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Friday, April 1, 2011 - Eyes to the South?

Basement bargain housing prices in the US are catching more local attention lately. 20% of Canadians are considering purchasing property south of the border. But as with any opportunity, there are pros and cons to consider. Please click here to read the full article in the Financial Post.

posted in News at Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:11:49 +0000

Friday, April 1, 2011 - Obama's Plan is Good News for Canada

President Obama stated that he considers Canada a partner in decreasing US dependancy on foreign oil. Please click here to read the full article.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - Edmonton is one of Canada's Most Livable Cities!

Edmonton has finally made the top 10 list of Canada's most liveable cities! We are #8 (Even more impressive, St. Albert was #5. Calgary came in at #16). The list is based on several criteria such as income levels, cost of living, employment levels, weather, etc...) Way to go, Edmonton! To read all about it in the Edmonton Journal, click here.

posted in News at Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:04:19 +0000

Thursday, March 24, 2011 - North Vancouver Real Estate Update

Please click on this link to access the latest North Vancouver real estate update from Joe Campbell!

posted in News at Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:40:32 +0000

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - Blackberry Playbook Coming Soon!

We are particularly excited about the article below. Blackberries are the favourite here at Kerri-lyn Holland & Associates, and we cannot wait to see the new Playbook! Reuters Mar 22, 2011 ? 7:38 AM ET | Last Updated: Mar 22, 2011 8:50 AM ET TORONTO ? Research In Motion?s long-awaited tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook, will go on sale in the United States and Canada on April 19 at a base price of US$499. RIM said Tuesday it plans to sell the PlayBook through retailers and wireless carriers ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:29:59 +0000

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - New Oil Sands Chapter

Claudia Cattaneo, Western Business Columnist, Financial Post · Mar. 21, 2011 | Last Updated: Mar. 22, 2011 7:01 AM ET The tiny hamlet of Conklin, a Métis community in the heart of the next wave of oil-sands development in northern Alberta, is signing an historic deal Wednesday that marks a new chapter in the relationship between the oil-sands industry and aboriginal communities. The deal with Cenovus Energy Inc. will give the 300 members of the community benefits worth an estimated $40-million ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:26:32 +0000

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - More Canadian Banks Cut Mortgage Rates

Click here to read the article.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - Alberta to Lead Economic Growth in 2012!

Click here to read the article.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - Green Energy in Alberta!

Seeds of a new energy industryNew fuel standards are driving demand for biodiesel plants, but hopes hinge on subsidiesBy Dave Cooper, edmontonjournal.com March 14, 2011 EDMONTON ? Adding vegetable oil to diesel will soon be the law across Canada, and with millions of hectares planted in canola, Alberta stands to be a big winner in the push to produce the green fuel. But backers of proposed plants in Vegreville and Lloydminster, two huge projects that could supply half the Canadian market, are ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:40:44 +0000

Monday, March 14, 2011 - Canadian household net worth hit a new record high in the fourth quarter of 2010

from www.rbc.com March 14, 2011 The market value of Canadian household net worth increased by 2.2% ($132 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2010 to $6.2 trillion. The gain pushed Canadians? net worth to a new record high, 4.1% above the pre-recession peak seen in the second quarter of 2008 and 14.6% above the recessionary trough seen in the first quarter of 2009. The improvement in household balance sheets reflected strength in equity markets that pushed the S&P/TSX composite index up a solid ... Full Article...

posted in News at Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:33:54 +0000

Friday, March 11, 2011 - More Great News for Alberta!

