The Ripple Effect of Alberta's Development Boom | Real Estate Investing Canada | Edmonton | Calgary

🎧 The Ripple Effect of Alberta's Development Boom Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode is a deep dive into something almost no one is talking about. Alberta has experienced a massive development surge in Edmonton and Calgary. Fueled by zoning changes, CMHC MLI Select financing, and the Housing Accelerator Fund, thousands of new rental units have been built in a very short period of time. But every action creates a reaction. What is the ripple effect? And where is the real opportunity hiding? 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Alberta's rental development exploded faster than expected How CMHC financing and blanket rezoning changed investor behavior Why vacancy rates are likely to increase over the next few years The hidden risk facing over-leveraged developers Why you likely won't see "fire sale" 8-plexes hit the market How tearing down single-family homes reduced retail housing supply Why entry-level residential real estate may benefit the most How neighborhood desirability could shift in the years ahead Wayne explains why the boom was almost entirely rental-driven, not retail housing-driven. Thousands of single-family homes were demolished and replaced with dense rental properties. While that increased rental supply, it quietly reduced the number of entry-level homes available for purchase. Less supply in the residential market means increased competition for what remains. And there's another layer. As mature neighborhoods become saturated with infill rental density, buyer preferences may shift toward streets and communities that remain untouched. That shift in demand could drive appreciation in very specific pockets of the city. This episode is about understanding patterns before they fully play out. The boom was the action. Now comes the ripple effect. 👥 About Your Hosts Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through their REI Masters Mentorship Program, they help Canadians build long-term wealth using rental properties, BRRRRs, flips, joint ventures, and creative real estate strategies. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: [email protected] 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected] 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: 🔹 Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets 🔹 The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth 🔹 How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside 🔹 The five main asset types and how they perform 🔹 Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns 🔹 How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca