Mortgage rates took another jump higher last week, taking their toll on current borrowers who might have wanted to refinance. Demand from homebuyers, however, appears to be hanging in for now.
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Monthly Archives: March 2022
Why you need a buyers’ agent when investing in property
Many people use buyers’ agents when they’re trying to buy their family home, thinking they need their expertise to make sure they’re making a wise decision and paying the right price.
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Bruny Island: The exclusive Tassie pocket that’s a world of its own
Imagine an island where the beaches are impossibly white, the waters on a clear day are captivatingly blue, and the main road winds its way from one bay to the next.
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Old Strathcona parking lot sparks debate on how Edmonton leases public land
A parking lot off Whyte Avenue has sparked debate about how city-owned lands are leased and who reaps the benefits from public amenities.
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TransPod announces partial funding commitment for Alberta hyperloop line
TransPod has announced it has secured $550M USD in financing for its ultra-high-speed hyperloop train line which would run from Calgary to Edmonton.
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Metro region board downsized to 8 municipalities
Wheatland County and the Town of Strathmore have been removed from the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) by Municipal Affairs minister Ric McIver.
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International Energy Forum: $150 Oil Is Possible
Oil prices could spike to $150 per barrel, especially if the situation with Russian oil supply worsens amid sanctions from the West and self-sanctioning from buyers, Joseph McMonigle, Secretary-General of the International Energy Forum (IEF), told Bloomberg on Tuesday.
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Gondola being planned to connect Capstone with Bower Ponds
A gondola connecting Red Deer’s Capstone neighbourhood to Bower Ponds could be reality within two years, according to Edmonton-based Prairie Sky Gondola (PSG).
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City council approves tax increase guidelines of up to 4.7% and 4.3% for 2023, 2024
Red Deer city council stuck with proposed property tax increase guidelines of up to 4.7 and 4.3 per cent for the next two years — while pledging to seek ways to lower these numbers.
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‘We’re ready’: Oil is way up, so is Fort McMurray booming again?
Driving around Fort McMurray, the lack of houses for sale is noticeable, and there are a few new businesses popping up.
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