The good news keeps on coming for Alberta's economy lately... Alberta is at the top of all provinces for employment gains. Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal. And... A rosy year has been predicted for Alberta's Economy. Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

posted in News at Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:07:31 +0000

Thursday, March 10, 2011 - Loonie Hits 3 Year High

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - Smart Cities Grant

A big congratulations to the City of Edmonton! IBM has just announced the 24 recipients of their Smart Cities Grants (up to $400,000 each), and out of 200 applicants worldwide, Edmonton has won one of the grants! Click here to find out what this means for Edmonton.

posted in News at Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:08:46 +0000

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - Real Estate Update

Edmonton, March 2, 2011: It was 2009 all over again if the housing figures released by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton are any indication. Prices for all categories of residential property sold in February mirrored prices in the same month in 2009 after showing pricing gains from January this year. Single family detached properties sold for $359,934 on average* in February; up 1% from January. The February price was down 3.1% from a year ago but close to the $349,810 price in February ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:55:51 +0000

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - City home prices enjoy minor warming trend

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - Final Leg of Anthony Henday to be Completed!

Click here to read the article.

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Monday, February 28, 2011 - Canadian Housing Market Overview from CMHC

CMHC has just released its latest Canadian Housing Market Overview. Click here to read the report.

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Monday, February 28, 2011 - Canadian Economy Ends Year with a Bang

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

posted in News at Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:07:08 +0000

Friday, February 25, 2011 - Albertans Earn Highest Average Weekly Earnings

By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald February 24, 2011 Average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees fell in Alberta in December but remained the highest in the country, according to Statistics Canada. The federal agency reported Thursday that average weekly earnings in the province were $1,000.85, down 1.3 per cent from November but also 5.4 per cent higher than they were in December 2009. Rising wages in the province are largely the result of an improving economy, said Todd Hirsch, ...

posted in News at Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:28:22 +0000

Thursday, February 24, 2011 - RBC Latest Housing Affordability Report

The Royal Bank of Canada has just released their latest Housing Affordability Report. An excerpt in regards to Alberta: Alberta ? Officially the most affordable in CanadaAt the other end of the affordability spectrum from British Columbia is Alberta,which, in the fourth quarter of 2010, officially became the most affordableprovincial market in the country, according to the RBC Measures.Those Measures fell once again by 1.0 to 2.4 percentage points in the province,extending their long strings of ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:30:24 +0000

Thursday, February 24, 2011 - CIBC Profit Tops Estimates - John Greenwood, Financial Post, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reported first quarter earnings of $799-million, or $1.92 a share, up from $652-million, or $1.58 a share in the previous year amid rising performance from the retail banking operation. The country's fifth biggest bank and the first to report on the three months ended Jan. 31 also said it expects to meet new capital requirements laid out by the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision ahead of schedule. The results exceeded analysts' estimates. "We believe that ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:15:09 +0000

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - Oil Soars past $100

Click here to read the full article on CBC.ca

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - No More Easy Money for Banks

John Greenwood, Financial Post · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 Canada's banks enjoyed a remarkably smooth ride in the two years since the financial crisis, with profits climbing to near-record levels, a tribute to their resourcefulness and diverse operations. The impressive performance was partly a factor of opportunities created by the crisis, especially in currency and fixed-income trading, where players were able to exploit lack of competition. They were also held aloft by profits from plain ...

posted in News at Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:20:27 +0000

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - Alberta Leads Country in Retail Sales Growth

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - US Home Prices Expected to Post Biggest Decline in Year

Click here to read the full article in the National Post.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011 - More Great News for Edmonton!

Two recent articles have come out with more good news for Edmontonians. Edmonton house prices are going up, and Alberta has also begun planning for the carbon capture program, as well as the construction of a bitumen refinery in Ft. Saskatchewan (expected to create 10,000 jobs during construction). To read about Edmonton home prices, click here. To read about the new bitumen refinery and carbon capture storage plan, click here.

posted in News at Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:31:46 +0000

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Home Sales Pace Hits 9-Year High

Click here to read the full article on CBC.ca

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - Video: Barometer Report for Edmonton

RE/MAX Western Canada has released the video for the latest Barometer Report for Edmonton. Click here to watch the video.

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - Alberta Sales Growth to Lead Country This Year: RBC

By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald February 10, 2011 7:35 AM Please click here to read the entire article online.

