Alberta, in western Canada, is one of only two Canadian provinces that are completely landlocked. That means little, though, when it comes to attractions and amenities; Alberta has nearly any type of recreation or cultural activity you can think of.
Many people fall in love with Alberta when visiting on vacation and are surprised at the range of housing prices when they look into moving there. The average house price in Alberta is about $352,000 but there is nice housing for nearly every income and need. Apartments in one of the big cities usually start at around $725 but there are many luxury rental units that can run several thousand dollars per month. Whether you are looking for a one bedroom apartment or a penthouse, Alberta will likely have exactly what you’re looking for at a price you can afford.
As for buying a home, you have choices in many cities, towns and villages throughout the province. Naturally you’ll pay more in the capital city of Edmonton or in Calgary, the major transportation hub 190 miles from the capital. There are 109 towns of 1,000-10,000 residents and 95 villages with populations of 1,000 or less. Whether you live in a big city such as Edmonton, Cold Lake, Medicine Hat or Grande Prairie or choose to live in a town or village, you can find a house that suits your tastes, needs and space requirements at a reasonable price.
Alberta has one of the strongest economies in Canada because of the petroleum industry, agriculture and technology and has the highest personal income rate. About 70% (2.15 million) of people live in the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor and the quality of life in Alberta is very high. In fact, the Fraser Institute has rated it the highest level of economic freedom in Canada, second only to the U.S.
Employment is plentiful thanks to natural resources as well as the lumber trade, sheep and cattle ranching and agriculture. In the cities there are offices supporting these industries that need clerical personnel, IT support, sales staff, administrative staff and management skills. Tourism is prolific because of the opportunities for skiing, hiking, shopping, camping, outdoor festivals, professional athletic events and international sporting competitions. There are beautiful national parks, the Rocky Mountains, ski resorts, hunting and fishing.
Alberta has excellent public and private education kindergarten through high school as well as respected universities. So if you are looking for real estate in Alberta, please browse through our directory for the service you are looking for.
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