Top Five Things to Consider When Buying in a Town Outside Edmonton
Explore five key factors to consider when buying a home in a town surrounding Edmonton, from commuting and taxes to
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July 13, 2026
Explore five key factors to consider when buying a home in a town surrounding Edmonton, from commuting and taxes to schools, services and resale value.
July 10, 2026
Edmonton’s June 2026 housing market brought more listings, softer prices in several segments and new opportunities for first-time homebuyers.July 8, 2026
Learn how the First Home Savings Account works, who qualifies, contribution limits, tax benefits, and how first-time buyers can use the FHSA to purchase a home in Canada.July 6, 2026
Buying a home this summer? Learn practical tips to navigate a competitive market, avoid common mistakes, and make a confident home purchase.June 29, 2026
Buying a fixer-upper? Learn how Alberta first-time buyers can finance renovations through Purchase Plus Improvements mortgages and HELOCs.June 26, 2026
Learn the difference between posted and discounted mortgage rates, how they affect payments and penalties, and what Canadian borrowers should watch for.June 24, 2026
Learn the difference between variable and adjustable-rate mortgages, how trigger rates work, and what Alberta homeowners should know before choosing.June 19, 2026
Falling oil prices after the U.S.-Iran peace agreement are changing the economic outlook. Here's what it could mean for inflation, the Bank of Canada, and mortgage rates.June 17, 2026
Home sales rose in May 2026, but borrowing is slowing and household debt remains high. Has Canada's housing market found a bottom, and what does it mean for Alberta buyers?
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Edmonton Housing Market Update: June 2026
Edmonton’s June 2026 housing market brought more listings, softer prices in several segments and new opportunities for first-time homebuyers.
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Everything You Need to Know About the FHSA in 2026
Learn how the First Home Savings Account works, who qualifies, contribution limits, tax benefits, and how first-time buyers can use
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Buying a Home This Summer? Here Are My Best Tips and Tricks
Buying a home this summer? Learn practical tips to navigate a competitive market, avoid common mistakes, and make a confident
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Renovation Loans and HELOCs for First-Time Home Buyers in Alberta
Buying a fixer-upper? Learn how Alberta first-time buyers can finance renovations through Purchase Plus Improvements mortgages and HELOCs.
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Posted Rate vs Discounted Rate: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between posted and discounted mortgage rates, how they affect payments and penalties, and what Canadian borrowers should
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Variable vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between variable and adjustable-rate mortgages, how trigger rates work, and what Alberta homeowners should know before choosing.
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Oil Prices Are Falling Again. Here’s Why That Matters for Canadian Mortgage Rates
Falling oil prices after the U.S.-Iran peace agreement are changing the economic outlook. Here's what it could mean for inflation,
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Is Canada’s Housing Market Bottoming Out?
Home sales rose in May 2026, but borrowing is slowing and household debt remains high. Has Canada's housing market found