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Thursday, February 10, 2011 - CREA revises 2011 housing forecast higher

Prices expected to increase 1.3 per cent as sales decline by 1.6 per cent. from cbc.ca, February 10, 2011 Canadian home sales this year will be better than previously thought, helped by improving consumer confidence that will partially offset the anticipated deterrent of interest rate hikes, the Canadian Real Estate Association predicts. CREA released a revised forecast Tuesday that estimates there will be 439,900 existing homes sold in 2011, down 1.6 per cent from 2010, but better than the ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:39:02 +0000

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Wild cardâ?? props up Canadian housing markets over past decade, says RE/MAX

February 8, 2011 Kelowna, BC (February 8, 2011) -- Tighter inventory levels helped to make the last decade one of the healthiest periods on record for Canadian real estate, insulating markets in major centres from the peaks and valleys characteristic of past decades, according to a report released today by RE/MAX. The RE/MAX Housing Barometer Report measured monthly sales-to-new listings ratios in 18 major centres across the country from January 2000 to December 2010. The report found strong ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:23:53 +0000

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Albertan Confidence Highest in the Country: Survey

By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald February 8, 2011 6:08 AM CALGARY - A new survey released Tuesday shows optimism among Albertans about the national economy is the highest in the country. Almost two-thirds (61 per cent) of Albertans feel Canada's economy is going to improve in 2011, according to the January 2011 RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook Index. The survey also said Alberta residents are the most confident that their own financial situation will improve this year, registering a positive ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:28:45 +0000

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - Pet of the Week

This week's pet of the week is "Lucky", a 9 month old Labrador who is playful, curious, affectionate, and energetic! Please click here to read more about Lucky and maybe even help him find his "forever family!"

posted in News at Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:54:21 +0000

Monday, February 7, 2011 - Mayor's Task Force on Community Sustainability Launched

www.edmonton.ca, February 7th, 2011 Neighbourhoods, schools, city, province all working together to build effective partnerships to sustain and build core neighbourhoods A new task force appointed by Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel will seek answers on how to help sustain and support Edmonton?s mature neighbourhoods as part of a healthy and vibrant City core. The new task force, working with University leaders and with membership from communities, schools, the City and Province, will begin its ... Full Article...

posted in News at Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:33:32 +0000

Friday, February 4, 2011 - Canada's job market posts strong gain in January

Royal Bank of Canada www.RBC.com Canada's job market posts strong gain in JanuaryFebruary 4, 2011 Canada's labour market kicked off 2011 in high gear with 69,200 new jobs created in January, outpacing market forecasts for a 15,000 increase. This result followed a revised 30,400 gain recorded in December 2010. The unemployment rate, however, increased to 7.8% from December's 7.6% as 106,400 entered the labour force in the month. Canada's labour market in January added 69,200 jobs, more than ...

posted in News at Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:50:23 +0000

Thursday, February 3, 2011 - Common Ground Festival, February 4th and 5th

The Common Ground Festival is a new mid-winter festival that brings people together through music, light, stories, and old-fashioned winter fun. Common Ground features the cultural communities that represent the McCauley neighbourhood coming together to share arts and crafts, heritage, games, and activities. Visit a Heritage Camp with six traditional shelters, take in some African drumming and music, enjoy Italian food and costumes, and be awed by the Asian New Year display. Friday evening's ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:20:35 +0000

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - Monster Milers

(from newsworks.org) Some dog lovers can't be dog owners. Maybe their lives are too busy, or their apartment too small. Perhaps a spouse is allergic. But they can be dog owners part time. The Monster Milers is a group of runners who time-share dogs at PAWS, an animal adoption center in Old City. A runner can check out a dog to join him on a jog through the city. PAWS already has volunteers to walk the dogs every day. Runners bring adrenaline to the table. Some dogs were built for speed. "Most ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:27:00 +0000

Monday, January 31, 2011 - Boyle Street Excavation Begins!

