U.S. home resales rose in July to their highest level in over three years, suggesting a sharp increase in borrowing costs is having only a limited impact on the housing market’s recovery.
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Home sales, prices forecast to remain strong next year
More homes will change hands next year in Lethbridge. And they’ll cost a little more than they would today.
But while new-home construction is predicted to accelerate across Alberta next year, builders here may face a slowdown. That’s the latest forecast from the Canada Housing and Mortgage Corp., based on housing transactions so far this year.
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Public hearing set for next phase of Crestview subdivision
During their regular meeting July 22, Sylvan Lake councillors:
• passed first reading of a bylaw required to redesignate the future fire hall site from commercial land to public/institutional land, and set August 26 as the date for a public hearing on the matter.
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Residents encouraged to speak out about abandoned homes
Of the 400 homes deemed “not fit for habitation,” there is a handful that appears to have been left behind by the homeowners.
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Florida’s prices, climate woo wealth from other states
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Thousands of people are flocking to Florida and Brevard County because of low taxes, fewer regulations and other attributes, including beaches and nice weather. The people moving to Brevard over the past two decades are coming predominantly from two areas: New York City and South Florida.
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Quick Tips: Mobile homes as lower-cost housing
A small place by the beach or on the bay. A place in the mountains. Can’t afford it? A mobile home just may be the just ticket, but there are some important pros and cons to consider.
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CREDIT SUISSE: ‘Rising Mortgage Rates Have Done Nothing To Slow Down Momentum In Home Buying’
The recovery of the U.S. housing market has been one of the most encouraging economic stories in the world in recent years.
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Home sales grow in Airdrie in second quarter
Tight supply in Calgary is encouraging homebuyers to look into surrounding communities such as Airdrie, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board’s (CREB) second quarter report.
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New builds face $2,000 in increased fees
New developments in Airdrie will be subject to new water and sewer fees.
The changes, announced July 16 during a regular council meeting, came as a result of infrastructure upgrades to Calgary facilities that Airdrie uses.
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Realtors see a deluge of home buyers in Calgary after last months’ flooding
CALGARY — Calgary realtors say last month’s record floods are already having an impact on the city’s housing market.
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