Raeann Abbott

History

• Around the 1980’s development began in what is now Erin Ridge
• In 1992, Sturgeon Hospital opened its doors
• Planners were able to experiment with styles of neighbourhoods and wanted to create sprawling parks and interconnected walking trails
• The new phase “Erin Ridge North” is expanding the neighbourhood north and offering a variety of housing options
• In 2007, the development of Erin Ridge North began
• In 2013, St. Albert’s Costco opened as a part of the commercial development of Erin Ridge
• In 2016, Ecole Alexandre Tache opened its doors

Fun Fact

• Every December, residents on Elliot Place come together to set up an elaborate Christmas light display and encourage others to come check it out and bring food bank items for donation

Demographics

• Population: 7,993
• Average Age: 5 Years
• Number of homes: 2,900
• Styles of homes: Apartments: 500, Duplex/townhome: 290, Single Detached: 1,977, Mobile homes/basement suite or unspecified: 6, Institution: 126

Amenities/Unique Features

• Nearby Schools: Lois E. Hole, Ecole Alexandre-Tache
• Near the Shops of Boudreau: Mercato, XIX, Deluxe Burgers and much more
• Close to Costco, Walmart, Home Depot and more
• Right along St. Albert Trail with easy access to Edmonton
• Eldorado Park, Erin Ridge Park, Ted Hole Park, Estate Park, Erin Ridge Ball Park, Edgewater Park
• Lots of greenspace with treed areas and storm ponds along the trails and parks
• Basket ball court, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and play structures
• Close to Christ Community Church
• Close to Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Trails in Erin Ridge lead from one side of the community to the other without having to come in contact with a city street

Properties for Sale:

• 9 Encino Close – $349,900 – 1818 SQ.FT. – 4 Bed/3.5 Baths – Contact Matt –  https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/9-encino-close/
• 39 English Way – $447,900 – 1884 SQ.FT. – 3 Bed/2.5 Baths – Contact Matt – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/39-english-way/
• 2 Escada Close – $459,900 – 1834 SQ.FT. – 4 Bed/3.5 Baths – Contact Brooke – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/2-escada-close/
• 1 Empire Court – $474,900 – 1620 SQ.FT. – 3 Bed/ 3 Baths – Contact Stefani – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/1-empire-court/
• 18 Empress Way – $539,900 – 1669 SQ.FT. – 4 Bed/3 Baths – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/18-empress-way/
• 19 Empress Way – $538,800 – 1834 SQ.FT. – 3 Bed/2.5 Baths – Contact Stefani – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/19-empress-way-2/
• 4 Elm Point – $584,900 – 2239 SQ.FT – 4 Bed/3.5 Baths – Contact Stefani – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/4-elm-point/
• 106 Eastcott Drive – $599,900 – 2502 SQ.FT. – 4 Bed/3.5 Baths – Contact Matt – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/106-eastcott-drive/
• 41 Estate Crescent – $599,900 – 2122 SQ.FT. – 4 Bed/3.5 Baths – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/41-estate-crescent/
• 32 Executive Way North – $749,900 – 1758 SQ.FT. – 4 Bed/3.5 Baths – Contact Stefani – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/32-executive-way-north/

Home staging can be a major game changer when it comes to selling your home, but not many home owners know the process of staging and how significant it can be. Is it worth the time and investment? Luckily with us, all we ask for is a little bit of your time. When you sell with Sarasota, staging is free. Yes, you read that right. FREE. STAGING. So what exactly happens from the time you list to the time you sell? How does it improve your chances of selling and why is it important? Today we lay out our home staging process and answer all your burning questions.

TAKING A PEEK

Once you’ve signed a listing contract with us, we then get down to the nitty gritty of the home staging process.  We like to start from the outside in and view your home from a buyer’s perspective. Our main question is if the home is as inviting from the outside as it is on the inside. Is your house still decorated with those pretty Christmas lights in the middle of the summer? Are there any safety hazards we need to address? Could the yard use some pops of colour? Its easy to assume that the inside would be more important than the outside, but don’t forget that the first place a potential buyer will see your home is online and when they drive past your house to check it out. Once we’ve taken a good look from the street, we move into the interior. Trust us when we say, we’ve got an eye for detail. Everything is observed, photographed, or noted; from bedrooms, closets, and even ovens. Crazy, we know. But all these features, though they may seem small, matter to a buyer.

