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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?
June 15, 2026
Looking for a mortgage broker in Calgary? Discover 10 well-known mortgage brokers and brokerages serving Calgary homebuyers and homeowners in 2026.
June 12, 2026
Learn how mortgage prepayment privileges work and discover simple strategies to pay down your mortgage faster while saving thousands in interest.
June 10, 2026
Canada is officially in a technical recession, but the Bank of Canada is still holding rates at 2.25%. Learn what this means for Alberta homeowners, buyers, and mortgage rates in 2026.
June 8, 2026
New build or resale home? Compare costs, maintenance, neighbourhoods, mortgage options, and long-term value to find the right fit for your first home in Edmonton.
June 5, 2026
Learn the May 2026 Edmonton real estate trends, including inventory shifts and property price movements. Essential insights for buyers and sellers in the area.
June 4, 2026
Calgary condos fell 9.1% year-over-year in May 2026 to $300,400 with 5.2 months of supply, while the city benchmark rose to $569,400. Full stats and analysis.
June 3, 2026
Thinking about using a co-signer for a mortgage? Learn how co-signers work, the benefits, risks, qualification rules, and how to remove a co-signer later. By Calgary mortgage broker Josh Tagg.
June 1, 2026
Canada has officially entered a technical recession. Learn what that means for mortgage rates, home prices, and homebuyers in 2026.

June 17, 2026
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
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Calgary's Top 10 Mortgage Brokers with Josh Tagg
June 15, 2026
How to Choose a Mortgage Broker in Calgary
Looking for a mortgage broker in Calgary? Discover 10 well-known mortgage brokers and brokerages serving Calgary homebuyers and homeowners in
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June 12, 2026
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster: Comparing Prepayment Privileges at Alberta’s Top Lenders
Learn how mortgage prepayment privileges work and discover simple strategies to pay down your mortgage faster while saving thousands in
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June 10, 2026
Canada Is in a Recession. So Why Isn’t the Bank of Canada Cutting Rates?
Canada is officially in a technical recession, but the Bank of Canada is still holding rates at 2.25%. Learn what
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June 8, 2026
New Build or Resale Home in 2026: Which Makes More Sense for First-Time Buyers?
New build or resale home? Compare costs, maintenance, neighbourhoods, mortgage options, and long-term value to find the right fit for
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June 5, 2026
May 2026 Edmonton Real Estate Market Update: Key Insights and Trends
Learn the May 2026 Edmonton real estate trends, including inventory shifts and property price movements. Essential insights for buyers and
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June 4, 2026
Calgary Housing Market Update (May 2026): Why Are Condos Still Falling?
Calgary condos fell 9.1% year-over-year in May 2026 to $300,400 with 5.2 months of supply, while the city benchmark rose
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June 3, 2026
Using a Co-Signer for a Mortgage in 2026: What Homebuyers Need to Know
Thinking about using a co-signer for a mortgage? Learn how co-signers work, the benefits, risks, qualification rules, and how to
Read more
June 1, 2026
Canada Is Officially in a Technical Recession. What Does That Mean for Homebuyers?
Canada has officially entered a technical recession. Learn what that means for mortgage rates, home prices, and homebuyers in 2026.
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