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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.
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Reduced Rent Inflation Expected in Canada | your*realtor
Rent inflation is expected to slow with reduced immigration and weaker population growth. Immigration targets reduced by 20%, affecting temporary residents who are primary renters.
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Calgary short-term rental regulations on the table in council vote
Calgary city council is preparing to vote on new regulations for short-term rentals amid a tight rental market. Proposed rules include limiting short-term stays to 180 days, restricting rentals in affordable housing, and imposing a moratorium on new rentals if the vacancy rate falls below 2.5%. Licensing for platforms like Airbnb is also being considered.…
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One area in Calgary is seeing a BIG jump in detached house prices
Calgary's real estate market is experiencing growth, with the total residential benchmark price rising to $587,900, a nearly 4% increase year-over-year. Detached homes saw over 7% growth, while apartment condominiums rose nearly 9%. East Calgary led with a 13.42% increase to $532,500, followed by south Calgary at 8.46% to $720,200, and the city centre at…
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