19 | Moving Brokerages & Analyzing the GST Relief for First-Time Buyers

In this episode, Annie and Paula pull back the curtain on a major shift in their real estate careers: Annie's move to The Real Estate District. After years at Real Broker, she felt the call for something more—and they’re sharing what led to that decision, how it’s already transforming their businesses, and why culture, support, and alignment matter more than ever.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What the new GST relief program means for first-time buyersHow to qualify for up to $50,000 in tax savingsA real breakdown of what $50K means in monthly mortgage savingsThe difference between GST on new homes vs resale homesTimelines, restrictions, and key fine print you need to know💸 Quick Highlights:100% GST rebate on new homes up to $1MPartial rebate for homes priced $1M–$1.5MUp to $290/month in mortgage savings with the rebateNo GST on resale homes (covered in Section 2.2 of the Alberta Purchase Contract)First-time buyers in CanadaAnyone considering buying a new home or buildingReal estate professionals looking to stay informedInstagram: @espressold.podcast