Prime Edmonton Podcast

YES! Today Jerad talks about a fun 'Battle of Alberta' contest he is running this season with Joel Gwllim from CIR Realty in Calgary, and how Edmonton Oilers fans made this simple contest into something special. Enjoy it!

YES! Today Jerad is talking business - real estate business - and the unforeseen hidden benefits of buying or selling your Edmonton home during the COVID 19 pandemic. Are surprised by what has happened over the last year? It is certainly made a lot of people reassess life and where they live. Take a listen and see what (surprising)things have resulted from the pandemic in the real estate market around town!

YES! Today Jerad gives you the good stuff - the BEST places to go in Edmonton for Pizza. A Realtor's life can involve grabbing late night pizza or midday pizza or ....well, you get the point. So 20 years of moving around this city gives Jerad the ability to let YOU know where the best spots to grab a slice are! Take a listen - do you agree? Are there ones that should be on the list? Let us know!

Yes! In today's episode Jerad talks straight home improvement tips - namely, 5 low (ish) cost home improvements that can make a big difference in your day to day enjoyment of your home! We talk about improving cooking, foundation protection, laundry, and more!

YES! Today Jerad chats about his visit and tour of the Sky Residences in the Stantec Tower in downtown Edmonton. This building is the 2nd tallest in Canad - and there is a lot to look at up there! Jerad outlines what it's like to be up 80 storeys over Edmonton, as well as his impressions of the condominium and what it offers. A great building in the heart of our city!

Yes! This week Jerad chats about the 2021 Edmonton Civic Election, and all of the changes that are coming to City Council. Who is in? Who is out? The list may surprise you. And can you tell me what your new election boundary area is called? You'll have to see the new boundaries to find out!

YES! On today's podcast, Jerad discusses positive affirmations, a very cool podcast (that isn't his) that you should follow, and most importantly, the new Southeast leg of the LRT - the traffic delays, the benefits, and whether or not you or someone you know will be taking it. Will having this new option to get downtown or to the U of A make you quit your driving habit?

YES! Today Jerad talks about some great snow shoveling tips to help you get your walks done quicker, easier, and safer. Plus, he asks that you do him a small favor. Have any cool snow shovelling tips? Tell Jerad @primeyegre on Twitter!

YES! In this episode Jerad discusses a great love of his - DOGS! More specifically some of THE best dog parks in Edmonton to take your four legged friend on a leash free adventure to . Where is your favorite place to go and let your dog run free? Is it on the list?

YES! Today Jerad talks about some of his favorite #yeg Instagram accounts, and suggests that you follow them too. Now Instagram is quite different in design and tone from Twitter, but one thing that does remain the same is how many great accounts there are to enjoy!

YES! This week Jerad uses the decade plus he has been on Twitter to give YOU a) the best tool on Twitter and one that will make Twitter enjoyable again, and b) the 5 Edmonton based accounts that you should be following in 2021. While you're at it, shoot over to his Twitter account at @primeyegre and give him a follow! (I know, I know, shameless plug....). ENJOY IT!

YES! This week on the podcast we discuss all of the great festivals that have been cancelled, which ones may or may not survive, and which festival Jerad misses the most. BONUS - Jerad rambles - ends up giviving a great tip for how to cut your wedding costs!

YES! Today we talk about landscaping - and how doing it the right or wrong way can make or cost you thousands of dollars. Whether you live in a townhome, skinny lot home, or a giant pie shaped lot, there is a few great tips to help the value of your home increase!

Episode 23 - YES! This one hits home for most of us - how do we keep our sanity while working from home? And what about if our family or roommates are always in the way? Well, Jerad has been 'working from home' as a Realtor for over 20 years, and he helps empathize with you and provide a few tips to make it work....from home!

YES! After a long technical delay compounded by other 'things', Jerad is back with his story of how a COVID 19 related incident ended with him in the Emergency Room. Enjoy it!

YES! Today Jerad talks about his long lost love - the game of golf. If you're not a golfer, you may become one after this podcast! Jerad chats about why the game is so great, some of the courses he has played around the world, as well as 5 courses you should consider playing in the Edmonton area and why. Enjoy it!

YES! Almost all industries in Edmonton and area have been affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. Today Jerad talks about it from a real estate lens - what has changed, what is the same, and how the industry has had to pivot in some of its practices. Enjoy!

YES! After a way too long layoff (which is touched on briefly) we are back and ready to rock! COVID 19 has gripped us all - but has it changed how you look at your house? Jerad talks about what he discovered when he posed that question out on social media. Enjoy!

