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The Changing Landscape of Canadian Farms
What is Causing the Change to Canadian Farmland? The total number of farms in Canada has been decreasing since 1941. According to the latest Census of Agricultural data (2021), in just 5 years (since 2016) the number of farms has decreased by 1.6% and farmable area by...
The 8 Best Small Towns to Buy a Home in Southern Alberta
Here are our favourite places to buy a home in Southern Alberta. Alberta offers some of the best rural living options in the country. So what makes these "the best" areas? Well of course it is subjective, some people prioritise certain lifestyles over the other....
Escaping the City: What Does It Really Mean to Live in a Country Home?
What does it really mean to live in a country home and outside of the city? If you are reading this article you are likely considering what it would be like to live in the countryside, have already made the decision to do it, or are just dreaming of escaping the city...
Comparing Alberta and Ontario Rural Home Prices
ON vs AB Rural Home Prices. Being licensed in two provinces has given us access to excellent information on the rural real estate market in both Alberta and Ontario. The differences between sale prices, the number of sold listings and how long it takes to sell rural...
Selling Your Rural Home in a Slow Market
Selling your rural home in a slow real estate market ... The never ending traffic delays on the QEW had me re-routing my trip to what I call the “scenic route” home. Driving down White Church Rd E, and onto Silver Street I noticed the many “For Sale” signs along those...
Current Rural Home Market Conditions in the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Current Rural Home Market Conditions in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.How bad is it really? Most of us have been paying close attention to the current market conditions. Whether you are in the industry, actively in the market, or not, it is easy to see things have...
Environmental Zoning On Your Rural Property
If you’re buying a rural home there's a good chance you have a serious appreciation for nature, green spaces and wildlife. You may also have an affinity for protecting those spaces. It is not uncommon for rural homes to come with a section that is protected by...
Understanding The Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
What is the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program The Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP) intends to reward private property owners that agree to protect conservation lands and natural areas of significance located on their property. Landowners of...
Understanding the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
What is the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program? Property owners that meet certain criteria can be eligible for a tax reduction on their property taxes based on their willingness and ability to participate in the Managed Forest Program. Essentially you become the...
The Country Home Flip
For a long time, flipping homes has been something that many people want to do but only a few succeed at. The country house flip, or more popularly known, "the farmhouse flip" is a new-ish trend sweeping the internet. Hundreds of YouTube Channels and websites are...