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

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WinnerWilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Grazers RestaurantPhoto by Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo ENMAX ConservatoryWith a variety of beautiful event spaces for groups of all sizes, the Calgary Zoo is much more than a place to go and gaze at animals. Recently renovated Grazers is an intimate space at the h
Property of the Week: A Custom-Built Home in Cranston

Where it is100 Cranridge Cres. S.E. The designThis custom-built home has been carefully designed and planned with comfort and charm in mind. In addition to being on one of the largest lots in the community, it also has a south-facing backyard. This sunny retreat has a custom composite deck to entert
How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Calgary

Lunar New Year Celebration at The District at BeltlineWhen: January 25This local food hall is hosting a Lunar New Year event featuring market vendors, food specials, Jing Wo lion dancers, a performance by the Gai Lan Ensemble and more. Swing by between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get in on the celebration.
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Go bowling at NationalBowling in a bar is the ultimate date night activity. Challenge each other to a friendly round of bowling in an adults-only atmosphere and choose your eats from the full National on 10th menu. Lanes accommodate up to eight people, so this is a great spot for double or group dat
Calgary Then & Now: A Look Back With One Yellow Rabbit Co-Founder Blake Brooker

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How the Iconic Pocket Dawg is Made at Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome

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Best Groom and Groomsmen Attire in Calgary

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Property of the Week: A Sage Hill Home with a Basement Wet Bar

Where it is3 Sage Berry Rd. N.W. The designNestled on a corner lot, this home includes a den, which can double as a second living room, bedroom, home office and more. For growing or large families, the addition of a den adds functionality and lifestyle options. The den is outfitted with a private ba
New Immersive Learning Opportunities at SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism

2025 marks the 75th anniversary for SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism, and it’s preparing for a bright future with big changes and improvements underway. The school’s John Ware building has undergone significant renovations over the past few years. The fully revitalized building is set to be
Best Mobile Bar Services in Calgary

WinnerThe Prosecco Cart Inc.Photo by Tess LucasIn 2018, Jennifer Currey decided to shift away from her work as a family photographer and start The Prosecco Cart, a mobile bar service offering drinks like Prosecco, beer and wine from a retrofitted 1970 Piaggio Ape. Initially the first of its kind in
Celebrating a Legendary Japanese-Inspired Restaurant Founded in Calgary

In 1979, one of Canada’s first fast-casual, Japanese-inspired restaurant franchises planted its roots right here in Calgary at Southcentre Mall. On a mission to share Japanese flavours and foster a strong community connection, Reverend Susumu Ikuta, a Buddhist minister, started Edo Japan, where many
Inside Velet, a New Calgary Coffee Shop With its Own Bike and Ski Repair Shop

Calgary has a new spot for great coffee with the added bonus of bike and ski repair services, all in one community-minded space.Ski industry veteran Hakan Kayabasi opened Velet Bike Ski Cafe in November 2024. Kayabasi grew up skiing in Turkey and eventually moved to Canada to pursue a career in ski
Innovator of the Week: Wunmi Adekanmbi Helps Immigrant Professionals Excel in Tech

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Calgary Events to Check Out This Weekend

High Performance RodeoWhen: January 14 to February 2Calgary’s arts scene is bursting with creativity this month as the 39th annual High Performance Rodeo returns. The arts festival’s 2025 lineup is full of exciting productions in many mediums, including a 10-minute play festival, a show that blends
An enchanting riverfront penthouse comes to market

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8 New Calgary Restaurants Opening in 2025

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3 New (and Coming Soon) Hotels in Banff

Moxy Banff View this post on Instagram A post shared by Moxy Banff (@moxybanff)Open since spring 2024, Moxy Banff offers guests a unique stay. A Marriott Bonvoy hotel brand, Moxy’s Banff hotel is located on The Voyager Inn’s former site. The space underwent a major renovation and now features a retr
Best Wedding Bands/Soloists in Calgary

WinnerCool Sax’n’KeysPhoto by Jamie SerafiWith a musical journey spanning more than two decades, Jamie Serafi has dedicated his professional life to playing piano and saxophone. Serafi’s repertoire covers numerous genres and decades, so whether a couple wants classical piano during the ceremony or j
Best Wedding Jewellery/Accessories in Calgary

WinnerJoanna Bisley DesignsPhoto by Milton PhotographyLooking to de-stress from her career in the Vancouver film industry, Joanna Bisley’s eponymous jewellery line began as a creative outlet that evolved from wire-wrapping in her off-hours to working with artisan-trained makers in her Calgary-based
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