Greatest Boom Ever

A surge in studio and granny flat dwellings across the Southern Highlands reveals how families are unlocking affordability in the premium tree-change market.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/nhb583yv  

CALGARY — CALGARY — Western Canadian oil production can grow by about one million barrels per day over the next seven years, driven  mainly by  expansions to existing steam-driven oilsands projects, says a new report from  Enverus  Intelligence Research.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3xxp5j6v     

Canada’s natural gas reserves now rank amongst the top 10 largest reserves in the world.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3d923y4v  

Safety concerns and proximity to heavy industrial uses were reasons given by Calgary city council on  Tuesday, when  they overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to  locate  a charter school in a northeast business park.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/265acjmx   

Development plans for the former home of the Edmonton Oilers  won’t  come at the expense of K-Days, city officials say, as  councillors  advance a new vision for the Exhibition Lands.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4ys43n4p

A new Costco appears to be on the way for northeast Edmonton, with plans for a location in Manning Town Centre.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3xvhykne  

      City council and administration are obsessed with Downtown revitalization.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/79mjbza2  

Spring is traditionally when Canada’s housing market shifts into high gear. But this year it’s idling, despite four consecutive years of price reductions nationally.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/tpakxc52  

  In the competitive world of real estate, finding the perfect home is only half the battle. The other half is crafting an offer that stands out and gets accepted. A well-structured offer is more than just a number; it's a strategic document that communicates your seriousness and sets the tone for the entire transaction. Whether you're in a heated bidding war or negotiating on a quiet listing, these tips will help you write an offer that gets results. 1. Know Your Market (and Your Limits) Before You Write Before you even type a single number, do your homework. A strong offer is built on a foundation of solid research. Analyze comparable recent sales in the neighbourhood to understand the property's true market value. Is the area in high demand? Are homes selling above asking? This data will inform your offer price and prevent you from overpaying in a cooling market or lowballing in a hot one. Crucially, know your absolute maximum budget. Having a firm ceiling in mind preven...

Although Ute and Eckhardt Mueller have put decades of hard work into building up their investment properties, they’re now selling up. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4ebt3dby  

Statistics Canada recently published new data showing that when it comes to overall life satisfaction, Albertans are at the bottom of the list. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/6zy2byys  

A controversial Rossdale development project a decade in the making is proceeding with its first steps, though Edmonton city council is treading cautiously. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mryarjdh  

Alberta’s electricity providers are seeing century-old infrastructure and rapid demand growth clash, resulting in a balancing act between maintaining affordable power rates and keeping the lights on. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2eh3tunk

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely to save 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline, and four cents on a litre of diesel. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrmhkypn