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Fort McMurray Real Estate: A Market in Recovery Mode

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        Fort McMurray's housing market tells a story of boom, bust, and slow rebuilding. Once home to some of Canada's highest real estate prices during the oil sands boom, this northern Alberta community has spent the past decade recalibrating after multiple economic shocks.   Current Market Snapshot   As of 2025, Fort McMurray's average home price hovers around $470,000–$514,000 depending on data sources — a fraction of peak 2014 prices that exceeded $700,000. The market has stabilized following years of volatility, with moderate price increases and healthy sales volumes replacing the dramatic swings of previous years. Current inventory levels show approximately 450 –500 active listings, giving buyers reasonable selection without oversupply concerns.   The Oil Sands Connection   Fort McMurray's real estate remains inextricably linked to oil sands development. When global oil prices collapsed in 2014–2015, the housing market followed immediate...

Experts warn worker crisis dooms housing targets (Australia)

Building approvals have climbed to the highest level in five years, yet figures remain short of the national housing target with many experts also warning there is a stark shortage of workers to build them.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2x2y9r74  

Two grocery stores are set to open in Calgary this month (Calgary)

Two newly converted grocery stores are set to reopen in Calgary this month.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4zkz5pux