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Buying in Red Deer or Medicine Hat in 2026 — benchmark prices, lender appetite for smaller AB markets, oil-economy income quirks, and what makes a deal go through.
Lethbridge in 2026 — benchmark prices, university-town rental dynamics, agricultural-income mortgage rules, and the smartest way to finance a first home in southern Alberta.
Housing affordability got easier in 12 of 13 Canadian cities in February. See the full breakdown by city, plus what it means for buyers, sellers, and renewals.
The Bank of Canada holds rate at 2.25% in March 2026. Here's what drove the decision and what it means for variable rates, fixed rates, and your renewal.
Canadian home sales dipped -1.3% in February with the national average price at $676,640. Full regional breakdown inside.
Townhouse buying and financing in Alberta in 2026 — condo vs bare-land, condo fees, lender review, and the math that makes townhouses Calgary and Edmonton's best entry-level option.
How Alberta first-time buyers can use the $60,000 RRSP Home Buyers' Plan in 2026 — eligibility, withdrawal mechanics, repayment math, and stacking with the FHSA.
Consolidating $40K of credit-card debt into home equity routinely saves $25K-$40K in interest over 5 years — if you follow one rule.
We run the real numbers on putting 5% vs 20% down — including CMHC insurance, opportunity cost, and market appreciation. The answer might surprise you.
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