Barbie Lietz - Blackmore Real Estate

08/23/2026

The initial list price sets the stage for negotiations.🔑

Understanding the importance of your list price is one of the most important parts of your selling strategy.

Planning a move in 2026?🔑

Chat with me 👉 780-240-2055

Every adventure starts with a solid home base™️

08/22/2026

🔑The Sierra's of Inglewood is adult living in St. Albert at it's best!

This sought after community in St. Albert has so many extras as well as friendly faces (Every time I go there I meet someone new!🥰)

Click the link below for all the details, then call me today to view!
780-240-2055

1Beds, 1 Baths, #342 45 Inglewood DR, St. Albert, Alberta T8N0B6, For Sale 275000.00

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

🔥HOT NEW LISTING!🔥
#342 45 Inglewood DR , St. Albert
$275,000
1 Beds
1 Baths

The Sierra's of Inglewood is adult living in St. Albert at it's best! This well-kept, freshly painted, ONE OWNER, 850+sqft, 1 Bedroom, PLUS DEN Condo is centrally located, and MOVE IN READY. It is the perfect retirement or first-time buyer property, and priced to sell! This bright unit is well laid out with an open concept spacious living room, kitchen with ample cabinets, and a dining area. The owners suite is generously sized with his and hers closets and adjoining full bathroom. The den is a great bonus and can be used as an office, hobby room, storage or extra sleeping space for a guest. Enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of wine with a friend in the evening on your private balcony. There is also an in-suite laundry and storage room. Unit comes with one heated underground titled parking stall, and assigned storage space. Some added perks...Central A/C, a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise room, social room, and car wash! Enjoy resort living every day in a friendly community building!

Click the link below for all the details and then call me to view today! 780-240-2055

1Beds, 1 Baths, #342 45 Inglewood DR, St. Albert, Alberta T8N0B6, For Sale 275000.00

08/20/2026

I said what I said 😂

Planning a move this fall?

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Your locally crafted real estate experience™️

08/20/2026

Canada’s latest inflation numbers are in, and at first glance, 3% inflation might sound like bad news for rates.

But this is one of those reports where the headline doesn’t tell the whole story, and that’s important when buyers start asking, “Does this mean mortgage rates are going up?”

Inflation rose to 3%, largely because of gas

Canada’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3% in July, slightly above economists’ expectations of 2.9%. One of the biggest drivers was gasoline. Gas prices were up 26% year over year. Grocery prices rose 3.1%, slowing from 3.9% in June. Shelter inflation was just 1.3%, its slowest pace since May 2020. Travel tours and airfare jumped 15.2% and 12%, respectively.

The key number I’m watching is this: when gasoline is removed, inflation was only 2.2%, unchanged for the third month in a row.

Even more importantly, the average of the Bank of Canada’s preferred core inflation measures was approximately 1.95%.

Translation: underlying inflation remains quite contained.

Does this mean the Bank of Canada will raise rates?
Not necessarily. Higher gas prices can push headline inflation up quickly, but the Bank of Canada is generally more concerned about whether those increases begin spreading throughout the economy. So far, there’s limited evidence of that happening.

At the same time, the Canadian economy has been showing some strength. Unemployment fell to 6.4%, employment increased by more than 75,000, and preliminary GDP estimates point to stronger than expected second quarter growth.

That combination means the Bank of Canada has reasons to be patient.

One housing number really stood out:
Shelter inflation slowing to 1.3% is worth paying attention to.

Shelter costs had been one of the stubborn contributors to Canadian inflation for a long time. Now, they’ve been running below 2% since the beginning of the year as the housing market remains softer.

This is a good reminder that the mortgage rate conversation is becoming much more nuanced than simply “inflation went up, so rates go up.”

Fixed mortgage rates are influenced heavily by the bond market, while variable rates are tied more directly to the Bank of Canada’s policy rate. Both markets are constantly digesting inflation, employment, economic growth, oil prices and global events.

Purchase price, monthly payment, qualification and the right mortgage structure often matter more than trying to perfectly time the rate market.

And this is exactly where I’m happy to help. I work with some of the best mortgage brokers in the biz! Reach out and I would be happy to get you in touch with one!

08/19/2026

The best part of living in YEG is that there’s a neighbourhood for every single vibe😎

08/19/2026

Register for the in person town hall meeting in Redwater on Aug 20th. (there are virtual options as well) Click the link below.

https://www.alberta.ca/ai-data-centre-engagement?fbclid=IwY2xjawTylB9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVlMME9pQk1NWFVCeGFSUGdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7QGxwFfWC6PYoVjmAodEyl1DbhcJNJUZAX8Jbk_XdacKkkwVB8OuJwLJCC8_aem_7u5SaN2bVcQHpeUpc1fdBw

Albertans can share input to shape Alberta’s data centre strategy while learning about data centres and what we are doing differently.

08/13/2026

Extreme weather events, from hailstorms in Calgary to wildfires in Jasper and flooding across the Prairies, are changing how insurers assess risk, and ultimately, how lenders evaluate a property.

Recent global headlines have highlighted the growing pressure climate change is putting on insurance markets worldwide. Canadian insurers have called for stronger climate adaptation measures as weather-related claims continue to rise, with Canada experiencing record insured losses from wildfires and flooding in recent years.

For homebuyers, this matters because lenders require proof of adequate property insurance before mortgage funds can be released. No insurance means no funding. In some cases, older homes or properties in higher-risk areas may face higher premiums, larger deductibles, or additional underwriting requirements.

*Before removing financing conditions, buyers should understand:

*The annual cost of home insurance and how it affects affordability.

*Whether the property is subject to higher deductibles for hail, wildfire, or flood damage.

*How the age and condition of the roof, plumbing, and electrical systems impact coverage.

*Whether any insurer requirements could delay closing.

Insurance is no longer just a box to check a few days before possession. As climate risks continue to evolve, it's becoming an essential part of the home-buying process.

The best advice I can give clients is simple: obtain an insurance quote as soon as an offer is accepted. By addressing insurance early, we can help avoid surprises and ensure a smoother path to homeownership.

08/13/2026

#307 45 GERVAIS RD , St. Albert
$274,900
2 Beds
2 Baths

Continue to enjoy the life you worked hard to build in this top floor 1200+ SQFT condo. Cook up something fabulous in the corner kitchen with glass cabinetry and spacious pantry. Forget about the hard day while you relax in the living room with the corner fire going and your favourite show on. An extra room gives space for guests or hobbies to stay. The sun shines across the bed in the primary while you run the bath in your 4 piece en-suite.

With multiple social rooms you will never be lonely and you have the choice to walk or drive to nearby shopping and restaurants.
Call me today to view!
780-240-2055

2Beds, 2 Baths, #307 45 GERVAIS RD, St. Albert, Alberta T8N6H7, For Sale 274900.00