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Buyer’s market? Edmonton home listings surge 20 per cent year over year
Edmonton's housing market remained steady in July with 2,860 sales, a slight decline from June and last year. New listings rose 7.8% month-over-month, boosting inventory by 4.7%. The average residential price was $463,078, up 5.2% annually but down slightly from June. Detached home prices increased, while condos and townhouses saw price declines. Buyers have more…
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Is it finally a home buyer’s market again? Edmonton home sales down, listings up 20 per cent from last year
Edmonton’s real estate market shows a slight cooling with home sales down 2.6% year-over-year and new listings up 20%, increasing inventory by 21.8%. Prices remain steady, with average residential prices around $463,000, up 5.2% annually. Detached homes hold value, while row homes and townhouses see price drops. Apartment sales rose slightly, but prices declined. Rental…
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Could Trade & Tariffs Shift the Rate Playbook?
U.S./Canada tariff threats complicate BoC forward guidance. BoC warned prolonged trade war could destabilize household debt servicing
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Is BoC Pausing Cuts a Softening Signal?
The Bank of Canada paused rate cuts, keeping rates within its neutral range of 2.25–3.25%.Canada’s economy is “softer but not sharply weaker,” with recent inflation data showing continued firmness.GDP grew 2.2% in Q1 2025, exceeding forecasts, largely from tariff-driven exports—not broad economic strength.
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Canada’s Rent Inflation Set to Drop to 3% by End of 2025
Canada’s rent inflation expected to cool to 3% by end of 2025, driven by disinflationary forces. Economic stagnation and job market slack reduce demand, causing hidden deflation despite rising rents
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Why less expensive rentals are so hot right now in Alberta
Alberta's growing economy drives strong demand for affordable housing, with Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust reporting a 6.2% revenue increase in the province. Despite federal immigration cuts, demand remains high due to affordability shortages. Boardwalk's Edmonton rents average $1,514, below the national average. Other landlords, like Equiton, are expanding in Edmonton, capitalizing on rising interprovincial…
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Credit Scores Key to 2025 Housing Trends
In 2025, stronger credit profiles support a more stable housing market compared to the 2000s. Buyers with higher credit scores access lower rates, more loan choices, and smoother approval processes. Today’s buyers are generally more financially qualified, raising competition and reinforcing market resilience. Good credit can save thousands annually by unlocking better mortgage terms amid…
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Will Canadian Home Prices Rebound by 2026?
Canadian home prices are expected to return to 2022 peak levels by late 2025 or early 2026. Rent increases and lower vacancy rates are likely as rental supply still lags behind demand.
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Can Alberta Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis?
Alberta recorded 27,902 housing starts in the first half of 2025, ↑ 30% yearly. The province built ~25% of Canada’s housing starts despite having under 13% of the population. 21,735 rental units are under construction, responding to growing demand and rising population. The province credits growth to red tape reduction, innovation support, and a low-tax…