A green-themed container provides not only a spectacular display of the subtleties of green, but tasty flavourings as well.

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Susan Paulsen, ABR, SRS, SRES

A green-themed container provides not only a spectacular display of the subtleties of green, but tasty flavourings as well.

Photograph by: Handout illustration , Edmonton Journal

Container gardening has become obsessed with colour. In this recipe, form and texture leap out of the pot because, in the absence of other colours, we can take a deep breath and appreciate the rich complexity and the wonder that green brings.

Emerald green is colour guru Pantone's colour of the year for 2013 for its vibrancy, complexity, and underappreciated potency in the garden.

We often take green for granted. It's the anchoring colour in the garden, typically dismissed as a background set piece for the colourful prima donnas in the spotlight. It's only when we're confronted with nothing but green that we realize it is probably the most complex and enigmatic colour in the spectrum.

Green is both the colour of fresh, young, healthy life and of decaying sickness. Seedlings are bright green as they emerge...

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2013 Home Renovation Guide

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Susan Paulsen, ABR, SRS, SRES

Once again the newest version of the Jackson Real Estate Appraisals ltd 2013 Home Renovations Guide is out. This is a great resource. Do you want to know where your best Dollars are going to be spent on Renovations?

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Public speaks out about Edmonton’s controversial mature neighbourhoods bylaw

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Susan Paulsen, ABR, SRS, SRES

An example of a mature neighbourhood is the Parkdale area in Edmonton.

BY GORDON KENT, EDMONTON JOURNAL

Photograph by: Rick MacWilliam, file , Edmonton Journal

EDMONTON - A plan to change development rules in Edmonton’s mature neighbourhoods continued to divide opinions Monday when it returned to city council.

Council heard from community members Monday night and will meet Tuesday afternoon with city administration before making a decision.

Coun. Bryan Anderson said most of the people who presented to council and answered questions from councillors were against the changes.

“There were seven people in favour and 12 or 13 against,” he said.

Several of the major concerns expressed by those who oppose the plans have been accepted, he said.

The proposed bylaw, which has drawn strong concern from community leagues and other groups since it was released last fall, would permit subdividing 15-metre (50-foot) lots so two houses could be built on the site.

It would also...

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Are disclosure rules fair on homes that were grow-ops? I would love to hear what you think!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Susan Paulsen, ABR, SRS, SRES

So what is your opinion? Stigmatized real estate listings: Are disclosure rules fair on homes that were grow-ops? I would love to hear what you think!

http://www.reincanada.com/real-estate-news-view/articletype/articleview/articleid/310/stigmatized-real-estate-listings-are-disclosure-rules-fair-on-homes-that-were-growops.aspx

Stigmatized real estate listings: Are disclosure rules fair on homes that were grow-ops?

March 2, 2013 Allison Lampert, Montreal Gazette

MONTREAL — The basement of the six-bedroom cottage is exceptionally cheerful, with its hardwood floors, playroom filled with children’s toys and full-length mirror.

But despite $65,000 in renovations, along with generally favourable findings from air-quality and home inspectors, the basement remains a source of fear for potential buyers. It’s because of the basement that the West Island home — listed at more than $67,000 below its $817,000 city evaluation — has yet to be sold.

In 2007, the cottage’s...

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A Safe Home is a Happy Home

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Susan Paulsen, ABR, SRS, SRES

I found a wonderful article on home safety that I wanted to share with you. There is some great information and videos on how to keep a safe and happy home. Enjoy!

A Safe Home is a Happy Home

Safety Made Simple

A home is truly the heart of the family. Having a home that’s happy, comfortable and clean is important to us – and so is making sure it’s safe. Thankfully, there are many simple steps you can take to help prevent accidents from happening in your home. On this page, you’ll find many safety tips to help protect your home. Whether you have little ones of your own or friends and family with children, you can rest easy when you know your home is safe for everyone.

Safety Made Simple
You expect, and deserve, the best for your family and we want to arm you with resources and information that will help you keep your home as safe as it can be. There are plenty of quick and affordable things you can do around your...

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Susan Paulsen | Edmonton Real Estate

Edmonton Real Estate News

A green-themed container provides not only a spectacular display of the subtleties of green, but tasty flavourings as well.

A green-themed container provides not only a spectacular display of the subtleties of green, but tasty flavourings as well.

Photograph by: Handout illustration , Edmonton Journal

2013 Home Renovation Guide

Public speaks out about Edmonton’s controversial mature neighbourhoods bylaw

An example of a mature neighbourhood is the Parkdale area in Edmonton.

Photograph by: Rick MacWilliam, file , Edmonton Journal

Are disclosure rules fair on homes that were grow-ops? I would love to hear what you think!

A Safe Home is a Happy Home

I found a wonderful article on home safety that I wanted to share with you. There is some great information and videos on how to keep a safe and happy home. Enjoy!

A Safe Home is a Happy Home

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