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Calgary’s Residential Sales Surge: 37% Above Avg
Calgary Market in Early-Q2: – Sales: ↑ 7% yearly to 2,881 units – New listings: ↑ 11% yearly to 3,491 Detached homes: – Sales year-to-date: ↑ 1% yearly – Benchmark price: ↑ 1% MoM & ↑ 13% yearly to $749K
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How to Find a Buyer’s Agent
Speak to friends, local business owners, and check for "sold" signs in desired neighborhoods.Look for agents who’ve successfully closed transactions in the area where you’re looking to buy.
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Happy Father’s Day
Approximately 2.5 billion Father's Day cards are sent each year. Neckties have become a popular traditional gift for Father's Day. "World's Greatest Dad" is a popular Father's Day phrase. Breakfast in bed is a common Father's Day treat. Wishing a fantastic Father's Day to all the dads who strive to be the best versions of…
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Unveiling the Potential of Real Estate Investments in Calgary
Calgary is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, offering investors a wealth of opportunities for investing in Real Estate. The city offers diverse Real Estate investment opportunities with a strong economy, job market, and population growth.
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Calgary Housing Company seeing ‘bottleneck’ as applications surge, turnover slows
Calgary is facing a housing crisis with long waitlists for affordable and low-income housing due to low vacancy rates, rising rents, and population growth. Calgary Housing Company and Silvera for Seniors are struggling with increasing waitlists, while Attainable Homes Calgary faces inventory challenges. The demand for housing assistance is surpassing available resources. Continue to full…
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Will Rate Cut Hopes Stir Buyer Interest?
The psychological boost of a 25-basis-point cut might entice some buyers off the sidelines, but Canada’s housing market still faces stiff headwindsRate cuts will be slow to impact Canada’s goal of building millions of new homes due to higher construction costs.
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New $10K Secondary Suite Incentive Program in Calgary
A new program in Calgary aims to boost housing supply by offering incentives for safety in secondary suite development. Homeowners could receive up to $10K for safety requirements and an additional $5K for accessibility improvements.
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Calgary Housing Market: Potential Shift Towards Normalcy
Calgary's housing market could normalize this month after years of being a seller's market. The market surge can be attributed to an influx of out-of-province buyers, leaving inventory struggling.
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Progress made on Calgary’s housing strategy, but crisis worsening: report
Calgary city council will receive an update on the impact of the new housing strategy implemented in September. The strategy aims to address the housing crisis by building more homes and supporting non-profits. Despite progress, one-in-five households in Calgary still struggle to afford housing. Rent in the province has increased by 16.2% compared to last…
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Market conditions worsen as Calgary implements its housing strategy
Calgary's housing strategy progress update shows completion of 5 out of 98 recommendations, with 53 in progress. Rental vacancy rate is at 1.1%, and average rent for a two-bedroom unit increased by 12%. Challenges include capacity constraints and rising costs. City aims to increase housing supply by over 41,000 units by October 2026. Continue to…
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