Tag: Alberta housing market
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Why Alberta Home Prices Are Rising – Even as Sales Stagnate
It seems counterintuitive: more homes are sitting on the market, fewer people are closing deals – yet benchmark home prices in Alberta are still holding strong (and in some areas, even rising). What’s behind this paradox? In this article, we dive into local data, expert voices, and real stories to explain why Alberta home prices are…
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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…
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Alberta and B.C. Rents Drop 5.5% as Rental Market Cools in Fall 2025
For the first time in years, renters in Alberta and British Columbia are seeing a little relief.According to a new Rentals.ca and Urbanation report, average asking rents in Alberta fell 5.5% in September 2025 compared to the same month last year. The findings suggest that demand in the rental market is beginning to ease after several years…
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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…
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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…
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Calgary Real Estate Market Update – June 2025
The Calgary housing market remains one of Canada’s most resilient in 2025, showing continued strength in both demand and pricing. Unlike other major cities, Calgary real estate is benefiting from population growth, strong employment numbers, and relative affordability. Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know this month. 📊 Calgary Housing Prices – June 2025…
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