Here are just a few of the limitless colour options available.

There are few things in an Edmonton autumn more rewarding that a welcoming home. We all love that feeling of entertaining friends or family and just watching eyes light up when they walk through your place. Few things in the world provide that much quiet satisfaction.

But there is one thing that is just as satisfying: Making people feel the same way before they walk in the door.

There are ways to make your exterior incredibly welcoming and elaborate, but that takes time and money, and it requires upkeep.

But what if I told you that with a couple hours of planning and execution and about a quart of paint, you can completely transform the look of your front exterior, adding an incredible amount of personality and creating a focal point that will attract eyes from even down the street?

1. Choosing the door is easy. Choosing the colour isn’t so easy.

You might want to avoid picking a favourite colour first when it comes to painting your front door. Instead, take stock of the architecture of your front of house and look at the accents and root colours. Are there bricks? What are the root colours of the wood being used? You could even coordinate with shutters or other accents. This is a great way to highlight those elements, if they are hidden behind brush or trees.

But make sure that you make it part of your style as well. If you just for the architectural match, you’ll end up with something that matches… likely a little too well.

2. Watch the Sun.

When people design the interiors of their homes, the colours they pick look like the colours should, bold and brilliant. When we take these same colour samples outside, they can lose some of that lustre under direct sunlight. So to reduce the chances of getting to soft a shade, test your samples under different lighting conditions. Choose from bright sunny days, cloudy mid days, and even clear evenings. Explore the colour inside the home too. Remember, half of the door will be visible from the inside.

2. Pick the Right Paint.

Picking the right paint isn’t just about picking the longest pasting paint or the right stuff to bind to the surface. You also have to think about the state of the door and its age. If your door has been around and seen more than its share of bumps, a high gloss paint, though attractive, will reveal imperfections with incredible detail. Choose from the matte, low lustre or even semi gloss paint finishes and be sure that they will work well on the surface of your door.

Painting and personalizing your front door is one of the quickest ways to change the look of your home and add a level of punch to your curb appeal. The Edmonton Home Pros Team hugely supports the idea of making a home yours. If you would like to learn more about homes in Edmonton with great curb appeal, get in touch with the Edmonton Home Pros Team. We’d be happy to talk about what options may be available to you.

Sherwood Park has a wide variety of homes and properties to suit your lifestyle.

It’s amazing the vibrancy and variety of lifestyles available for people who live in Edmonton’s Capital Region. Whether you strive for outdoor living or bask in the delights of a thriving urban environment, limitless options await you in the Prairies.

But there is one community that has a unique set of qualities, and this place, for the residents that make it home, is unlike any in our region.

From urban parklands to raw farmlands, groomed trails to business parks, this place is large enough to be Alberta’s seventh largest city.

But Sherwood park isn’t a city, not even a town. And this is part of what makes it such an interesting place for residents and visitors alike.

Sherwood Park is actually managed like a hamlet of Strathcona County, which allows the tax and startup process to be inexpensive and easy.

This makes Sherwood Park an incredibly advantageous location for startups and new businesses seeking to break into the Capital Region marketplace. The west end has extensive arterial roadways providing easy access to the north of the province, which has encourages its booming energy services and refining sector.

But Sherwood Park puts families first. The community designs prevent the industrial activity from encroaching on the quiet, safe streets throughout the neighbourhoods. This is an interesting detail, since many of the neighbourhood roadways have lower posted speeds.

But what makes a successful community isn’t just the opportunity or design, it’s the overall quality of life.

Sherwood Park homes offer families incredible choice. There are rural farmhouses and acreages not far from the town centre. Detached homes of all shapes sizes and styles follow treelined city streets. Multi-unit buildings and condos can be found closer to the town centre, enabling multiple means of public and private transportation.

Sherwood Park’s urban centre is filled with recreational and shopping delights including new restaurants, the Festival Place performance centre and a modern library.

With the recent Premier’s announcement on schools, Sherwood Park with be adding one school, and modernizing another. Schools here are remarkably modern and stable institutions.

This housing market in Sherwood Park is seeing stunning growth. In August 2014, nearly 80 Sherwood Park homes were sold. REALTORS® and mortgage brokers are confident that the market will remain strong as confidence in the community’s growth continues.

There is no better time to look at Sherwood Park property. And if you have a Sherwood Park home to sell, the market is ready with eager buyers.

We’d be happy to help! Get in touch with us, if you are looking to buy or sell your Sherwood Park home.

Why Move With Your Pet To Sherwood Park?