LESS IS MORE

Our main goal when staging a house is to appeal to everyone. We want anyone and everyone to be able to visualize their future in your home. This can be difficult if family photos are still showcased or toothbrushes are still hanging out in the bathroom. At this point in the game, your home still only tells your story and the history you’ve made while living there. We like to live by the rule “less is more,” and believe that depersonalizing is the best starting point when it comes to the staging process. With a blank canvas to work with, our professional staging team can incorporate décor that is functional enough  to reside in your house until it sells, but also intriguing and neutral to catch the buyer’s eye. Not only does staging a house create that “wow” factor, but it makes for great photography for when your home is listed online. It’s likely that the first place a potential buyer will come across your listing is when they’re scrolling the internet for houses on the market.

WE GOT ALL THE GOODS

That headline isn’t lying. We have a whole warehouse of staging inventory from show home furniture and décor, and more. But don’t worry; you don’t have to completely empty your house. We’re not monsters. We understand that you’re probably still living in your home until it sells and your house still needs to work for you until that time comes. With this in mind, we will incorporate some of the items you already have with the staging elements so your home is still fully functional. A common misconception about staging is that we take all the staging elements back once your house has been photographed. We wouldn’t do you dirty like that, so we let the staging elements stay until the moment your house sells. Although we take pride in understanding the buyer’s mentality, we also look out for our clients and make sure the seller’s journey is as easy and stress-free as possible.

With all that being said, we hope you gained some insight into our staging process, and see the importance of staging and how it can increase your likelihood of selling. Our staging team is some of the best in the biz and creates amazing work. If you’re interested in listing with us and staging your home, head over to our staging page where we answer frequently asked questions, publish testimonials from past clients, and discuss the various staging services we offer.

History

• Originally, Akinsdale was referred to as neighbourhood 10
• In 1973, construction began
• Akinsdale was strategically built to act as a border for St. Albert to stop Edmonton from taking it over during their rapid expansion
• Due to demand and impatient residences, many were allowed to move into houses before proper infrastructure was completed – many houses lacked telephone lines, street lights, side walks and paved roads – some residence would even wake up with livestock from local farms in their front yard
• In 1982, Elmer S. Gish was built
• In 1983, Akinsdale and Kinex Twin Arenas were completed and opened

Fun Fact

• When Akinsdale was constructed, Edmonton and St. Albert were separated by a four kilometre wide patch of farmland. Now they are only separated by a single ring road

Demographics

• Population: 4,844
• Average Age: 7 years – adults
• Number of homes: 2,017
• Styles of homes: Apartments: 294, Duplex/townhome: 172, Institution: 231, Single Detached: 1,288, Mobile homes/basement suite or unspecified: 32

Amenities/Unique Features

• Nearby Schools: Elmer S. Gish, Lorne Akins, Paul Kane High School
• Akinsdale and  Kinex  Arena
• The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints
• Attwood Park, Arbor Park, Alpine Park Rink and outdoor baseball diamonds
• Many parks, play structures and greenspace throughout the neighbourhood
• Near Gateway Village Shopping Centre: Safeway, Superstore, Tim Hortons and more
• In the center of Akinsdale, there is a small commercial center that has an arts studio, child care, 7- eleven, Lb’s Pub
• Easy access to Edmonton via St. Albert Trail and Campbell Road
• Outdoor rink, tennis courts, small commercial area

Properties for Sale:

• 16 Acorn Crescent – $374,900 – 4 Bed/2 Baths – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/16-acorn-crescent/

History

• Established in 1903
• Takes up 129 Hectares
• One of the few neighbourhoods in St. Albert that has a back lanes/alley way features
• In 1958, Sir Alexander Mackenzie school was opened
• Fowler track opened in 1979 as part of the Alberta Summer Games
• By 1970, majority of lots were completely developed and more estate homes were being constructed
• In 1980’s, city of St. Albert implemented a motion to maintain single family homes and stop construction of new estate homes
• To this day, many estate homes still remain in the community, however majority of the homes are single detached

Fun Fact

• Brae – means hillside – which is suitable due to Braeside’s slope towards the Sturgeon River

