Category: alberta
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Calgary Risks Losing $129 Million In Housing Funding After Rezoning Repeal
Calgary may lose up to $129 million in federal housing funding after city council voted to repeal citywide rezoning, according to a new internal email from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The federal government has reportedly paused further payments until it receives clarity on the city’s long-term zoning direction. The potential funding freeze…
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What Experts Predict for the Dec 10 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
The Bank of Canada’s next interest rate decision on December 10, 2025 is one of the most anticipated announcements of the year. After cutting the overnight rate to 2.25% in October, economists are now divided on whether the Bank will continue easing or pause to assess the economy. Most experts agree on one thing: a hold is now…
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Calgary Becomes the Top Destination for GTA Residents as 2,500 Families Relocate in 2024
A new analysis from Environics Analytics reveals a major migration shift: Calgary is now the number-one out-of-province destination for families leaving the Greater Toronto Area. In 2024 alone, about 2,500 GTA families moved to Calgary, reflecting a growing trend of Ontarians seeking affordability, space, and a more balanced housing market. This westward movement highlights significant lifestyle and economic changes shaping…
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Calgary’s Living Wage Rises to $26.50 an Hour as Cost of Living Surges
Calgary’s living wage has officially increased to $26.50 per hour, according to the latest Living Wage Alberta report for 2024/2025. The new rate reflects the rising cost of daily essentials across the city, including transportation, child-care, groceries, and housing. The updated estimate is now more than $10 higher than Alberta’s minimum wage, underscoring growing affordability pressures for workers and families…
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Calgary’s Living Wage Jumps To $26.50 Per Hour, Report Shows
Calgary may still be considered one of Canada’s more “affordable” major cities, but new data shows the cost of living is rising quickly. According to a recent update from the City of Calgary Living Wage Network (via UrbaCalgary), residents now need to earn at least $26.50 per hour to maintain a basic, reasonable standard of living in the city.…
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Lethbridge Home Prices Jump Nearly 15 Percent In One Year – September 2025 Update
Lethbridge’s average final sale price hit $437,313 in September 2025, up 14.7 percent year over year. See the breakdown by property type, inventory and months of supply, plus how the city compares across Alberta. Source: Alberta Real Estate Association monthly statistics for Lethbridge, September 2025. Alberta Realtor By Property Type Row homes and apartments posted…
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Calgary Set To Lead Canada’s Real Estate Market In 2026, PwC/ULI Report Says
A new PwC Canada and Urban Land Institute report names Calgary the top market to watch in 2026, as capital shifts from condos to purpose-built rentals and modular housing gains momentum. Here’s what buyers, investors, and developers should know.A new PwC Canada and Urban Land Institute report names Calgary the top market to watch in…
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Alberta vs Atlantic – Where Are Ontarians Moving For Value?
Thinking about leaving Ontario? Compare Alberta vs Atlantic Canada on home prices, rents, property taxes, jobs, commute and lifestyle. See city-by-city ranges and quick buyer scenarios to find the best value for your move.
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Edmonton’s Housing Market Continues to Defy Expectations
Edmonton’s housing market continues to outperform in 2025. Royal LePage projects home prices to reach $479,000 by year-end, keeping Edmonton one of Canada’s strongest and most affordable real estate markets.
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Is Rural Alberta the Next Frontier for Affordable Living?
As Calgary and Edmonton home prices hover near $600,000, many Albertans are looking beyond city limits for a better balance of price, space, and lifestyle.Smaller towns across the province, including Airdrie, Leduc, Cochrane, and Okotoks, are becoming the new hotspots for families and remote professionals who still want urban access without urban prices. According to…
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