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Sales activity trends in the city's districts varied wildly in the last month of the summer
The cities that registered the lowest growth in homeownership were also revealed ... Read more
How did higher values impact the market? ... Read more
It looks like residents have had enough as they seriously consider leaving ... Read more
Ambitious plans have been announced, but nothing concrete will be implemented until 2018 Read more
OSFI’s finalized stress test on uninsured mortgages will significantly impact the purchasing power of buyers Read more
Magda Popeanu, a member of Valérie Plante’s executive committee, will meet with tenants’ rights groups to discuss issues Read more
Experts say doing so will help you avoid disreputable developers Read more
Non-profit housing providers, municipalities, and property developers teamed up to create workable solutions Read more
Focus needs to be shifted towards housing affordability, and the right housing-related incentives should be created Read more
Instead of issuing policies that work against each other, the federal government needs to create compatible policies that strive towards a grander vision Read more
Buyers are sometimes unware that all the permits and approvals haven’t been secured, and are left in a lurch when projects are cancelled Read more
Local real estate developers say the new policy could hurt the economy Read more
Respondents to a new survey say the city has too many one-bedroom condos and three-bedroom units Read more
A growing population, the rollout of OSFI’s new stress tests, and other factors will drive prices even higher next year Read more
Some candidates in the upcoming municipal election say the Land Transfer Tax should be reformed Read more
High house prices and rents are preventing many from saving for retirement and paying down debt Read more
OSFI’s new stress test could make some parents less willing to help their children enter the property market Read more
To avoid running into trouble later on, it’s best to treat the co-ownership like a business arrangement Read more
Once the finalized version of OSFI’s Guideline B-20 takes effect, buyers may not be able to acquire the homes they’re after Read more
Many young people are also renting rather than buying homes, analysts say Read more
The test will make it harder for home loan borrowers to take on uninsured mortgages Read more
The homes were the first step in Mayor Robertson’s plan to create thousands of affording rental homes in the city Read more
The changes are also likely to cause the housing market to slow and prices to drop, experts predict Read more
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Calgary's August sales activity is worth a second look
By Kay Rivera |
13 Sep 2018