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Is the Deep Freeze in Canada’s Housing Market Finally Thawing?
National home sales have increased for four straight months, though activity remains below normal levels and recovery patterns differ across regions. Property listings remain elevated, sustaining buyer-friendly conditions despite modest increases in transactions and a slight annual decline in average prices. Affordability has improved marginally as required household incomes have fallen in most markets, though…
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Edmonton Home Prices May Increase 6% in Fall 2025
Slide 1 🏡 Edmonton home prices expected to rise 6% in 2025, but sales may drop 4%. Slide 2 Edmonton remains a seller’s market: strong sellers, buyers chasing limited inventory. slide 3: 🚧 New construction is booming, yet many listings miss what buyers actually want or can afford. Slide 4 📉 Economic uncertainty tempers buyer…
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Canada’s Housing Market Outlook: How Interest Rates and Population Shifts Are Reshaping Demand
Canada’s housing market faces mixed pressures from interest rates, affordability, and population changes. Rental construction is booming, while condo starts decline, tightening future ownership supply. Population growth slows due to fewer non-permanent residents, mainly affecting rental demand. Permanent resident increases mostly reflect status changes, not new arrivals, supporting ownership demand more gradually. Rising rental supply…
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Edmonton: Best Place to Live for Vibrant Living
Edmonton’s average salary is $51,965, and it is known for affordable homes and balanced living costs. The city enjoys 325 days of sunshine and has a strong economy in oil, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. It is home to West Edmonton Mall and hosts over 50 annual festivals, earning the nickname “Festival City.” Modern amenities, multiculturalism,…
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Edmonton report advises against stricter short-term rental rules
Edmonton's urban planning committee recommends no new regulations on short-term rentals, citing enforcement challenges and legal risks. Instead, it suggests a stronger public education campaign on host responsibilities. Since May 2024, licensed short-term rentals rose 70%. Complaints are minimal, but concerns remain about unregulated "ghost hotels." Industry groups call for better data sharing to ensure…
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Canada’s Rate Cut Hopes Fade as Economy Holds Steady
No Cuts Expected: RBC and Scotiabank see the Bank of Canada holding its benchmark rate at 2.75% through late 2025. Economic Resilience: Growth remains stronger than earlier recession fears despite trade tensions with the U.S. Labour Market Strength: 83,000 jobs added last month; unemployment at 6.9%. Inflation Still High: Core inflation above 3% keeps pressure…
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Edmonton’s New Condo Sector Gains Momentum
New condo prices in Edmonton were up yearly in Q2 2025. Prices are more than 28% higher than the low reached in Q1 2022. Since Q1 2017, prices have grown by 9.2%. The market has shown a clear recovery trend since mid-2021. Edmonton’s condo sector is benefiting from renewed buyer confidence.
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Why Canadian Housing’s Best Days Are Ahead
Population growth outpaces housing supply, especially in Toronto and Calgary, setting strong long-term fundamentals for housing demand. Mortgage rates are expected to drop to 4.25% by 2027, improving affordability and driving renewed buyer activity in key markets. Contrarian investors should target entry-level homes and suburban areas, where prices have dropped 10–15% since 2022. Government-funded supply…
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Tariffs Rising, Rates Holding: BoC Plays the Waiting Game
Central bank held rates for the third straight time, keeping the overnight rate at 2.75%. Decision follows rising inflation (1.9%) and a strong job report (+83,800 jobs), reducing the likelihood of a cut. Ongoing U.S.–Canada trade tensions under Trump’s tariffs are creating uncertainty and upward inflation risks. Scotiabank and RBC predict no more cuts in…
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Rent Relief Continues Edmonton Late-Summer
Edmonton is Canada’s most affordable major city for renters. One-bedroom units average $1,310, two-bedroom $1,660. Rent remains low despite national trends of increase elsewhere. Edmonton sits at the bottom of Canada’s rent price list. The city benefits from lower demand and high housing supply.