, 2025 Board Chair, REALTORS ® Association of Edmonton. Overall, all residential listings averaged 31 days on the market. GROWING OPTIONS FOR BUYERS WITH STRONG PRICES BRINGING SELLERS TO MARKET

SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED

ROW/ TOWNHOUSE

APARTMENT CONDO

$309,811 $214,789 $574,097

UP 6.8% YOY

UP 6.4% YOY

UP 1.4% YOY

SALES TO NEW LISTINGS RATIO

ACTIVE LISTINGS TOTAL 6,768

68.3%

NEW LISTINGS TOTAL 4,215

ALL RESIDENTIAL

SOLD LISTINGS TOTAL 2,877

DAYS ON MARKET

29

SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED

Source: REALTORS ® Association of Edmonton

29

ROW/TOWNHOUSE

42

APARTMENT CONDO

SLOW COOKER BOURBON & ORANGE RIBS

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, bourbon, orange juice, orange slices and thyme. Set aside. 2. Season the ribs with garlic powder, seasoning salt and salt/pepper. Place ribs in the slow cooker and cover in sauce. 3. Cover and cook on high for four hours. You can rotate the ribs after two hours and re-distribute sauce over the ribs. 4. Once cooking is complete, transfer to a serving platter and serve hot.

• 3 lbs baby back pork ribs, cut into pieces • ½ cup bourbon • 4-5 orange slices • The juice of 2 large navel oranges • 2 cups your favourite barbecue sauce • 2 tsp fresh thyme • 1 tbsp garlic powder • 2 tsp seasoning salt • Salt and pepper to taste

A man was driving down the road when a policeman stopped him. The officer looked in the back of the man’s truck and said, “Why are these penguins in your truck?” The man replied, “These are my penguins. They belong to me.” “You need to take them to the zoo,” the policeman said. The next day, the officer saw the same guy driving down the road. He pulled him over again. He saw the penguins were still in the truck, but they were wearing sunglasses this time. “I thought I told you to take these penguins to the zoo!”, the officer said. “I did,” the man replied. “And today I’m taking them to the beach.”

JULY JOKE

The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.

— Vince Lombardi

SUMMER STAYCATION IDEAS

Summer is the time to travel and explore the area where you live. Planning a short road trip or a visit somewhere you haven’t been before in your own city or town can be easy to accomplish, inexpensive and fun for everyone. Here are some summer staycation ideas: • Berry (or vegetable) picking at a local farm. • Outdoor concert or movie (if your city/town doesn’t have these, set up your own). • Picnic at a park you’ve never been to. • Be a tourist in your own city/town and stay at a hotel for a night. • Go stargazing at night. • Do a “no-cook” day and eat out at a new restaurant for each meal. • Look for online coupons for activities that you wouldn’t usually do because of the cost. • Pick a direction and drive for an hour to see what you come across to see and do. • Create an in-home spa and pamper yourself.

UNIQUE PAINT COLOURS At the start of every year, paint producers eagerly release their hottest colours for the upcoming season; designers and homeowners alike flock to stores to incorporate the new shade into their décor. Now, over halfway through the year, the lesser known hues are being reported to breathe new life into overlooked colour palettes. Radiant Lilac , for instance, is a classic purple by Sherwin-Williams touted as The Loneliest Colour of 2025. While purple is on the rise as bold and buzzworthy to use in bedrooms, bathrooms and secondary spaces, this particular shade may be a bit too classic for design innovators. However, for those willing to take a creative risk, this paint colour is a lovely option for reviving an otherwise dull space. Paired with deeper purples or greys, a lilac shade can make a room feel more contemporary whereas when paired with contrasting colours like oranges, yellows and greens, it can give a more modern look. If you’re looking to change up your décor this summer, consider the lesser used colours to stand out above the crowd.

USING EDIBLE FLOWERS

Beautiful floral blossoms can enhance the look and taste of your favourite dessert, salad, main dish or even cocktail. Before adding any flower you find attractive, follow these rules to keep you safe. • Do be sure to wash the flowers gently to remove dust, dirt and critters. Also remove any visible pollen, along with the stamens and styles. • Confirm the flower you use is an edible bloom, as not all are. Avoid picking flowers found on the roadside or from unknown locations as you want to ensure they haven’t been exposed to pollutants or harmful chemicals before consuming them. • Do look for blooms specifically grown for consumption or grow your own to ensure they are organic and safe. Check your local farmers market, florist or grocery store. S ome edible flower options include nasturtium, pansy, rose, honeysuckle and squash flowers (e.g. zucchini). Don’t be shy when incorporating blooms into your cooking. Add them as garnishes to drinks and salads, sauté some in pasta dishes or use fresh or candied flowers to decorate cakes and desserts.

AGING IN PLACE

If you, like a number of Canadians, decide aging in place is how you want to spend your golden years, take the time to plan early so when the need arises, you’ll be set. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, aging in place is the idea that as you grow older, instead of moving to a senior living residence, you add amenities to your current living space that allow you to comfortably stay in your home and community. To start your plan, decide if your current home is suitable for the transition. Look at things like the layout, number of stairs, proximity to stores you would want to visit and decide if it’s a place you can modify or if you would be better off purchasing a new property with the appropriate features. Once you’ve decided on the property, think about modifications that will allow you to easily move around your home, as falls are a leading cause of injury for seniors. Look into common areas where footing may be an issue: living spaces, floor transitions and bathrooms all may have hidden risks that could cause you to slip, trip or fall. • Start with simple modifications like securing the edges of your area rugs (or removing them entirely) to limit tripping hazards in your walking space. Add a solid hand railing along the stairs (this is useful at any age). • With flooring, have a look at the transitions as you move from room to room. If these transitions are different heights, the next time you make a flooring update, consider levelling each area so there are no ‘lips’ to step over. • In the bathroom, items like grab bars will help you navigate entry into and around the shower; or on your staircase, there may come a time when you want to install a chair lift. Even if you’re not ready to install these items now, you can plan any renovations to be strong enough to support the installation in future years. • Lastly, consider your furniture. Height, firmness, stability are all items to think about when purchasing new pieces as you want to ensure you can easily get up off the couch or climb in and out of bed. When positioning your furniture in your space, keep in mind the path you take to get to your favourite chair and place accessories out of the way – that way, you won’t trip over the magazine rack on your way to sit down. The more planning and adjusting you can do now while you’re healthy and spry will help you age in place comfortably in the future.

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