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Edmonton Home Sales Climb in Early-Summer
Edmonton avg. detached price: $565,496 YTD Detached sales ↑ 2.6% YoY; prices ↑ 6.4% YoY New listings ↑ 16.3% vs. June 2024. Despite a slowdown in townhomes, Edmonton’s housing market remains steady and opportunity-rich. Greater Edmonton Area offers opportunities as inventory grows into year's second half
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Elevated Supply Reducing Advertised MF Rents in Major Markets
Elevated supply is reducing advertised multi-family rental rates in major Canadian markets, though rents continue to rise overall. Vacancy rates are expected to increase through 2025. Since late 2024, asking rents have declined due to more supply but at a slower rate than before. Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and Halifax saw rent drops, while Edmonton, Ottawa,…
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Happy Long Weekend!
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Mortgage Lending Market to Grow 9.5% CAGR
The mortgage lending market is projected to grow $27.5T by 2031. CAGR of 9.5% driven by digital and tech adoption.
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Soft 2025 Home Sales: Rebound Only in 2026?
Housing affordability in Canada remains stretched and is unlikely to improve meaningfully before 2027. Despite soft 2025 sales, Desjardins expects housing market growth to return by 2026 amid falling rates.
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Early Summer Rent Prices in Edmonton Show Mixed Trends
1-Bedroom rent in June: $1,037/mo, ↓ 0.2% MoM and ↑ 5.2% yearly 2-Bedroom rent in June: $1,309/mo, ↓ 0.4% MoM and ↑ 9.7% yearly
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Edmonton Home Sales up 1.2% in Early-Summer
2,900 homes sold in June, with 4,215 new listings easing buyer competition. Average home price rose 5.9% year-over-year to about $465,000—steady, sustainable growth for buyers.
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Average house prices in Edmonton are finally seeing a slowdown
Housing affordability in Edmonton improved after a sharp winter spike. The average home price rose slightly to $432,400 in May 2025, with the income needed to buy one increasing to $78,200. This is a smaller rise compared to the large jump seen earlier in the year. Nationally, home sales increased for the first time in…
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Check out my listing Address: New Sarepta, Alberta T0B3M0
Welcome to affordable home ownership! This newer 2008 built, 1400 + sq. ft. mobile home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in New Sarepta. The open concept living area is spacious and bright! A well appointed kitchen boasts functionality and lots of storage! This beautiful floor plan adds a generous laundry room, 2nd bedroom &…
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How Can You Set the Stage for Winning Offers?
Provide a comprehensive disclosure package before listing: Include seller disclosures, inspections, HOA documents, and a FAQ to inform buyers upfront.Promote open house opportunities: Utilize MLS tools to list open house dates and times, making it easier for buyers to attend.
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