Category: alberta
-
Edmonton’s Housing Surprise: Prices Up, But Affordability in Crisis
Edmonton’s housing market is defying expectations, prices are rising, yet affordability has never felt worse. While average home values have climbed more than 5% year-over-year, wages and borrowing power aren’t keeping up, leaving many buyers and renters struggling to keep pace. Edmonton’s Market Snapshot (Sources: Nesto.ca, WOWA.ca) Why Prices Are Rising 1. Limited Supply in Desirable AreasDemand for…
-
Edmonton Real Estate 2025: Why It’s Still a Landlord’s Paradise
In a housing market increasingly squeezed by rising interest rates, provincial taxes, and restrictive rent controls, Edmonton continues to shine for real estate investors. With some of the lowest entry costs in any major Canadian city, strong rental demand, and limited red tape, it’s no surprise investors are calling Edmonton the “landlord’s paradise” in 2025.…
-
The Hidden Costs First-Time Buyers Always Forget (But Really Shouldn’t)
If you’re buying your first home in Ontario, don’t get blindsided by these surprise expenses. Buying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones in your life – but it’s also one of the most expensive. While most first-time buyers focus on saving for the down payment, there are several hidden costs that…
-
Calgary Housing Market Update – August 2025
Calgary continues to dominate headlines as one of Canada’s strongest and fastest-growing housing markets. As affordability challenges weigh down Toronto and Vancouver, more Canadians are heading west, and they’re finding value, jobs, and lifestyle in Calgary. 📊 Calgary Home Prices – July 2025 According to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), Calgary’s composite benchmark price…
-
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update – August 2025
The Edmonton housing market continues to stand out as one of the most stable and affordable major cities in Canada. While markets like Toronto and Vancouver are cooling or correcting, Edmonton offers a refreshing combination of value, livability, and long-term growth potential. 📊 Home Prices – July 2025 According to the Realtors Association of Edmonton…
-
Canadian Airbnb Hosts Could Owe Thousands in HST When Selling Their Homes | 2025 Update
If you’re a Canadian homeowner using Airbnb, Vrbo, or other short-term rental platforms, you could be facing a massive tax bill when it comes time to sell your property. A ruling from the Tax Court of Canada confirms that homeowners who frequently rent out their properties for short stays may now owe 13% HST on…
-
The New First-Time Buyer Incentives in Canada in 2025 (And What They Really Mean)
Buying your first home in Canada just got a little easier. In 2025, the federal and some provincial governments are rolling out new and improved incentives to help first-time buyers overcome today’s biggest challenges: saving for a down payment, affording monthly mortgage payments, and competing in high-cost markets. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by real estate…
-
Vancouver’s Rental Market Shifts: One of the City’s Largest Purpose-Built Projects Seeks Tenants
The completion of Signal, one of Vancouver’s largest purpose-built rental projects, marks a rare moment of opportunity for renters in the city’s notoriously tight housing market. But experts warn this supply surge may not last long. Developed by Intracorp Homes and Oxford Properties, the project includes two towers- 27 and 32 storeys- delivering over 500…
-
Alberta Tax Savings to Start in July 2025 Under New Income Bracket Shift
Starting next month, around two million Albertans will begin to see the effects of a new personal income tax system that the Alberta government says will help families better manage rising living costs. The new tax structure includes the introduction of an 8% tax bracket on the first $60,000 of income, which will not only…
-
Canadians Are Spending Less Time With Friends – Especially Working Adults, Says StatCan
A new report from Statistics Canada reveals a concerning trend in Canadian social life: face-to-face friendships are declining, particularly among working-age adults. In 2022, only 19.3% of Canadians reported seeing friends on an average day, compared to 47.9% in 1986. The most dramatic drop occurred among those aged 25 to 64, whose likelihood of seeing a friend fell from 42% to just 14% over…
Canada Housing Market 