Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2014 identifies the highest property markets in Canada according to rank:
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Saskatoon
- Vancouver
Barbara Yaffe cites the study in her report in the Vancouver Sun.
Calgary commands the no. 1 spot because both investors and prospectors both find it attractive, creating a boom in development and sales. Edmonton and Saskatoon were thrust into their positions because of the upswing in their petroleum and potash industries.
Despite the non-stop construction of buildings that come with high prices, Vancouver trails at #4 because of its very low employment rate at 0.5 percent. In contrast, Saskatoon enjoys a high 6.1 employment rate.