The Journal Pioneer

The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) overnight rate held at 1.75 percent last week, due to a global economy showing signs of improvement since October and a recovery in the housing sector (in some parts of Canada). “Quite a lot has happened during the ...

Growing on the ever-popular west side of Calgary is the city’s newest urban village, West District from Truman. “West District is the last master-planned community inside Stoney Trail, which makes it an amazing opportunity for growth and value. ...

A growing number of home hunters are giving the thumbs up to going online to secure a mortgage, according to a survey by Rates.ca While the survey found 72 percent of Canadian mortgage shoppers get advice in person, close to one in five ...

Overall sales on Calgary’s MLS System in 2019 decreased 1.38 percent from 2018, but the story was different in the top-tier market of homes priced at $1 million or more. “The City of Calgary’s top-tier market faltered with building economic and ...

The City of Calgary is selling five lots it owns to non-profit affordable housing providers, generating up to 200 new units for Calgarians in need. A similar land sale was held in 2017, with successful applicants qualifying to receive grant ...

First-time home buyers in Alberta are more optimistic than other Canadians that now is a good time to buy a home, according to the latest BMO Housing survey. More than 50 percent of Albertans surveyed agreed now is the time to buy, compared to ...

Statistics compiled over the course of one month do not constitute a trend, but Calgary’s resale housing stats for December 2019, as compiled by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show, for the most part, some positive developments. On ...

Engel & Völkers’ Canadian Year-End Luxury Real Estate Report blends together market data, insights from local Engel & Völkers real estate experts and commentary from Bullpen Consulting. This year’s report includes an overview of the ski ...

After a week of very cruel weather, the temps this past week have been comparatively balmy. Welcome to Calgary and welcome back the backyard barbecue. Long gone are the days of tossing some burgers and dogs onto a flimsy grate over a rickety ...

Toronto was just hit with some severe winter rainstorms. If you looked outside, it wasn’t pretty. For me, it’s a good opportunity to stay in and catch up on some emails (I get a lot of them) while I ride out the storm. When the storm warning ...