Editor’s Note

editor’s letter

PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

EDITOR NextHome

Building better in 2022

“Resilience” and “innovation” aren’t mere buzzwords in Edmonton’s new home industry – but rather guideposts that have led the industry to unprecedented growth in a year fraught with peril. We saw it firsthand in our monthly Edmonton New Home + Condo Guide magazines, as builders and developers came out with more functional and innovative designs for new homes and communities that sought to address the new and varied lifestyle needs that emerged during the pandemic.

With all the changes and challenges still happening in the market, getting some insight on what to expect throughout the homebuying journey over the next year would certainly offer some peace of mind.

This is where the Edmonton Builder & Developer Annual comes in. We gathered some of the best minds in the Edmonton new home industry in our Expert Panel series to give us their views on how the past year worked out and what homebuyers can expect in the year ahead.

Many of the experts we spoke with were surprised by the strong growth that came despite the nagging supply chain issues. They do warn, however, that this periodic supply shortages may yet play a role in curtailing growth next year so most are planning ahead to try and mitigate its effect on the consumer.

Inside, readers will also find some of the latest design trends, and best places to live in and around the city. As always, we at NextHome strive to give our readers all the options that are available as far as new home buying is concerned.

One thing is clear, people will still want to buy homes – especially with the low interest rates – and if all this sheltering in place taught us anything, it’s better to be stuck at home if it’s a home that you love and fits your lifestyle. And there is no shortage of that in Edmonton.

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