ALL ABOUT CALGARY

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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KEY CHANGES TO THE R-CG ZONING BYLAW

Sep 05, 2024

Blanket rezoning was passed (with amendments) on a 9-6 vote earlier this year, and it is now officially in effect as of August 6th.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

R-CG is now the citywide base low-density residential zone.
R-G is now the base low-density residential zone in developing areas.
H-GO zoning has been implemented in areas identified in approved Local...

SEPTEMBER 2024 MARKET UPDATE

Sep 03, 2024

Housing activity continues to move away from the extreme sellers’ market conditions experienced throughout the spring. Easing sales, combined with gains in supply, pushed the months of supply above two months in August, a level not seen since the end of 2022.

“As expected, rising new home construction and gains in new listings are starting to suppor...

SEMI-ANNUAL MARKET REPORT - 2024 Vol 2

Sep 01, 2024

If you have been keeping up with our monthly e-newsletter, you already know we experienced an extremely hot real estate market throughout the first 6 months of 2024. Tight market conditions led to plenty of multiple offers and significant price appreciation right through the end of June. Since then, things have cooled off slightly, although the mar...

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