Category: alberta
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Canada Housing Market 2026: Are Rate Cuts Over? Mortgage Rates Could Rise 75 Basis Points
After months of optimism around falling interest rates, a new narrative is emerging across Canada’s housing market and it could catch buyers and homeowners off guard. Financial markets are now pricing in the possibility that the Bank of Canada may not only delay rate cuts, but could raise interest rates again in 2026. For a…
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Canada Needs 3.5 Million Homes – Why Backyard Suites May Be the Fastest Housing Solution
As Canada’s housing affordability crisis continues to strain households, urban planners and policymakers are increasingly turning their attention to one overlooked solution – secondary suites. Basement apartments, garden suites, and laneway homes could add thousands of new housing units across Canadian cities without requiring large-scale new developments or major infrastructure expansion. Housing experts say these…
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Canada’s Rent Prices Have Fallen for 17 Straight Months – What It Means for the Housing Market in 2026
Canada’s rental market is showing a major shift in 2026. According to the latest Rentals.ca March 2026 Rent Report, average asking rents in Canada fell to $2,030 in February 2026, down 2.8% year-over-year and marking the 17th consecutive month of annual rent declines. That also brings national asking rents to a 33-month low, highlighting a cooling trend that stands in contrast…
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Canada Housing Market Forecast: Will Prices Rise or Fall in Spring 2026?
As Canada’s housing market approaches the traditional spring buying season, buyers and sellers alike are asking one key question: Will home prices rise or fall in Spring 2026? Early market data and multiple independent forecasts suggest that 2026 will be a year of modest growth and stabilization, with home prices likely to rise slightly, although…
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Best Cities to Raise a Family in Alberta – 2026 Guide
Alberta remains one of Canada’s most appealing provinces for families thanks to relatively affordable housing (compared to other provinces), strong job markets, excellent schools, and access to outdoor recreation. Whether you’re drawn to urban centres with diverse amenities or quieter cities with family-oriented communities, Alberta offers a range of options designed to support long-term family…
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Bank of Canada Rate Forecast for March 18, 2026: What Economists Expect
Canada’s housing market and borrowing costs are influenced by the Bank of Canada’s policy rate, currently at 2.25%. Economists expect the bank to hold rates steady in the March 18, 2026 announcement due to stabilizing inflation and moderate economic growth. Future decisions will depend on key economic indicators like inflation and GDP.
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Canada’s Mortgage Delinquencies Are Rising: What the Five Year High Means for Homeowners
Canada’s housing market is facing a growing financial pressure point. Mortgage delinquencies are rising across the country as higher borrowing costs continue to impact homeowners. Recent data shows Canada’s mortgage arrears rate has climbed to roughly 0.26 percent, approaching a five year high. While that number may appear small, the trend is attracting attention from economists…
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Canada’s Rental Crisis Moves East: Nova Scotia Now Least Affordable Province
Canada’s rental market shows signs of improvement overall, but the picture varies widely across the country. A recent Rentals.ca report indicates that while the rent-to-income gap has narrowed slightly since peaking in early 2023, affordability remains a challenge for most provinces. Only Alberta meets the commonly used threshold for affordability, where median households spend 30% or less of their…
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Cheapest Places to Buy Real Estate in Calgary in 2026
Last updated February 2026 Calgary continues to be one of Canada’s most affordable major housing markets, with balanced prices compared to Vancouver and Toronto, making it attractive for first-time buyers and investors alike. Recent market data shows that while average home prices in Calgary remain steady, some neighbourhoods and property types offer especially affordable entry…
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Canadian Commercial Real Estate Investment Could Reach $56B in 2026, CBRE Forecast Says
February 8, 2026 Investment in Canadian commercial real estate is expected to rebound in 2026, according to a new outlook from CBRE, which projects property investment volume could climb to approximately $56 billion this year. That would represent an increase of more than 8 percent compared with 2025, signaling renewed confidence across several major commercial…
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