Category: alberta
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Canada’s Spring Housing Market Is Off to a Slow Start in 2026 as Prices Stall

Canada’s housing market is showing signs of slowing again, with new data suggesting the spring season has started weaker than expected. Despite expectations for a rebound, early indicators point to a market that is stabilizing rather than accelerating, with price growth remaining limited and activity still subdued. Home Prices Are Showing Minimal Growth Recent data…
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Canadian Housing Starts Fall 6% in March, Missing Expectations

Canada’s housing supply outlook took another hit, with new data showing a decline in construction activity heading into the spring market. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, housing starts fell in March, raising concerns about whether supply can keep up with long-term demand. Housing Starts Decline in March The latest data shows that…
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CREA Cuts Forecast Again as Canadian Home Prices Expected to Stay Flat for Years

Canada’s housing market outlook has been downgraded again, with new projections suggesting both sales and prices could remain largely stagnant for the next several years. The latest forecast from the Canadian Real Estate Association shows weaker-than-expected activity to start 2026, leading to significant revisions in both sales and price expectations. Home Sales Forecast Slashed for…
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More Than Half of Canadians Say They’re Not Living in Their Ideal Home, New Report Finds

A new report suggests a growing gap between what Canadians want in a home and what they can actually afford. According to a recent study from Century 21 Canada, more than half of Canadians say they are not living in their ideal home, with affordability emerging as the biggest barrier preventing people from upgrading or…
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Canadians Are Now Spending Over 60% of Their Income on Housing in Some Cities

Housing affordability in Canada is reaching new extremes, and in some cities, it’s no longer just a stretch, it’s becoming unsustainable. New data suggests that in major urban centres, many households are now spending more than 60% of their income on housing costs, far above what experts consider affordable. What “Affordable Housing” Is Supposed to…
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Calgary Home Sales Fall 13% as Condo Demand Weakens

Calgary’s housing market is starting to cool, with new data showing a noticeable slowdown in activity, especially in the condo segment. According to the Calgary Real Estate Board, a total of 1,881 homes sold in March, down 13% compared to the same time last year. The pullback is being driven largely by weaker demand for…
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38% of Canadian Landlords Say They’re Losing Money – New Report Reveals Growing Pressure

A new report is challenging one of the biggest assumptions about Canada’s housing market. Despite record-high rents in many cities, a growing number of landlords say they’re not making money – and some are losing it. What the Data Shows According to a 2026 rental market report from liv.rent: This suggests that the majority of…
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Here’s What $1M Homes Look Like Across Canada – April 2026

The 1M benchmark used to guarantee a luxury property in most of Canada. In 2026, it often represents the starting point in some regions and a waterfront dream home in others. National home prices have been driven by higher construction costs, limited inventory, interprovincial migration, and the ongoing urban to rural shift. Here’s a province by province look…
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Canadian Banks Now Relying on Home Sales to Recover $7B in Losses

Canada’s housing downturn is beginning to show up in a new and concerning way. According to a recent report from Better Dwelling, Canadian banks are increasingly relying on selling homes from delinquent borrowers to recover losses, with billions now tied to distressed real estate. New data suggests this trend is accelerating quickly. Banks Now Expecting…
