Last week our family traveled to Airdrie for Jack’s first out-of-town hockey tournament. We were all super excited for everything the weekend had in store, but I had no idea I would walk away learning the lessons I did.

On the ice, the kids got whooped… big time – like 26 to 2, every game. In the stands, my heart was breaking for Jack and his team. I was crumbling inside thinking about how hard this is on them, how sad they must be about losing game after game. I was preparing the words of encouragement and support to lift Jack up when he got of the ice. How would they ever want to keep playing after losing so badly? How fun is it for them if they just keep losing? Oh man, I just wished they could get a win, feel a win.

When I met Jack after...

Happy New Year!
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season behind us, I am filled with gratitude for everything that was 2015 and I am looking forward to 2016!

This year felt like my best yet, especially the holidays. I really think it is all due to the age of my kids. Jack, 7, and Sophia, 5, are becoming such fun, interesting, awesome little humans. I am definitely heading into the best years of my life with my kids. The saying “every year gets better” is bang on for me.

The same goes for my work. Entering my 16th year as a REALTOR ®, I can genuinely say I am as excited about my work today, as I was my first year. My passion and joy comes 100% from you, my clients! Since I started in real estate, I have never had a year where I...

I always feel so grateful and a little surprised when I get these kind of awards because they are not my motivation. The gratitude comes from a place where I feel so thankful for all the clients…their referrals and their heartwarming loyalty. I work hard to provide great service and to ensure I give my clients the attention they need to feel safe as they make the big changes in their life. Whether it is moving up…downsizing or going through a difficult move (divorce) or an exciting move because their family is growing!

Awards are a vessel which propels me to reflect on the hard work that has gotten me to where I am. sacrifices I have made; the missed evenings putting my kids to bed, the missed events and time with my family and friends, working weekends and 7 days a week in...

Anyone who knows me knows—I love Christmas. It’s just my thing. Every year, without fail, I look forward to the holidays; for me, Christmas is about taking part in my favourite traditions, spending time with my family, and reveling in the magic of the season.

This is the time of year when my kids and I step away from the busyness of everyday life and it’s totally guilt-free, because the holidays are all about us being together. I love bringing Christmas into my home. We put up—I kid you not—four Christmas trees throughout the house, each decorated with care and a lot of giggles. We drink cocoa and watch Mickey’s Christmas Carol, something I can guarantee we will do at least ten times before the end of December.

I truly believe Sherwood Park is one of the best back-drops I could ask for at Christmas time. I love taking...

Buying and moving into a new home is a wonderful and exciting life-moment. I’d like to say the process of physically getting to that new home is equally as exciting, but in all truthfulness, sometimes the process of moving can feel a bit chaotic and disorderly.

The idea of packing up all the stuff in the old house and cutting ties with that home, and then transporting boxes upon boxes to the new place, makes the best of us feel a bit tense.

As a way to reduce stress and keep things as organized as possible, I recommend to my clients, they create a ‘new-home binder’.

A new-home binder is an easy and inexpensive way to keep important reminders and documents in one place when you’re moving.   To start, you’ll need a binder, dividers, a three-hole punch, plastic page protectors, and a three-ring...

It’s no secret that home staging is a vital step for anyone who wants to sell their house. For a lot of people, however, this can present a challenge.

Staging a home means decluttering and depersonalizing. It means transforming your space into a place that a potential buyer can see themselves living in. It also means that you will likely have to spend some time and money to get your home ready for it’s first showing.

I’ve heard it before…”but I don’t want to spend any more money on this place!” If you’ve found yourself thinking this, I’ll ask you to consider the following: a staged home will get more viewers (due to better pictures in your listing), fewer days on market, and you will typically see $5,000 to $8,000 more in your final sale price.

Staging your home doesn’t mean you have to...

They say it takes only seven seconds to make a first impression. In the world of real estate, this is a big deal. When a potential buyer pulls up to the curb in front of your house, you want to make sure their fist impression—their gut feeling about your home—is a good one.

Putting in some forethought, elbow grease, and (sometimes) a bit of money into improving the curb appeal of your home can mean big gains for you at the end of the day. Quicker sales and more money, now who doesn’t want that?

When someone first pulls up into your driveway ready for their showing, what do you suppose they’ll notice first about your house? As a buyer takes their first glances around, they’ll see what your front door looks like and the condition of your eavestroughs and window frames.   They’ll look...

The thought of selling your home can be a  daunting one. Getting your house up and running, to the point where you’re ready for showings can feel overwhelming at the best of times, but doing it when you have young children in the house… that’s down right frightening, right?

But guess what, it doesn’t have to be.

It’s true—kids are a lot of work and trying to keep your house to a point where it’s “showing-ready”, especially when you’re feeling overrun by toys, crayons, trinkets, and general kid-clutter, can really add to your stress levels. The good news is, however, with a few simple tricks, surviving the sale of your house, even with little ones, is possible.

Staging your home for a sale is very important. It can mean the difference between a quick sale and one that...

Here’s the story of 230 Ridgeland Crescent. This home owner had this property listed with another agent from January 1 to June 26, 2015. Yes, 6 months and no movement on the home. So they sought another realtor and I happily took on the challenge. After staging the home and doing professional photography – I was able to sell this home without an adjustment in price in 38 days and in July! Which is the slowest month, other than December. I’m so happy Erin and Scott listened to my advice about staging their home and are now able to move into their new house!

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‬ I met Jesse and Joleena 8 yrs ago when I sold their duplex when their twins were only 8 months old. I am so grateful for their loyalty all these years later! Now with their 3 children they are moving to their forever home in one of my favourite neighbourhoods, Lakeland ridge. Congrats to Jesse and Joleena!...