Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)

Get practical advice for buying or investing in Calgary homes, including:

✓ Current prices in Aspen Woods, Brentwood & NW Calgary
✓ How the CMHC MLI Select program works
✓ First-time buyer mistakes to avoid

Updated: January 25, 2025 | Data sources: CREB®, CMHC

Made in Calgary: A Hooded Duffle Coat Designed for Real Life

Photo by Ken Heinbecker Calgary fashion designer Anneke Forbes has built her label around a simple idea: women deserve outerwear that fits well and feels personal. Most of her work is custom, shaped through a design consultation and a long list of measurements that turn into a pattern made for one b

Property of the Week: A $589K Three-Bedroom Bungalow in Mahogany

Where it is 103 Masters Heights S.E. The location From the interior to its Mahogany location, there’s lots to love about this charming bungalow. Residents enjoy exclusive access to two private beaches and a four-season Beach Club, offering opportunities for year-round activities and hobbies. Spend

What to Do in the Mountains in December

Celebrate Christmas in Banff When: Banff Christmas Market runs from November 21 to December 14; In Search of Christmas Spirit runs from November 13 to December 31 There are a lot of ways to enjoy the holiday season in the mountains, especially in the town of Banff. Shop at the Banff Christmas Market

How to Spend 24 Hours at West Edmonton Mall

When I was growing up in Calgary, my family would trek up to Edmonton every summer to visit relatives. West Edmonton Mall (WEM) was always the highlight of those trips. WEM opened in 1981, claiming the title of largest shopping mall in the world. I still remember my little legs quaking on the giant

Giving Back for the Holidays

As festive decorations appear, calendars fill with winter fun and the holidays approach, gifts are often top of mind. But this is also the time of year to give back. One way to do this is to support charities like Inn from the Cold and the important work it does. For over 25 years, Inn from the Cold

Inside Avenue’s 2025 Top 40 Under 40 Gala

Avenue‘s Top 40 Under 40 celebration was a night to remember, attended by hundreds of Calgarians on November 20 at Mount Royal University’s Bella Concert Hall. The event kicked off with a VIP pre-party for the Class of 2025, Top 40 alumni, invited guests and dignitaries. Live music was performed by

The New Café Théâtre Brings French Fare to the Theatre

A Francophone community centre in Calgary’s Lincoln Park neighbourhood, Cité des Rocheuses is home to a French language school, a theatre, and now, a new restaurant. Open since September, Café Théâtre brings a new French dining experience to the centre. The restaurant is focused on classic French cu

Calgary Vintage Wholesaler Wu & McHugh is Hosting a Pop-up Shop

Some of the vintage pickle pots at Wu & McHugh. Photo courtesy of Wu & McHugh. If you love a great antique find, this (sort of) new pop-up has arrived in Calgary. Wu & McHugh is a vintage wholesaler in Calgary that focuses on curated furniture and home decor pieces from China. Originally started by

Property of the Week: A $2.95 Million Home with a Temperature-Controlled Wine Cellar

Where it is 625 Britannia Dr. S.W. The design This home exudes a sense of modern luxury and effortless comfort. The main floor uses natural textures to blend warmth throughout with cashmere hardwood floors, exposed timber accents and rich custom millwork. A bonus room on the main floor opens to a

Experience Date Night at Cucina

Step inside Cucina Market and Bistro, located on 8th Avenue, and you can expect a warm, inviting atmosphere and top-quality ingredients, culinary techniques and passionate industry professionals. As part of Teatro Group — a reputable group of Calgary restaurants with over 30 years of experience — Cu

Holiday Pop-Up Bars in Calgary

The holiday spirit will be alive and well at several Calgary restaurants, bars and breweries this year as they transform their spaces and drink lists to create special holiday pop-up bar experiences. Here’s a look at what you can expect at these holiday pop-ups. Fa La La La La Lounge at Tops Pizza

This season, give gifts with a cause

The CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation’s online silent auction is live!Until Dec. 11, participants can bid and win, all while helping provide shelter to our community’s most vulnerable. All proceeds from the auction will go to local non-profit organizations that provide housing and shelter solution

Enter the World of Luxury Weddings at UNVEILED

If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to be a VIP at New York’s Bridal Fashion Week, then UNVEILED is a must-attend event. On January 10, 2026, you’ll be welcomed by the Fairmont Palliser with a champagne reception, followed by a couture runway in the Crystal Ballroom. Mingle with the b

Effective and Affordable Counselling

Mental health services, like counselling, can be an important part of a regular wellness routine — much like going to the gym. However, many people don’t view counselling as accessible enough to make it part of their routine, often because of cost, wait times or simply thinking it’s no use to them.

3 Things to Know About Canmore’s First Nordic Spa

Photo by JP Cortes Dueñez Nordic spas have been gaining popularity in and around Calgary. Pulling inspiration from Scandinavian hydrotherapy, where you alternate between hot, cold and rest phases, Nordic spas are being sought out for the ways they can help you feel refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated

Home Builders’ Associations Warn New Provincial Legislation Will Add Thousands to the Cost of a New Home

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2025 Home Builders’ Associations Warn New Provincial Legislation Will Add Thousands to the Cost of a New Home SASKATOON, SK — The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association (SRHBA) and Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association (RRHBA) are raising strong concern

Home Builders’ Associations Warn New Provincial Legislation Will Add Thousands to the Cost of a New Home

Canmore's recreational housing market forges ahead despite economic headwinds

House prices in Canmore’s winter recreational property market are expected to climb over the next year, as buyer confidence improves and market activity picks up, according to Royal LePage’s 2025 Winter Recreational Property report. Royal LePage forecasts the median price of a single-family detached

Sip and Shop at Alforno’s Latest Stop

If you love a good cronut, chances are you’ve made a pit stop at an Alforno Bakery & Café. Cronuts are, yes, delicious, inventive and the perfect mix of croissant and donut, and they just so happen to be one of Alforno’s most popular offerings. Come early December, cronut enthusiasts and lovers of e

Where to See Holiday Light Displays in Calgary

With the holidays just around the corner, seasonal light displays are starting to pop up. While there are resources like Lighten Up Calgary that will help you find some of the most extravagantly decorated houses around the city, you can also immerse yourself in one of the larger light displays that

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