Market Report: Tale Tell Signs

Check out Calgary's Real Estate statistics below (from CREB): - Sales to new listings. - Absorption rate. - Average/Median pricing.…

7 years ago

Rate Hike Looming. Here’s Why.

It's like walking home with a bad report card.  I know I'm in trouble, it's just a matter of time…

7 years ago

December 2017 Real Estate Data

Here’s the final month of what’s been a rollercoaster year for values, listings and absorption rate.  I honestly expect more…

7 years ago

Macro Economic Update: Chad’s Crystal Ball

I'm going to aggregate what I think is key macroeconomic data that is relevant to the Mortgage and Real Estate…

7 years ago

Market Update: To Be Expected

When looking at the data below, I subtly nodded my head with a slight smile of approval.  I think Calgary's…

7 years ago

What If Scenarios: Mortgage Rule Changes

  Question: What if I purchase a new build or resale home, with a possession date after January 1st, 2018? …

7 years ago

Calgary Market Report: Holding (ish)

I think this part of the year, heading into Christmas, is a leading indicator of how the notoriously busy Spring…

7 years ago

Mortgage Rule Changes: A Fair Look

There has been another round of Mortgage rule changes, set to take effect January 1st 2018.  Read what they are…

7 years ago

Let it be so: Mortgage Rules Changes

OSFI: "I'm about to make it more difficult to purchase a home". Calgary's housing market: "I think things are working…

7 years ago

What Are Four Issues The BoC Is Monitoring??

Subtitle: Bringing Canada's Economy Home The Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor, Stephen Poloz, spoke in St. John's NL late September. …

7 years ago