Calgary leads for new home starts; affordability questions still linger

Calgary leads Canada in new home starts, surpassing 10,000 in the first half of 2025, driven by strong migration and demand. While increased housing supply offers more choices and helps affordability, experts argue that real estate is too investment-focused, pushing prices up. Suggestions to improve affordability include taxing secondary properties and raising down payment requirements to limit investor purchases and support first-time buyers.

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