Learning to Dwell in Alberta: Housing Market Interdependencies and Structural Changes
This research project aims research aims to strengthen and deepen our understanding of the Alberta real estate market by providing comprehensive, accurate data on which to make consumer decisions, build policy, and guide housing development.
The project focuses on three key areas:
- Developing Accessible Resources: Creating clear, easy-to-understand materials that explain real estate financing in Alberta.
- Analyzing Market Interconnections: Investigating how Alberta’s housing markets are interconnected and examining the effects of economic changes on housing prices.
- Understanding Consumer Behavior: Exploring how consumer learning and risk aversion influence decisions between renting and purchasing.
These initiatives aim to build knowledge and confidence in Alberta’s real estate market, helping consumers and professionals make informed choices in a dynamic environment.
Amount Funded
$108,000
Year Funded
2024
Funding Priority
Real Estate Leadership: Build and elevate the capacity of real estate and related professionals to keep pace with the massive changes facing the real estate industry today and into the future.
Topic
Contributor
University of Alberta, Department of Economics
We have a large undergraduate program offering economics majors, Honors and Certificates.
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