from www.edmonton.ca Excavation Begins for New $6M Community Centre in Boyle RenaissanceBoyle Renaissance Community Centre Project January 28, 2011 Excavation and demolition work are underway for the new $6 million community centre in Phase 1 of the Boyle Renaissance project. Demolition of the previous Boyle Street Community Hall (built in 1983) has begun. The first stage of construction will be for the new 14,000 square foot community centre and 70 stall underground parkade. The highly ...

posted in News at Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:15:15 +0000

Monday, January 31, 2011 - In Coversation with Elton Ash

from Real Estate Monthly, January 31st, 2011 For more than a decade, Re/Max of Western Canada has been led by Elton Ash. A 30-year industry veteran, Ash began his Re/Max career as a sales associate in Saskatoon and then as a franchisee in Penticton. Ash now leads a network of 246 offices across western Canada from his regional headquarters in Kelowna, B.C. Recently, Ash spoke with REM senior editor Kathy Bevan about the view from the west of the agreement reached by CREA and the Competition ... Full Article...

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - Alberta Average Wages Highest of All Provinces

Click here to read the article in the Calgary Herald.

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Friday, January 28, 2011 - Affordable Efficiency

Click here to read about a builder in Toronto who has a point to prove about energy efficient housing - it does not have to be costly to rebuild!

posted in News at Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:06:54 +0000

Friday, January 28, 2011 - Fashion Week on Whyte Avenue

Whyte Avenue is going to be known as "Fashion Avenue" during Western Canada Fashion Week in March. Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal.

posted in News at Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:40:31 +0000

Friday, January 28, 2011 - Australian Circus in Town

The Australian Circus Group "Circa" is in town this weekend! Click here to read about it in the Edmonton Journal.

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Thursday, January 27, 2011 - Find a Friend

Shaw TV has posted their "Find a Friend" segments. Click here to watch the video clips.

posted in News at Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:59:30 +0000

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - High Speed Train from Edmonton to Calgary

What would you think of a high speed train between Edmonton & Calgary? If one were built, would you use it? Click here to read today's ariticle in the Edmonton Journal.

posted in News at Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:44:19 +0000

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - Boyle Street Renaissance Project

The Boyle Street Area will be undergoing many changes over the next few years, providing more affordable housing and resources for its residents! Click here to read more.

posted in News at Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:42:50 +0000

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - Household Credit Growth Slows to Nine Year Low: CIBC

By John Shmuel, Postmedia News January 26, 2011 VANCOUVER - Canadians are beginning to take the hint that it is time to start putting away their credit cards, according to new data from CIBC Economics. Growth in household credit fell to 0.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2010, down from about 1.5 per cent in the second quarter and its slowest pace in more than nine years. The increase in October alone, adjusted for inflation, was also the softest reading in 15 years. Click here to read the ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:10:08 +0000

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 -

The president of the Real Estate Investment Network has answered reader questions for the Globe and Mail about Housing Trends for 2011. Click here to read the full article. Do you have any questions of your own? Email me any time at kerrilynholland@remax.net

posted in News at Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:36:33 +0000

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - Special Cats in Need of a Second Chance

Cats who are surrendered to the Edmonton Humane Society due to issues with urinating outside their litter box in their home will now have a second chance. Previously considered ?unadoptable? due to this destructive behavior, EHS is piloting a program that gives these cats the chance to live as mousers in selected farm, barn, or shop situations. Before adoption these cats will have received a health check, vaccinations, a microchip, deemed not aggressive and easy to handle, and be spayed or ...

posted in News at Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:28:28 +0000

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Another Way to Get Involved!

