Holland & Associates Real Estate

09/17/2026

The best test of a house isn’t whether you can picture Christmas morning there.

Picture Saturday at 9:37 AM.

Someone needs to leave for soccer. There’s laundry going. Groceries need putting away. The dog wants out. Someone is watching TV and somebody else would very much like them NOT to be. 😅

That’s the version of your life your next house needs to handle.

When you’re buying for the long haul, shop for your ordinary days, not just the highlight reel.

Samantha King
Your Edmonton REALTOR®
RE/MAX River City

09/16/2026

The little things we love in 8707 Strathearn Crescent. 💕

Swipe to see what’s taking this beautiful infill home for sale in Edmonton from ordinary to extraordinary.

📍8707 Strathearn Cres NW | $1,695,000 | MLS E4508567

A sleek modern kitchen.

With the built-in beverage bar of your dreams.

A mudroom with all the storage you want (and need).

Fireplace views right from your California King.

A beautiful vanity with lighting that flatters you just right.

A secondary bedroom for the kids (whether they have 2 legs or 4).

W**e storage worth bragging about.

A home theatre for Friday nights in.

A home gym for the fitness fanatic.

A hot tub with a roof that retracts for star-filled nights.

This view. No comment necessary.

09/14/2026

09/09/2026

Designed with intention. 💫 703 Dalhousie Way.

Nestled alongside the Wedgewood Ravine, this Edmonton home for sale stands apart for the intentional way it was designed around its surroundings. 🌲

In a brilliant design move, the massive 5-car garage is tucked entirely below grade, providing over 1,700 sq. ft. of vehicle storage while preserving uninterrupted views from the main living spaces.

Oversized windows frame the ravine from nearly every angle, while thoughtfully placed skylights and sun tunnels brighten interior spaces.

The result is a home where natural light—and the changing seasons beyond the glass—becomes part of everyday living. ☁️

📍 703 Dalhousie Way | $2,395,000 | MLS E4504158

09/09/2026

City of Edmonton - Local Government

Imagine household rubbish arriving from another country because someone actually has a use for it. Sweden has developed an extensive waste-management system where much of the material that cannot be reused or recycled is sent to waste-to-energy plants. These facilities burn residual waste under controlled conditions, using the released heat to warm water for district-heating networks and, in some cases, generate electricity.

Sweden’s recycling and waste-to-energy infrastructure is so developed that its facilities also process waste imported from other European countries. Instead of those materials being buried in landfill elsewhere, they can be used as fuel in Swedish plants. The heat produced is particularly useful because many Swedish towns have district-heating systems that distribute hot water through underground pipes to homes and buildings. Modern plants also use pollution-control equipment to capture many contaminants from exhaust gases, although incineration still produces carbon emissions and ash that must be managed.

The interesting part is that Sweden does not simply treat every piece of rubbish as fuel. Waste prevention, reuse, and material recycling remain preferable because valuable resources can stay in circulation. Energy recovery is mainly a solution for residual waste that remains afterward. Sweden’s system shows how infrastructure can extract additional value from rubbish that would otherwise require disposal—turning part of the waste stream into useful heat and power while dramatically reducing reliance on landfill.

09/07/2026

09/02/2026

The evolution of at-home fitness. 🏋🏻

The traditional home gym has evolved well beyond a treadmill in the basement.

Dedicated fitness spaces are now being designed with overall wellness in mind, incorporating features like yoga and meditation areas, ballet barres, at-home reformer Pilates machines, and even indoor sports courts, as shown here.

Smart fitness mirrors and connected workout systems like Peloton are also making it easier to bring guided classes and personalized fitness programs into the everyday home.

And while these amenities remain more common in luxury homes, homeowners at every budget are embracing the same philosophy by creating flexible spaces that support movement, fitness, and overall well-being.

Head to the Edmonton Real Estate Blog where we explore how a focus on health and wellness is changing home design in 2026. 💻 Link in bio.