September 1, 2026
Calgary Housing Market Update (August 2026): Are Home Prices Going Down?
Calgary's benchmark home price held at $569,800 in August 2026 — essentially flat on the month and down about 1%
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September 1, 2026
Calgary's benchmark home price held at $569,800 in August 2026 — essentially flat on the month and down about 1% from a year ago — while sales cooled and buyers gained more time and choice. Full stats, trends and what it means if you're buying.
August 31, 2026
Declined at renewal with foreclosure underway — how a short-term private bridge mortgage paid out the demand, protected 400k-plus in equity, and saved a Calgary couple's home.
August 30, 2026
No — Statistics Canada's August 28 report showed Canada's economy grew 3.3% in Q2 and revised the recession away, while the IMF ranks Canada 2nd in the G7. Here's why it still feels bad, and what it means for your mortgage.
August 27, 2026
New U.S. tariffs could slow Canada’s economy while raising building costs. Here’s what that could mean for first-time buyers and home prices.August 24, 2026
Trump's 50% tariff hit Aug 22 and Canada retaliates Sept 8. What the Bank of Canada actually does on September 2 — and why stagflation is the wrong word.August 24, 2026
A first-time buyer changed jobs and thought it killed his mortgage. It didn't. How new-job, probation and debt-ratio hurdles were solved in Alberta.August 21, 2026
Learn what mortgage conditions are, why lenders require them, and what first-time homebuyers should expect before their mortgage funds.August 19, 2026
Should you buy an Alberta home before summer ends or wait until fall? Compare competition, inventory, timing and financing before deciding.August 17, 2026
Moving to Alberta and buying your first home? Learn about mortgage qualification, neighbourhood research, relocation costs and opportunities before you move.
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Read moreAugust 31, 2026Declined at Renewal: How a Calgary Couple Stopped Foreclosure With a Private Bridge Mortgage
Declined at renewal with foreclosure underway — how a short-term private bridge mortgage paid out the demand, protected 400k-plus in
Read moreAugust 30, 2026Is Canada in a Recession in 2026? What the August GDP Numbers Actually Say
No — Statistics Canada's August 28 report showed Canada's economy grew 3.3% in Q2 and revised the recession away, while
- Read moreAugust 27, 2026
New U.S. Tariffs Could Change the Housing Market for First-Time Buyers
New U.S. tariffs could slow Canada’s economy while raising building costs. Here’s what that could mean for first-time buyers and
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Will the Bank of Canada Cut Rates on September 2? Tariffs, Stagflation, and the Answer Nobody Wants
Trump's 50% tariff hit Aug 22 and Canada retaliates Sept 8. What the Bank of Canada actually does on September
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Can You Get a Mortgage Right After Starting a New Job in Alberta?
A first-time buyer changed jobs and thought it killed his mortgage. It didn't. How new-job, probation and debt-ratio hurdles were
- Read moreAugust 21, 2026
Mortgage Conditions Explained: What First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know
Learn what mortgage conditions are, why lenders require them, and what first-time homebuyers should expect before their mortgage funds.
- Read moreAugust 19, 2026
Buy Now or Wait Until Fall? An Alberta Homebuyer’s Late-Summer Decision
Should you buy an Alberta home before summer ends or wait until fall? Compare competition, inventory, timing and financing before
- Read moreAugust 17, 2026
Moving to Alberta: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Relocating
Moving to Alberta and buying your first home? Learn about mortgage qualification, neighbourhood research, relocation costs and opportunities before you
