Cochrane, AB Home Buyer Demographics
Posted on Dec 09, 2024
Thinking of selling your Cochrane, AB home? Interested in knowing who your target market is?
Recently released demographic information (i.e. Realtor.ca) for potential Buyers in our gorgeous 'lil town tell us that the majority of Buyers are...
- Between the ages of 25 & 54 (i.e. 67% of total potential Buyers).
- From other areas of Alberta (i.e. 52% of...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
