Insights
Calgary real-estate guidance, written plainly.
Short, useful articles on communities, pricing, property features and how to approach a purchase or a sale.
Selling
Is Now a Bad Time to Sell a Calgary Condo?
Calgary's condo benchmark price is down 8.3% year over year and inventory keeps climbing — here's what's actually behind the slide and how to price yours realistically if you're thinking about listing this fall.
November 2, 2026
Real Estate News
The Bank of Canada Just Raised Rates to 2.50%: What It Means for Calgary Buyers and Sellers
The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate a quarter point to 2.50% on October 28, the first hike since 2023. Here's why it happened and what it actually means for buying or selling in Calgary right now.
October 28, 2026
Selling
What "Not a Single Home Sold Above Asking" Means for Your Listing Price
Calgary's underbidding stats sound scary, but the real story is that the discount varies hugely by price band and property type — here's what that means for how you should actually price your listing.
October 26, 2026
Buying
Buying in a Calgary Market With No Bidding Wars
Calgary's sale-to-list ratio has slipped to 97.4% and homes are taking 44 days to sell on average, so this is a negotiation market, not a bidding-war market. Here's how to actually use that leverage when you're the one writing the offer.
October 19, 2026
Buying
Should You Wait for Rates to Drop Before Buying in Calgary?
The Bank of Canada has held at 2.25% through all six of its 2026 decisions, and most big banks have quietly stopped predicting a cut. Here's what waiting for lower rates would actually cost you in Calgary's detached and condo markets right now.
October 12, 2026
Buying
No, Alberta Doesn't Have a Land Transfer Tax
Alberta buyers don't pay a land transfer tax at all — just land titles registration fees that run a few hundred dollars, versus roughly $10,000-$12,000 on a $700K purchase in Ontario or BC.
October 5, 2026
Calgary Market
Is Alberta Still Canada's Migration Magnet? (September 2026)
Alberta hit 5.1 million people this year, but growth has slowed to about a third of its 2024 peak. Here's what the new StatCan migration numbers mean for Calgary buyers, sellers, and investors.
September 28, 2026
Community Guides / Comparisons
Calgary vs. Airdrie: Which Is Better for Home Buyers?
Compare Calgary and Airdrie for home buyers: housing options, commute, newer communities, lots and everyday convenience.
September 26, 2026
Buying
How Much Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a Home in Calgary?
How a down payment fits into a Calgary purchase, what else you need cash for, and why a comfortable budget matters more than your maximum approval.
September 26, 2026
Buying
Closing Costs When Buying a Home in Calgary
Which closing and transaction costs Calgary home buyers should plan for beyond the down payment and purchase price.
September 26, 2026
Buying
Condo vs. Townhouse for a First Home in Calgary
Compare apartment condos and townhouses as a first Calgary home, including price, fees, maintenance, space and long-term fit.
September 26, 2026
Community Guides / Comparisons
Calgary NW vs. SW vs. SE vs. NE: Where Should You Live?
Compare Calgary's NW, SW, SE and NE by housing, commute and community style — and why commute and budget should shape your shortlist.
September 26, 2026
Buying
Buying a Home in Calgary Remotely: What to Look For
Moving to Calgary from another city? How to evaluate homes remotely, what listing photos can miss and how to prepare before making an offer.
September 26, 2026
Calgary Market
Why Calgary Condos Are Getting Cheaper While Houses Aren't (September 2026)
Calgary's condo benchmark price is down 8.2% year-over-year while detached homes are basically flat. Here's what the August 2026 CREB numbers, the construction pipeline, and a softening rental market say about why, and what it means if you're buying or selling a condo right now.
September 21, 2026
Real Estate News
Calgary's Blanket Rezoning Repeal Is Now in Effect — What Actually Changed
Calgary's rezoning repeal took effect August 4, reverting about 99% of properties to pre-2024 zoning. Here's what changed for secondary suites, backyard suites, and R-CG development — and what it means if you're not sure which zoning tier your property landed in.
September 14, 2026
Buying
No, Alberta Doesn't Have a Land Transfer Tax — Here's What You'll Actually Pay
Alberta doesn't charge a land transfer tax the way Ontario and BC do. Here's what Calgary buyers actually pay at closing instead, and why relocating buyers are often pleasantly surprised.
September 7, 2026
Calgary Market
Is Calgary Still a Seller's Market? What the August Numbers Actually Show
Calgary sales fell 16% year-over-year in August 2026 and no neighborhood sold above asking last quarter. Here's what the current data actually says about where the market stands.
September 1, 2026
Calgary Market
Is Alberta Still Canada's Migration Magnet?
Alberta's interprovincial migration boom drove Calgary's housing demand for two straight years. Recent data suggests that pace is cooling — here's what that actually means for buyers and sellers.
August 1, 2026
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