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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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35,000 People Left the Greater Toronto Area Last Year – Here’s Where They Moved
New data from CP24 shows that more than 35,000 residents left the Greater Toronto Area last year.With high living costs, rising mortgage payments, and a growing desire for more space, many Ontarians are relocating to nearby regions, and even across the country. Below is a breakdown of the top destinations GTA residents chose in 2024,…
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What You Can Buy In Toronto At Different Budgets Right Now
A 2025 guide to what different budgets can buy in Toronto. See what you can afford from $500K condos to $2 million luxury homes, including condos, townhomes, semis, and detached properties.
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7 Cheapest Cities To Buy A Home In British Columbia (2025)
The housing market in British Columbia remains among Canada’s most expensive overall — the provincial average home price is roughly $948,296 as of September 2025. That said, there are still smaller cities and more remote areas in BC where home-ownership is far more achievable. In this article we explore seven of the most affordable cities in BC to buy…
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Mortgage Debt Crisis In Canada – 8 Out Of 10 Canadians Owe Mortgage Debt And It’s Getting Worse
New data reveals that 8 out of 10 Canadians owe mortgage debt. Learn why mortgage debt is rising, how rate hikes made it worse, and what homeowners can do to reduce payments.
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Ontario Listings of the Week (Nov 18, 2025)
If you’ve been glued to Realtor.ca lately (who hasn’t?), these Ontario listings are definitely worth a second look. From dreamy luxury homes to hidden gems under the radar, here are 8 properties that are turning heads right now. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or just love to snoop the market, these are the top listings of the…
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Why Ontario’s HST Rebate Could Change The Market – What Buyers Need To Know
Housing prices and mortgage rates have pushed many Ontarians out of the market over the past two years. But a new provincial policy aims to make buying a home (especially a pre-construction home) more attainable by offering a new HST rebate structure that reduces the tax burden on buyers. If you’re a first-time buyer in Ontario or planning…
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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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Rent Prices In British Columbia Continue To Drop As Vancouver Hits A 43-Month Low
British Columbia’s rental market is finally seeing some relief. New data from Zumper shows that rent prices in several B.C. cities continue to cool, with Vancouver hitting its lowest level in more than three and a half years. The shift marks a notable change for one of Canada’s most expensive rental markets, although Vancouver still remains the priciest…
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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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