WATCH: Federal budget 2019: Incentives for first-time home buyers, skills training

Can’t afford to buy a house? The government may take on part of the cost.

That is the gist of the boldest proposal that Budget 2019 puts forth to help more middle-income Canadians fulfill their homeownership dream.

Under the new CMHC First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation would use up to $1.25 billion over three years to help lower mortgage costs for eligible Canadians.

The money would go to first-time home buyers applying for insured mortgages. Borrowers would still have to pony up a down payment of at least

**SOLD** In just 15 days this property was SOLD for 98% of the asking price. These clients were eager to take advantage of the current market, as they needed to up-size their home. Strong marketing combined with an accurate & strategically priced home, equals results.

Looking for a starter home or an investment to add to your portfolio? Check out this rare opportunity in Rosedale Estates! You could own a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a double detached garage for under $280,000. You’ll be impressed with just over 2200sqft of finished living space, a fully fenced yard with RV parking & 20' X 22' garage big enough to park two vehicles. With 3 bedrooms on the main floor, this house is ideal for families with young children. Most of the upper level

Residential sales reported through the MLS® System of the Central Alberta REALTORS® Association numbered 340 units in September 2018. This was down a slightly 2.3% (eight sales) from September 2017.

On a year-to-date basis, home sales totalled 3,146 units over the first nine months of the year. This was an increase of 3.2% from the same period in 2017 and stood above 2016 as well.

Residential sales activity in all of Alberta, by comparison, was down 9% in September 2018 compared to September 2017.

There were 695 new residential listings in September 2018. This was down 8.7% on a year-over-year basis.

Active residential listings numbered 4,327 units at the end of September. This was up 3.4% from the end of August 2017 and marked the highest

With no change in the economic climate, Sylvan Lake’s sales activity totaled just 22 units in October, bringing the total number of homes sold to 261 year to date. The average selling price has jumped to $312,386 an 9 per cent increase from just last month. This merely means more expensive listings have sold in October compared with those same number of sales (22) in September.

If possible, potential buyers may want to take advantage of the market conditions. However, some face difficulties with mortgage restrictions or failed attempts at selling their existing home. Accurate & strategic pricing is key to over coming an extended listing. A seller should not be discouraged, & rather be encouraged by the advantage of also purchasing within such

With no change in the economic climate, Red Deer’s sales activity totaled 107 units in October, a 16 per cent decline over the previous year & well below long-term averages. There was a pullback in sales across all product types, leaving supply levels high, resulting in persistent oversupply & price reductions. The average selling price comes in at just $307,587 an 10 per cent decline over the previous year.

If possible, potential buyers may want to take advantage of the market conditions. However, some face difficulties with mortgage restrictions or failed attempts at selling their existing home. Accurate & strategic pricing is key to over coming an extended listing. A seller should not be discouraged, & rather be encouraged by the advantage

All private businesses across Canada, including residential landlords and real estate brokerages, will be impacted by the latest changes to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) beginning Nov. 1. PIPEDA is Canada’s federal private sector privacy law that sets out the ground rules for how businesses, including landlords, must handle personal information in the course of their commercial activity. PIPEDA was significantly amended when the The Digital Privacy Act received Royal Assent in June 2015.  

Under PIPEDA, landlords must:

• Obtain a tenant’s consent to collect, use or disclose a person’s personal information.
• Identify the reasons for collecting the personal information before collection and only ask for

With no change in the economic climate, Sylvan Lake’s sales activity totaled just 22 units in September, bringing the total number of homes sold to 239 year to date, a mirror image of 2017. There was a pullback in sales across all product types, leaving supply levels high, resulting in persistent oversupply & price reductions. The average selling price comes in at just $286,727 an 11 per cent decline over the previous year.

Potential buyers may want to take advantage of the market conditions. However, some face difficulties selling their existing home based on their expectations, preventing them from purchasing something else & moving on. It looks as if the buyer's advantage will continue for the remainder of this season. Let's just have a

With no change in the economic climate, Red Deer’s sales activity totaled 106 units in September, a 16 per cent decline over the previous year & well below long-term averages. There was a pullback in sales across all product types, leaving supply levels high, resulting in persistent oversupply & price reductions. The average selling price comes in at just $309,304 an 10 per cent decline over the previous year.

Potential buyers may want to take advantage of the market conditions. However, some face difficulties selling their existing home based on their expectations, preventing them from purchasing something else & moving on. It looks as if the buyer's advantage will continue for the remainder of this season. Let's just have a Happy

The recent court decision against the Transmountain Pipeline has re-raised frustration levels & likely a whole lot of anger from many Albertans. It's a significant blow not only to the province, it's a direct punch in the face to the entire country.

As for Sylvan Lake real estate the number of sales has increased nicely for the month of August. However, the number of listings seems to also be on the rise, likely those trying to sell during the final rush after the summer months. Real estate activity seems to be rising as children return to school & the weather has began to cool. Families looking for larger homes may now have the time to get out there, find their new homes & write some offers. Sellers who have been patiently waiting all summer

The recent court decision against the Transmountain Pipeline has re-raised frustration levels & likely a whole lot of anger from many Albertans. It's a significant blow not only to the province, it's a direct punch in the face to the entire country.

As for Red Deer real estate, the average selling price has increased nicely for the end of summer. However, the number of listings seems to also be on the rise, likely those trying to sell during the final rush after the summer months. Real estate activity seems to be rising as children return to school & the weather has began to cool. Families looking for larger homes may now have the time to get out there, find their new homes & write some offers. Sellers who have been patiently waiting all