The City of Edmonton has vacancies open on three advisory committees that deal with environmental issues. Click here to read more.

posted in News at Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:14:15 +0000

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Wine Tasting for the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

A fun evening to benefit an amazing symphony! Welcome the Naramata Bench Wineries from BC?s Okanagan valley and enjoy an evening of tasting award winning wines, all in support of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Winspear Centre. Meet winemakers, sample delicious hors d?oeuvres, and listen to the sounds of Sandro Dominelli performing smooth jazz with members of your ESO. To elevate your wine tasting experience, purchase tickets for the VIP tasting where you will taste exclusive library wines ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:42:08 +0000

Monday, January 24, 2011 - Edmonton Residential Blading Schedule

This link shows the neighbourhoods in Edmonton scheduled for blading. It is scheduled to be updated later today. Stay tuned! Click here to go to the page on the City of Edmonton website.

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Monday, January 24, 2011 -

Guess which Canadian city produces the most NHL players? Just one more reason to love living here! Click here to read more.

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Monday, January 24, 2011 - Facebook Will Unveil Financials

This should be very interesting! Facebook is going to give investors a peek at their books... Click here to read more about it in the National Post.

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Friday, January 21, 2011 - More Good News for Alberta

Alberta's retail industry is growing more than anywhere else in Canada. Click here to read more.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - "Silver Lining" to the New Mortgage Rules

Under the recently announced changes to the mortgage rules, the shortened amoritization period will save you thousands of dollars in interest. Click here to see the chart in the Financial Post.

posted in News at Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:05:38 +0000

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - What the New Rules Mean

More information (including a news spot video) about what the new mortgage changes mean: Click here to read and view more on the CTV website.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - Mortgage Changes Will Bite

Paul Vieira, Financial Post · Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 OTTAWA ? The federal government?s move Monday to toughen mortgage rules should further cool housing demand and slow down red-hot renovation activity, while alleviating pressure on the Bank of Canada to raise rates, analysts say. The measures unveiled by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty are judged to be modest, economists said. Still, they could affect 20,000 home sales this year, according to Toronto-Dominion Bank estimates, as they add roughly ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:33:08 +0000

Monday, January 17, 2011 - Economic Update from RBC

Click here to read the latest Economic Update from the Royal Bank of Canada.

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Monday, January 17, 2011 - Major Changes Announced by Ottawa

The Federal Government has announced major changes to mortgage rules. Please click here to read the full Globe and Mail article.

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Friday, January 14, 2011 - Steady As She Goes

Edmonton, January 12, 2011: Chris Mooney, President of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton predicted that the housing market in 2011 would be ?steady as she goes.? He was addressing 800 REALTORS® and their guests at the 23rd Annual REALTORS® Housing Forecast Seminar at the Shaw Conference Centre today. REALTORS® expect that sales figures will change direction over the next year and to climb from 18,293 (2010 Edmonton MLS® System total) to 19,500 by the end of 2011. ?Consumers appeared wary in ... Full Article...

posted in News at Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:47:57 +0000

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - RBC Economic Update

U.S. Beige Book: Economic activity ?continued to expand moderately? from November to DecemberJanuary 12, 2011 The Fed?s Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions, the so called ?Beige Book?, compiled using data collected on or before January 3, 2011 in preparation for the January 26 FOMC meeting, characterized U.S. economic activity as continuing to ?expand moderately? during the reporting period. Overall conditions and activity were noted to have improved by some degree in all 12 ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:30:06 +0000

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - CMHC Housing Starts Reports

CMHC has released the following housing starts reports: Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Winnipeg Click on each city to view the latest housing starts report.

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Monday, January 10, 2011 - Alberta's Economy Set for Strong Growth in 2011

by Darren Sharko (for the Edmonton Sun, January 9th, 2011) Alberta?s economy continues to recover from its severe recession with real GDP set to grow 3.4% in 2010 and then galloping to a solid 4.3% in 2011, according to the latest Provincial Outlook report from RBC Economics. In 2011, RBC projects that Alberta?s economic growth will be second only to Saskatchewan, representing the fastest growth in the province since 2006. Alberta?s strong forecast is owed to improvements in a number of areas, ... Full Article...

posted in News at Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:57:43 +0000

Friday, January 7, 2011 - What's In Store for Real Estate?