YES! January means New Year's Resolutions - have you broken yours yet? Jerad talks about some of his favorite resolutions (HINT: it has to do with food) as well as the key factor to keeping up a fitness resolution. Finally, Jerad talks about 5 different spots for you to get your 'fit' on - enjoy it!

YES! As you well know, downtown Edmonton has been a place of change for the past few years. In this episode, Jerad goes over some of the successes, failures, and new developments in the ever changing world that is downtown Edmonton!

YES! With fall know in full effect (and winter on its way) it is time to look back at some of the newer trends that hit our city this pat summer. The one craze that had quite a few people talking was the downtown Edmonton Escooter craze. Jerad discusses his experience with the service as well as the good, the bad, and the ugly with this new product. Enjoy iy!

YES! This week Jerad talks about....optimism! More specifically, getting out on the right track and eliminating complaining wherever possible. The podcast also discusses how Edmonton could set itself apart by adopting marketing and advertising guidelines that areas like Sao Paulo, Brazil, and many areas in California and Arizona have implemented to make their transit corridors beautiful. Enjoy it!

YES! Did you know that Edmonton has the largest river valley system of any major metropolis in the world? I think this stat is true (hello, internet....) but even if it isn't - the Fall is a lovely time to get out and explore it. Jerad lists some of the best areas in and around Edmonton to check out the River Valley, and also throws some shade on some areas that have been ruined by city planners. What's your favorite part of the River Valley to enjoy?

YES! Today, on National Food Bank Day - we discuss the Edmonton Food Bank, why it's so important to Edmontonians, and a personal story Jerad shares about his experience with this great organization. Enjoy it!

YES! Let's be honest folks, we can buy the right house, we can find the perfect neighborhood, but there is nothing we can do about our neighbors. Or is there? This podcast discusses why neighbors are so important to us, shares a bit about some of the neighbor 'horror stories' we have all had, and gives a important tip on how to better select a home with neighbors we may actually like. Enjoy it!

YES! If you are a twenty something looking to buy your 1st home - this podcast is for you! I break down why home viewings are so important - especially if it is your 1st home purchase - and educate you on the top 5 BIGGEST mistakes that home buyers make when they hit that front door. AND...don't worry! The Top 5 Donair places in Edmonton will be coming soon - I talk about why it needs a little bit more time and attention. Enjoy it!

YES! This week we talk about our Edmonton's favorite sports teams - the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Eskimos. Both teams have seen a fairly dramatic downturn in ticket sales, and both have tried to address it - in very different ways. Jerad chats about the different ways the Oil and the Esks have tried to lure the fans back to the games - and which one he thinks will work better.

YES! The festival season rolls on, and there have been some absolute smashing successes! This year the Taste of Edmonton turned 35 - and for the 2nd year in a row was located at Capital Centre near the Legislative Grounds. We talk about why this location works, why they need to make it the permanent location of TOE, and I list off some of my personal favorite foods there.

YES! This episode talks about a recent proposal from your favorite sports owner and mine, Darryl Katz, to construct Phase II of Ice District to the North of Rogers Place. 12 Towers, ranging in size between 10 to 40 storeys would bring in an estimated 4000 new units into the area. PLUS - I give a teaser and a CONTEST to see why I start off each podcast the way I do. Enjoy it!

This episode talks about serial entrepreneur, scientific genius(madman?), and technological wizard Elon Musk - and the thing that is happening in Beaumont may make him love the little city. Beaumont, for those of you who don't know, is a small city of 19000 just outside Edmonton city limits South on 50 Street.

YES! Jerad is angry that a new doctor driven diet means he can't eat at any of his food spots around town. Listen to 5 great 'hidden gems' in the YEG food scene. Enjoy it!

YES! Festival season is upon us in Edmonton - Jerad chats about which ones he has recently gone to and how to find great ones around town. After a great recent conversation on Twitter (@primeyegre) about local celebrity meetings and how you dealt with it, Jerad shares his 1st - and worst - Edmonton celebrity meeting. Have an Edmonton 'social media celebrity' that you think is interesting? Let Jerad know and he may interview him/her in a future podcast!

Sometimes real estate is a violent business - and in this episode Jerad talks about his most violent encounter while showing homes. Enjoy it!

Today's podcast focuses on a true love - COFFEE! Jerad talks about the chain store vs. local debate, his top Edmonton local coffee shops, and why coffee is so integral to the real estate business.

EPISODE 1 - Jerad chats about why he started this podcast, his fascination with social media 'micro celebrities', and the 2 reasons why he debuted the podcast on June 6. Enjoy it!