Building Community: A Path to Healing and Recovery

By Dennis Faulkner

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https://edmontonjournal.com/life/homes/strong-sense-of-community-is-what-helps-make-everyone-feel-at-home

Could we find a way to provide transformative assistance and housing to more of our most vulnerable populations? Safe and stable housing is not just a necessity—it is a fundamental right that contributes to overall well-being and recovery.

Recent efforts in Edmonton are showing great promise. The Homes for Heroes Foundation has launched a tiny home community designed to provide transitional housing for up to 20 homeless veterans at a time. This initiative goes beyond simply offering shelter; it integrates essential services such as counselling and…

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Attic Rain: Causes, Risks, and Prevention

Attic rain occurs when warm, humid air from inside your home rises into the attic and condenses on cold surfaces, such as the underside of your roof. During freezing weather, this condensation turns to frost, which later melts as temperatures rise. The resulting water can seep into insulation, wooden structures, and drywall, causing damage over time.

This issue can remain undetected for years until uncovered by a thorough inspection. For example, we’ve seen cases where sellers only discovered attic rain during a buyer’s home inspection.

The damage caused by attic rain can be significant, often resulting in repair costs that reach tens of thousands of dollars. Continuous exposure to moisture can lead to…

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Effective Strategies for Selling Your Home For the Maximum the Market will Pay!


When it comes to selling a home, the most crucial factor is pricing—or what some call positioning. In a seller’s market, my wife and I usually advise pricing the property competitively, with a few exceptions. The aim of competitive pricing is to spark intense interest and create a bidding war, maximizing the sale price, minimizing the time on the market, and reducing the seller's inconvenience.

To ignite this level of interest, it’s vital to generate significant attention and enthusiasm for the listing during the critical first three days it’s live. Before recommending a list price, we conduct a thorough analysis of the current competition, focusing not only on the…

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