Send us Fan Mail Which renovations actually increase your property's value, can attract better tenants, and generate higher rent? In this episode of Real Estate in Edmonton, Tracie is on location with renovation expert Wayne Fabing from Fabing Design Build and as they walk through an Edmonton rental property and discuss the renos that can provide the biggest return on investment for landlords, real estate investors, and homeowners. For more ideas and impact, Wayne has even brought his own special guest, Tricia Firmaniuk - Director of Design at Maria Killam Inc. to provide additional design and renovation insights throughout the tour. As they explore the property, Tracie is excited to share her ideas she has to 'jueje it up' a little - give it some personality, freshen it up, make it feel warm and welcoming"💃✨ Dive into things like curb appeal and perhaps replacing the dark wood flooring 🤔 - hearing directly from the design professionals. Are their ideas matching or will there be a design throw down? Which upgrades are worth the money, and which renovations should investors completely avoid? Together they discuss: ✅ Best bang-for-your-buck renovations ✅ Renovations that increase rental income ✅ How to attract better tenants ✅ Curb appeal improvements that matter ✅ Exterior upgrades with strong ROI ✅ Rental property renovation strategies ✅ Landlord renovation tips ✅ Home improvement ideas that add value ✅ Edmonton real estate investing insights ✅ Common renovation mistakes investors make ✅ Part 1 of a two-part renovation series... Just as the conversation is about to move into one of the 2 most important rooms in the house—the kitchen—we wrap up this episode. Next week in Part 2, we'll continue the walkthrough and discuss kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, layouts, and the interior upgrades that can have the biggest impact on both rental income and resale value for you. 🚀ABOUT THE SHOW Real Estate in Edmonton is hosted by Edmonton REALTOR® Devin Gray and Professional Broadcaster, Tracie Gray. Every week we talk Real Estate and Real Life, exploring Edmonton's housing market, real estate investing opportunities, community stories, local businesses, and the people shaping our city. Whether you're buying your first home, selling a property, growing a real estate portfolio, or simply interested in Edmonton real estate, this podcast is for you. 🏡 Featured Guest: 🔨Wayne Fabing Fabing Design Build 📍 Serving Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and surrounding Alberta communities. 🌸 Tricia Fermeniak Maria Killam Inc. Interior Design • Home Styling • Renovation Inspiration & Colour Expert Support the show 🎙️ ABOUT THE HOSTS 🏡Devin Gray is a professional REALTOR® with eXp Realty and Mogul Realty Group in Edmonton, Alberta. Born and raised in Edmonton, Devin specializes in helping families, homeowners, and real estate investors make smart real estate decisions. He is also a real estate investor, speaker, and host of the monthly Mogul Mastermind investor networking event. 💃Tracie Gray is an award-winning broadcaster, emcee, actress, producer, and on-air personality. With decades of experience in radio, television, live events, and media production, Tracie brings her unique perspective, storytelling ability, and passion for Edmonton to every episode. Together, Devin and Tracie host Real Estate in Edmonton — where we talk real estate and real life. Each week, they explore Edmonton's housing market, local businesses, community events, investment opportunities, and the stories that make Edmonton one of Canada's most exciting places to live, work, and invest. 📍 Thinking of buying, selling, investing, or relocating to Edmonton? Connect with Devin Gray: devingrayyeg@gmail.com 🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes covering: • Edmonton real estate market updates • Investment strategies and opportunities • Local business spotlights • Community events and developments • Lifestyle and neighbourhood insights 🩵 Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it...
