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Free Buyer Resources

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Six free guides to help you understand Edmonton’s market, compare neighbourhoods, and get the best deal on your next home.

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Guide 01 - Free

Edmonton at $500K

Sherwood Park, Glenridding Heights, and Terwillegar - compared side by side at a $500K budget so you can decide where to focus your search.

Price ranges, property tax, and garage type in each area
Sherwood Park saves ~$1,091/yr in property tax vs. Edmonton
Commute times, lot sizes, and trail access compared
The key watch-out for each neighbourhood at this price
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Guide 02 - Free

Edmonton Buyers Guide

The full 8-step buying process - from finding the right agent to possession day. Everything in one place, nothing left out.

How to prepare your financing and what documents you need
The inspection process - what gets checked and why it matters
How to negotiate after the inspection report comes back
Possession day - fund transfer, title, and key release explained
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Guide 03 - Free

Home Buyers Game Plan

A step-by-step checklist toolkit - use it like a game plan. Follow it in order, check things off, and reach out when you need help.

Full pre-approval checklist before you start looking
How to vet a neighbourhood before you fall in love with a house
Offer strategy - deposit size, conditions, timeline, and terms
The 6 buyer mistakes that cost people deals (and how to avoid them)
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Edmonton Neighbourhood Comparison Guide

St. Albert vs. SW Edmonton vs. Sherwood Park — ranked side by side for buyers under $700K. One page, three areas, every number that matters.

Price ranges, property tax rates, and commute times compared
Sherwood Park saves ~$1,091/yr in property tax vs. Edmonton rate
Build era, school rankings, and who each area is best for
Alberta buying numbers: title fees, FHSA limits, and what you save on LTT vs. Ontario
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Guide 05 — Free

Edmonton First-Time Buyer Checklist

From deposit deadline to possession day — everything a first-time buyer needs to track, in the order it actually happens.

What to have ready before you write an offer
Deposit timing, inspection budget, and lawyer selection
The 3 inspection items most buyers underestimate
FHSA and RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan — limits and how they combine
Possession day prep: utilities, final walkthrough, moving company
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Guide 06 — Free

5 Neighbourhoods Worth More Than Any New Build

Established Edmonton infill areas with mature lots and rising land value — compared against new build communities at the same price point.

Established vs. new build: lot size, tree canopy, price/sqft trend
Five areas with Tristan-verified price ranges (Apr/May 2026)
Entry points from mid-$600Ks on infill half-duplex product
Why these areas outperform newer communities long-term
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