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August’s real estate numbers are in, and there’s one part of this month’s report that really caught my attention: We had more homes selling… with a whole lot fewer homes available to buy. August saw 116 residential sales, which is up 8.4% compared with last year. At the same time, inventory dropped by more than 25%, leaving just 315 homes on the market at the end of the month. That pushed our months of supply down to 2.72 months , 31% lower than this time last year. In plai

Part 1: Before You Fall in Love With the House, Think About Your Life Picture this. Neighbourhoods, schools, yards, everyday life & the things listing photos can’t tell you. Picture this. You’re standing in the backyard of a house you’re considering buying. One of the kids has already decided where the trampoline is going. Someone else has claimed a bedroom. Your partner is looking at the garage. And you’re standing there doing completely different math in your head. How far

Internet, groceries, gyms, utilities & all the everyday stuff you actually want to know Last updated: August 2026 So, you’ve figured out you’re moving to Fort McMurray. Maybe you’ve already found a house. Maybe you’re still scrolling listings from another province. Or maybe someone in your family came home one day and casually announced, “Sooo…there’s a job opportunity in Fort McMurray,” and now you have approximately 47 tabs open trying to figure out what life here actually

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,

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

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

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

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

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