Demographics

• Population was 2,791 people
• Average Age 40.4 years – adults
• Number of homes: 1,142
• Styles of homes: Apartments: 113, Duplex/townhome: 168, Single detached: 836, Mobile homes/basement suite or unspecified: 25

Amenities/Unique Features

• Nearby Schools: Leo Nickerson, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Lorne Akins, Paul Kane, Fowler
• Located near Downtown St. Albert – the Perron District
• Footbridge leads right to St. Albert Centre
• Close access to Edmonton via St. Albert Trail
• Close to Fowler Athletic Park, Fountain Park Recreation Center, and tennis courts
• Many walking trails that lead to Red Willow Park and Trail, Braeside Ravine and the Sturgeon River
• Mature community with large trees for privacy and a picturesque landscape
• Outdoor rink and plenty of greenspace
• Braeside Presbyterian Church

Properties for Sale:

• 13 Beacon Crescent – $249,900 – 1260 SQF – 3 Bed/2.5 Bath – Contact Keir –https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/13-beacon-crescent/
• 7 Beaverbrook Crescent – $394,900 – 1205 SQF – 5 Bed/2.5 Bath – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/7-beaverbrook-crescent/

History

• In 1928, Peter and Mary Sernowski received the land
• Peter and Mary owned and cultivated over 100 acres of land, a portion of which is now Oakmont
• In the 1970’s Peter and Mary’s daughter, June and her husband Robert, inherited a portion of the land.
• Land was originally used for farming hay and hosting a community garden
• In 2011, Robert and June sold a part of the land to Sarasota Homes for Orchard Court
• June and Robert still call Oakmont home and enjoy being surrounded by families who also get to enjoy the land

Demographics

• Population of 3,496 people
• Average Age: 7 years – adults
• Number of homes: 1,343
• Styles of homes: Apartment: 160, Duplex/townhome: 141, single detached: 1,034, Basement suite, Mobile homes + unspecified: 8

Amenities/Unique Features

• Located near the Shops of Boudreau – Mercato Italian Market, Buco, Swish Flowers, Who Cares Wear and more
• Nearby Schools: Ecole Alexandre Tache, Keenoshayo, Neil M Ross
• Large park with an outdoor skating rink and greenspace
• Walking paths through treed areas, greenspace and to several play structures
• Backs along the Sturgeon River with many walking trails that link to Red Willow Park
• Walking distance from the St. Albert Botanic Park

Properties for Sale:

#21, 30 Oak Vista Drive – $234,900 – 893 SQF – 2 Bed/1 Bath – Contact Matt – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/21-30-oak-vista-drive-2/

7 Oakcrest Terrace – $537,000 – 1402 SQF – 3 Bed/2.5 Bath – Contact Keir  – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/7-oakcrest-terrace/

54 Orchard Court – $824,900 – 1559 SQF – 3 Bed/2.3 Baths – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/54-orchard-court-2/

2 Oak Point – $899,500 – 1979 SQF – 4 Bed/3 Baths – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/2-oak-point-2/

Past Projects:

The Orchard of Oakmont: http://sarasotahomes.ca/about-the-orchard/

History

• Originally, the land was used for farming
• 1966 – St. Albert town council decided to expand to this location due the rapid growth
• 1970 – beginning of the first homes under construction
• 1976 – Ronald Harvey Elementary School was constructed
• 1978 – W.D. Cuts Junior High was constructed
• 1977 – Catholic school board built Bertha Kennedy
• 1975 – Lacombe Lake Park was developed
• 1985 – first house of worship was built in the community – St. Matthew’s Anglican Mission
• In the most recent years, Lacombe Park Estates has been rapidly developing and pushing the neighbourhood further west.
• Currently, the Lacombe Park neighbourhood consists of three sections: Old Lacombe Park, Lacombe Park West and Lacombe Park Estates

Demographics

• Population of 7,549
• Average age 42.1 years old – adults
• Number of homes: 2,871
• Styles of homes: apartment, duplexes/townhomes, single detached, estate homes

