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July 7, 2025
Explore June 2025 real estate trends with Josh Tagg & Jay Lewis. Despite a slight inventory rise, it's still a strong seller's market. Watch the full video.
July 4, 2025
Calgary reached 3.0 months of supply in June 2025 as the benchmark fell 3.4% year-over-year to $584,600. Full stats on sales, inventory and analysis.
July 2, 2025
Explore fixed & variable mortgage rates amidst Canada's softening economy. Secure your financing strategy as the BoC considers new rate cuts in 2025.
June 23, 2025
Discover how banks use GICs and interest rate swaps to set fixed mortgage rates, balancing risk and revenue in the financial market.
June 16, 2025
Discover how Ottawa's GST rebate saves first-time Alberta buyers up to $50,000.
June 11, 2025
Explore Edmonton's housing market surge in May 2025: 20% rise in inventory, sales up 9.5%. Discover trends and predictions for the coming months.
June 9, 2025
Explore how Canada's new housing strategy aims to double homebuilding, boost affordability, and its potential effects on Calgary's growing demand!
June 4, 2025
Calgary inventory reached 6,744 homes in May 2025, up 98% year-over-year, as condo and row home prices turned negative. Full stats and analysis.
June 4, 2025
BoC holds rate steady at 2.75%. Impact on Alberta mortgages: variable-rate relief delayed, fixed-rate changes anticipated. Stay informed on potential rate cuts.

July 7, 2025
Edmonton Real Estate Market Holding Strong
Explore June 2025 real estate trends with Josh Tagg & Jay Lewis. Despite a slight inventory rise, it's still a
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July 4, 2025
Calgary Housing Market Update (June 2025): Is Calgary a Buyer’s Market Now?
Calgary reached 3.0 months of supply in June 2025 as the benchmark fell 3.4% year-over-year to $584,600. Full stats on
Read more
July 2, 2025
Cooling Inflation, Flat GDP, and What That Means for Your Mortgage in Alberta
Explore fixed & variable mortgage rates amidst Canada's softening economy. Secure your financing strategy as the BoC considers new rate
Read more
June 23, 2025
How Are Fixed Mortgage Rates Priced?
Discover how banks use GICs and interest rate swaps to set fixed mortgage rates, balancing risk and revenue in the
Read more
June 16, 2025
GST Rebate Boosts First-Time Homebuyers in Alberta
Discover how Ottawa's GST rebate saves first-time Alberta buyers up to $50,000.
Read more
June 11, 2025
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update – May 2025
Explore Edmonton's housing market surge in May 2025: 20% rise in inventory, sales up 9.5%. Discover trends and predictions for
Read more
June 9, 2025
New Federal Housing Strategy: Impact on Calgary
Explore how Canada's new housing strategy aims to double homebuilding, boost affordability, and its potential effects on Calgary's growing demand!
Read more
June 4, 2025
Calgary Housing Market Update (May 2025): How Much Choice Do Buyers Have?
Calgary inventory reached 6,744 homes in May 2025, up 98% year-over-year, as condo and row home prices turned negative. Full
Read more
June 4, 2025
Bank of Canada Maintains Overnight Rate
BoC holds rate steady at 2.75%. Impact on Alberta mortgages: variable-rate relief delayed, fixed-rate changes anticipated. Stay informed on potential
Read more