We will have to disagree on assessments on what is "far more likely" especially a) and f)
Time will tell
[quote user=ThomasBeyer][quote user=housingrental]Exactly Thomas exactly
The future is not known for certain - and this includes Alberta!
When you set out expectations that growth is certain you risk blowing up
nothing is CERTAIN.
However, some things are FAR MORE LIKELY than others such as:
a) oil over $120/barrel .. as opposed to below $50 .. thus continued job creation in AB and SK and parts of BC and NF
b) rising natural gas prices from a record low of $4 (slow but steady) as more gas will get consumed in the US due to low prices vs. coal or oil
c) continued pro-business governments thus favourable investment climate
d) continued lower than average unemployment rate
e) continued, above average wages
f) thus, continued in-migration for jobs, driving housing demand for both rental and new/used homes/condos