When it comes to pet-friendly services, Sherwood Park and Strathcona County has you covered! Treat your furry friend to a grooming service, learn new tricks at Sherwood Barks Dog Training*, check-in at a pet-friendly hotel, or spend the day off-leash at the Deermound Dog Park— no matter the time of day, there’s always something to do with your four-legged pal in Sherwood Park.

Deermound Off-Leash Dog Park

In Sherwood Park and Strathcona County, dog-owners can take their pets to the majority of parks and green spaces. Those looking to give their canine-friends a little more exercise than your average walk around the block, can head to the Deermound Off-leash Dog Park*. This multi-purpose park can be found south of Township Road at the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 628. In addition to being pet-friendly, Deermound Dog Park also features a beautiful natural area for any resident to enjoy.

How Edmonton Home Pros Help You & Your Pet

Are you thinking of relocating to Sherwood Park with your canine companion? Let Stephen Lau and the Edmonton Home Pros help you find a Sherwood Park home that fits your lifestyle. Our team will find you a property near any Sherwood Park park, or in close proximity to the Deermound Off-leash Dog Park. We also take into consideration surrounding pet-friendly services such as dog groomers and boarding schools, kennels, and pet daycares.

To get started, feel free to contact us for a free Home Buyers Consultation. We would love to meet with you and help you explore all the options Sherwood Park has to offer for you and your pet.

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Charlton Heights

The Sherwood Park community of Charlton Heights is located in the Northern portion of Sherwood Park. Its surrounding communities include: Clover Bar Ranch to the north, Lakeland Ridge to the east, Glen Allan to the south, and Durham Town Square to the west. Residents of Charlton Heights are also in close proximity to two major arteries including Baseline Road to the south and Sherwood Drive to the west. Due to its convenient location, Charlton Heights is a short 20 minute drive to downtown Edmonton and a quick 5 minutes from Sherwood Park Mall. Charlton Heights residents who use public transportation are within walking distance to numerous bus stops as route 422 runs through the neighbourhood.
Community residents looking for a quick bite to eat can stop in at the nearby restaurants placed along Baseline Road. When it comes to recreation, Charlton Heights doesn’t fall short. The community has a network of trails that connect to the manmade lake and park in Lakeland Ridge. Charlton Heights is also home to Capital Care Strathcona: a continuing care organization which offers specialized programs and services. Charlton Heights real estate properties consist mainly of single family homes with some apartment condo communities such as Sunrise Village.

Looking to buy a home in Charlton Heights? Browse through our listings to find the perfect Charlton Heights home for you!

Broadmoor Estates

Broadmoor Estates perfectly encompasses the recreational life in Sherwood Park. The community is nestled next to the Broadmoor Public Golf Course, the Salisbury Athletic Park, and the Broadmoor Tennis Club. Nearby communities include Mills Haven to the north, Woodbridge Farms to the west, Glen Allan to the east, and Broadmoor across the golf course to the south. In addition to the many recreational facilities in the area, Broadmoor residents also have many eating-out options as Broadmoor Boulevard to the north features restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs. Thanks to its ideal location, residents of Broadmoor Estates are within walking distance to the Strathcona County Library (10 minutes) and the Sherwood park Mall (15 minutes). For big-box amenities and shopping centres, residents take a 20 minute drive to downtown Edmonton along the Sherwood Park freeway. When it comes to real estate properties, this community truly lives up to its name! Broadmoor Estates features single family homes placed on large lots which back onto the Broadmoor Public Golf Course and are surrounded by mature greenery.

Do you want to live in Broadmoor Estates? Contact Stephen Lau and the Edmonton Home Pros team for a complimentary Home Buyers Consultation! We’ll listen to your needs and wants, then help you find a Broadmoor Estates home for sale that fits your lifestyle.

Aspen Trails

The Sherwood Park community of Aspen Trails brings heritage details and timeless style to life. This area is growing in popularity with numerous residential developments currently underway and new construction homes of excellent architectural beauty. Its neighbouring communities include Emerald Hills to the north, Summerwood to the west, Clover Bar Ranch to the south, and Centennial Village to the west. The community is also home to Archbishop Jordan High School, Centennial Park, Millennium Place, Strathcona Community Hospital, Aspen Trails Dental, Save On Foods, and Walmart.
Residents of Aspen Trails are a short 25 minute drive to downtown Edmonton and conveniently situated near Yellowhead Trail, Sherwood Drive, and Clover Bar Road. Real Estate developments in Aspen Trails include single family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and duplexes. Are you looking to buy a new home in Aspen Trails? Get in touch with the Edmonton Home Pros Team! Our area knowledge includes Sherwood Park and its communities. Best of all, we’re a diverse, bilingual, and results-oriented team.

Alternatively, you can also begin searching for Aspen Trails homes for sale using our interactive search map.