Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
Maximize Your First Home Savings: Combining FHSA, TFSA, and HBP for Homeownership in Canada
Maximize Your First Home Savings: Combining FHSA, TFSA, and HBP for Homeownership in Canada  Buying your first home is a significant milestone, but saving enough for a down payment can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, Canadians have access to three powerful tools to make homeownership more accessible
The Home Buyersâ Plan Explained: A Guide for Albertaâs First-Time Homebuyers
The Home Buyersâ Plan: A Guide for Albertaâs First-Time Homebuyers  Buying your first home can be a financial challenge, but the Home Buyersâ Plan (HBP) offers a smart solution for Canadians, including those in Alberta. This federal program allows you to withdraw up to $35,000 tax-free from your RR
Government Grants for First-Time Homebuyers in Alberta: Your Ultimate Guide
Comprehensive Guide to Government Grants for First-Time Homebuyers in Alberta  Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, especially with rising housing costs. Alberta offers several government grants and programs that can help first-time homebuyers make homeownership more accessible. Hereâs wha
Rent price increases slow in Calgary as vacancy rate climbs
Close to 10,000 rental units were added between April and November, allowing the market to cool off
Industry expresses concern as city council to consider limits, fees on short-term rentals
The city is suggesting a pause on new licenses if the vacancy rate falls below 2.5 per cent
Brookfield Residential's communities lead Alberta
BILD Alberta awards title of Pinnacle Developer to Brookfield Residential for its outstanding communities in Edmonton and Calgary.
Council approves converting Franklin LRT parking lot into housing
The property will be developed into apartment buildings between six to 26 storeys tall, with a mix of affordable and market housing
MARKET WATCH >> OCTOBER 2024
STRONG SALES CONTINUE AMID RECORD OCTOBER SALES November 5, 2024For immediate release: Saskatchewan reported 1,520 sales in October, the highest monthly sales level ever reported in October. Sales were over 21 percent higher than last yearâs levels and 36 percent above long-term, 10-year historical
City and HomeSpace Society break ground on affordable housing project in Whitehorn
The townhomes will cater to families who are at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness
Buying a home in Alberta is now slightly more expensive due to new land-transfer fee increases
While Alberta has substantially increased its land-transfer costs, its levies still remain the lowest in Canada
How Data is Shaping the Real Estate Market in Alberta and Saskatchewan: What You Need to Know in 2024
Introduction: When it comes to making smart real estate decisions, data is your best friend. In a market as dynamic as Calgary or Saskatoon, understanding the trends and keeping up with the latest statistics is crucial. Whether you're looking for a home for sale in Saskatoon or trying to navigate th
âIncome-generatingâ Whitehorn home is listed for sale with 13 bedrooms. The city is looking into it
The property listing's floor plan reveals six bedrooms on the main floor and an additional seven in the basement
SRHBA Welcomes Campaign Promises Addressing Housing Affordability
SASKATOON, SK (OCT 4, 2024) â The Saskatoon & Region Home Buildersâ Association (SRHBA) welcomes the announcement made today that a re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will introduce a permanent Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit and increase the Saskatchewan First-Time Homebuyers Tax Cred
Calgary housing prices still climbing, rents tapering as city hits record for starts and completions
Calgaryâs home construction industry has supercharged as the city absorbs record numbers of newcomers arriving in the province â though its increasing population is still nudging home prices higher, housing data show. The city is an outlier among Canadaâs major cities that are struggling to build ne
SASKATCHEWANâS HOUSING LEADERS RESPOND TO SASKATCHEWAN PARTY PLATFORM ANNOUNCEMENT
OCTOBER 4, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESASKATCHEWANâS HOUSING LEADERS RESPOND TO SASKATCHEWAN PARTY PLATFORM ANNOUNCEMENTSaskatchewanâs Housing Leaders strongly support Saskatchewan Party Leader, Scott Moeâs announcement that a re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will introduce a permanent Saskatc
MARKET WATCH >> SEPTEMBER 2024
NEAR-RECORD SEPTEMBER SALES DRIVEN BY STRONG DETACHED ACTIVITYOctober 4, 2024For immediate release: Saskatchewan reported 1,398 sales in September, an eight percent year-over-year increase and nearly 15 percent above long-term, 10-year trends. September marked the fifteenth consecutive month of abov
2024 STATE OF REAL ESTATE WRAP-UP
The 3rd Annual State of Real Estate Conference in Saskatoon brought together over 300 REALTORSÂŽ, Business Partners, and industry professionals for an unforgettable day packed with fresh insights and inspiration! Our star-studded lineup of panelists and industry experts came together to dive into the
Advocacy Win: Saskatoon & Region Home Buildersâ Association Pleased to Announce Delayed Implementation of Tier 3 to January 1, 2026
SASKATOON, SK (SEPT 27, 2024) â We are pleased to share the news that the Government of Saskatchewan has announced today a one-year delay in the implementation of Tier 3 energy efficiency requirements, now set to take effect on January 1, 2026. Over the past several months, the Saskatoon & Region Ho
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