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#2 TEAM FOR 2025 AT RE/MAX HOUSE!

Posted on Jan 12, 2026 in Team News


As we look back on 2025, we’re proud to reflect on another year of strong performance at RE/MAX House of Real Estate.
In an ever-evolving Calgary real estate market, consistency matters — and year after year, our team continues to rank among the brokerage’s top-producing teams.

From the ups and downs of shifting market conditions to the unique needs...

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JANUARY 2026 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Jan 05, 2026 in Market Updates


The 2025 housing market shifted to more balanced conditions

Following several years of strong price growth, 2025 marked a year of transition thanks to strong demand and limited supply. Due to record-high starts, supply levels improved across all aspects of the housing market, just as demand pressure eased due to a reduction in migration levels and h...

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GIVING BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Posted on Dec 22, 2025 in Team News


It's no secret that we like to do our part and give back during the holidays. Giving back is a tradition we’re proud to continue. Each year, our team comes together to support our community in meaningful ways.

In addition to our annual food drive, our fantastic team members donated to the Santa’s Workshop Christmas Program by Made by Momma to help f...

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2025 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE SUCCESS!

Posted on Dec 16, 2025 in Team News


THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our 10th Annual Holiday Food Drive and attended our Client Appreciation Holiday Party!

Once again, we are blown away by our clients' generosity and giving spirit! Despite challenging economic times, many of you have shown us your willingness to give back. We set our goal at $10,000 this year and are happy to...

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DECEMBER 2025 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Dec 03, 2025 in Market Updates



Conditions remain relatively balanced as we head into the winter months.

In line with typical seasonal trends, sales, new listings and inventory levels all slowed relative to last month. The 1,553 sales were met by 2,251 new listings, improving the sales-to-new-listings ratio to 69%. This also helped support some of the inventory adjustments. Howeve...

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A VACANT OFFICE CONVERSION BOOM

Posted on Nov 21, 2025 in Development Spotlight


Downtown Calgary is in the middle of a major identity shift
— and it’s not just about skyline views. What was once one of Canada’s emptiest office cores is steadily transforming into a mixed-use, residential-friendly community. Thanks to the City’s Downtown Development Incentive Program (DCDIP), 21 office buildings are now approved or completed for...

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WHAT IS MIDDLE HOUSING?

Posted on Nov 06, 2025 in For Buyers


Calgary is growing — and with that growth comes a pressing need for more diverse, affordable, and sustainable housing options. For decades, Calgary's housing market has been primarily made up of two extremes: single-family homes and high-rise apartments. What’s missing? Something in between — and that’s exactly where "middle housing" comes in.

In th...

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CELEBRATING OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

Posted on Nov 03, 2025 in Team News


This year marks a proud milestone for our team — 10 years since two of Calgary’s top real estate teams merged into what has become one of Calgary’s most trusted and recognized names in residential real estate: Urban Upgrade & NewInfills.

What began as a collaboration between two of Calgary’s top-performing REALTOR® groups has evolved into one of the...

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NOVEMBER 2025 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Nov 03, 2025 in Market Updates



Pace of new listings growth slows, preventing further inventory gains

Inventory levels eased over last month thanks to the combined impact of a monthly pullback in new listings and a monthly pick up in sales. 

With 6,471 units in inventory and 1,885 sales the October months of supply returned to three-and-a-half months after pushing up to four months...

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2025 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

Posted on Oct 28, 2025 in Team News


At Urban Upgrade & NewInfills, giving back to the community is very important to us!

As is our annual tradition, we will once again be supporting the Calgary Food Bank this holiday season. We will be collecting monetary donations until December 15, 2025. You can help us make a difference this holiday season by supporting our 10th annual food drive f...

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OCTOBER 2025 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Oct 01, 2025 in Market Updates



A boost in new listings drives further inventory gains and price adjustments.

The 1,720 sales in September were not high enough to offset the 3,782 new listings coming onto the market, driving further inventory gains as we move into the fall. There were 6,916 units in inventory in September, 36 percent higher than last year and over 17 percent highe...