Don Campbell offers many insights, including plenty of good news regarding what Albertans can look forward to for 2011, in his January 6, 2011 interview. Click here to watch the video on the Globe and Mail website.

posted in News at Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:56:56 +0000

Friday, January 7, 2011 - Alberta's Jobless Rate continues to drop!

As of December 3rd, 2010, Alberta's Jobless Rate dropped to 5.6% (down from 6.0% the previous month). To read today's article regarding the Canadian Jobless rate, click here.

posted in News at Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:16:17 +0000

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - Housing Outlook 2011

RE/MAX Western Canada has released its housing outlook for 2011. Click here to read the full report.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - Edmonton Property Assessments Up 9%

Click here to read the full article.

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Friday, December 31, 2010 - Happy New Year!

The City of Edmonton is offering free bus service this evening, beginning at 6 pm. Any money collected during this time will go directly to the donate-a-ride program. There will also be extra service routes to and from the fireworks. Click here for more details. Wishing you all a very safe and Happy New Year. I look forward to working with all of you in 2011!

posted in News at Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:57:03 +0000

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - Alberta to Lead Nation in Economic Growth

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce predicts the nation's economy will continue to chug along next year with Alberta poised to lead the way in economic growth. Click here to read the full article (CTV).

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 2011 Market Outlook

Click here to watch the video on the Globe and Mail website!

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - Economic Market Update

Click here to read the latest economic market update from RBC.

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Saturday, December 18, 2010 - Dawson Bridge Re-Opening!

After nearly a full year of construction, the Dawson Bridge is scheduled to re-open on Monday morning (December 20th) at 6 am! Click here to read the full article.

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Saturday, December 18, 2010 - Home Sales Rise for the Forth Month!

Click here to read the article.

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Saturday, December 18, 2010 - WHL Announces Partnership with RE/MAX

Click here to read the full article.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010 - Hockey player sees arena as investment in Edmonton's future

By Jason Holland, Edmonton Journal December 16, 2010 I am a professional hockey player currently playing in Germany for the winter. I have played professionally in North America. People need to understand what a new arena would bring to the city. Edmonton will turn into a Saskatoon or a Winnipeg before we know it. The city is filled with people who don't want higher taxes -- this is understandable -- but times are pretty good for most Edmontonians. It's important to develop the city. If we as ... Full Article...

posted in News at Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:55:28 +0000

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - New Interactive Technology for New Home Building and Buying

Click here to read the article in the Globe and Mail!

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Monday, December 13, 2010 - Softer Prices Create 'Bump' in Edmonton Home Sales

Click here to read the article in the Edmonton Journal!

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Owning a Home Gets More Affordable

Owning a Home Gets More Affordable. Please click here to read the full article on HouseHunting.ca

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Edmonton Housing Starts

The new CMHC Housing Starts Press Release for Edmonton is now available! Click here to view the press release.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - CMHC Housing Starts for Calgary

The new CMHC Housing Starts Press Release for Calgary is now available! Click here to view the press release.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - New Issue of Homes & Land

Click here to browse the latest edition of Homes & Land Edmonton - on news stands this Friday!

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Monday, November 29, 2010 - Two new housing projects in Edmonton for the homeless

Click here to read more.

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Monday, November 29, 2010 - Canadian Housing More Affordable

Click here to read more.

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Monday, November 29, 2010 - Athabasca Oil Sands Speeds Up Alberta Development

Click here to read more.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - Canadians Handling Mortgage Debt Well

Canadians are handling their mortgage debt well. Click here to read more!

posted in News at Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:45:19 +0000

Monday, November 15, 2010 - CHMC Housing Outlook Calgary

The Fall 2010 edition of CMHC's Housing Market Outlook - Calgary is now available and can be accessed by clicking here.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - Canadian Mortgage Debt Tops $1 Million for the First Time

Click here to read more.

posted in News at Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:32:54 +0000

