How to Buy Your First Home in Alberta Without Family Financial Help
Buying a first home in Alberta without a family gift or co-signer: which programs, accounts, and municipal options let you build a down payment independently.
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How to Navigate Alberta Condo Buying Without Getting a Special Assessment
How to evaluate Alberta condo documents before you buy: the reserve fund warning signs, insurance red flags, and document review process that prevent a $15,000–$30,000 surprise.
Best First-Home Resource for Ontario Buyers Moving to Alberta
What Ontario buyers moving to Alberta need to know: no land transfer tax, different closing process, FHSA eligibility reset, and condo risks that Ontario guides don't cover.
Alberta First-Home Buyer Guide vs Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer: What Each Actually Covers
Comparing a first-home buyer guide vs a real estate lawyer in Alberta: what you actually get from each, what neither covers, and where they overlap.
Condo vs. House for First-Time Buyers in Alberta: How to Decide
A practical comparison of buying a condo versus a house in Calgary or Edmonton — price, hidden costs, lifestyle trade-offs, and which makes more financial sense for first-time buyers.
FHSA vs HBP for Alberta First-Time Buyers: Which to Use (and How to Stack Both)
FHSA vs HBP in Alberta: which account to prioritize, how to legally combine both for up to $200,000 in tax-advantaged down payment capital, and what order to contribute.
Alberta First-Time Home Buyer Incentives and Down Payment Options in 2026
Every first-time buyer incentive available in Alberta in 2026 — federal programs, provincial options, and what's been discontinued — with minimum down payment requirements.
Calgary vs. Edmonton for First-Time Home Buyers: A Real Cost Comparison
How Calgary and Edmonton compare on home prices, property taxes, commute costs, and market conditions for first-time buyers making a city choice in Alberta.
Moving to Alberta from BC: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know About the Market
How the Alberta home-buying process differs from BC, the land transfer tax advantage, mortgage rules, and what to adjust when relocating from Vancouver or Victoria.
Alberta Real Estate Market in 2026: What First-Time Buyers Should Watch
How Calgary and Edmonton's real estate market conditions in 2026 affect first-time buyers — supply, demand, price trends, and what economic signals matter for timing.
GST Rebate on New Homes in Alberta: The 2025 First-Time Buyer Exemption Explained
How Alberta first-time buyers can claim up to $50,000 in GST back on a new home purchase, eligibility rules, and how it differs from the old $450,000 cap rebate.
Mortgage Affordability in Alberta: How Much House Can You Actually Buy?
How to calculate your mortgage affordability in Alberta, what the stress test means for Calgary and Edmonton buyers, and realistic price ranges by household income.
Alberta Condo Documents and Reserve Fund Review: What to Check Before You Buy
What the Alberta Condominium Property Act requires sellers to disclose, how to read a reserve fund study, and the red flags that signal an underfunded condo corporation.
CMHC Eco Plus: How to Get 25% of Your Mortgage Insurance Premium Back
How the CMHC Eco Plus program works, which energy certifications qualify, how to apply within 24 months of closing, and what it means for Alberta new builds.
Alberta New Home Warranty: What the 1-2-5-10 Coverage Actually Includes
How Alberta's mandatory new home warranty works, what each coverage tier protects, warranty limits, and what builders can't disclaim.
Title Insurance vs. Real Property Report in Alberta: Which Do You Need?
How Alberta's real property report requirement works, when title insurance replaces it, what each protects against, and what to ask your lawyer at closing.
Property Tax in Edmonton and Calgary: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know
How property tax is calculated in Edmonton and Calgary, what mill rates mean for your budget, and what to expect at closing.
Home Buyers' Plan Repayment Rules: What Changed in 2026
The 2026 HBP repayment schedule, grace period changes, how much you must repay annually, and what happens if you miss a payment.
FHSA Withdrawal Rules: How to Take Your Money Out Tax-Free
The exact rules for withdrawing from your First Home Savings Account to buy your first home in Alberta — timing, documentation, and what voids eligibility.
Attainable Homes Calgary: How the $2,000 Down Payment Program Works
How Attainable Homes Calgary works, who qualifies, what the shared-equity agreement means for your home sale, and how it compares to other first-home options.
Affordable Housing Programs in Edmonton for First-Time Buyers
Edmonton's First Place program, PEAK housing, and other affordable homeownership options for buyers in 2026 — eligibility, income caps, and how to apply.