Tracy MacCosham - Maxwell Challenge Realty

05/29/2026

Alberta is getting new affordable housing funding, with thousands of homes planned across communities that need more options.

Canada and Alberta are putting more than $323 million toward affordable housing across the province, supporting over 3,600 homes through 41 projects. The funding also includes more than 70 new shelter spaces, with housing types ranging from seniors housing and supportive living to office-to-resident...

05/28/2026

I captured the six biggest ideas in my 2026 trend report last month, but one has stuck with me in the intervening weeks: whimsical design.

Whimsical design is, as the name suggests, a frills-forward approach to decorating. It’s dopamine decorating on, well, even more dopamine. Frequent collaborator and Country Design 100 honoree Christina Salway hit the nail on the head when asked which trend she was most looking forward to: “Let 2...

05/26/2026

While most Canadians have heard of condo boards, homeownership associations (HOAs) are a less common feature of our real estate landscape.

You may know HOAs are more common in the United States, but did you know it was a Second World War veteran who inspired them? Bill Levitt and his brother created an assembly line process that built affordable housing for veterans on a 4000-acre plot they purchased in Long Island, New York.

05/25/2026

This is not meant to sound the alarm bells. The overwhelming majority of real estate professionals are honest and hardworking and trustworthy, and scams are relatively rare! When they do happen, though, they can take everyone by surprise, and take buyers’ plans into a tailspin. So what should you watch for to avoid a real estate scam? We asked a few experts in the field.

When you’re looking to buy real estate, your default setting is to assume that everything is on the level. You see an open house sign, you drive up and walk around or visit, you like what you see, and maybe you consider putting in an offer. You would never assume that maybe something is off. The r...

05/23/2026

Possession day for some happy buyers! Congratulations Joelle and Bryden!

05/22/2026

Once your offer to purchase has been accepted, your financing has been approved and a closing date has been set, you might breathe a sigh of relief. But there’s another important step before you take possession: preparing and transferring the title to your home.

Once your offer to purchase has been accepted, your financing has been approved and a closing date has been set, you might breathe a sigh of relief. But there’s another important step before you take possession: preparing and transferring the title to your home. When a real estate lawyer—or a no...

05/21/2026

55+ adult living in West Edmonton!
Beautifully renovated 1,200+ sq ft bungalow offering modern comfort in a quiet, private community. Main floor features 2 bedrooms, an open layout, and convenient laundry. Attached garage with easy access. Fully finished basement adds a large family room and full bathroom. Private deck for outdoor relaxation. Pets allowed with board approval.

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5935 189 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB T6M 2G5. Click for more photos and pricing

05/19/2026

Whether it's a seasonal bouquet wafting through an entryway or a dainty café curtain that trickles morning sunshine into a kitchen, small subtle tweaks are all it takes to refresh the home and embrace spring's (long-awaited) arrival.

While the annual spring clean is inevitable, welcoming spring is not just about sweeping away old cobwebs, but injecting new colors, patterns, and textures into the home to (finally) bid farewell to the dark depths of winter. And one of the easiest ways designers recommend to do this? Switch out you...

05/18/2026

For Ontario first-time buyers, land transfer tax rebates are one of the local details that can change your closing cost math.

First-time buyers in Canada have a lot to sort through, and some of the most useful help can show up in the closing-cost details. Ontario buyers, for example, may be able to reduce land transfer tax costs through provincial rebates, while Toronto buyers may have another municipal rebate to consider....

05/15/2026

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HODGSON / WALKOUT STYLE LAYOUT / 5 BED + OFFICE / AIR CONDITIONING / FAMILY HOME Welcome to 243 Hilliard Green in the prestigious community of Hodgson! This beautifully maintained 2-storey home offers over 2,900 square feet of livable space, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a layout designed for growing families.

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243 Hilliard Green Northwest, Edmonton, AB T6R 3G5. Click for more photos and pricing