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The 2 New York City Neighborhoods Where Booming Rental Markets Will Be Hit Hardest by Tariffs 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Joe

New York City rents are continuing on their upward trajectory, and they’re expected to climb even higher thanks to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs—with two boroughs set to take the biggest hit. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5n8tywr7 

Posted in United States

Oklahoma City considers making garage apartments easier to build, rent 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Joe

It could soon be easier to build a little bonus home on the same plot of land as an existing house in Oklahoma City. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y666uzyb 

Posted in United States

Red Deer city council approves 2025 tax bylaws, hears economic development update, and more 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Joe

Red Deer’s city council has unanimously approved the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw at a 10.35 per cent increase for residential properties. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y8rmn82z 

Posted in Red Deer (Alberta)

Edmonton property tax increase set at 5.7%, lower than expected 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Joe

On Tuesday, Edmonton city council discussed what final property tax rates will look like. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mu8kr3uh   

Posted in Edmonton (Alberta)

Things to look at when buying a newly built house 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Joe

In an ideal world, newly built homes should be in excellent condition – but this isn’t an ideal world. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/muaux9uy 

Posted in Global

Province invests millions into infrastructure in Okotoks 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Joe

Millions of dollars in grant funding from the Province will go towards infrastructure upgrades due to growth in Okotoks.  

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2ja7w94f   

Posted in Okotoks (Alberta)

The hidden housing cost that just got even more expensive 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Joe

Home buyers now face a stamp duty bill of as much as $75,000 in Sydney and nearly $57,000 in Melbourne to buy the typical house as property prices start to rise again. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2jrj9rpd 

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The big gains behind Perth’s best-performing suburbs 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Joe

Perth’s best-performing suburbs are making millionaires out of home owners, with median house prices in some leaping by as much as $500,000 in 12 months. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/34azsykm 

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Smith raises idea of high-speed train from Edmonton to Calgary during Asia trip 

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Joe

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is touring Japan and South Korea on Monday as part of a week-long trip to Asia. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdh6dbeb 

Posted in Alberta, Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta)

City of Calgary posts increased budget surplus of $276M for 2024 

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Joe

Despite facing unexpected financial challenges last year — including the catastrophic Bearspaw South feeder main break — the City of Calgary posted a budget surplus of $276 million in 2024. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4caskkj8 

Posted in Calgary (Alberta)

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