Category: alberta
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Calgary Home Prices Ease, but Forecasts Suggest a Gentle Rebound
January 17, 2026 Calgary’s housing market cooled modestly toward the end of 2025, but new forecasts suggest prices are likely to edge higher by the end of 2026. While sales activity slowed and some segments posted year-over-year declines, Royal LePage expects improving seasonal conditions and gradual demand recovery to support modest price growth in the…
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Canadian Rental Vacancies Are Rising, But Rents Still Outpace Wages: CMHC
Canada’s rental market is showing early signs of relief on supply, but affordability remains firmly out of reach for many tenants. New data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shows rental vacancy rates climbed sharply in 2025, reaching their highest level in four years. Despite this increase, rents continue to rise faster than…
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Calgary Home Sales Fell 14% in December 2025 as Prices Dropped and Inventory Rose: CREB
Calgary’s housing market ended 2025 with slower activity, softer pricing, and a meaningful rise in resale supply. New figures show 1,126 homes sold in December 2025, down 14.2% compared with December 2024, while the city’s residential benchmark price fell 4.7% year-over-year to $554,700. The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) says 2025 was a “year of…
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Canadian Mortgage Arrears Hit a 5-Year High
Canadian mortgage arrears climbed to their highest level in five years in October 2025, according to new data from the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA). At the same time, Canada’s largest banks are holding fewer mortgages overall, a rare contraction that suggests lenders are actively reducing exposure as borrower stress builds. While headline arrears rates remain…
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Some Canadian Snowbirds Want Out of Florida, But a Weak Housing Market Is Making It Hard to Leave
For decades, Florida has been the winter refuge of choice for Canadian snowbirds. But as 2026 begins, a growing number of Canadians are rethinking their relationship with the Sunshine State. Political tensions, trade disputes, and shifting sentiment toward Canada are prompting some snowbirds to consider selling their U.S. properties, just as Florida’s housing market turns…
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Edmonton Housing Market Forecast 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Now
As 2026 begins, Edmonton’s housing market continues to stand out for its stability and affordability. While it does not experience the same volatility as other major Canadian cities, Edmonton remains attractive to first-time buyers, investors, and migrants seeking value. This Edmonton housing market forecast for 2026 outlines price expectations, buyer demand, and migration patterns, offering…
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Canadians Just Pushed HELOC Debt to $179B – Highest Since 2019
Canadians may not be buying as much real estate right now, but they are borrowing against the homes they already own. New Statistics Canada credit data shows home equity line of credit (HELOC) balances rose again in October 2025, pushing total outstanding HELOC debt to roughly $179.5 billion – the highest level since 2019. The…
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Calgary Housing Market Forecast 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Now
As 2026 begins, Calgary’s housing market remains one of the most closely watched in Canada. Strong population growth, steady employment, and continued affordability relative to Ontario and British Columbia have kept demand elevated – even as the market shows signs of cooling from its peak pace. This Calgary housing market forecast for 2026 breaks down…
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Canadian Housing Market Update – December 2025: Rate Cuts Fail to Revive Home Sales
November was widely expected to be a turning point for Canada’s housing market. After two consecutive interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada, borrowing costs fell to levels many buyers had been waiting for. Instead, new data shows home sales declined across most of the country, reinforcing the idea that lower rates alone are…
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These Alberta Cities Are Getting the Most Buyer Attention Heading Into 2026
As Canadians reassess affordability heading into 2026, buyer interest in Alberta remains elevated. Search data, migration trends, and housing market activity all point to the same reality: Alberta continues to dominate buyer curiosity, especially among households priced out of Ontario and British Columbia. This article breaks down the Alberta cities buyers are Googling the most…
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