Devon Ptashnik - exp Realty

03/19/2026

03/13/2026

Something I've been thinking about lately:

The best real estate content isn't really about real estate.

It's about the neighbourhoods. The people. The places that make you want to live somewhere.

So here's what I'm doing, I'm building my content around the businesses and spots that make Central Alberta feel like home. Every week across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, I'll be visiting local businesses and tying each one back to something real in the world of buying, selling, or owning a home.

Here's what that looks like:

I grabbed a bagel at Booyah Bagels and talk about what condition removal actually means and why it's the moment you can finally sit down, take a breath, and celebrate.

I swung by Bo's Sandwich Shop and tell the story of what happens when keys get released late on possession day. It's more common than people think, and a good sandwich makes the wait a lot easier.

I will visit Mud Sweat and Gears and connect the dots between cycling culture and the renovation mindset. The idea that the best investments, like the best rides, take a little sweat equity.

The goal is simple: spotlight the people and places that make this area worth investing in and share real estate knowledge that's actually useful along the way.

If you own or know a local business in Central Alberta that deserves some love, send me a message. I'd love to get connected!

03/10/2026

03/03/2026

This story flew under the radar and I think it deserves more attention than it's getting.

The federal government just released a Rights Recognition Agreement formally acknowledging Musqueam Aboriginal title across a large swath of Metro Vancouver — Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, North and West Van, UBC, Surrey, and more.
The official line is that it doesn't affect privately owned land. And that may well be true in the short term. But here's the context that isn't making the headlines:

A B.C. Supreme Court ruling last August already declared Aboriginal title "senior" to fee simple ownership in parts of Richmond effectively making nearly 800 acres unsellable while the appeal plays out. The Musqueam agreement doesn't resolve that uncertainty. It adds to it.

For anyone watching Canadian real estate right now, the takeaway isn't panic, it's pattern recognition. Capital and buyers follow certainty. When one market gets complicated, stable markets get a second look.

Alberta has always offered space and value. Clear, stable title is about to become part of that conversation too.

If you're in Central Alberta; Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Blackfalds, or thinking about making a move, I'm happy to talk through what this means practically.

Drop a comment or send me a message.

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02/26/2026

🌱 The Red Deer Spring Market is Shaping Up: Here's What You Need to Know

Heading into spring 2026, Red Deer's real estate market is still showing real strength. Inventory is up year-over-year, giving buyers a bit more breathing room. The market remains largely balanced, meaning sellers are still in a solid position too.

Here's a quick snapshot of where things stand:

✅ Detached home sales held steady through 2025
✅ Inventory levels are recovering after years of tightness
✅ Red Deer remains one of Alberta's most affordable and in-demand markets
✅ Both buyers AND sellers have opportunity this spring

Whether you're thinking of listing, searching for your next home, or just keeping an eye on things now is a great time to get informed before the spring rush kicks in.

👉 Check out my full Red Deer Market Update here: https://devonptashnik.exprealty.com/pages/red-deer

📲 Questions? I'm always happy to chat. Drop a comment or send me a message!

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02/24/2026

02/24/2026

The City of Red Deer is now accepting proposals for T1 & T2 lots in Capstone!
Submit your formal non-binding proposals by 4:30 p.m. on March 10, 2026.

Submit proposals to: [email protected]
More info: https://www.liveincapstone.ca/landforsale

Please note: The City reserves the right not to proceed with the sale if proposals don’t meet the criteria or community objectives.

02/24/2026

After Sunday's hockey game, I think a lot of Canadians needed something to help them rebound into their work week! For me, that turned into focused time rebuilding the client-facing side of my business.

Buyer guides. Seller prep frameworks. Investment analysis tools. Communication templates. All of it updated, restructured, and rebranded to properly reflect where I am now with eXp Realty and as part of Elevate Collective.

This wasn't just a logo swap. Rebranding is an opportunity to raise the bar on everything behind the brand. If the documents clients are working from are going to carry a new name, they should earn it. That meant auditing every resource for clarity, tightening the language, and making sure the structure actually serves the person reading it, not just the person who wrote it.

I used AI throughout the process as a thinking partner. Not to generate expertise, but to stress-test assumptions, pressure-test document logic, and interrogate whether information was organized in a way that leads to better client decisions. The knowledge has to already be there, AI just helped me examine it more rigorously and efficiently.

What came out the other end is a cleaner, more consistent client experience. Resources that better reflect the complexity of the Central Alberta market and the standard of service I'm committed to delivering.

The rebrand is done. The work behind it is what I'm proud of.

If you have questions about buying, selling, or evaluating real estate as part of a broader financial picture, I'm happy to have that conversation.

02/16/2026

BRIDGE LOAN

You found the one. Offer accepted. Champagne chilling.

But your down payment? Still tied up in your current home.

That’s where a bridge loan comes in.

It’s a short-term loan that covers the gap between:
Selling your current home AND closing on the new one
Here’s the catch: you usually need a firm, unconditional sale on your existing home to qualify.

Bridge financing keeps your deal alive, your stress low, and your moving truck booked on time.

If you’re buying and selling in the same breath, talk to me before dates collide.

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02/04/2026

After a lot of reflection, I’ve decided to step away from Lapp Realty and my role as Residential Team Leader.

I had a thoughtful and respectful conversation with Kevin Lapp about moving on, and I’m incredibly grateful for how it was handled. Kevin has been both a mentor and a friend throughout my career, and I truly wouldn’t be in real estate without his guidance, perspective, and the time he invests into building people, systems, and processes.

As the business grew, balancing leadership responsibilities, being present as a dad, and continuing to serve my clients at the highest level became increasingly demanding. Over time, it was clear that something needed to shift so I could operate with the focus, energy, and intention this work, and my family, deserve.

I got into real estate to help people reach meaningful goals, build wealth early through smart investments, and improve their environment. I’m a firm believer that we’re products of our environment, and helping people change that is where I find the most fulfillment.

With that in mind, I’m excited to share that I’m still brokered by eXp Realty. I’ll be joining Elevate Collective group operating as an individual agent.

This move allows me to be fully present for my clients, provide focused service, spend more time with my son, and continue giving back to the communities I serve.

I’m proud of what we built, grateful for what I learned, and excited for what’s next.

01/21/2026

This week was all about systems, but more importantly, people.

Spent time with our agents inside Follow Up Boss, our CRM, helping them build simple action plans and light automation that actually support their business instead of replacing who they are.

No over-engineering.
No robotic messaging.
No “set it and forget it” nonsense.

Only:
Clear next steps after conversations
Thoughtful follow-ups that still sound human
Systems that remove friction so agents can focus on relationships

Automation should create consistency, not distance.

The goal isn’t more messages. It’s better conversations -- delivered on time, every time.

Proud of the buy-in this week. The best systems are the ones that let great agents stay genuine.

11/03/2025

Hello!

For everybody seeing this post thank you for following me over here on my business page. To help build my social media footprint I’ve found greater success for myself and my clients to operate from my personal account. You can find me over there under Devon Ptashnik !

I’ll leave this up for a day or so but otherwise, thanks for following!