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Winterizing Your Calgary Home

Posted on Dec 22, 2025

View of Calgary Homes in the Winter

A Guide for Calgary Homeowners Looking to Protect, Preserve, and Prepare


Preparing your home for Alberta’s winter climate isn’t just about staying warm — it’s about preventing costly surprises and protecting your real estate investment over the long term.
 
Whether you’re living in your home, managing a rental property, or preparing to sell your Calgar...

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Landlord by Accident?

Posted on Nov 21, 2025

A Practical Guide to Pricing, Tenants, and How to Get Started


If you’ve been following the Calgary real estate market this past year, you’ll have noticed the shift. After several years of rapid appreciation and bidding wars, Calgary’s red-hot housing market has eased towards more balanced conditions. Listings are sitting on the market longer, invent...

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Fixed vs. Variable Interest Rates

Posted on Oct 21, 2025


What Calgary Homeowners Should Know Before Choosing


After several years of rate volatility, mortgage rates in Canada are finally finding balance. As interest rates stabilize, many Calgary buyers and homeowners up for mortgage renewal are asking the same question: Is it better to lock in or stay flexible?

With economists offering mixed signals about w...

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Sell With Confidence

Posted on Sep 23, 2025

What Calgary Buyers Are Prioritizing in Today's Balanced Market


After several years where sellers held the upper hand, Calgary’s real estate market has entered a more balanced phase. Buyers now have more choices and more time to weigh their options. According to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), inventory has increased by just over 48%. year-ove...

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Finding the Right Fit

Posted on Jul 14, 2025

Why More Calgarians Are Rightsizing Over Resizing


In real estate, you often hear about upsizing or downsizing. But for many Calgarians, the smarter move isn't always about going bigger or smaller — it's about choosing a home that fits your life right now.

Rightsizing is more than just a real estate transaction; it's a shift in mindset. It's about mak...

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Buying a Condo in Calgary?

Posted on Jul 14, 2025

Why Lifestyle (Not Timing) Is the Primary Factor to Consider


There’s a familiar homeownership dream: you’re ready to buy a home now but can’t yet reasonably afford a semi-detached or detached house, so you purchase a new, more affordable condo you can enjoy today, planning to eventually upgrade as values rise.

However, unlike cities such as Toronto a...

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