Purchasing a home may be the largest and most complex transaction you'll make during your lifetime. It's not an easy process, with many things to take into consideration, the most notable of which is the mortgage. Mortgages come in all shapes and ...

While the improvement in sales has helped contribute to the reduction in inventory levels, overall sales for the year remain comparable to last year and are still below what is considered the norm for the city.At the same time, new listings continue ...

Following a one-month pullback in sales, September sales activity improved over last year’s levels and were just below long-term trends. Year-to-date sales are comparable to last year’s levels, but there has been a shift in the type of ...

How to Turn Your Rental into an Income Stream on Airbnb With the "gig economy" on the rise and the ever-increasing presence of online platforms that bring buyers and sellers together, there has never been a better time to create a second source of ...

Following several months of year-over-year gains, August sales eased in the region, keeping year-to-date sales just below typical levels of activity. While resale demand remains slightly lower than long term trends, the number of new listings ...

Provincial sales eased in August compared to the previous year across all regions except Calgary and Lloydminster. However, slower sales were also met with a pullback in new listings, causing further year-over-year reductions in inventory levels and ...

Recent improvements in fulltime employment combined with easing home prices and stable lending conditions is likely supporting some of the demand growth in the province. However, economic activity does vary by region as some areas continue to ...

Getting the cash together for a down payment is no easy task. In Canada, a minimum of 5% of the purchase price of a home is required for a down payment. For most people, this translates to  a substantial chunk of cash, and one that will be ...

July sales improved by over 10 per cent compared to last year, making it the best July since 2015. At the same time the new listings also eased, helping reduce inventory levels and reducing the oversupply in the market. While the months of supply ...

“The real estate industry has seen a reduction in the number of listings in June,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Michael Brodrick. “Prices, however, remain relatively flat across all categories of homes....

  Renovating your home is fun and exciting. It allows you to bring to life that great idea you've had stashed away, a vision to make your home truly your own. While you may not lack the enthusiasm, you may not have the time or possess the ...

While the number of sales in the Edmonton real estate market gains steam with a modest percentage increase, the market remains sluggish. Uncertainty in regards to the national and global economy as well as mortage stress tests continue to play a ...

According to a new Statistics Canada report studying the economic well-being across generations, millennials are earning more money than previous generations - but it may not be enough. The data agency analyzed several factors, such as income and ...

Prospective home buyers continue to remain on the sidelines and this is largely due policy including interest rates and borrowing requirements. However, signs point to lower mortgage interest rates this year which should bring some activity back ...

Prospective home buyers continue to remain on the sidelines and this is largely due policy including interest rates and borrowing requirements. However, signs point to lower mortgage interest rates this year which should bring some activity back ...

Housing market conditions continue to favour home buyers. Home buyers face less competition today and have more selection to choose from and more time to make their decisions. Economic conditions continue to be weak with GDP figures coming in lower ...

If purchasing a home is one of your goals in the next few years, planning to save money for a down payment should be your top priority. In order to qualify for a mortgage in Canada, banks require a minimum of 5% of the sale price of a home. ...

Basement builders are seeing a rising popularity in ‘the man cave”. More basement renovations in Edmonton include transforming the home’s lower level into a room custom-built for recreation and though it’s named for the man ...

“The real estate market is still experiencing the consequences of high inventory and slow sales,” says REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Chair Michael Brodrick. “Buyers are benefiting from more choice but may be struggling with ...