ALL ABOUT CALGARY

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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10 SIGNS YOU'RE A CALGARIAN NOW

Posted on Jul 19, 2022 in All About Calgary



Nowadays, it seems like nobody in Calgary is actually "FROM" here, but once you live here long enough, you will start to blend in with the locals, too.


1. You have waited in line at Peter's Drive-In when the cars have wrapped right around and onto Highway 1 –
…and didn't mind the wait. Hello!? Thirty-one flavours of shakes and drive-in burgers??? No...

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CALGARY RANKED THE 3RD MOST LIVEABLE CITY IN THE WORLD!

Posted on Jun 24, 2022 in All About Calgary



We have long known Calgary to be an amazing city to live and work in, and it seems we aren't alone in our love for the city!

This week, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) announced their annual list of the world's most liveable cities, and our very own Calgary tied for third with Zurich, Switzerland. Yes, that's right, third! In fact, Calgary cam...

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7 NEW COMMUNITIES TO WATCH

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in All About Calgary



Calgary is constantly growing – both upwards and outwards – so it’s no surprise there are several new communities in the works across the city as we enter the new year. 

Here are seven new community projects to watch in 2022:

1) Alpine Park
Quadrant: SW
Developer: Dream Unlimited
Description: “Inspired by the natural and architectural history of Calgary...

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LOCAL GETAWAY IDEAS FOR SUMMER

Posted on May 28, 2021 in All About Calgary



We're Getting Back to Normal! With the recent announcement from the Alberta government about their Open for Summer Plan, we thought it'd be a good time to revisit the idea of a summer staycation. As we’ve all been doing our part, it’s understandable to be feeling a little cooped up, so it’s time to stretch our legs a bit. Back in November, we gave...

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WHERE TO DECLUTTER & DONATE IN CALGARY

Posted on Apr 01, 2021 in All About Calgary



While the excitement surrounding the Marie Kondo Method has died a bit, decluttering never goes out of style.
It just feels. so. good. If you're like us and got super into spring cleaning this year, you probably have A LOT of clothing and household items bagged up and ready to toss/donate. But now there's a decision to be made! Since there are coun...

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OTHER RECENT BLOG ARTICLES

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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THE SCOOP ON ADDING A NEW LEGAL SUITE



Here's the scoop. The popularity of adding a legal secondary suite has risen dramatically in Calgary over the last few years. Why? 

Demand for rentals in Calgary is sky high. A huge influx of people into our city looking to rent, along with existing demand from current inhabitants has meant demand for rentals has outpaced supply, and rents have been...

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PROPOSED BLANKET REZONING: WHAT IT ALL MEANS



In Autumn 2023, 
Edmonton passed huge residential zoning changes, leading many Calgarians to believe a similar bylaw would likely be passed in Calgary. As expected, it didn't take long for one to be proposed before Calgary City Council, and residents have a lot of polarizing opinions on the matter. It would mean a lot of changes for our city if this...

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