ALL ABOUT CALGARY

ALL ABOUT CALGARY'S GREEN LINE LRT

Posted on Oct 27, 2023 in All About Calgary



All aboard the Green Line! Ok, it may be a few years before we can board Calgary's highly anticipated Green Line, but rest assured planning and construction are well underway. With the City's population expected to double by 2076, this is a vital infrastructure project that will help maintain the quality of life we've all come to love and expect. A...

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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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OTHER RECENT BLOG ARTICLES

MARCH 2024 MARKET UPDATE



New listings continued to rise in February, reaching 2,711 units. However, the rise in new listings supported further growth in sales, which increased by nearly 23 percent compared to last year for a total of 2,135 units. The shift in sales and new listings kept the sales-to-new listings ratio exceptionally high at 79 percent, ensuring inventories...

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISCONTINUES FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER INCENTIVE



There's a change coming for prospective first-time homebuyers in Canada. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says it is ending the First-Time Homebuyer Incentive program (FTHBI), a plan that was meant to help reduce monthly mortgage payments. In a nutshell, the government offered a loan of up to 10% of the purchase price, which would...

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CALGARY LUXURY MARKET OUTPACES LARGER MARKETS



Calgary seems to be the star of the show these days when it comes to real estate trends and records, and the luxury homes market is no different with Calgary coming out on top in 2023!
While other major city centres, such as Toronto, saw a decline in luxury home sales, and Canada as a whole plateaued, Calgary soared. Luxury home sales over $1-milli...

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