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Canada's housing market faces uncertainty as trade war and economic turmoil disrupt traditional rate-price dynamics. Lower rates might not boost demand as expected if a trade-driven recession keeps buyers hesitant in 2025.

Set clear goals to define your ideal home, location, and budget, guiding your savings plan. Create a realistic budget, tracking income and expenses to allocate funds for your down payment.

Calgary’s downtown office vacancy rate rose to 30.2% due to oilpatch consolidations and economic uncertainty.Mergers and acquisitions are shrinking office footprints, but many companies are renewing leases.

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.However, according to many theologians, Easter originally began before the arrival of Christianity.It is believed that Easter is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring, known as Eostre.Examples of Easter traditions include Easter eggs and related games such…

Define your financial goals by considering short-, medium-, and long-term priorities like saving, investing, or major purchases.Gather essential financial documents, including investment statements, insurance policies, mortgage details, and debt information for a clear financial picture.

Focus on financial readiness, not timing, to become a homeowner in 2025 despite market concerns. Pay off debt and improve your credit score to qualify for better mortgage rates and options.

The global residential mortgage market is expected to grow from US$ 11.2 billion in 2022 to US$ 26.5 billion by 2030. The market is growing with a CAGR of 11.3% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2031.

Alberta’s 2025 budget lowers income taxes but increases property taxes, especially impacting Calgary homeowners.The personal income tax rate on the first $60K drops from 10% to 8%, saving up to $750 yearly.