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  • Calgary Housing Market Remains Strong Despite Challenges | your*realtor

    Calgary Housing Market Remains Strong Despite Challenges | your*realtor

    Calgary’s housing market remains strong in 2025, with forecasted sales exceeding 26K units. Despite reduced migration and economic uncertainty, demand is expected to stay above long-term trends.

  • What’s Changing in Alberta? New Laws and Legislation | your*realtor

    What’s Changing in Alberta? New Laws and Legislation | your*realtor

    Halal Mortgages Introduced: New laws allow alternative, interest-free financing options for Albertans, expanding accessibility to homeownership.Inclusive Financing Options: Proposed changes will enable provincially regulated institutions to offer diverse mortgage solutions by 2025.

  • Housing construction booming in Calgary, city says

    Calgary is leading Canada in residential construction, issuing over 18,000 building permits in 2024. The city reported significant increases in various housing types: 5,341 single detached homes (22% rise), 1,842 semi-detached homes (63% increase), 3,343 townhouses (28% increase), and 7,312 apartment units (37% above the five-year average). The city also added 3,787 new secondary suites.…

  • Happy Women’s Day | your*realtor

    Happy Women’s Day | your*realtor

    International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…

  • 10 Calgary neighbourhoods we’d like to move to in 2025

    Calgary boasts several appealing neighborhoods for 2025, each offering unique charm and community. Kensington provides a trendy yet relaxed atmosphere near downtown, while Mission is vibrant with shops and festivals. Ramsay features historic appeal and great views, and Inglewood is known for its picturesque community and local businesses. Marda Loop is a hub for food…

  • Woodbine Real Estate Statistics Update

    In January 2025, Woodbine, a community in southwest Calgary, had a median home asking price of $516,450 and a median sold price of $515,250. Over the past year, the median asking price was $668,546, with a sold price of $664,600. There were 4 homes listed for sale in January 2025, up from 2 in December…

  • Alberta Home Prices Hit $500K | your*realtor

    Alberta Home Prices Hit $500K | your*realtor

    The average house price in Alberta reached $500K in Late-Q4 2024, reflecting market growth. Calgary has higher prices ($650K), while Edmonton offers more affordable homes ($450K).

  • Calgary’s Office Vacancy Rate Dips in 2025 | your*realtor

    Calgary’s Office Vacancy Rate Dips in 2025 | your*realtor

    Calgary’s downtown office vacancy rate is expected to decrease slightly by one percentage point in 2025. Optimism is rising as Calgary moves in the right direction, though full market equilibrium is distant.

  • Understanding Insurance Regulation and Oversight in Alberta | your*realtor

    Understanding Insurance Regulation and Oversight in Alberta | your*realtor

    The Alberta Superintendent of Insurance oversees regulatory compliance and supervises insurers operating in the province.It ensures insurance companies treat consumers fairly through examinations, inquiries, and legislative interpretations.

  • Calgary ranked No. 1 in international survey for real estate investment

    Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025 ranks Calgary as the top real estate investment destination due to significant population growth and interprovincial migration. The city saw a record 24,369 housing starts in 2024, with rents expected to rise by 3.4% in 2025. Despite a high downtown office vacancy rate of 30.3%, efforts are underway to…

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