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The last couple of weeks have been busy with new listings, and honestly, this is the part of real estate I really enjoy....
10/11/2026

The last couple of weeks have been busy with new listings, and honestly, this is the part of real estate I really enjoy.

Getting a home ready to sell is never just one thing. It’s a lot of little decisions that add up. What should be fixed before we list? What can be left alone? Does the home need staging? Are the photos showing the right things? Is the pricing actually supported by the market? Is there anything buyers are likely to notice right away that we should deal with first?

That preparation matters, especially when buyers have options.
I don’t want my sellers spending money just for the sake of spending money, and I also don’t want to skip over something that could hurt the way the home shows or how buyers respond to it.

The goal is to be thoughtful about where the effort goes, make sure the home is positioned properly, and launch it in a way that gives us the best chance at a strong result.

That’s been a big part of my last couple of weeks around here, and I’m grateful for every seller who trusts me with it.

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
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SOLD in 12 days and over asking. 🎉🏡Huge congratulations to my sellers!This one came down to something I talk about all t...
10/09/2026

SOLD in 12 days and over asking. 🎉🏡

Huge congratulations to my sellers!

This one came down to something I talk about all the time: preparation.

We had a plan before we hit the market. You did the work to get the home ready, we positioned it properly, and when it launched, buyers noticed.

That preparation created momentum.

And 12 days later, we’re SOLD for over asking. 🔑

Selling well is rarely about luck. It’s about making smart decisions before the sign goes on the lawn.

To my sellers, thank you for trusting the process, taking the advice, and putting in the work. I’m so excited for whatever comes next for you. ❤️

Preparation creates leverage. And this one proved it.

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

10/08/2026

September felt different.
Not bad. Not scary. Just more thoughtful.

The Edmonton and surrounding area market has clearly shifted away from the pace we saw earlier in the year. There are more homes for buyers to choose from, sales have slowed, and that means both sides need to be a little more strategic.

For buyers, this is giving you something we haven’t always had much of lately: time. Not unlimited time, and good homes can still move quickly, but there’s generally more room to compare, ask questions, look at a second option and make a decision without feeling like every property is going to disappear before you get home from the showing.

That doesn’t mean every seller is suddenly desperate to negotiate. A well-priced, well-maintained home in a good location can still get strong attention. But buyers have more alternatives now, and that changes the conversation. For sellers, September really reinforced how important positioning has become.
Putting a home on the market and “seeing what happens” is a much riskier strategy when buyers have more choice. They’re comparing your home to everything else in the same price range, and if another property feels like better value, they can simply move on.

I’m seeing a bigger separation between homes that are prepared, priced and presented properly and homes that are asking the market to overlook too much.

And once a listing has been sitting for a while, buyers notice.
That doesn’t mean sellers need to panic or give their homes away. It means the strategy before you list matters more now than it did in a faster market.

Condition matters.
Presentation matters.
Pricing matters.
And understanding your competition really matters.

The other thing I’d keep in mind is that there really isn’t one “Edmonton market.” Detached homes, townhouses and condos are behaving differently, and one neighbourhood can feel completely different from another. The overall market may be softer, but the experience at a specific price point or for a specific property can still be very competitive.

So my September takeaway is pretty simple:
Buyers have more leverage, but they still need to recognize a good property when they see one.
Sellers can absolutely still get a strong result, but the days of assuming the market will do all the work for you are behind us for now.

This is the kind of market where good decisions matter more than hype, and honestly, I don’t think that’s a bad thing.

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

I spend a lot of time talking about houses, but this is the part that reminds me what home is really about.It’s not just...
10/07/2026

I spend a lot of time talking about houses, but this is the part that reminds me what home is really about.

It’s not just the kitchen or the backyard or whether the layout is perfect.

It’s the people in it.
The routines you build.
The memories that happen without you planning them.
The little moments that end up meaning more than the big ones.

