Tag: alberta affordability
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Why Alberta Is Still Canada’s Top Migration Magnet Heading Into 2026
Despite higher interest rates and a slower national housing market, Canadians are still moving to Alberta in large numbers heading into 2026. For buyers and renters priced out of Ontario and British Columbia, Alberta continues to stand out as one of the few provinces offering a rare mix of affordability, job opportunities, and lifestyle. This…
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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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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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