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CMHC MLI SELECT PROGRAM - A BREAKDOWN

Posted on Sep 08, 2025 in Financing 101


As housing demand grows across Canada, new programs are emerging to support more affordable, accessible, and environmentally sustainable purpose-built rental housing. One of the most talked-about initiatives is the CMHC’s MLI Select program, which has completely changed the game for investors and developers looking to build purpose-built rental hou...

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SEPTEMBER 2025 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Sep 02, 2025 in Market Updates



Price declines mostly driven by higher density home types.

Improving supply choice has changed the dynamics of the Calgary market driving price declines over the past several months. Higher price adjustments are occurring for apartment and row style properties while detached and semi-detached properties have reported modest declines. As of August, t...

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FROM OIL TOWN TO INNOVATION CAPITAL

Posted on Aug 11, 2025 in All About Calgary



Calgary’s days of being defined solely by oil and gas are long gone. The city is in the middle of a tech transformation, and the pace is remarkable.

Over the past five years, Calgary has experienced the fastest growth rate for tech jobs in North America, increasing by 78% to employ nearly 60,000 people. In that time, the city’s tech ecosystem added...

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CITY-WIDE REZONING - 1 YEAR LATER

Posted on Aug 08, 2025 in Real Estate News


It’s been a year since Calgary approved blanket rezoning to allow rowhouses and townhomes (R-CG and similar) across all residential areas. The intent? Improve housing affordability and choice by enabling higher density.

So, was it a big change? On paper, absolutely. It’s now possible to build multi-unit infills in nearly every established neighbourh...

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HIGH DENSITY PLANS FOR MARDA LOOP

Posted on Aug 08, 2025 in Development Spotlight


Marda Loop is on the brink of transformation.
Following City Council approval, a major rezoning has cleared the way for a new mixed-use development that could dramatically reshape one of Calgary’s most well-known inner-city communities. Spearheaded by Truman Homes in collaboration with Calgary Co-op, the project proposes two 19-storey towers, an 11...

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SIMPLE WAYS TO GET YOUR HOME PHOTO READY

Posted on Aug 08, 2025 in For Homeowners



From lived-in to sell-worthy - because first impressions happen online.

In real estate, the first showing doesn't happen at the door; it occurs on a screen. Before a buyer steps inside, they've already toured your home through photos. And the difference between scrolling past and clicking in often comes down to how well that home was prepared for it...

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CHEVRON PLAZA GETS A NEW LIFE

Posted on Aug 05, 2025 in Development Spotlight


Once home to energy giant Chevron, a 25-storey tower at 500 5th Ave SW is now set for a major transformation. Strategic Group, a Calgary-based real estate company known for its adaptive reuse projects, has recently purchased the building and plans to convert it into 332 residential rental units by 2027. The project marks another milestone in Calgar...

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AUGUST 2025 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Aug 01, 2025 in Market Updates



Supply growth weighs on home prices.

Thanks to gains mostly occurring in the newer communities, inventory levels in July reached 6,917 units, a level not seen since before the pandemic and higher than long-term trends. While supply has improved across all property types and districts, the largest gains are occurring in areas where new community grow...

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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT - 2025 Vol 2

Posted on Aug 01, 2025 in Market Reports



July 2025 - Welcome to another edition of our bi-annual market report. Here, you will find an update on current real estate market conditions, as well as current stats relating to the rental market, and other key economic indicators for our city. We will also be taking a closer look at first-time homebuyer programs and ongoing large-scale developme...

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EAU CLAIRE'S MODERN MAKEOVER

Posted on Jul 24, 2025 in All About Calgary


One of Calgary’s most iconic downtown neighbourhoods just got a major upgrade!

After years of planning, consultation, and construction, the Eau Claire Plaza has officially reopened as a vibrant new gathering space for residents and visitors alike. Once home to the Eau Claire Market, this reimagined area now blends thoughtful urban design, playful re...

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