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Canada And The United States

ATB Economics | November 3, 2020

US election day special

   

It’s election day for our American cousins so The Owl is taking a quick look at some of the economic ties that bind our two countries together.

Given that Alex Trebek is one of Canada’s many exports to the U.S., we thought we’d present the figures à la the game show Jeopardy that Trebek has hosted since 1984 (which pre-dates the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement by four years).

Category: Canada-US Trade
Clue: Canada’s largest export market
Answer (in the form of a question): What is the United States?
Canada…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

The first official, annual Thanksgiving in Canada was celebrated on 6 November 1879, though Indigenous peoples in Canada have a history of celebrating the fall harvest that predates the arrival of European settlers. 

The celebration featuring the uniquely North American turkey, squash and pumpkin was introduced to Nova Scotia in the 1750s and became common across Canada by the 1870s. In 1957, Thanksgiving was proclaimed an annual event to occur on the second Monday of October. It is an official statutory holiday in all provinces and territories except Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

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 Clients have asked me if I've seen an uptick in people wanting to move to rural, small town Alberta. It might make sense for some people, either as they've realized they might not NEEDED at their desk, are worried about Covid, want a slower pace of life, or simply the savings that come with leaving the big city.

 I explore the various options, how I'd choose which towns to live in, and what you could get buy for a LOT less than your current home is likely worth.

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The Calgary real estate market has something to offer everyone-but too many choices can feel overwhelming. This is especially true for first-time homebuyers who are often torn between the idea of looking for a spacious house, or a chic condo. Of course, there's no right answer for everyone. The best choice for you depends on your lifestyle, personality, and individual needs. Below are some pros & cons to help you decide which type of property is your best fit. 

Single Family Homes

A house is a great investment if you want total control over your home's appearance and you value space. With a house, you have more freedom in choosing the look and feel of your entire living environment. There's nothing to stop you from customizing all of the indoor…

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Please visit my Open House at 1910 46 Avenue SW in Calgary, AB. See details here Open House on Saturday, October 3, 2020 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Welcome to this immaculate and perfectly maintained home w/ a large front porch to enjoy the front view. With green space/park in front of the house & your beautiful private fully fenced oasis in the back, you will feel like you live in a park. Be impressed immediately as you walk into this home. Starting with a luxurious den/bonus room then moving to the unique curved staircase taking you to the upper level, you will appreciate the 9' ceilings in this open concept living, dining and kitchen space with clear views to the back yard. Kitchen is complete with granite counters, cherry cabinets &…

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 Buying a Recreational Property

Spending time at a cottage or recreational property can be a great idea. Not only do you have the conveniences of home, but you feel you are on a vacation whenever you need to get away.

However, there are a few things to consider when looking to purchase a recreational property.

  • Can you financially afford a second property? Ensure that you have a solid plan in place, and know where the down payment will be coming from. 
  • How will you make the monthly mortgage payments? Will the monthly payments leave you house poor, or will you be able to save enough for repairs, maintenance, and enjoying life? 
  • Keep in mind that CMHC will not allow anyone to take advantage of their program when buying a second…

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