I think that’s probably why I care so much about helping people find the right home in the first place. A house is just the starting point. The real value is in the life that gets built there.

And for me, this guy is a pretty big part of mine. 🤍

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

10/05/2026

A crawl space under a split-level home can be one of the most underrated storage areas in the whole house.

The key is using it properly.

I’ve seen buyers overlook these spaces because they’re not “finished” storage, but they can be incredibly useful for things you don’t need every day. Seasonal decor, luggage, camping gear, kids’ bins, sports equipment, extra chairs, all the stuff that usually ends up taking over a basement or garage.

A few things I always look for:

Keep everything in sealed plastic bins rather than cardboard. It protects your things from dust and moisture and makes the space much easier to keep organized.

Use low shelving if the height allows it. Even a simple raised platform can help keep bins off the floor and make everything easier to access.

Label everything from the side, not just the top. If your bins are stacked, you’ll thank yourself later.

And most importantly, don’t cover vents, mechanical access, plumbing cleanouts or anything you may need to reach quickly.

A crawl space won’t replace a full basement, but when it’s clean, dry and organized properly, it can give you a surprising amount of useful storage without taking away from your everyday living space.

Sometimes the best storage in a home is the space nobody thinks to use.

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

At some point, the plan stops being “maybe” and becomes, “Alright, let’s figure this out.” 🤷‍♀️🏡That is the energy for t...
10/04/2026

At some point, the plan stops being “maybe” and becomes, “Alright, let’s figure this out.” 🤷‍♀️🏡

That is the energy for the final quarter of the year.

If buying, selling, relocating, or investing was one of your goals, there may still be time to make it happen. But crossing it off your list will take more than hoping the right opportunity appears. We need to look at your numbers, your timeline, the Edmonton market, and the decisions that need to happen next.

For buyers, that could mean confirming your financing, narrowing the search, understanding what your budget realistically buys, and being prepared to act when the right property appears.

For sellers, it could mean deciding what preparation will actually improve your position, building a pricing strategy around the current competition, and working backward from your ideal moving date so nothing feels rushed.

And sometimes the honest answer is that completing the move this year is not the smartest goal. Maybe the better move is using these final months to strengthen your finances, prepare the property, or create a focused plan for early next year. That is still progress.

So, if your real estate goal has been sitting in the “I really need to deal with that” category, this is your sign. Let’s stop circling it, look at the facts, and determine the smartest way forward. No pressure and no guesswork. Just a clear conversation and a strategy built around what you are trying to achieve. ✨

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

This one should feel like family life first, features second.There’s something about a quiet cul-de-sac that just feels ...
10/02/2026

This one should feel like family life first, features second.

There’s something about a quiet cul-de-sac that just feels right for family life.
This fully finished home in Windermere gives you the space to spread out, but more importantly, the layout actually makes sense for everyday living.
The main floor is open, warm and easy to live in, with a spacious kitchen, new granite countertops, plenty of cabinetry and a corner pantry. It’s the kind of setup that works just as well for busy weekday mornings as it does for having people over.

Upstairs, the bonus room is made for movie nights, toys, homework or just having a second place to relax. You’ll also find 3 bedrooms, including a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet and ensuite with a soaker tub.
And when everyone needs a little more room, the finished basement delivers with a 4th bedroom, full bathroom, rec room and dry bar. Teenager space, guest space, office space, hobby space… there are a lot of ways to make it work.
Outside, the composite deck is ready for summer BBQs and evenings outside, and central A/C keeps things comfortable when Edmonton turns up the heat.
All of this in a family-friendly Windermere location close to parks, trails, playgrounds, schools, shopping and restaurants.

This is one of those homes that just feels easy to imagine your life in.

728 173 ST SW
$598,888
MLS® E4510737

Dawn Morgan
REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Ready to buy or sell? Call me Today!
www.realestatebydawn.ca
Call/Text 780-721-5225

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