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Family Life Insurance in Alberta | your*realtor
Life insurance provides financial security for monthly essentials, safeguarding your family’s lifestyle in the event of your passing.Alberta families should consider life insurance coverage to account for child-rearing costs and future education expenses.
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Moving to Alberta is red-hot and Calgary is the leading Canadian city
Calgary and Edmonton are leading Canada in population growth, according to U-Haul data. Calgary was the top U-Haul growth city in 2023, attracting movers due to job opportunities, low taxes, and affordable housing. In 2024, 51.2% of U-Haul traffic in Alberta was incoming. The province is experiencing significant interprovincial migration, particularly from Ontario and British…
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Calgary’s Blanket Rezoning Sparks Row House Surge | your*realtor
Calgary’s recent blanket rezoning sparked nearly 190 R-CG applications, changing the city’s housing landscape. Average developments include four units, with some larger projects adding up to 10 units per lot.
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Most communities near Calgary saw falling or flat sales in December
Home sales in communities near Calgary remained mostly flat in December 2024, with the exception of Chestermere, where sales increased nearly 23%. Despite stagnant or declining sales, benchmark prices rose across all areas. High River's benchmark price grew nearly 8% to $481,300, while Canmore's rose 9% to $1,037,100. Airdrie saw a 9% drop in sales…
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Happy Lunar New Year | your*realtor
恭喜發財. Wishing you prosperity. Lunar New Year, is the most important celebration observed in China, with cultural and historic significance.The New Year celebration is centered around removing the bad and the old, and welcoming the new and the good. Traditional activities include reunion dinner, cleaning houses, visiting family members, setting off firecrackers and fireworks, and…
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New year, new taxes for Albertans
As of January 1, 2025, Alberta has implemented a new tax on vaping products, set at $1.12 per 2 mL for the first 10 mL, and $1.12 per 10 mL for volumes above that. This tax aims to discourage vaping, particularly among youth. The federal government will collect and return the tax to the province.…
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What Makes Alberta the Ideal Destination? | your*realtor
Alberta offers a $5K moving incentive for skilled tradespeople through its "Alberta is calling" campaign. Alberta boasts affordable housing, with avg rent at $1,266, much lower than Vancouver or Toronto.
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Can Calgary Reach Federal Housing Supply Targets? | your*realtor
Calgary signed on to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to create 6,825 units by 2026. HAF provides $4.4B nationally, with Calgary receiving $228.5M for housing initiatives.
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Calgary Benchmark Price in Mid-Q4: Up 3.5% Yearly | your*realtor
Calgary Home Sales: 1,797 homes sold, ↑ 0.8% yearly, but down 17.3% MoM Inventory and Supply Trends November inventory ↑ 45% to 4,352 units. 2,326 new listings, ↑ 4.5% year-over-year.
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Things Homeowners Should Check in Winter | your*realtor
Protect Pipes: Insulate exposed pipes to prevent freezing and bursting during cold weather. Seal Air Leaks: Check windows, doors, and outlets for gaps to save on heating costs.