Tag: real estate
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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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Calgary Set To Lead Canada’s Real Estate Market In 2026, PwC/ULI Report Says
A new PwC Canada and Urban Land Institute report names Calgary the top market to watch in 2026, as capital shifts from condos to purpose-built rentals and modular housing gains momentum. Here’s what buyers, investors, and developers should know.A new PwC Canada and Urban Land Institute report names Calgary the top market to watch in…
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7 Cheapest Places To Buy A Home In Ontario Right Now (2025 data)
Ontario’s housing market is still very uneven in 2025. While the GTA and cottage/city suburbs remain expensive, many smaller cities and northern communities offer significantly lower prices. Note that different sites report average sold price, median sale price, or current listing average, that’s why figures can look different from one source to another. Below are seven places that…
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Calgary or Edmonton – Which City Wins for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025?
First-time buyers choosing Alberta, should you go Calgary or Edmonton? We break down the September 2025 stats: average/condo prices, market conditions, value, and what each city delivers.
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Opposes Ontario’s Bill 60, Says It Weakens Tenant Protections
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is pushing back against Ontario’s proposed Bill 60, warning that the legislation could strip away key protections for renters and make evictions easier across the province. Chow announced her opposition after reviewing the latest version of the bill introduced by Premier Doug Ford’s government. While the province says the goal is…
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This Toronto Condo Is Basically A Mini Resort – And It’s Move-In Ready For $678k
If you’ve been condo shopping in Toronto, you already know the struggle: tiny layouts, zero amenities, and maintenance fees that don’t even include utilities. This one is different. Located at 15 Northtown Way, this Tridel-built corner condo delivers everything buyers wish more Toronto units offered: space, light, privacy – and full access to resort-level amenities. Think: indoor pool, tennis courts, gym,…
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Moncton vs Halifax vs Charlottetown: Which East Coast City Offers the Best Deal in 2025?
Thinking of moving to or investing in Atlantic Canada in 2025? Moncton (NB), Halifax (NS), and Charlottetown (PEI) are three contenders, each with its own mix of price trends, rental returns, affordability, and growth drivers. Let’s dig in. 🏡 Price Trends & Growth Rates Moncton Halifax Charlottetown Verdict on price growth: Moncton is showing strong growth…
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Would You Take a 50-Year Mortgage? Trump Thinks It’s the Answer to the Housing Crisis
Housing affordability in the U.S. is at its worst point in decades, and former President Donald Trump says he has a fix: 50-year mortgages. Yes, a mortgage that lasts half a century. According to reports from Politico, ABC News, and Business Insider, Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte are exploring longer mortgage terms to…
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