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New Legislation for Home Inspectors

By schmidt | Published: May 18, 2011

LEGISLATION PROTECTS HOME BUYERS Albertans who rely on an inspection when buying a home will be better protected by legislation put in place by the provincial government. The Home Inspection Business Regulation will require all home inspection businesses and individual inspectors to be licensed by the province. The legislation goes into effect on September 1, … Continue reading New Legislation for Home Inspectors

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Edmonton One of Canada’s Top Three Fastest Growing Economies

By schmidt | Published: May 12, 2011

Edmonton one of Canada’s top three fastest growing economies Alberta capital region expected to post 3.1 per cent growth   edmontonjournal.com  May 5, 2011 EDMONTON – Edmonton will rank among the fastest-growing regional economies in Canada again this year, according to the Conference Board of Canada’s latest metro forecast. Alberta’s capital region is expected to … Continue reading Edmonton One of Canada’s Top Three Fastest Growing Economies

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Which Four Cities have the Hottest Economies in Canada?

By schmidt | Published: May 10, 2011

Four cities in Saskatchewan and Alberta will occupy the top four spots in the economic growth leaderboard, according to the Spring 2011 edition of The Conference Board of Canada’s Metropolitan Outlook released Thursday.  “Buoyed by the resources and energy sectors, the economies of Saskatoon, Calgary, Regina and Edmonton will post noticeably stronger growth than the … Continue reading Which Four Cities have the Hottest Economies in Canada?

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May 2011 Market Report

By schmidt | Published: May 7, 2011

Every month we bring you the latest market news.  You can always get your real estate questions answered by contacting your friends at Schmidt Realty Group!   Sales prices are up modestly this month, but the time to sell declined dramatically!  Click here to read our MARKET REPORT  for May 2011! Click here to see the entire statistics report … Continue reading May 2011 Market Report

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Small Business Confidence Highest in Six Years – Financial Post

By schmidt | Published: May 5, 2011

Small-business confidence highest in six years: CFIB By Derek Abma, Financial Post May 4, 2011 OTTAWA — A monthly measure of confidence among small- and medium-sized business owners in Canada was at its highest level in six years in April, results released Wednesday showed. However, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business warned such results mask … Continue reading Small Business Confidence Highest in Six Years – Financial Post

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Optimistic outlook for Edmonton real estate market

By schmidt | Published: May 4, 2011

ATB FINANCIAL DAILY ECONOMIC COMMENT May 4 2011: As Alberta’s economy builds momentum in 2011, all eyes are on the residential real estate market. Debates rage between optimists who believe prices will continue to grow, and pessimists who fear prices are in for a downward correction. New data for Edmonton’s housing market in April tend … Continue reading Optimistic outlook for Edmonton real estate market

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What the Future Holds for Canadian Real Estate

By schmidt | Published: April 26, 2011

WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR CANADIAN REAL ESTATE By Don R. Campbell – President of the Real Estate Investment Network Everyone wishes they had a crystal ball, with a clear picture of the future. But homeowners and investors looking at the housing market numbers for clarity are looking in the wrong place. That’s because the … Continue reading What the Future Holds for Canadian Real Estate

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Canada a ‘Safe Haven’ for Real Estate Investment

By schmidt | Published: April 25, 2011

Canada a ‘safe haven’ for real estate investment By Shane Buckingham CRE Senior Staff Writer For those worrying that the Canadian real estate market is in a bubble ready to burst and unleash a U.S.-style financial collapse, it’s time to do some economics homework, says Real Estate Investment Network President Don Campbell.   What the … Continue reading Canada a ‘Safe Haven’ for Real Estate Investment

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Real Estate: A ‘Secret’ Tax Shelter

By schmidt | Published: April 20, 2011

Real Estate: A ‘Secret’ Tax Shelter Special to the Financial Post, National Post Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2011 By Jason Heath TFSAs have been a welcome addition to the tax shelter landscape in Canada, but they leave something to be desired for those with substantial assets and maxed out RRSP and TFSA room. Film limited partnerships … Continue reading Real Estate: A ‘Secret’ Tax Shelter

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Alberta oilsands ‘greening’ is good news for Ontario

By schmidt | Published: April 7, 2011

Alberta oilsands ‘greening’ is good news for Ontario Cleantech firms see lucrative opportunities By Gary Lamphier, edmontonjournal.com March 31, 2011 Click here to access the article online                            Sandra Pupatello , Minister of economic development and trade for Ontario. Photograph by: Chris Mikula, … Continue reading Alberta oilsands ‘greening’ is good news for Ontario

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