The Lorenz Team is Growing!
We are excited to introduce Owen Herklotz as the newest member of The Lorenz Team Realty Group. Owen is joining the team as a Real Estate Associate and will be working with both Buyer's & Seller's as they navigate the world of Residential and Rural Real...
Statement Junkie Yarn Co.
Today I am writing about Statement Junkie Yarn Co. A fabulous new shop that has just opened in Sherwood Park @ 124, 2755 Broadmoor Blvd. The owner, Andrea Kemper, just happens to be a dear friend of mine but by no means am I exaggerating when I say, “fabulous!!” The...
What to look for when viewing a property
You have reached the stage where you are now ready to view and purchase your new home. Prior to viewing, your Real Estate Associate will have suggested you drive by the property, assess your first impressions as to whether the properties location and outward...
Tofield/Ryley Christmas Hamper Program
What is it? How do I help? The Christmas Hamper Committee is made up of volunteers from the community in conjunction with the local food bank. The Christmas Hamper Program is a hamper of food and toys for the children given before Christmas for those less fortunate. A...
Should I Sell Now or Should I wait?
Late Fall and early Winter often leads to the question...should I sell now or wait until Spring? Unfortunately, there’s rarely an easy answer but thinking about the following questions might help: 1- What is the main reason for moving? Is it time sensitive? 2- If I...
Remembrance Day 2021
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day and although it looks different this year than it has in the past, we should all take a moment to reflect, and remember the sacrifices made by the Canadian Armed Forces service members. Since many of the ceremonies have been cancelled or...
Things You Want To Know As A First-Time Home Buyer
One of the most popular questions to come up, as a first time home buyer, is “how much money do I need to be able to afford a home?” Lenders recommend homes with a cost no more than 3-5x times your annual household income, with a minimum 5% down payment. How do I get...
Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Fun fact, there are more real estate agents than there are houses for sale and they all want your business. Unfortunately, this can make the task of choosing one overwhelming and stressful. No two agents will have had the same education (beyond the basics), the same...
9 Signs It Is Time to Move
When is the right time to move? Some people naturally and intuitively know that it’s time to consider a new home, but for others, the decision may be far more complicated. As we get older, the days go by faster and then in a blink of an eye - the kids have all moved...
2021 Mid-Year Real Estate Market Update
As we slowly move towards a post-COVID era, lockdowns and travel restrictions are being removed, meanwhile the Real Estate market is already experiencing a number of changes. As noted in our previous monthly update, Real Estate transactions have been counter-intuitive...