Monday, November 8, 2010 - CMHC Housing Starts Press Release

The housing starts press release for Edmonton has just been released and can be accessed by clicking here. The housing starts press release for Calgary has just been released and can be accessed by clicking here. The housing starts press release for Toronto has just been released and can be accessed by clicking here.

posted in News at Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:34:32 +0000

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - Majority of Alberta boomers mortgage-free

Click below to read more! http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Majority+Alberta+boomers+mortgage+free/3739956/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

posted in News at Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:25:28 +0000

Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 'Balanced' Edmonton Housing Prices Burst Bubble Fears

Edmonton Journal, October 20, 2010 Edmonton's housing market, while no longer red-hot, remains on steady ground for prices, according to a report by Royal LePage. At the end of July, August and September, detached bungalows in the Edmonton area rose an average of 0.9 per cent year-over-year to $311,429 while standard two-storey houses increased 3.4 per cent to $338,571, said the real estate services firm Tuesday. Standard condominiums declined 3.6 per cent to $204,167 over the same time last ... Full Article...

posted in News at Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:43:26 +0000

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - Financial Markets Monthly Update

Click here for the Financial Markets Monthly Update from RBC!

posted in News at Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:32:05 +0000

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - Housing Starts Update

Click here for the latest update on Housing Starts in Edmonton! Click here for the latest update on Housing Starts in Calgary!

posted in News at Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:06:16 +0000

Friday, October 1, 2010 - Fears of a Canadian Housing Market Crash Overblown

Fears of a Canadian Housing Market Crash Overblown - Royal Bank of Canada Click here to read the article!

posted in News at Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:18:28 +0000

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - CMHC Housing Now 2010

Click here for the new 2010 edition of CMHC's Housing Now!

posted in News at Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:07:01 +0000

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - Bank of Canada Expected to Freeze Rate Hikes

CBC News OnlineTuesday, September 7, 2010 | 12:41 PM ET The Bank of Canada should boost interest rates one more time on Wednesday and then could leave rates alone for as long as a year, according to many economists. That is because Canada's domestic financial strength is getting offset by a quickly flagging U.S. economy, reducing the necessity of raising borrowing costs on this side of the border. "Even if the BOC ultimately pulls the trigger on Wednesday, it is likely to be the last rate hike ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:42:25 +0000

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - Edmonton year-to-date housing starts surpass 2009's annual production

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Housing Now, Edmonton, August 10, 2010 According to preliminary figures released today by Canada Mortgageand Housing Corporation (CMHC), housing starts in the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) continued to outperform the previous year. Housing starts in Greater Edmonton totalled 949 units in July, up from 451 units in July 2009. This represents the 13th consecutive month of year-over-year gains in newhome construction. To the end of July, local ... Full Article...

posted in News at Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:33:16 +0000

Saturday, August 7, 2010 - Edmonton Multifamily Report

Edmonton Multifamily Report 2Q10From Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton www.cwedm.com Economic OverviewAlbert and Greater Edmonton?s economies continue to gain strength as the global economy is slowly recovering from the worst downturn since World War II. As expected in the last quarter, the Bank of Canada has increased the prime interest rate by 0.25%. However, it is important to note that rising long-term interest rates are a signal of economic strength, which in turn is beneficial to real estate ... Full Article...

posted in News at Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:58:40 +0000

Thursday, August 5, 2010 - Continued Affordability with Further Rate Reductions!

posted in News at Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:17:17 +0000

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Upgrader Plan in Final Stages

by Dave Cooper, EdmontonJournal.com, July 28, 2010 EDMONTON ? The Alberta government gave the green light Tuesday for detailed talks to proceed with North West Upgrading to handle provincial royalty bitumen, and likely allow the firm and partner CNRL to build a $5-billion facility near Redwater. Energy Minister Ron Liepert said a contract could be signed by early fall. If that happens, construction will start next spring, with about 8,000 workers needed -- including work at the site in related ... Full Article...

posted in News at Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:33:15 +0000

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