WE GET IT! Moving from Ontario to Edmonton is one of the biggest financial and lifestyle decisions a family can make, and it helps to have a team on the ground who already knows the path, because they walked it themselves. The Real Estate Team, led by Mary Bark and David Szusz of RE/MAX River City, has guided dozens of Ontario families through this exact move, from the first phone call to the day the keys land in their hands.
We've Made This Move Ourselves
Mary moved from Ontario to Edmonton in 2014, and David made the same move in 2021. Between the two of them, The Real Estate Team understands this relocation from the inside, not just as agents, but as people who once sat where you're sitting now, weighing the same questions about neighbourhoods, cost of living, and starting over somewhere new.
That personal experience shapes how the team works with every relocating client. They know what it feels like to choose a city you've never lived in, to compare school options from a distance, and to wonder if a place will actually feel like home once you arrive. It's not theoretical for them, and that shows in the kind of guidance they give.
Why Families Are Choosing Edmonton
Ontario buyers are consistently surprised by what their budget stretches to in Edmonton. More square footage, larger lots, and newer builds are within reach here in a way that simply isn't possible across most of the GTA. Add in Alberta's lower overall cost of living and no provincial sales tax, and the math starts to make sense quickly.
Edmonton also offers strong job markets in healthcare, energy, technology, and trades, along with a growing population that supports steady demand for housing. For families weighing a move, that combination of affordability and opportunity is hard to match.
New Home Experts, Not Just Resale Agents
Mary's career began in new home sales and construction before she became a REALTOR®, which means The Real Estate Team brings a builder's perspective that most agents simply don't have. If you're considering a new build in a growing community like Windermere, Chappelle, or one of the newer pockets of Leduc and Beaumont, the team can walk you through floor plans, lot premiums, and builder reputations the way someone who has actually worked inside that world would.
We Cover the Areas You're Likely Comparing
The Real Estate Team serves all of Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Beaumont, and the surrounding rural areas of Strathcona, Sturgeon, and Parkland County. Whether you're picturing a quiet acreage outside the city or a family friendly community close to good schools, the team can speak to what each area actually offers, not just what's listed online.
What to Expect From a Relocation Consultation
A relocation move involves more than finding a home. The Real Estate Team helps Ontario clients understand neighbourhood fit, school catchments, commute realities, and current market conditions, often before they've booked a flight to see anything in person. Many clients buy with confidence sight unseen, supported by video walkthroughs and honest, direct feedback.
Lets Start the Conversation
If you're considering a move from Ontario to Edmonton, reach out to Mary Bark and David Szusz of The Real Estate Team at RE/MAX River City. Book a free relocation consultation and get a clear, no pressure look at what your move could look like.
The Real Estate Team | RE/MAX River City mary@thereteam.ca · david@thereteam.ca · 780-905-6255 · thereteam.ca