Kristen Edmunds Real Estate Blog

Always Five Steps Ahead — Part 2: The Walkthrough and the Holdback

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 29/07/2026

Part 2: I told my sellers exactly what was coming before it arrived. Walkthrough dispute, $5,000 holdback request, deal closed. Prepared, not blindsided.

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Always Five Steps Ahead — Part 1: The Inspection

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 28/07/2026

An Alberta transaction under pressure. Real inspection concerns, a scope change, and a direct question answered incompletely. Part 1 of 2.

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The $50K Land Mistake: What Raw Land Buyers Miss (And How It Costs Them)

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 21/04/2026

Raw land buyers lose $50K-$150K+ skipping due diligence. Learn critical checks: zoning, utilities ($100K+), environmental constraints, legal access, soil testing before purchase.

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