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Appealing your property taxes may secure ‘several years of savings,’ expert says. Here’s how 

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Joe

Many homeowners have seen their property taxes increase in recent years because of rising housing prices and local tax rates. But the property tax assessment isn’t always set in stone: filing an appeal may lower the cost for years. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2rt62ecr 

Posted in United States

The Block serial buyer Danny Wallis, REIV reveal landlord fears for Vic budget, what it would take to win them back 

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Joe

Victoria’s top real estate industry group has revealed they fear landlords will be hit again in the state’s 2025-2026 budget next week. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3pknp2kd   

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‘Get in now’: Andrew Winter’s shock rate cut call 

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Joe

Property prices could surge again with a series of anticipated rate cuts set to boost borrowing power and buyer demand. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/383xtc79   

Posted in Global

Council approves Blackwolf and sign bylaw amendments 

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Joe

Lethbridge city council this week gave its unanimous support after a public hearing to a land use bylaw amendment that will increase the density on an undeveloped site in the Blackwolf subdivision to a maximum of 75 dwelling units per hectare from 37. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yht3zuj9  

Posted in Lethbridge County (Alberta)

Australia’s bifurcated housing market reshapes the mortgage game 

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Joe

Australia’s housing market has seemingly split in two: booming in some regions, while slumping in others. This is changing the mortgage game for both borrowers and brokers.   

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/uj6km8ez   

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With flood season underway, Calgary more resilient than ever, says city’s top river engineer 

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Joe

Calgary is more prepared than ever for the risk of spring flooding, a city official said Thursday. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/37x5esz6   

Posted in Calgary (Alberta)

Canadian housing starts were up 30% in April, and led by cities, CMHC says 

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Joe

Canadian homebuilders were busy last month getting started on new housing units, with a 30 per cent increase in April compared to March as the housing crisis remains top of mind for many. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr3kczr4 

Posted in Canada

What renting in Calgary versus Edmonton looks like right now 

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Joe

If you’re renting in Calgary or Edmonton, we have good news. Not only are these two Alberta cities some of the most affordable population hubs in Canada, but rents are actually going down! 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ss5utddt 

Posted in Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta)

A more balanced Calgary resale market sees prices decline in April 

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Joe

Sales fell. New listings rose, and the average price declined last month. Calgary Real Estate Board statistics from April released revealed a resale real estate market exhibiting a balance between supply and demand, where the benchmark price of a home in the city fell a little more than one per cent year over year. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/v7m2abud   

Posted in Calgary (Alberta)

Edmonton luxury homes’ sales surge to start 2025 

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Joe

It’s hot at the top. 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4massw6j 

Posted in Edmonton (Alberta)

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