Living in Alberta

If you are thinking of making Alberta your permanent home, there are a number of useful sources of information about Alberta's communities, housing and property laws, real estate market listings and statistics, as well as additional facts and figures to help you make an informed decision.

  • AlbertaFirst.com

    Formed from a partnership of Alberta's government, municipalities and industries, AlbertaFirst.com is an online resource focused on the promotion of business and community development across the province. The Community Profiles section provides detailed information about various regions and communities throughout Alberta.

  • Service Alberta: Housing & Property

    Comprehensive information about living in Alberta. This Government of Alberta site contains valuable information on housing and property, acts and regulations, building and renovating, buying, selling and registering property, home energy consumption, housing supports and initiatives, land titles, landlords and tenants, property and housing maintenance.

For more information about housing and real estate, visit:

  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

    CMHC has information for consumers on buying a home, mortgage loan insurance, renting, maintaining and renovating a home, programs and financial assistance. There is also information on the housing industry, professionals, community groups, finance, and information for international clients and aboriginal people.

  • Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)

    CREA is a trade association that represents its members at the federal level of government by acting as a watchdog on national legislation that relates to the real estate industry. It operates the ICX.ca website where it is also possible to search for property listings.

  • Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

    MLS is used by realtors all over Canada. This web site is an advertising vehicle provided by Realtors to help market properties. This web site is not an MLS system. Please contact a Realtor for complete details about all properties listed on the website.

  • Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)

    RECA is an independent, non-government agency that regulates professionals in the real estate, mortgage broker, and real estate appraisal industries under Alberta's Real Estate Act.

Date Updated: Feb 13, 2007
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