Barbie Lietz - Blackmore Real Estate

06/21/2026

Somewhere between carpools, late practices, and realizing everyone needs space at the same time.

Most families I work with truly loved their first home.

They just outgrew the season it was meant for.

That’s life evolving.

Planning a move?

Connect with me here 👉 780-240-2055

Every adventure starts with a solid home base™️

06/20/2026

If I were in your shoes, here’s what I’d want to know:

What I don’t do … because you deserve better than fingers crossed and a “let’s hope it works” plan.

🌟 List your home without getting it ready.
➡️ Deep clean, declutter and make your home shine. Think cozy + clean, not cold + staged.

🌟 Take listing photos with my iPhone
➡️ This is your biggest asset - we’re calling in the pros to make it look like a dream online.

🌟 Price it high “just to see what happens”
➡️ A wild guess isn’t a strategy. We price it right so you attract serious buyers fast.

🌟 Leave you feeling overwhelmed or in the dark
➡️ I’m walking with you through this whole thing, one clear step at a time.

🌟 Ignore red flags.
➡️ If something feels off with a buyer or deal, I’ll say it. I’ve got your back.

🌟 Overpromise and ghost you.
➡️ I’ll keep showing up, doing the work and telling the truth - even when it’s not perfect.

06/20/2026

06/17/2026

Am I right?

Planning a move this summer?😎

Chat with me here 👉 www.barbiesdreamhomes.ca

Every adventure starts with a solid home base™️

06/17/2026

Most buyers today are not looking for a long to do list.

They’re moving families, jobs, routines.

When they walk into a home and it feels clean, cared for, and simple to settle into, it takes the pressure off.

That ease is what people are drawn to right now.🔑

Every adventure starts with a solid home base™️

06/16/2026

In real estate, attention and action are not always driven by the same factors.

Home presentation plays a role, but so do pricing, market conditions, buyer behaviour, and overall market activity.

The right marketing can get people through the door, but it’s the right pricing strategy & property presentation that drives action to write offers.

Every adventure starts with a solid home base™️

06/13/2026

9324 70 AV NW , Edmonton
$519,000
5 Beds
2 Baths

Just two blocks from the beauty of Mill Creek Ravine, this well-maintained property offers incredible flexibility with 2 separate living spaces. Designed for comfortable living + entertaining, the spacious main level includes 3 br+ a 4-p bath. Downstairs, the separate entrance leads to a lower-level complete with a large living room, quaint kitchen, 2 br + a 4-p bath. Outside, enjoy the deck, mature surroundings, + double detached garage.

Are you looking to be just blocks from the excitement of Ritchie Market, Mill Creek Ravine trails, local cafes, +restaurants? This could be the one for you!

Call me today to view! 780-240-2055

5Beds, 2 Baths, 9324 70 AV NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E0T7, For Sale 519000.00

06/12/2026

The first week when a listing goes live sets the tone.

When a home hits the market, buyers are paying attention. If it feels right they act.

If it feels overpriced, they don’t wait around. They keep scrolling.

By the time there’s a price adjustment, a lot of those buyers are already gone and that early momentum is hard to get back.

Planning to sell this summer?

Let’s chat strategy 👉 780-240-2055

Your locally crafted real estate experience™️

06/11/2026

Price is the ultimate marketing.

Get it wrong and you could hire Spielberg to film your listing video and it will still be sitting on the market after 6 months.

The market doesn’t care about your video production value, It cares about value, period.

Every buyer has access to every listing, every comp, every price history.

If you’re amplifying the wrong price, you’re just broadcasting failure louder.

The best marketing strategy?
Price it right.

Your locally crafted real estate experience™️

06/11/2026

The Bank of Canada announced this morning that it is holding its policy rate at 2.25%, marking another pause as policymakers continue to navigate a complicated global economic environment.

The Bank decided to leave rates unchanged as it balances two competing forces:

🔑Canada's economy remains soft, with GDP slipping slightly in the first quarter and housing activity slowing.

🔑Inflation has ticked higher, reaching 2.8% in April, largely due to rising energy prices linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The Bank made it clear that while higher gas and energy costs are pushing inflation up temporarily, they do not want those increases spreading throughout the broader economy.

For buyers, today's announcement provides something that's been in short supply lately: stability.

Variable-rate borrowers won't see immediate changes to their payments, and lenders continue to price mortgages in an environment where future rate expectations remain relatively steady.

For sellers, lower borrowing costs compared to a year ago continue to support demand, but buyers are still facing affordability challenges and remain cautious.