#212 Calgary Housing Market, Trudeau’s Immigration Bill & Affordability in Alberta | Ann-Marie Lurie

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode, we sit down with Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®), to explore the state of Alberta’s real estate market. From housing affordability and rental prices to the impact of Trudeau’s immigration policy, Ann-Marie shares expert insights backed by over 20 years of experience in economic analysis and market forecasting.Timestamps:00:01:20 – Introduction00:02:20 – Statistical Analyses on the Real Estate Housing Market at CREB®00:04:20 – Market Indicators & Forecasting in a Reliable Way00:11:20 – Status of the Real Estate Market in Alberta00:16:20 – Trudeau’s Immigration Bill & Housing Impacts00:20:20 – Rental Prices in Alberta, Calgary & Edmonton vs. Median Salary00:27:20 – Economic Feasibility of Buying Real Estate in Alberta00:31:20 – Policy Suggestions to Increase Affordable Housing00:39:20 – Transportation Infrastructure as a Key to Affordability00:47:00 – Conclusion, Final Thoughts & Contact InformationContact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-lurie-78639527/https://www.creb.com/