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Are Fort McMurray Home Prices Going Up in 2026?
If you've been watching the Fort McMurray real estate market lately, you might be wondering: are home prices actually going up? The short answer? In some parts of the market, yes... but that's not quite the whole story. One thing I've learned after years of selling real estate in Fort McMurray is that our city rarely moves as one big market. What's happening with a detached family home in Timberlea can look completely different from a downtown condo, a townhouse in Thickwood,
19 hours ago11 min read


Fort McMurray Home Selling Tips: What Every Seller Should Know Before Listing
If you're thinking about selling your home in Fort McMurray, you've probably already discovered there's no shortage of advice online. The problem is, most of it assumes every real estate market works the same way. Fort McMurray doesn't. I've helped families buy and sell through busy markets, slower markets, changing interest rates, layoffs, hiring booms, and just about everything in between. One thing I've learned is that timing, pricing, and preparation matter here in ways t
Jul 2811 min read


What Saprae Creek's New Water & Sewer System Means If You're Buying or Selling Right Now
Here's the short answer: most homes in Saprae Creek Estates are now connected to the municipality's new water and sewer system, while a smaller number of properties chose not to connect and continue using their existing private septic systems. The deadline to join the municipal connection program was June 30, 2026, and that deadline has now passed. If you're looking at buying a home in Saprae Creek, don't assume every property has the same servicing just because most of the n
Jul 223 min read


Moving to Fort McMurray? Here's How to Choose the Right Neighbourhood for Your Family
If you're moving to Fort McMurray, or even just thinking about making a move within the city, you've probably asked the same question almost every family asks me: "What's the best neighbourhood?" The answer? It depends. And I know that's probably not the answer you were hoping for. After helping families buy homes here for years, (and raising my own five children here,)I've learned there isn't one perfect neighbourhood. There's only the neighbourhood that's the best fit for y
Jul 1710 min read


Why the Perfect House Doesn't Exist
Over the years, I've worked with some wonderful families who were searching for their forever home. Two families in particular stand out. Both viewed more than 75 homes. The first family looked at house after house after house. Every property had something wrong with it. The kitchen wasn't quite right. The yard was too small. The garage wasn't big enough. The bedrooms weren't laid out the way they imagined. Eventually, they bought a home. Today, 8 years later, they're still t
Jun 92 min read


Living in Saprae Creek Estates: A Complete Guide
This is my very own 2 acre home in Saprae Creek Estates, Fort McMurray AB Ariel Park at Vista Ridge All seasons Park in Saprae Creek Living in Saprae Creek Estates: A Complete Guide If you've ever dreamed of having a little more space, a little more privacy, and a lot more connection to the outdoors, Saprae Creek Estates might be exactly what you're looking for. As both a REALTOR® and a resident of Saprae Creek, I often get asked what it's really like to live here. Not just w
May 263 min read


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