 Falling prices in Calgary and Edmonton are dragging down Canada's housing market, according to a report released Thursday by the Canadian Real Estate Association. Comments
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Who voted on this?- tritium Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:38 am
 - WDHIII Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:11 am
 - mtbr Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:41 pm

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Wow, on the average $250,000 home, that is a $20,000 hit to the pocket book. Ouch!!
250 000 dollar home ...in Calgary
How will those people that bought cheap houses in the mid 1980's walk out of Calgary with their pocket books stuffed with at least a 300% profit or more?
Yup, 300% profit and the Canadian gov't takes 50% of that. LOL
Besides, as I awalys say. Why would anyone in their right mind buy a house in Calgary at $500,000 or more.
I can see spending that kind of money with an ocean front view, or a 30 acre lake front property.
But a house squeezed in so tight, no lawn, it's total B.S.
I don't understand how anyone can justify those prices, it's totally laughable. Most of the houses don't even have a real wood burning fireplace. (I like the smell of real wood, not a fake gas fireplace)
http://homes.point2.com/CA/Alberta/Calg ... state.aspx
...Yup, 300% profit and the Canadian gov't takes 50% of that. LOL ....
No they don't...not on your primary residence....
You'd best get someone else to do your tax returns.....
How will those people that bought cheap houses in the mid 1980's walk out of Calgary with their pocket books stuffed with at least a 300% profit or more?
Yup, 300% profit and the Canadian gov't takes 50% of that. LOL
Besides, as I awalys say. Why would anyone in their right mind buy a house in Calgary at $500,000 or more.
I can see spending that kind of money with an ocean front view, or a 30 acre lake front property.
But a house squeezed in so tight, no lawn, it's total B.S.
I don't understand how anyone can justify those prices, it's totally laughable. Most of the houses don't even have a real wood burning fireplace. (I like the smell of real wood, not a fake gas fireplace)
http://homes.point2.com/CA/Alberta/Calg ... state.aspx
jealous of what??
That YOU own a over priced (artificially inflated) house with no yard. How is your neighbor doing, you should be able to look out your window right into their bathroom or bedroom.
Personally after 16 years in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex, dealing with traffic (and we all know how Calgary traffic is), I would not buy a house in the city.
What is laughable is that people like you are so defensive when people challenge the real property value for Alberta homes.
The only reason it is high is because of a shortage of homes or condo.
The minute the influx of people moving to Alberta slows, the economy turns.. 8% will be nothing. I see the value of Calgary homes dropping as much as 35% over the next 2 years.
jealous as hell too, for those of us who have been here for 40 years pocketing cash every time we've bought and sold a house.
Too bad you missed the boat.
35%
just think you're pissing away 14 grand a year on rent.
How will those people that bought cheap houses in the mid 1980's walk out of Calgary with their pocket books stuffed with at least a 300% profit or more?
I wasn't even in HIGHschool in the eighties...
You ancient crusty types are laughing all the way to the bank, but those of us new to the home buying experience have it a little rough for sure.
At least intrest rates aren't retarded.
all this bitching about Calgary but you're still here.
jealous as hell too, for those of us who have been here for 40 years pocketing cash every time we've bought and sold a house.
Too bad you missed the boat.
35%
just think you're pissing away 14 grand a year on rent.
A-O.K. you're the one on this forum bragging about what you bought, or flipped.
I'm not bragging about what I own and where, nor will I. Not to worry I have my piece of the Alberta pie, and mine increased 5000% since Nov. 2003.
As far as paying rent in Alberta, no problem. Just waiting for the big bust to buy up some land.
all this bitching about Calgary but you're still here.
jealous as hell too, for those of us who have been here for 40 years pocketing cash every time we've bought and sold a house.
Too bad you missed the boat.
35%
just think you're pissing away 14 grand a year on rent.
A-O.K. you're the one on this forum bragging about what you bought, or flipped.
I'm not bragging about what I own and where, nor will I. Not to worry I have my piece of the Alberta pie, and mine increased 5000% since Nov. 2003.
As far as paying rent in Alberta, no problem. Just waiting for the big bust to buy up some land.
I predict this is the only pussy you'll have in your hands for the next two years.
I predict this is the only pussy you'll have in your hands for the next two years.
Aaahh Haa!! You're just jealous that I have a pussy in my hands.
Unlike you that only grips his own 3" tool day after day.