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Fort McMurray Real Estate Enters A Seller's Market

By Tom Albrecht
Mar 03, 2021

Fort McMurray Real Estate Enters A Seller's Market   Seller's Market Since this Christmas, the Fort McMurray housing market as a whole has moved from a balanced position to displaying seller's market conditions. By our calculations, the new listings to sales ratio in February was 1.5:1 (with under 2:1 indicating a seller's market), and

Estate Sales - How To Sell Your Loved One’s Home

By The A-Team
Jul 21, 2020

Have you recently lost a loved one and found that you will be responsible for selling their property in Fort McMurray?  Or has a loved one just moved into assisted living or palliative care? Either, way, are you unsure where to start? It can be a daunting process. This article contains all the

A Floaters Guide to Floating the Clearwater River in Fort McMurray

By The A-Team
Jul 14, 2020

Let's Get Right to it!   Ok, now this is getting me really excited for our beautiful summers!   Have you ever floated down the river in Fort McMurray? Would you like to know where to go and what to bring? Then read on, and enjoy!   I moved to Fort McMurray in 2013 and it

Home Buying in Fort McMurray: A First-Time Buyer's Story

By Amna Nadeem
Jul 09, 2020

What The Heck?   Are you thinking of buying your first home? Are you scared? Trust me, so was I.  My name is Amna Nadeem and I recently bought a home with The A-Team Fort McMurray. Anyhow, I have been getting into blogging recently, and I just bought my first home. It didn’t

HOW 9ROUND CHANGED MY LIFE: KICKBOXING IN FORT MCMURRAY

By Amna Nadeem
Jun 30, 2020

Kickboxing in Fort McMurray    Do you have a lot of pent-up anger?  Do you just need a break?  New year, new you?    Well, keep on reading….. Round 1: What Is 9Round? 9Round is a kickboxing fitness centre that provides a full-body workout in just 30 minutes. Our local 9Round here in Fort McMurray is a franchise,

A Newbie And a Pro Go Bowling in Fort McMurray

By Sheron Meghjani
Apr 13, 2020

Get The Scoop!   Who Are We? My name is Amna, and this wonderful blog that you are about to read is about a shared experience with my best friend/the other A-Team Admin, Sheron. We went bowling for the first time together and it was quite amusing... One of us is a newbie, and

Stonecreek Living: Captivating Fort McMurray Luxury Home

By Amna Nadeem
Mar 03, 2020

Inside The Upscale 206 Prospect Drive   206 Prospect Drive is an “A-Team Prestige” listing located in Stonecreek, Fort McMurray, AB Canada. This is a truly exceptional home. To learn more about why listing your luxury home with The A-Team Prestige is so special, click here!   Join us for a tour... Explore The Breathtaking, Chef-Inspired

How To Find Foreclosures in Fort McMurray (Without Signing Up)

By Tom Albrecht
Feb 28, 2020

This blog tells you exactly how to find foreclosures on our site, without signing in.  But first... Why Foreclosures?   A couple of years ago, we noticed people asking for the “foreclosure list”. We figure that it’s because people associate distressed listings with “deals”. It’s true that many of the better-priced listings out there are

What’s Near Keyano College?

By Amna Nadeem
Feb 19, 2020

Keyano College        [caption id="attachment_35594" align="aligncenter" width="985"] Google[/caption]   Keyano College is a post-secondary institution located in Fort McMurray. I attended Keyano College for 2 years so I know it inside and out.  You may be a Keyano student (or planning to attend), and you might be wondering what there is to do in the neighborhood

Best 50 Date Ideas In Fort McMurray

By Sheron Meghjani
Feb 13, 2020

WELCOME TO THE MOST ROMANTIC CITY IN CANADA   You may have heard that Fort McMurray was once again rated by Amazon.ca as the most romantic city in Canada; it turns out that Fort McMurrians spend heavily on "romantic gifts/items" online.  Before gifts come dates, so there must be some serious dating going

Fort McMurray Housing Market: January 2020 Update

By Tom Albrecht
Feb 08, 2020

*Since this VLOG was posted, we've written a long-form blog. Check it out for more detailed information on this topic!* A-Team leader Tom Albrecht takes a look at the market after the first month of 2020, and gives us a bit of an insight on inventory and market shift. TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS: Hey there! It's

3 Reasons To Live In Thickwood

By Tom Albrecht
Feb 05, 2020

I’m home. Though I grew up far far away. I live in Thickwood and I’m not going anywhere. For me, what separates this part of town from others, is that I feel relaxed here.  By the way, at our community pages, you can read blogs about things to do, home listings, more

Fort McMurray Real Estate to Rebound in 2020?

By Tom Albrecht
Jan 27, 2020

A Look at the YMM Housing Market 2020 could be the year that home values stop falling. They could even go up. Things have been changing on the ground (tilting away from favouring buyers) in the two months since the federal election, but we wanted to wait until the new year before writing

Fort McMurray Housing Market: December 2019 Update

By Tom Albrecht
Jan 16, 2020

  *Since this VLOG was posted, we've written a long-form blog. Check it out for more detailed information on this topic!* As we wade through the first month of 2020, the Fort McMurray real estate market due for another analysis. A-Team leader Tom Albrecht takes a look at the market during the

When, Where (& Tips) to View The Northern Lights Around Fort McMurray

By Sheron Meghjani
Jan 14, 2020

You may be wondering how to watch for the northern lights before they disappear or without getting frostbite. This blog will help you watch the display during your stay in Fort McMurray (whether it’s for a weekend or a lifetime). Chances are, watching the colours of the northern lights dance in

Canada’s Housing Market Update Shows Some Good News

By The A-Team
Dec 03, 2019

The A-Team brings you another roundup of news about the most current housing market in Canada. This week is quite a good one for the real estate sector whether for housing or the condominium niches. According to a recent report from Zoocasa.com, the Canadian housing market is continuously recovering from in

Downtown Community Highlights: Hardin Cafe

By Amna Nadeem
Dec 01, 2019

A Fresh, Chic, Cute Coffee Shop Good news! We have a new cafe in town - Hardin Cafe - and it just opened this year in June. This cute, new cafe has been getting better known day by day and offers some excellent options for cafe food. Hardin Cafe is situated right

Relocating to Fort McMurray? 7 Essential Hints & Tips

By Tom Albrecht
Nov 28, 2019

Relocating to Fort McMurray? If you clicked the link to come read this, you might have a job offer already, or perhaps one in the pipeline. Or, maybe you’re just planning to relocate to the Wood Buffalo area and search for opportunities once you get here. I’ve lived in Fort Mac for

Flipping Houses in Fort McMurray: A How to Guide (& Can You Make Money?!)

By Tom Albrecht
Nov 26, 2019

Flipping Houses in Fort McMurray You’ve seen it on HGTV, and people used to do it around here. The idea of buying a property, fixing it up, and selling it for a profit is inherently exciting! But with people all around us foreclosing, you’re probably asking yourself if the potential profit is worth

Fort McMurray Housing Market: October 2019 Update

By Tom Albrecht
Nov 17, 2019

October 2019 brought with it a most important election. How did the political atmosphere affect Fort McMurray's housing market last month? A-Team leader (and economist) Tom Albrecht analyzes the month's stats.  TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS: Hey there! Thanks for joining me! It’s Tom Albrecht, I lead The A-Team at RE/MAX®️ Fort McMurray. And today