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Edmonton Military Relocation Realtor

Posted to Edmonton and wanting to purchase a home. You will be faced with a multitude of decisions!  The primary one is whether you are actually prepared to purchase a home. Locating the perfect home is not always an easy task, and obtaining a mortgage loan can be a complex and tiring process. Although, once you have determined that you are ready to move forward with the required effort towards your home-purchasing goal, the rewards are unquestionable.

How to estimate affordability

There is a rule of thumb about how much you can afford, based on the calculations your mortgage provider will make. Your lender will use two debt ratios when determining whether you can afford a mortgage. These ratios are called the Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratio and Total Debt Service (TDS) ratio. They take into account your income, monthly housing costs and overall debt load.

The first affordability guideline, as set out by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), is that your monthly housing costs – mortgage principal and interest, taxes and heating expenses (P.I.T.H.) – should not preferably not exceed 32% of your gross household monthly income, up to a maximum of 39%. 

 While at your side each step of the way, I will make the process of purchasing a home easier, more enjoyable, less time-consuming, and less expensive than if you undertook this challenge on your own. I will help you prepare so that sellers perceive you as a preferred buyer, help you locate and assess properties for sale that match your specifications, and help you through the myriad of details attending the actual purchase.

FINDING THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOU

Once you’ve been pre-qualified and know what price range you want to stay in, we can help you determine which properties fit your needs by using the MLS tools available to locate them. We have the best possible resources and communication systems available today to help you locate the homes on the market that match your specifications. 

With thousands of homes sold ranging from single family homes to downtown condos, we provide the information you need when looking for houses for sale. See our open house listings, current listings, average prices and days on market along with other details to make an informed decision. Buying or selling a home is a big decision

Brookfield Approved Realtor for Edmonton

Posted-to-EdmontonYes you definitely need a Realtor knowledgeable about your Military Rules and Fees.  We are Edmonton’s Local Expert with extensive experience in Military and RCMP transfers and relocations. We are BGRS Brookfield approved and one of the busiest service providers in the area.  We have years of experience with homes, condos, acreages and investment properties in Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Morinville, Beaumont, Leduc, Sturgeon, Strathcona and Parkland.
As your BGRS Approved Realtor for Edmonton, I will be happy to offer expert guidance on area school districts, local attractions, as well as info on world-class- shopping, Edmonton MFRC and other Edmonton area Services for Military.  I can even connect you with a Mortgage Rep who  understands The DND Clause.   I strive to make your relocation process as hassle-free as possible. 

I WILL HELP YOU COMPLETE YOUR FINANCING AND INSPECTIONS, AND CLOSE ON THE TRANSACTION. MY TOP PRIORITY IS TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR HOME BUYING EXPERIENCE IS PLEASANT, COST-EFFICIENT, AND SUCCESSFUL.

3rd Canadian Division Support Base Edmonton, formerly known as and commonly referred to as CFB Edmonton is a Canadian Forces base located in Sturgeon County adjacent to the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. It is also known as Edmonton Garrison or “Steele Barracks”.

History

The history of CFB Edmonton begins at an airfield called Blatchford Field, a few kilometres south from where CFB Edmonton would eventually be established. The airfield was established in 1927 as a private and commercial interest by bush pilots, with support from the Mayor of Edmonton, airfield namesake Kenny Blatchford, opening a few months after he ended his term as mayor with his election as a Member of Parliament representing the city. The airfield became important to the opening up and development of the Canadian north, while also cementing Edmonton’s place as the “Gateway to the North”.

During the Second World War, Blatchford Field became a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) training station under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. No. 16 Elementary Flying Training School (No. 16 EFTS) and No. 2 Air Observers School (No. 2 AOS) used the aerodrome. The RCAF also ran No. 4 Initial Training School (No. 4 ITS) which was a ground school located at the University of Alberta. No. 16 EFTS closed in 1942 and No. 2 AOS closed in 1944. After No. 2 AOS closed, the station formally became known as RCAF Station Edmonton. Many RCAF squadrons and units were located here, including a survival school and the RCAF Winter Experimental Establishment (WEE). A United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) B-29 bomber detachment also used the station.

During the war, the airfield was a major factor in supporting the Allies of World War II, becoming a staging point for the U.S. defence of Alaska, as well as a major waypoint of the Northwest Staging Route supplying equipment and aircraft to the Soviet military. Aircraft had to be ferried and transport aircraft used the aerodrome to support the construction of the Alaska Highway. Air traffic increased significantly and flying activities were becoming hazardous. Since the old airfield could not be expanded because of its proximity to the city of Edmonton, the U.S. Government built a new air facility at Namao, about 11 km (6.8 mi) north of the city. The United States Army Corps of Engineers built two runways at the base, 03/21 and 12/30, both 2,100 m (6,890 ft) long and Canada’s longest at the time. The Americans ran the Namao airfield until the end of the war when the Canadian Government took it over. With time, RCAF Station Edmonton also developed severe limitations at Blatchford, and on 1 October 1955 all RCAF Squadrons and support units were transferred to the “new” RCAF Station Namao. Blatchford Field was turned over to the Edmonton municipal government and became the commercial Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport.

During the Cold War, RCAF Station Namao was used by the United States Strategic Air Command, which constructed a “Nose Dock” capable of servicing the nose and wings of heavy jet bombers and tankers on the south side of the airfield. The station also hosted the Edmonton Rescue Coordination Centre, and served as home base for United Nations Food Aid flights, delivering aid to Ethiopia, Somalia, and Bosnia. Because Namao at that time had a 4,200-metre (13,780 ft) runway, 12/30, it was designated an emergency Space Shuttle landing site by NASA.[10]

In 1968, when Canada’s armed force branches were amalgamated, RCAF Station Namao was redesignated Canadian Forces Base Edmonton (Lancaster Park) and was under command of the new Air Transport Command and later Air Command.

Federal Government budget cuts forced the command of the air station to be transferred to the Canadian Forces Land Force Command in 1994. CFB Edmonton (Lancaster Park)/18 Wing Edmonton was redesignated CFB Edmonton.

Although both runways are still visible they are no longer in use except for a 148 ft × 492 ft (45 m × 150 m) section of 03/21 used by helicopters.

In 2010–2011, Government of Canada announced the construction of new facilities for visiting Canadian Armed Forces members training at CFB Edmonton (3rd Canadian Division Support Base Edmonton (3 CDSB)).