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Property market transforming with cold feet, cooling prices and withdrawals (Australia)

Initial asking prices are falling and homes are sitting for longer as the housing market cools across Australia.         Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s6hacaz     

Central Alberta Real Estate: Affordability Meets Opportunity in Canada's Heartland

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      Nestled between Calgary and Edmonton, Central Alberta offers a compelling alternative to big-city living without sacrificing access to urban amenities. From the bustling hub of Red Deer to charming agricultural communities like Lacombe and Ponoka, this region has become increasingly attractive to families, retirees, and investors seeking value in a shifting Canadian housing market.   Market Overview   Central Alberta's real estate market has historically provided more affordable entry points than its major metropolitan neighbors. While Calgary and Edmonton have experienced significant price volatility, communities in the Red Deer corridor and surrounding areas have maintained steadier growth trajectories. Single-family detached homes typically range from $300,000 to $500,000, depending on the specific community and property condition, making homeownership accessible to first-time buyers priced out of larger cities.   The region's economy, traditional...

Bow River will have three waves for surfing after 10 Street redesign (Calgary)

The City of Calgary has released the preliminary design for the 10th Street Gravel Bar and Recreational Wave project.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ynshbkpy  

Construction to begin on $2.9B Alberta natural gas pipeline after regulator approval (Alberta)

Construction is poised to begin right away on a new $2.9-billion natural gas pipeline in central Alberta after the provincial power regulator approved the Yellowhead project proposed by Canadian Utilities Ltd.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/42wse3eh     

New home construction in Calgary, Edmonton is slipping. Here's why that might be a good thing (Alberta)

While developers in Alberta’s major cities are building fewer homes than last year, one homebuilder says the market still hasn’t caught up with demand brought on by waves of newcomers to the province.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ydm8my98  

Extreme weather prompts $10 million road paving program in Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray)

After sweltering summer temperatures, continuous thunderstorms and a snowstorm in April that rendered the only highway connecting Fort McMurray to Edmonton impassable, Wood Buffalo’s roads have seen better days.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ye255ysz  

Property market transforming with cold feet, cooling prices and withdrawals (Australia)

Initial asking prices are falling and homes are sitting for longer as the housing market cools across Australia.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s6hacaz          

Businesses, soccer community, fans, celebrate incredible World Cup (Calgary)

Stephen Avenue was packed with thousands of cheering fans watching the World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain Sunday.           Read more: https://tinyurl.com/7k9yzkat     

Rental vacancies surging in northern Alberta town, realtor says (High Level)

Dozens of homes are sitting empty in the town of High Level, Alta., as residents relocate, often without new renters or buyers taking their place.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/7npxypzy     

Home sales still hot in St. Albert (St. Albert)

St. Albert’s housing market is still smoking hot this summer in part due to “bully offers” from B.C., say local analysts.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ysnr7jtb