Amenities

• Close access to Edmonton via Ray Gibbon Drive
• Perron District and Downtown St. Albert – Privada, Jacks Burger Shack, Cerdo, Cloud Nine Pajamas, Modern Eyes Gallery
• Located near DanceCo Ltd., Nitza’s Pizza, Seasons Gift Shop, Lahari Yoga Studio
• Nearby schools: Bellerose Composite High School, Ecole Father Jan, William D Cuts, Ronald Harvey, St. Albert Catholic High School, Vincent J Maloney

Unique features

• Off-leash dog park
• Lacombe Lake Park: fishing, walking, cycling, picnics and skating
• Variety of parks, greenspace and walking trails that connect to the Lacombe Lake Park and Red Willow Park trail
• Located near many historical sites: grain elevators, Father Lacombe Chapel, Little White School House

Located on the North West end of St. Albert, Jensen Lakes is our city’s first lake community! The first few phases are almost complete and the lake is going to be filled this summer. Imagine yourself laying on the beach by the end of summer 2020!

• The land was originally used for farming, primarily growing canola
• The land has been owned by many different farmers over the years before it was bought by the development company Qualico
• Melcor Developments acquired the land from Qualico in 2012 and began development on Jensen Lakes in 2014.
• Once the lake is complete, it will contain 6,000 tonnes of sand, 400,000 cubic meters of water, and rocks that are being brought in from Moyie and the Kootenays in British Columbia.
• Modern day development that was built up from traditional farmland through the use of advanced technology and strategic planning to create a superior residential neighbourhood that features a variety of lakes, parks, and greenspace.

• As of 2018, there were 225 people living in Jensen Lakes. There have been several possessions that have taken place since then as well.
• There are 175 finished and 33 currently under construction
• Sarasota Homes builds a variety of styles at a variety of prices.
  • single family homes are staring at $490,000, estate homes are starting at $800,000, townhomes are starting at $347,500, and duplexes are starting at $450,000

• The Catholic K-9 School is already open and the Public K-9 school is set to open in September 2019
• Jensen Lakes Crossing – Landmark Theatres, Canadian Brewhouse, Browns Social House, BarBurrito, and more to come
• Erin Ridge North – Costco, Love Pizza, RBC, Starbucks, Lowes, Marshals/Homesense, Freshii
• 5 minute drive – Walmart, Rona, Save-on-Foods, TD bank
• St. Albert Library Storefront January 2020

• Sandy beach and tree lined boardwalk
• 5 KM of landscaped pathways and 40 acres of parks and open space
• Stunning Beach club that will offer a variety of activities including – Yoga | Karate | Dance | Arts & Crafts | Summer Camps | Swim Lessons | Paint Classes | Hockey Tournaments | Fishing Derby | Movie in the Park | Beach Party
• Year round recreational activities including – Swimming | Fishing | Boating (non-motorized) | Kayaking | Basketball | Tennis | Volleyball | Outdoor Barbeques | Playground | Ice Skating | Hockey | Ice Fishing | Paddle Boarding | Scuba Diving | Pickleball

• More information at http://sarasotahomes.ca/jensen-lakes/
• Come visit us at our showhomes for more information:
  • 146 & 148 Joyal Way
    • Monday – Thursday: 3:00 to 8:00 pm
    • Saturday – Sunday: 12:00-5:00 pm
  • 3 & 5 Jacobs Close
    • Monday – Thursday: 3:00 to 7:00 pm
    • Saturday – Sunday: 12:00-5:00 pm
  • #6-9, 100 Jensen Lakes Boulevard
    • Monday – Thursday: 3:00 to 6:00 pm
    • Saturday – Sunday: 12:00-5:00 pm

There is an endless list of things our mothers do for us. Day in and day out, they are running the show and taking care of our every need- even when we get to be adults 😉 some of our favorite memories include family dinners and special dishes that will always remind us of our moms!

We have polled a few of our dear moms to help select our top 5 kitchens of homes we have currently available to purchase. The votes are in – here are the winners!

#1: 20 Orchard Court

Voted as the freshest, whitest, brightest kitchen.

#2: 54 Orchard Court

Voted as most functional to entertain and endless storage space.

#3: 17 Hawthorne Crescent

Voted as the most elegant kitchen with the hoodfan that takes the cake.

#4: 17 Bellevue Crescent

Voted as best renovated kitchen.

#5: 49 Executive Way

Voted as the ultimate kitchen for moms who cook and bake.