“It is an economic impact study that was commissioned in December. Further details will be available upon completion of the study,” said Rob Williams, press secretary for Alberta Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney. Banff train station. RMO file photo BANFF – The province of Alberta has hired PricewaterhouseCoopers to do an economic impact study on ..read more

Mortgage Professionals Canada recommendations include letting first-time homebuyers get mortgage terms of up to 30 years  Pedestrians pass in front of houses in Toronto. Photo by Cole Burston/Bloomberg A group representing Canada’s mortgage industry said Monday that the federal government has failed to address Canada’s housing affordab ..read more

Buying intentions shift back to pre-pandemic levels, RBC poll finds Buying intentions have shifted back to levels last seen in January 2020, RBC's poll found. Photo by Kevin King/Winnipeg Sun/Postmedia Network ..read more

New housing starts have struggled to keep up with population growth in some of Canada’s large cities PHOTO BY TYLER ANDERSON/NATIONAL POST FILES New housing starts have struggled to keep up with population growth in some of Canada’s large cities, especially Toronto, making affordability a “significant” challenge, according to the Canada Mortgage and ..read more

Take these steps to ensure you're truly ready to pay for a mortgage Many people aspire to be homeowners, but since it’ll likely be the most significant financial decision you’ll ever make, it’ll take careful consideration. You need to ensure you take the proper steps to put yourself in a good position to buy. Unless you have a ton o ..read more

We’ve all made mistakes, but when it comes to real estate, you won’t know until it’s too late. We’ve outlined some common buying and selling mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Great West Media I Presented by Peak Performance Painting The real estate game is far from simple. Not only are there tons of mistakes and missteps that can be made along the way ..read more