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Looking for news on what's happening in the Calgary and Cochrane, AB Real Estate market?  Read on to find valuable insights for both home Buyers and Sellers...

Cochrane's 40th Annual Light Up Festival Happening Nov 23rd!

Posted on Nov 20, 2024

“It feels like you’re in a Hallmark movie!” The 40th annual Cochrane Light Up; this Saturday, 4:30PM-7:30PM. Complimentary hot chocolate (bring your own mug) & hot dogs galore! If you’re new to town, this one is a must! Forecasted low of -18C; bundle up!

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Kent Bamber - Voted Cochrane’s Best Realtor

Posted on Oct 29, 2024

2024 Cochrane Eagle Reader’s Choice Awards Just Announced…

Check out the 10/24/24 edition of the Cochrane Eagle for a comprehensive list of the people, businesses & organizations who make our gorgeous ‘lil Town such an amazing place to call Home. 

A Big Thank-you to all whom cast their votes our way; it’s an honour to once again be voted Cochrane’s Be...

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0.50% Bank of Canada Interest Rate Cut Expected 10/23/24

Posted on Oct 16, 2024

The likelihood of a 0.50% (i.e. key interest rate = 3.75%) interest rate cut by the bank of Canada on 10/23/24 became likely yesterday (i.e. 10/15/24) after Stats Canada reported annual inflation @ 1.6% in September; 0.40% below the central bank target.

While home, rent and food prices continue to creep higher, lower gasoline prices are the main con...

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Alberta Land Title/Mortgage Registration Fees Increasing by 250%

Posted on Oct 09, 2024

Beginning October 20, 2024, Alberta property owners will experience increased home purchase closing costs due to a +/- 250% increase in Alberta land transfer/mortgage registration fees. 

The new fees will affect the transfer of land, registration of the resulting mortgage and some caveats. 

Specifically, there will now be a $50 flat fee, along with a l...

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Cochrane Real Estate Market Begins to Level Off

Posted on Oct 01, 2024

In accordance with the Calgary Real Estate Board's (i.e. CREB's) recently released sales data, Cochrane housing inventory has reached it's highest level since the end of 2020 (i.e. pre-pandemic).

While sale prices have begun to taper ever so slightly, they remain 8.70% higher than this time last year. Combining this with the fact that Cochrane home...

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August 2024 Calgary/Cochrane Real Estate Sales Statistics

Posted on Sep 05, 2024

According to the Calgary Real Estate Board, "Housing activity continues to move away from the extreme sellers’ market conditions experienced throughout the spring. Easing sales, combined with gains in supply, pushed the months of supply above two months in August, a level not seen since the end of 2022.


As expected, rising new home construction and...

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