In this Battle of Alberta, Edmonton wins

By Wayne Karl
November 19, 2014

In the latest installment of the Battle of Alberta – the CFL Western Final between Edmonton and Calgary set to go Sunday, Nov. 23 in Calgary – the result is yet to be determined. But in another battle – that for real estate investment dollars – Edmonton wins. By a point.

Calgary. Photo by Kait Kucy

How Calgary scored

  • Economic risk: 12/12
  • Yield growth potential: 9/12
  • Local politics conducive to business: 6/8
  • Access to transportation: 8/8
  • Investors’ Insights: 9/10
  • Total: 44/50

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About Wayne Karl

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. wayne.karl@nexthome.ca

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