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

2024 STATE OF REAL ESTATE WRAP-UP

The 3rd Annual State of Real Estate Conference in Saskatoon brought together over 300 REALTORS®, Business Partners, and industry professionals for an unforgettable day packed with fresh insights and inspiration! Our star-studded lineup of panelists and industry experts came together to dive into the

Advocacy Win: Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association Pleased to Announce Delayed Implementation of Tier 3 to January 1, 2026

SASKATOON, SK (SEPT 27, 2024) – We are pleased to share the news that the Government of Saskatchewan has announced today a one-year delay in the implementation of Tier 3 energy efficiency requirements, now set to take effect on January 1, 2026. Over the past several months, the Saskatoon & Region Ho

Understanding Closing Costs: A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers in Saskatoon

Understanding Closing Costs: A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers in SaskatoonAs a first-time home buyer in Saskatoon, you're probably excited about finding your dream home for sale. However, it's crucial to understand that the purchase price isn't the only cost you'll need to consider when buying a h

A First-Time Home Buyer's Guide: Key Steps in the Process

A First-Time Home Buyer's Guide: Key Steps in the ProcessAre you dreaming of owning your first home in Saskatoon? Whether you're searching for a cozy condo downtown or a spacious house on the east side, the home-buying process can seem daunting at first. But fear not! This guide will walk you throug

Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate (SK)

Offers a maximum rebate of up to $1,800 for eligible homeowners to enhance their homes with high-performance windows, doors, insulation, and air sealing retrofits. An additional $200 is available to help cover the cost of pre- and post-upgrade EnerGuide evaluations. Applies to Saskatchewan Resident

PST Rebate for New Home Construction (SK)

The Provincial Sales Tax (PST) Rebate for New Home Construction provides a rebate of up to 42% of the PST paid on the purchase of a new, previously unoccupied home (newly constructed home) Applies to Saskatchewan residents only. more info 1. Benefits The Provincial Sales Tax (PST) Rebate

STATE OF REAL ESTATE 2024 SURVEY

Thank you for attending the State of Real Estate conference. This survey is now closed. Should you wish to provide feedback regarding the event, please email cole@sra.ca.

STATE OF REAL ESTATE >> PURCHASE YOUR TICKET BY SEPTEMBER 22!

State of Real Estate is quickly approaching. Get ready to rethink, reinvent, and reimagine real estate. September 26 in Saskatoon.David ColettoAs one of Canada’s best-known and most respected public opinion analysts, David and his team at Abacus Data are a trusted source for housing data from coast

Saskatchewan’s Housing Leaders Launch Housing Blueprint ahead of Provincial Election

Saskatchewan’s Housing Leaders have released Secure Homes, Strong Future: A Housing Policy Blueprint for Saskatchewan ahead of the 2024 provincial election. The blueprint is built on grassroots consultations and expert research within the housing industry – providing insights and recommendations to

SASKATCHEWAN’S HOUSING LEADERS LAUNCH HOUSING BLUEPRINT AHEAD OF PROVINCIAL ELECTION

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESaskatchewan’s Housing Leaders have released Secure Homes, Strong Future: A Housing Policy Blueprint for Saskatchewan ahead of the 2024 provincial election. The blueprint is built on grassroots consultations and expert research within the housing industry – pro

Conveyance Research

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.This is a confidential survey your brokerage information is not included in the results. It is simply used to track completion. Name *FirstLastBrokerage *1. When your office represents only the SELLER, does your office: *Prepares lett

MARKET WATCH >> AUGUST 2024

ABOVE-AVERAGE SALES CONTINUE TO DRIVE PRICE GROWTH IN AUGUSTSeptember 5, 2024For immediate release: Saskatchewan reported 1,507 sales in August, a seven per cent year-over-year decrease but over 12 per cent above long-term, 10-year averages. Despite a slight pullback in sales, August marked the four

YPN StreetSmart Self Defense Seminar – November 5, 2024 – Registration

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastBrokerage or Company NameEmail *Number of Tickets Needed123Attendee #2 (Only complete if registering more than one person.) FirstLastAttendee #3 (Only complete if registering more than one person.)FirstLastFood will be pro

'Who can afford a $1,000 increase?' Tenants’ group calls on justice minister to enact rent control

Members of a tenants’ rights group voiced their displeasure at Alberta’s lack of rent control on Wednesday, picketing in front of Justice Minister Mickey Amery’s constituency office in northeast Calgary. About 10 members of Alberta ACORN (

Ottawa releases land in Calgary, Edmonton for new housing

Ottawa is taking proposals from developers to build new housing on Crown-owned land in Calgary and Edmonton, part of the Liberal government’s newly unveiled approach to build homes as it battles a housing crisis across the country. Speaking from Calgary’s Currie Barracks neighbourhood Wednesd

SRA Awards Committee Nomination Form

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone NumberEmail *Regional RepresentationRegina RegionSaskatchewan RegionSaskatoon RegionI have been a member of the SRA (or previous association) sincePlease list any previous board and/or committee experience. The exper

The big move: From inner city to a new urbanist community

Naomi Bell and Stephen James never envisioned living in the suburbs. “For us it has never really been about the physical dwelling; it’s always been about the location — the walkability, the proximity to coffee shops and restaurants, if we can walk to work and how long it takes us to get there.

MARKET WATCH >> JULY 2024

STRONG SALES CONTINUE IN JULY DESPITE ONGOING INVENTORY PRESSURESAugust 7, 2024For immediate release: Saskatchewan reported 1,667 sales in July, a seven per cent year-over-year gain and over 20 per cent above long-term, 10-year averages. The thirteenth consecutive month of above-average sales in the

Are Airbnb rentals eating up Calgary's housing market? No, says StatCan report

Short-term rentals such as Airbnb make up just a fraction of Calgary’s housing market, new data shows — and that number could be even lower than reported, says one expert. New Statistics Canada data on short-term rentals comes as regions across North America grapple with how they should approac

Critically acclaimed Montreal House comes to market at $10 million

Tucked away on a quiet street in the exclusive community of Mount Royal, a visually stunning and architecturally significant home has hit the market for an astonishing $10 million. Named Montreal House for its location on Montreal Avenue, the 4,052-square-foot, five-bedroom home has garnered pl

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