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Calgary to Cottage Country in Canada - Lifestyle, Community & HomesAuthor: Diane Planidin
Welcome to the Calgary to Cottage Podcast. Im Diane Planidin with eXp Realty. We have great communities, local businesses and the people are friendly. Our playground is the Rocky Mountains and the Vibe is Positive. We are so happy you found us! This show is about everything from living in Calgary to the Columbia Valley. We discuss lifestyle, community and homes. We love the great outdoors and making the most of life. If you are making a move to Calgary or Invermere, BC; buying your first home or have a lifestyle change, I can help. #realestate #Calgary #Realtor #yyc #residentialrealestate #calgarylifestyle #househunting #movingtoCanada#calgarytocottage #invermere #bc Language: en Genres: Business, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Is #Alberta Headed for a Housing Crash or an Economic Boom? | Energy, Immigration & What Comes Next
Episode 67
Sunday, 1 March, 2026
Is Alberta on the verge of a housing correction… or the start of something much bigger? Watch on YouTube In this wide-ranging conversation, we break down what’s really happening in Calgary, Alberta, and across Canada — from affordability and condo challenges to record housing starts, blanket rezoning, and the pressure of mortgage renewals. But this goes far beyond housing. We tackle: 🏠 Affordability, supply & demand, and whether a “balanced market” is coming 🏗️ Record housing starts & the real condo dilemma 📉 CMHC and the so-called housing crisis 💸 Mortgage renewals & stress test pressure 🏔️ Calgary’s surrounding markets like Canmore ⚠️ Is “Doomsday” coming — or is that narrative overblown? Then we zoom out. ⚡ Alberta energy expansion & investment upside 🔋 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) & the future of nuclear 🌎 EVs, clean energy & whether green policy makes economic sense ☀️ Solar farms & grid stability 🏢 Data centres & long-term development prospects We also dive into the issues shaping Canada’s future: 🇨🇦 Alberta separation — what would Alberta look like without Canada? 🇺🇸 Does the U.S. need Canada more than we think? 📊 Jobs, employment growth & where we actually need labour 🎓 Engineering grants & attracting brilliant minds 🌍 Immigration & economic impact 🏥 Health care — pros, cons, and sustainability 📦 CUSMA, tariffs & trade uncertainty And finally… 💭 What keeps leaders up at night 👀 The one thing to watch for next This is not just a housing conversation. It’s a discussion about sovereignty, productivity, energy, population growth, and what kind of country we’re building. If you live in Alberta — or are thinking of moving here — this is essential listening. 🔔 Subscribe for deeper conversations about housing, economics, and the future of Alberta. 💬 Drop your thoughts below — Is Alberta heading toward boom or correction? Time Stamps: 1:15 – Affordability 3:25 – The biggest challenge with condos 5:00 – Record Housing starts 6:35 – Blanket rezoning 9:10 – Senior housing 12:15 – Danielle Smith speech to Albertans and Challenges moving forward 16:17 – Public schools issues 21:00 – Mortgage renewals – stress test 22:15 – Calgary’s Surrounding areas – Canmore 24:05 – “Doomsday” – is it coming? 26:32 – Supply & demand 27:00 – Canada National Housing Prices / Market 29:09 – CUSMA free trade agreement & tariffs, uncertainty 31:55 – MOU: Strengthening Alberta energy & investment uncertainty on the upside 33:26 – CMHC – housing crisis? 35:55 – Long-term trends in jobs & employment growth 38:57 – Alberta separation 40:34 – What would Alberta look like w/o Canada 45:00 – Health care for the country – pros & cons 45:20 – New developments and data centres – long-term prospects 49:26 – SMR – small modular reactors 50:50 – EV movement – the power plants - Clean Energy 53:00 – Green energy – does it make economic sense 54:30 – Solar farms – taking pressure off the grid 55:29 – Impact on the job market – build the economy 57:13 – Perfect world… / Pain Points 59:39 – Provincial barriers / friction 1:00:44 – Science: Engineering grants to attract brilliant minds 1:02:00 – Where we need labour – high value people 1:03:54 – Economic impact in Alberta & Canada 1:04:45 – Immigration 1:06:34 – Housing – balanced market? 1:07:30 – What keeps you up at night 1:09:05 – The world supports Canada / Does the U.S. need Canada 1:11:45 – Something to watch for Thanks for your support! Ready to make a move? Contact me today. There's no Place Like Home© @homewithdianeplanidin Resources Mentioned: Memorandum of Understanding- https://open.alberta.ca/publications/mou-goc-goa-strengthen-energy-collaboration-build-stronger-more-competitive-sustainable-economy About Diane Planidin: I help clients buy and sell properties in Calgary and the Columbia Valley. My goal is to guide you through the process from strategy to staging to SOLD. Connect with me: Website: https://dianeplanidin.exprealty.com https://instagram.com/homewithdianeplanidin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianeplanidin/ https://Facebook.com/homewithdianeplanidin Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/calgary-to-cottage-country-in-canada-lifestyle-community/id1548749509?i=1000736031467 Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast/video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or real estate advice. Market conditions change and every situation is unique. Please consult with a qualified professional before making real estate decisions. All views are my own and do not represent my brokerage, colleagues, or partners. #calgaryrealestate #housingmarket #energyfuture #canadaeconomy #immigration #albertacanada #affordability #canadianhousingmarket
