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Cost Of Living in Calgary Vs Other Canadian Cities

What Is The Cost Of Living In Calgary Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), or the inflation rate, which measures increases in consumer prices, determines the cost of living in Canada. It is one of the most relevant metrics since it is measured both monthly and annually and is used globally. Many different metrics are used to calculate the CPI, including food, transportation, and …

Life in Kelowna British Columbia

What Is It Like To Live In Kelowna, British Columbia?  Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley and the 22nd largest metropolitan area in Canada. Located on the eastern shore of the pristine Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is a popular spot known for its warm summers and comfortable winters.  It’s not just great weather that makes Kelowna one of Canada’s most livable …

Calgary Lifestyles

When you think of CalgaryCalgary, you probably think of Canada’s energy capital. The Calgary Stampede Calgary Stampede and the Rocky Mountains are two of Calgary’s most popular attractions. Calgary is a vibrant city with a high quality of life, nestled in the foothills of the mountains. You can expect a bold and vibrant city with the slogan “be part of the energy.” What makes Calgary …

Vancouver Market Outlook February 2021

The Vancouver market outlook has changed considerably over the past year.  In February 2021, 1,000 sales were reported in Vancouver, which is 19 percent higher than the 10-year average (there were only two Februarys that had higher numbers in the last 15 years…2011 and 2016). This was also a 55 percent increase over the previous month and a 64 percent increase over a year …

A Bumpy Road To Recovery In The Calgary Housing Market

Calgary housing market prices hold, but sales fall The Calgary housing market and residential home sales declined in February, but a decline in new listings helped keep prices steady this month.  Read more here on the Calgary housing markets Road To Recovery Sales totalled 1.094 units in February, 18 percent below last year’s activity. Easing sales occurred across all property types this month, which outpaced …

Life In Red Deer Alberta

Red Deer, Alberta Red Deer is located in Central Alberta, Canada, at the halfway point between Calgary and Edmonton. It is Alberta’s third most populated city, following Calgary and Edmonton. Red Deer truly offers it all, being close to Rocky Mountains, rivers and a bustling city to explore. Red Deer sits in Aspen parkland, which is a large transitional biome between prairie and boreal …

What it’s like living in Calgary Alberta. Real e...

What it’s like living in Calgary Alberta, everything you will want to know from real estate prices, demographics, economy, schools culture and much more Living in Calgary Alberta is really great according to most people we interviewed.  Surrounded by the Bow River, Elbow River, The Rocky Mountains and prairie, Calgary is a picturesque Canadian city in the province of Alberta. While Calgary has lots …

What it’s like to live in Edmonton Alberta

What it’s like to live in the provinces capital city Edmonton Alberta What it’s like to live in Edmonton Alberta?  Located on the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. It is the center of the Edmonton Capital Region, encased by Alberta’s central region. Here you will find the largest stretch of continuous urban parkland in all of North America, as well …

Life in Victoria British Columbia

What is life like in Victoria, British Columbia? Life in Victoria British Columbia is incredible no mater how you look at it.  Located on the southern side of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. Home to a wonderfully mild climate, plenty of parks, mountain trails, exciting attractions and outdoor activities, Victoria is popular for good reason. Architecturally speaking, it’s a feast …

6 Most Common Rental Scams In Canada And How Avoid The...

Here’s what to do when finding a rental apartment goes from frustrating to criminal. There’s doubting it: Finding an apartment in a major Canadian City can be stressful, to say the least. The search, the competition, the money upfront … they are all reasons most of us try to move as little as possible. (The additional expense and frustrations of moving all of your belongings also play a role.) However, …