Greatest Boom Ever

Major infrastructure upgrades are well underway in Okotoks, bringing long-term improvements to the town’s downtown core.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3yp9dnj9       

The City of Grande Prairie is expecting to see a budget shortfall of nearly $270,000 by the end of the year.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2th7nxzh  

Labor’s landmark tax reforms had an immediate impact on Geelong’s property market as potential buyers stepped back to consider the full implications of the federal budget announcements.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/42zsu6p5     

            Edmonton's real estate market stands at an interesting inflection point in 2026, with promising fundamentals that suggest sustained growth over the next two decades. The city's unique combination of relative affordability, population dynamics, and strategic development initiatives positions it as one of Western Canada's most compelling long-term real estate investments.   Population Growth as the Primary Driver   Alberta's population is projected to surge by up to 46% in the coming years, with Edmonton serving as a primary recipient of this growth 2 . While the Conference Board of Canada expects a temporary slowdown in newcomers in 2026 after several years of surges, this appears to be a brief pause rather than a reversal of the long-term trend 1 . This population influx creates sustained demand for housing across all sectors—from starter homes to luxury properties.   Historically, Edmonton has demonstrated remarkable growth, wi...

Albertans are ready for portable, plug-in, so-called balcony solar generation, say local environmental activists.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yt9reabz  

With Statistics Canada saying that millennials are living with their parents longer than previous generations and are purchasing fewer properties, some in Calgary say homeownership is out of reach.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yuhtf9w2