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

Why Do You Need a Home Inspector?

The Importance of Home Inspections When Buying a Property Congratulations on finding a property you love and making an offer! Before finalizing your purchase, there is one crucial step you should never skip - getting a professional home inspection. Here's why: Uncover Hidden Issues A home may look p
Fixed vs. Variable Mortgage Rates: What's Best for You?

Fixed vs. Variable Mortgage Rates: What's Best for You?As a first-time home buyer in Saskatoon or an experienced homeowner looking for houses for sale in Saskatoon, understanding mortgage rates is crucial to making an informed decision. One of the most important choices you'll face when securing a m
Picture perfect: Great Calgary spots for viewing fall foliage

We have officially entered autumn, and in Calgary, it is short but scenic. So, if you’re in the mood for treating your senses with the colours of the season, make sure you check out the following spots – while you can!Rotary Park  Right above the Centre Street bridge, Rotary Park offers breathtaking
New communities of Hollins and Halstead break ground

A stretch of east Calgary is poised for a major transformation as construction begins on two new neighbourhoods expected to bring about 1,500 homes and more than 4,000 residents to the area. Truman Homes and RYCO Properties have broken ground on Hollins and Halstead, a 133-acre master-planned develo
$240,000 in Community Grants supports housing for vulnerable Calgarians

The CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community Grants: Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society, Hull Services, Inn from the Cold, The Mustard Seed and Society for Autism Support and Services. This year, $240,000 in Community Grants will s
Supporting the work behind the support

For people accessing support after experiencing domestic violence and abuse, practical resources can be an important part of navigating difficult circumstances and moving toward safety.On Aug. 28, CREB® REALTORS® spent time at FearIsNotLove’s Calgary administration office, helping with the organizat
You're invited: The Logel Homes Pre-sale REALTOR® Program

At Logel Homes, a strong partnership starts with a common goal: finding a great home in a great location for your clients. And our REALTORS® getting paid fairly and promptly. That's why we're excited to share information about our Platinum Realtor Program and to announce that, for every pre-sale con
Secondary suites succeed in Calgary

It is now easier for Calgary homeowners to build secondary suites. In April, when Calgary City Council approved the repeal for a citywide blanket rezoning, it also voted to automatically approve secondary suites by listing them as “permitted use” across Calgary. This means that secondary suites will
CouchHaus Brings its Modular Sofas to a New Calgary Showroom

Trying to find furniture that’s the right size, matches your existing decor and is actually comfortable can be an exhausting process. Thankfully, finding your perfect sofa just got a whole lot easier with the arrival of CouchHaus in Calgary. The Vancouver-based furniture brand was started in 2021 by
11 New Stores That Have Opened in Calgary This Year (So Far)

Couch Haus   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Couch Haus (@couch_haus) This Vancouver-based furniture company has expanded to Calgary, opening a new storefront in the Beltline neighbourhood. Head to the showroom to try out the modular sofas, sectionals, daybeds and more, as well as lou
Win the Ultimate Wild Rose Brewery 30th Anniversary Swag Bag

Join Wild Rose Brewery on September 19 for the Hangar Hootenanny, running from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with local live music, DJs, games, giveaways and the launch of a special vault beer. To mark 30 years of great beer, one lucky winner will take home a limited-edition swag bag packed with 30th anniversary
Win Four Tickets to Explore Asian Highlands at the Zoo

Asian Highlands sees the return of red pandas and snow leopards — two familiar and beloved species. Joining them is the Sichuan takin, a goat-antelope species making its Calgary debut.  Be among the first to explore the new zone and go where wonder takes you.  Enter to win a family four-pack of tick
Avenue Asks

Take part in this month’s poll, brought to you by Black Sheep Mattress Co., for a chance to win a pair of natural latex pillows. The post Avenue Asks appeared first on Avenue Calgary.
What a Hermès store opening says about Calgary's commercial real estate

The French luxury retailer Hermès announced in June that it will open its first Alberta boutique on Calgary’s Stephen Avenue.Scheduled to welcome customers in 2028 at 407 8th Ave. S.W. (the former HSBC branch), the boutique will be the fourth in Canada, joining the Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal lo
Four backyard staging tips to make your home 'sale-ready'

Most sellers in this day and age recognize the value of staging a home's interior, but what about the backyard?Especially in the summer months, when outdoor spaces often look their best, a well-staged backyard can be a major selling point and might just help you seal the deal with a buyer. Here are
Celebrate Calgary’s Design Scene During the Second Annual Design Week

Whether we realize it or not, design plays a big part in all of our lives. For its second year, Design Week Calgary invites Calgarians to learn more about design, beautiful architecture and the everyday art that surrounds us. Hosted by Calgary non-profit Design Talks Institute (d.talks), which puts
Made in Calgary: A Popular Local Microbrewery is Now Making Wine

Photo by Emily Heidinger. Launching a wine brand may not seem like a typical move for a craft brewery, but to Cold Garden Beverage Company co-founder Blake Belding, it makes perfect sense. “I remember some of the beers I made when I first began brewing in my apartment were absolutely horrendous, and
All About A-List

Calgary has an abundance of exciting events and experiences, and now, there’s a way to enjoy it all with an exclusive twist. Avenue’s A-List program gives members the very best of the city. Intimate dinners, backstage access, secret tastings and select private events are made available to members. 
9 Things to Do in Calgary During the August Long Weekend

Cool down with a sweet treat at a new gelato shop in Marda Loop Glacé Bébé opened its doors at the end of July, offering up authentic Italian gelato, Belgian waffles and a variety of handcrafted drinks including coffee, matcha and smoothies. Sit down and enjoy a waffle in the cozy, minimalist café,
5 Things We’re Excited to Eat and Drink This August

Ginger Beer with Vodka and Saskatoon Lemonade with Gin by Annex Hard Sodas   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Annex Soda (@annexsodas) Many Calgarians know and love Annex Sodas’ canned sodas, and now, you can also try some of them in a spirited version. Annex Hard Sodas now offers a gi
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