ALL ABOUT CALGARY

AN ARENA DEAL HAS BEEN REACHED!

Posted on May 02, 2023 in All About Calgary



Since the announcement on April 25, 2023, that a deal for a new arena was reached, it's been a point of political contention. A new arena is something Calgarians have been wanting, needing, and discussing for at least a decade, and now that it's finally on the horizon, there are mixed emotions among the population on whether the terms of the deal a...

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TOP 10 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT CALGARY WINTERS

Posted on Nov 02, 2022 in All About Calgary



Go ahead, tell us we're playing favourites (guilty), but we think Calgary is pretty unbeatable regardless of the season.
 Now that we're fully into the snowy wintry months, we're ironically feeling all warm and fuzzy about the Winter ahead. Here are the top 10 things we love about our City in the Winter:

Chinooks
Ohh, that sweet Calgary phenomenon tha...

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TOP REASONS TO INVEST IN CALGARY

Posted on Oct 22, 2022 in All About Calgary



Calgary has long been a hidden gem for investors, offering incredible value for the dollar. Now, our fair city is finally seeing a huge boom in investment. Here are some of the top reasons to invest in Calgary's real estate sector:

AFFORDABILITY

Calgary is one of the most affordable places for real estate in the major cities in Canada, allowing inves...

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CALGARY'S REAL ESTATE DISTRICTS

Posted on Oct 04, 2022 in All About Calgary



Whether you're new to Calgary or considering moving here in the near future, getting familiar with the districts and neighbourhoods in the area is essential to finding the ideal home in the community that suits your lifestyle. To start, we can sum up how the city is laid out with two simple facts:

1. From an addressing perspective, the city is split...

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WHY CALGARY IS GREAT FOR FAMILIES

Posted on Sep 28, 2022 in All About Calgary


Are you considering relocating your family to Calgary? The facts speak for themselves as to why Calgary is one of the best places to live in Canada if you have kids. 

IT'S AFFORDABLE

Compared to other major cities across Canada, housing is cheaper, there is no land transfer tax, gas is more affordable, and there's no extra provincial sales tax (PST...

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TOP REASONS TO MOVE TO CALGARY

Posted on Sep 14, 2022 in All About Calgary



So you're looking at relocating, and Calgary has made your shortlist.
We know moving can be stressful as a lot of factors play into big decisions like these, so congrats on making it this far! If you're still working on your pros and cons list, we're here to help. We have worked together with countless people to find their perfect home in Calgary o...

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OTHER RECENT BLOG ARTICLES

IS CALGARY AT RISK FOR RENTAL CONTROLS?



Rent in Calgary is becoming unaffordable for many local residents and newcomers alike. With our beloved city now experiencing a housing crisis due to lack of inventory and strong demand, many renters have been feeling the pinch. Rental rates have gone up approximately 40% in the last few years (depending on property type), but wages/earnings have n...

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CALGARY'S PLAN FOR THE HOUSING CRISIS



We're facing the hard truth right now that Calgary is in a housing crisis. The city is experiencing a critical housing shortage, creating affordability issues and beyond. Many people are finding it difficult to obtain shelter, both rental and purchase, and if they can find a place, being able to afford it has become a bigger obstacle than usual. Pl...

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SEPTEMBER 2023 MARKET UPDATE



Thanks to a surge in the condominium market, August sales reached a record high with 2,729 sales. Despite the record levels reported over the past several months, year-to-date sales are still down by 15 percent compared to last year.

While new listings did improve compared to levels seen this time last year, the sales-to-new-listings ratio remained...

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