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: CREBÂŽ, CMHC

A High-Tech Basketball Training Facility Has Arrived in Calgary

Basketball has been a hot topic in Calgary ever since the arrival of the Calgary Surge, Calgary’s professional men’s basketball team, in 2023. And now, local basketball fans have one more thing to be excited about with the arrival of Shoot 360 Calgary. “Calgary’s basketball moment is here. Momentum
Property of the Week: A Townhome with a 20-Foot Deck in Aspen Woods

Where it is 208, 1700 73 St. S.W.   The design This townhome has some standout features that add to its elegance and living appeal. The hydronic in-floor heating pumps heated water from the boiler and runs beneath the floors, keeping your feet toasty warm in the winter. Concrete demising walls provi
Great One-Stop Gift Stores in Calgary

Shopping for Christmas gifts isn’t always the easiest task. Keep things simple this year and check out one of these one-stop shops to cover all your gifting needs at once.   The CampLand Institute of Leisurely Pursuits CampLand is a shopping destination by the team behind Camp Brand Goods. Along wit
Condo of the Month: A Two-Bedroom Plus Den Condo Along the Bow River

Where it is #104, 128 Waterfront Court S.W.   The location Located in Landmark at Waterfront, this condo is part of a five-story executive building situated along the scenic Bow River. The surrounding community is highly walkable with nearby cafÊs, restaurants, shops, entertainment and recreation.  
Made in Calgary: Black Sheep’s Wooly Mattress Topper Takes Comfort Up a Notch

Getting a good night’s sleep is important, and having the right mattress (or mattress topper) can be key. Black Sheep Mattress Company handcrafts all its mattresses and bedding in Calgary, building products that last, feel good to use and are made from sustainable materials. Its lineup includes matt
All the Vendors Coming to Avenue’s 2025 Cookie Market

Got a sweet tooth? Don’t miss Avenue‘s first Cookie Market, a one-day event in partnership with Oxford Properties, highlighting some of Calgary’s best bakers. On December 4, 2025, shop from more than 20 cookie vendors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Eau Claire Tower’s lobby (600 3 Ave. S.W.). This is your
9 Home Decor Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

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16 Holiday Gift Ideas for Calgary Foodies

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Businesses Giving Back

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Win 4 Tickets to Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS!

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3 Reasons to Get Tickets to Avenue’s Top 40 Under 40 2025 Celebration

Avenue Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. Photo by Neil Zeller.   Tickets are available now Avenue‘s Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 has officially been revealed, and as usual, it’s full of inspiring Calgarians making the city a better place to live, work and play. At the 2025 Top 40 Under 40 celebration
Property of the Week: A Six-Bedroom Home with an Indoor Saltwater Pool

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Made in Calgary: City & Country Turns Global Grapes Into Local Wines

Photo courtesy of City & Country In 2019, Chris and Karen Fodor opened City & Country, a local winery and tasting room that makes its own wine in Calgary. While Alberta may not be as known for its grape or wine production as Canadian provinces like B.C. or Ontario, City & Country is proof that great
Marda Loop: Calgary’s Comeback Story

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YYC Noodle Festival Returns in November

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Avenue’s Holiday Gift Guide 2025

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A Recipe for Success

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What’s New at Alberta Ski Resorts This Winter

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Inside a Currie Barracks Condo Filled with Personal Artifacts and Cohesive Textures

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