Calgary’s housing market was labelled seriously unaffordable in the 11th Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey using data from the third quarter of 2014 and published a couple of weeks ago.
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Monthly Archives: January 2015
Living small: Pets and condos — do they mix?
EDMONTON – The quails in Elise Stolte’s living room are small enough to fit into the palm of your hand but are poised to enjoy a huge view from her upper-floor condominium in the Oliver neighbourhood.
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Moving out to the inner city
New communities and old drawing Calgarians toward the centre of the city
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Drainage bylaw gets positive reviews
The city’s proposed surface drainage bylaw would allow for more tangible solutions than just advice when public complaints are received.
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Trans Mountain Pipeline hearings continue as tri-area communities sign off
If a plan to twin the Trans Mountain Pipeline between Edmonton and Burnaby, B.C., goes forward, Stony Plain will receive $225,000.
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Willow Square debate heats up at council
When it came to debating plans for the housing development at Willow Square, it was hard for council to see past the signs that line the property.
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Vancouver recruiting Calgary workers for tech industry
For the past few years, Calgary authorities have travelled to places in Canada and internationally trying to recruit workers for a labour shortage here in Alberta.
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Lumber sector counts its rings
While the decline in oil prices have some holding their breath, other industries — like forestry — are exhaling just fine.
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Falling loonie offers some relief for province as oil prices plunge
As the province continues to be squeezed by sliding oil prices, there’s a partial respite for the Alberta treasury — a low-flying loonie that could be worth billions of dollars.
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Interest rate cut could give slumping Calgary housing market a boost
Lower interest rates could provide a boost for Calgary’s slumping resale housing market.
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