Edmonton tilts toward buyers: 75% of July homes sold below asking
Three-quarters of Edmonton homes sold below list price in July — a buyers' market signal that raises the bar for builder marketing, incentives, and community positioning this fall.
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Edmonton council orders study of infill’s impact on property values
A 9-4 council vote to study how infill affects neighbouring property values signals that Edmonton's infill politics are heating up again — and that public perception is now a business issue for builders.
Canadian manufacturing sales rise for a fifth straight month in June
Five consecutive months of rising factory sales suggest demand is holding up despite trade turbulence — a tailwind worth leaning into while it lasts.
Canada’s Hotel Pipeline Swells to 48,000 Rooms as Rates Keep Climbing
Canadian hotel RevPAR rose 6.5% in the first half of 2026 while the development pipeline grew 10% — pricing power is real, but new supply is coming to contest it.
CanExport SMEs retooled for 2026-27: higher eligibility bar, richer support for established exporters
CanExport's 2026-27 intake raises the eligibility floor to 3 employees and $300K revenue, ring-fences $3.1M for U.S. projects, and moves agri-food exporters to the AgriMarketing Program.
B.C. Wildfire Smoke Is Rerouting Late-Summer Travel in Western Canada
Okanagan cancellations are redirecting late-summer regional travel — and Alberta destinations with clear skies are positioned to capture it.
U.S. Arrivals to Canada Up 6.5% in July as Inbound Recovery Takes Hold
New Statistics Canada data shows U.S.-resident arrivals climbing again — a demand tailwind Alberta operators can build fall and winter campaigns around.
Alberta starts down 19% year-to-date — but CMHC sees Prairies leading price growth
Construction is slowing across Alberta's cities, yet CMHC expects Prairie markets to lead national price growth on sustained demand — a two-sided setup for 2027 planning.
Canadian home sales climb for a fourth straight month as markets move back to balance
Resale demand is quietly firming across Canada, with Prairie markets among those moving back to balanced conditions — a steadier backdrop for fall launches.
U.S. and Overseas Arrivals to Canada Climb Again in July
July's arrival numbers confirm the inbound story Alberta operators have been riding all year: American and overseas visitors keep coming in greater numbers, and the case for courting them directly has never been stronger.