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32 today. 🎂And I think one of the strangest parts about getting older is realizing how many things I used to think I nee...
09/25/2026

32 today. 🎂

And I think one of the strangest parts about getting older is realizing how many things I used to think I needed to have figured out by now.

Turns out, not everything needs to be perfectly planned, perfectly timed or perfectly certain.

Some of the best decisions I’ve made came from paying attention, asking better questions, trusting myself a little more and being willing to change direction when something no longer fit.

Which, now that I think about it, is also pretty solid real estate advice. 😂

A few things 32-year-old me knows for sure:

Buy the house that works for your life, not the one that impresses everyone else.

Don’t ignore the small things just because the big picture looks good.

Ask the awkward question. It’s usually better to know.

Preparation gives you confidence, whether you’re writing an offer, making a career move or just trying to figure out what comes next.

Not every opportunity is the right opportunity.

And sometimes the thing that feels “too slow” while you’re living it ends up being exactly the pace you needed.

I’m really grateful for the people who trust me with such big parts of their lives, for the clients who become friends, for the lessons that didn’t feel like lessons at the time, and for a career that has taught me just as much about people as it has about houses.

Also grateful for cake. Very grateful for cake.

Here’s to 32. More curiosity, more courage, more laughing until my face hurts, and hopefully slightly fewer tabs open at all times. 🤍

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

Downsizing shouldn’t mean squeezing your life into a smaller box.This bungalow-style townhome gives you the convenience ...
09/24/2026

Downsizing shouldn’t mean squeezing your life into a smaller box.

This bungalow-style townhome gives you the convenience of condo living, while still offering over 2,000 sq. ft. of finished living space to actually live in.

The main floor is bright, comfortable and practical with vaulted ceilings, fresh paint, a generous kitchen and dining area, living room, 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom.

And then there’s the downstairs.

A large family room, office or den, second kitchen, another full bathroom, laundry and excellent storage give you options most condos simply don’t.

Space for visiting family.
Space to work from home.
Space for hobbies.
Space to spread out without having to manage a full-sized house.

You also get central A/C, an enclosed deck with a gas hookup, plus 2 parking stalls directly outside.

For someone thinking about downsizing, I think that combination matters. You can simplify the maintenance without necessarily simplifying the way you live.

And with Grey Nuns Hospital, LRT, shopping, restaurants, transit and everyday amenities just minutes away, the location makes day-to-day life easy too.

📍 Edmonton
💰 $279,900
🏡 MLS® E4502971
💳 Condo fees: $349.24/month

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

A home should make ordinary life feel better.I spend a lot of time talking about pricing, inspections, neighbourhoods, l...
09/22/2026

A home should make ordinary life feel better.

I spend a lot of time talking about pricing, inspections, neighbourhoods, layouts, negotiation and resale value.

And I care deeply about all of it, because those details can protect you from making a very expensive mistake.

But the reason all of that matters is actually pretty simple.

The right home should work for your real life.

For slow Sunday mornings.
For the place you drop your bag after a long day.
For friends who stay too late.
For the room that eventually becomes a nursery, an office, a gym or the place where everyone somehow ends up hanging out.

A house can look incredible in photos and still be completely wrong for the person buying it.

That’s why I’m always looking beyond the finishes.

How does the layout actually live?
What will this neighbourhood feel like on a Tuesday night?
Will this home still make sense if life changes in three years?
Are we getting distracted by something pretty and overlooking something important?

Because buying a home isn’t really about finding the most impressive house.

It’s about finding the one that makes your life make more sense.

And when we get that part right?

That’s the good stuff. 🤍

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

Some homes impress you. And some just feel right. This was one of those.From the moment we walked in, there was this imm...
09/20/2026

Some homes impress you. And some just feel right. This was one of those.

From the moment we walked in, there was this immediate sense of comfort. Nothing forced. Nothing that needed convincing. It just felt easy to imagine life happening here.

That feeling matters.

You can make a pros and cons list, compare square footage and talk through every detail, but sometimes there’s a moment when a home simply feels like yours.

And for my buyers, this was it.

Congratulations on your very first home. Such a big milestone, and such a good place to begin. I’m so excited for everything that comes next for you here. 🤍

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225



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Me, trying very hard not to ruin the moment while everyone is already mentally arranging their furniture. 😂I love when b...
09/18/2026

Me, trying very hard not to ruin the moment while everyone is already mentally arranging their furniture. 😂

I love when buyers walk into a home and immediately get that feeling. You can usually see it on their face before they even say anything.

But while they’re imagining Christmas mornings, where the couch will go and whether the backyard will fit the dog, I’m usually looking at something completely different.

How old are the big-ticket items? Is there anything about the layout that might become annoying six months from now? What’s happening with the grading? How does the location affect resale? Is the price actually supported by the market, or are we falling in love with really good staging?

My job isn’t to talk you out of a home you love. It’s to make sure the excitement doesn’t stop us from asking the questions that still matter.

Because the best feeling isn’t just finding a house you love.

It’s finding one you love and still feeling good about the decision after we’ve looked at it properly.

That’s usually when I know we’re onto something. 🤍

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

You don’t usually expect to find three bedrooms, a top-floor end unit and over 1,000 sq. ft. for $169,900.But that’s exa...
09/17/2026

You don’t usually expect to find three bedrooms, a top-floor end unit and over 1,000 sq. ft. for $169,900.

