Kristen Edmunds Real Estate Blog

Canadian Housing Affordability Just Hit Its Best Level in 4 Years — But There's a Catch Nobody Is Talking About

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 17/07/2026

National Bank Q1 2026: Canadian affordability best in 4 years. But 52.3% vs 40.6% long-run avg — and Calgary isn't driving it. Calgary never broke.

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The $1M Calgary Comparison Trick: What Your Money Actually Buys

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 15/04/2026

$1M buys a 2,500 sq ft detached Calgary home vs. 700 sq ft Vancouver condo or 1,400 sq ft Toronto townhouse. Compare value-per-dollar and lifestyle capacity across Canadian cities.

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The $1M Calgary Comparison Trick: What Your Money Actually Buys

Kristen Edmunds

Published on: 15/04/2026

What does $1 million buy in Calgary vs Vancouver and Toronto? Compare a 2,500 sq ft detached Calgary home to 700 sq ft condos and discover 3-4X more value pe...

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