Owning and maintaining a home may no longer define the American dream for many older Americans.
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Monthly Archives: August 2025
Property price surge in Tokyo’s prime areas sparks calls to curb foreign ownership
In Tokyo’s Shibuya district, towering skyscrapers and luxury condominiums symbolize Japan’s urban real estate frenzy — with prices surging in recent years.
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Bank Australia celebrates 10 years of growth and impact
Bank Australia is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its brand, highlighting a decade of rapid expansion, sustainability initiatives, and national recognition.
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International Paper selling Grande Prairie operations as part of $1.5 billion deal
Announced early Aug. 21, International Paper (IP) reached an agreement with American Industrial Partners (AIP) to sell its Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) in the County of Grande Prairie.
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High River aquatic expansion project advancing
Progress is continuing to be made on the aquatic expansion project at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex (BSRC).
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Highway 2 interchange near Okotoks is still years away
Construction of an interchange at a high-collision intersection near Okotoks is still three years away at the earliest.
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Commercial lending booms: Brokers diversify amid record demand
Commercial lending has become the fastest-growing segment in the broking industry, with the number of brokers writing commercial loans jumping 24% year-on-year – the sharpest increase in three decades.
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Town of Stony Plain revitalizing Hall Park
The now officially named Hall Park is getting a revitalization.
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Wage growth and buyer optimism set stage for housing surge
Australia’s wage growth continues to make headlines, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reporting total wages and salaries paid by employers reached $103.9 billion in June 2025 – up 5.9% from June 2024.
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Genung running for re-election to guide Cochrane’s growth
When Jeff Genung began his first term as Mayor of Cochrane, his goal was simple but ambitious: to ensure Cochrane remains a place that feels like home. He wanted it to be a town where his parents could live and age gracefully, while also being a community where his children would want to plant their roots.
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