But that’s exactly what makes this one interesting.

This bright carriage-style condo gives you the kind of flexibility that’s getting harder to find at this price point.

There’s an updated kitchen with newer cabinetry and stainless appliances, a spacious dining and living area with a cozy fireplace, newer vinyl plank flooring throughout, and a large west-facing deck that gets great natural light.

The primary bedroom has double walk-in closets and direct access to the Jack-and-Jill bathroom, while the other two bedrooms can work for kids, guests, roommates or a home office.

And because it’s a top-floor end unit, you get one of the things buyers often care about most in condo living: no neighbours above you.

You also get in-suite laundry, generous space and condo fees that include water, so you’re only paying power and gas separately.

For a first-time buyer, small family or anyone trying to get more space without pushing into detached-home pricing, this is a lot of functionality for the money.

NEW PRICE: $169,900
1,049 sq. ft.
3 bedrooms
Top-floor end unit
Condo fees: $522/month, including water
Minutes from schools, parks, transit, shopping, restaurants and West Edmonton Mall

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

A lot of real estate happens before anyone unlocks a door.It’s looking at the comparable sales that actually matter.Read...
09/16/2026

A lot of real estate happens before anyone unlocks a door.

It’s looking at the comparable sales that actually matter.

Reading through the listing history.

Understanding why one home sold quickly while another sat.

Looking at what changed between the original list price and the final sale price.

Checking the details that can affect value, resale, negotiation or simply whether a property makes sense for the person sitting across from me.

Then doing it all again before we write the offer.

The smooth part of a transaction is usually built on a lot of work that happens quietly behind the scenes.

Because when we’re sitting at the table making a decision worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, I don’t want my client guessing.

And I don’t want to be guessing either.

I want to know what we’re looking at, what matters, where the risks are and where we may have leverage.

Sometimes the most important part of my job happens right here.

Laptop open. Too many tabs. Probably reheated coffee somewhere nearby. 😅

Preparation isn’t the glamorous part of real estate.

But it’s often the part that changes the outcome.

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

An offer within hours.Sold within a few days.Closing almost immediately.That’s a pretty satisfying way to wrap up a sale...
09/15/2026

An offer within hours.
Sold within a few days.
Closing almost immediately.

That’s a pretty satisfying way to wrap up a sale.

But what I love most about this one is that it wasn’t just a win because it sold quickly.

The seller got the result and timeline they needed.

The buyer found a home they were excited to move into.

And the terms came together in a way that made sense for everyone.

Win-win-win.

Real estate success isn’t always about dragging out negotiations or chasing one more dollar just for the sake of it.

Sometimes the best outcome is the one where the price, terms, timing and people all line up.

Congratulations to my seller on a very fast, very smooth sale. I’m so happy we were able to get this one wrapped up and get you moving on to what’s next. 🤍

Preparation matters.
Positioning matters.
And when the right buyer sees the right home at the right time, things can move very quickly.

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

A well-staged home shouldn’t make you think, “Wow, nice staging.”It should make you think, “I can see myself living here...
09/13/2026

A well-staged home shouldn’t make you think, “Wow, nice staging.”

It should make you think, “I can see myself living here.”

That’s the difference.

Staging isn’t really about decorating. It’s about directing attention.

In a space like this, I want a buyer to immediately understand how the rooms connect.

Where do you eat?
Where do you gather?
How much space is there between the kitchen and dining area?
Can you imagine people sitting around this table while someone is cooking?

The right furniture helps show scale.

A clear surface lets the eye move through the room.

A few intentional details make the space feel finished without giving buyers too much to look at.

And sometimes removing something is far more important than adding something.

That’s why I look at staging as part of the selling strategy, not the finishing touch.

Online, you have seconds to make someone stop on a photo.

In person, buyers are constantly trying to figure out whether a home works for their life.

Good staging helps answer that question before they even realize they’re asking it.

The goal isn’t to make the home look like a showroom.

It’s to make the home easier to understand, easier to remember and easier to imagine living in.

That’s when staging is doing its job.

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

Most condos under $200,000 ask you to compromise somewhere.Usually it’s space.Or parking.Or flexibility.This one is diff...
09/12/2026

Most condos under $200,000 ask you to compromise somewhere.

Usually it’s space.
Or parking.
Or flexibility.

This one is different.

At nearly 1,500 sq. ft., this top-floor corner home feels much more like a house than a typical condo.

You get 2 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a huge upper loft that can become whatever your life needs next.

Home office.
Gym.
Family room.
Studio.
Hobby space.
Guest area.

The open kitchen connects naturally to the living and dining spaces, and with all that natural light plus a wrap-around balcony, the home feels open in a way you don’t expect at this price point.

Then there are the details that make everyday life easier.

Two titled parking stalls.
No exterior maintenance to worry about.
Condo fees that include all utilities except power.

For someone who wants more space without taking on the upkeep of a detached home, this is a really interesting alternative.

And at $197,900, you’re getting a lot of flexibility for under $200K.

Located in Wild Rose, close to parks, trails, shopping, restaurants and everyday amenities.

$197,900
Nearly 1,500 sq. ft.
2 bedrooms + huge loft
3 full bathrooms
2 titled parking stalls
Top-floor corner unit
Condo fees: $845/month, including all utilities except power

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

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