Greatest Boom Ever

The desire among Canadians to have children is increasing according to new study from Statistics Canada.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5n9bweh8      

Is it better to sell first or buy first?       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/5hwyx5z8  

Oil prices could spike and hit again their peak Iran-war levels at nearly $120 per barrel if a full recovery of vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz takes until July, according to JP Morgan.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4t62m8ez     

As new residential projects crowd Calgary’s core, prospective residents face increasing risks of disruption from established venues, such as loud noise during live events.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2xnje2bm  

As Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen finishes his sightseeing trip around the moon, Edmonton drivers are preparing to navigate their own craterous landmass.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4ey4n3fh  

The proposed Ardley Reservoir project will go out to the public for feedback this summer with a final report on its feasibility expected in the fall.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2xt8jkk6       

Alberta’s government is investing more than $28 million in protecting families, communities and the economy from floods and drought.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bnp7aayc  

If  you’ve  ever set foot in Australia’s property market, especially as a buyer, you can  probably see  why so many people think real estate agents work in the least ethical profession in the country.       R ead more:  https://tinyurl.com/5hfkpxxk     

A new report says March featured the largest drop for average asking rents in Canada in  nearly five  years.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4e5jn49r  

If  you’re  on the hunt for a home in Calgary, a new real estate report just revealed that some  neighbourhoods  are seeing homes sell in under two weeks.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yeytj9kz     

The cost of ownership has become more onerous in most major Canadian  markets,  a new study has found. Ratehub.ca published its monthly assessment of the cost of a mortgage for the average priced home in 13 major  markets,  finding costs rose in all but two municipalities.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3nywnkhm  

The past six months of weakness in Canada’s housing market have led to one of the nation’s big banks downgrading its forecast for the rest of the year. TD Economics released a revised housing market outlook at the end of March, updating its original predictions for 2026, which were released in December.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2zvz98v4  

Calgary first-time buyers don’t just have good incentive to look at the new homes market, especially with the new goods and services tax rebate. They have several incentives as builders increasingly offer financial perks amid slowing demand and rising supply.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ynbjj7wd     

Calgary’s repeal of its citywide rezoning policy is being welcomed by critics as a chance to press reset on city planning, while developers warn the move is already stalling investment and could push capital out of the city.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3dpbvhwv