Excel Homes is ramping up the excitement in Edmonton’s new home market in 2023, as the renowned Alberta homebuilder celebrates its 35th anniversary – and they are inviting everyone to join the party.

For three-and-a-half decades, Excel Homes has been part of the energetic growth of the province’s homebuilding sector, and in 2023 they are at an even better position to help lead the industry to better growth and provide buyers with an excellent range of options to make the homebuying dream come true.

“We are thrilled to celebrate our 35th year of creating communities and homes for Alberta families and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has helped us achieve this milestone,” says Sean Nolan, President and CEO of Excel Homes and the APEX Group of Companies.

“We are continuing to learn, grow, innovate and evolve and are well positioned to be a leader in Western Canada serving past and future families for years to come,” he adds.

Excel Homes Marketing Manager, Kristina Plank, says she is excited at what the year ahead will bring and add to the homebuilder’s legacy.

“Since we first began in 1988, we’ve built over 14,000 homes in over 80 communities and we have received over 70 awards for design and industry excellence,” she says. “Excel Homes is proud to not only build new communities in Edmonton and surrounding areas, but to be a part of the community. We look forward to sharing many more years together.”

Excel Homes has mapped out extensive plans to celebrate their milestone this year. These include the release of new anniversary home models, the opening of new showhomes in new communities, introducing new specifications, and offering special anniversary pricing.

Customer appreciation events, including rotating block parties, will be held at several communities throughout the summer, Plank says. “We have a year full of giveaways, swag and so much more.”

She says Excel intends to celebrate with its customers, industry partners and everyone in the community. “We could not have made it to 35 years without our customers and industry partners, and we want to give back to them to express our heartfelt gratitude.”

In Edmonton, Excel is introducing their 35th anniversary model, the Lakeview, a 1,930-square-foot front-attached garage home with three bedrooms, and two-and-a-half baths. “It will be our new showhome in Edgemont and will open February 4th,” Plank says.

The Lakeview offers versatility, and room to grow in a modern design. With a main floor flex room, large kitchen, and a bonus room upstairs, this open concept model has lots of space for everyone. Perfectly designed for a growing family.
“We are finalizing the details on other anniversary models that will be released later this spring,” Plank says.

Excel Homes can be currently found in Edgemont in the west, Keswick Landing in the southwest, The Orchards in the south, and in the northeast communities of Vita Crystallina, Cy Becker, and Citadel. “There will be new communities coming aboard in 2023 – stay tuned for details,” she adds.

The past year has seen Excel buck the trend and enjoy strong sales. “Our sales were strong and with the help of our industry and trade partners, we were able to help our customers make their dreams of owning a new home a reality,” Plank says.

She continues that although it is difficult to predict what future markets will do, economic indicators – including a low unemployment rate and growing migration to the province- forecast a healthy new home market in Edmonton and the rest of Alberta. Regardless, Excel is ready and equipped to handle any eventuality, she says.

“Alberta is a very desirable place to live and the demand for new housing continues to grow,” Plank adds.

There are still challenges like high inflation and elevated interest rates to contend with, which might be seen as headwinds against growth in the coming year, Excel believes that the opportunity remains for significant progress in 2023.

She adds that even with the higher interest rates, it would be better to buy a new home now than to wait later.

“Buying a new home now gives you the ability to lock in your interest rate with a rate hold, which gives you some protection from future rate increases,” she explains. “In addition, the cost of land, labour and supplies is expected to increase this year– buying now locks in the best price for you.”

And buyers can significantly get an advantage through Excel’s anniversary promotions. “Excel Homes wants to celebrate its milestone anniversary with you, the buyer! This means that there will be brand new models, new specifications, and special anniversary bonuses and pricing. There’s no better time to buy than in 2023!”

To find out more about Excel’s anniversary celebrations, go to excelhomes.ca.