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

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