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

2026 Community and Transformation Grants are open

The CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation (CRCF) has opened grant applications for 2026, supporting housing- and shelter-related initiatives across Calgary and area. The foundation is awarding a total of $360,000 in funding this year through its Community and Transformation Grants.The two grant stream

Fun Things to Do, See and Listen to in Calgary This May and June

Catch Hiromi’s Sonicwonder at the JazzYYC Summer Fest. Photo by Mitsuru Nishimura, courtesy of JazzYYC. Do Stock up on summer reads May 8 to 17 The Calgary Reads Big Book Sale fills the Calgary Curling Club every May with more than 200,000 gently used books across every genre. Every purchase suppo

Upcoming Spring Runs and Walks In and Around Calgary

With the weather getting warmer, race season is ramping up, offering a variety of events for all ages and experience levels. You can stay local or take a short trip to the Rockies for runs with a mountain view. Some events are about fun and energy, while others support important causes. All offer a

Win the Ultimate Township Experience — Visit South Calgary’s Newest Residential Hub Spot Where Modern Living Meets Small-Town Heart

Detailed Prize description: Royop Development Corporation has created something special in Calgary’s south — a community designed around connection, convenience and everyday ease. To celebrate, Township Collective is giving one lucky winner the chance to experience it all. From morning coffee and g

May for A-Listers

With warm, sunny days around the corner, the coming weeks also offer several fun events to enjoy the city, and, as always, A-Listers get the VIP treatment to experience them in luxury. Avenue’s A-List membership gives members access to the best events in the city, with spots to exclusive experience

The Story Behind Calgary’s Downtown Commercial Core

Downtown streets buzz with both pedestrians and cars. Photo by Jared Sych. By the Numbers Population: 8,225 Median Household Income: $51,200 Housing Types: 15 row houses, 50 apartments in buildings less than five storeys, 4,860 apartments in buildings more than five storeys Percentage of Owners: 8 p

How Ahinke Makes its Suya Chicken & Waffles

Photo by Chris Landry. Tucked away in the community of Dover, Ahinke serves up a fresh take on Nigerian cuisine. Started by Nigerian chef and owner Kunbi Olalere Jesse in 2019, primarily as a catering business, Ahinke made the switch to a dining space after major renovations in 2024, launching a bru

Saskatoon’s New Housing Market Shows Resilience as Buyers Turn to New Construction Amid Tight Resale Supply

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2026 SASKATOON, SK – Saskatoon’s new housing market entered 2026 with a more cautious tone, but the fundamentals supporting housing demand remain strong, according to the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association’s Q1 2026 New Housing Market Outlook. Following a r

Saskatoon’s New Housing Market Shows Resilience as Buyers Turn to New Construction Amid Tight Resale Supply

5 Local Products to Incorporate Into Your Nighttime Routine

Photo courtesy of Lusomé. At the end of each day, we all want to decompress before hitting the sack. These local companies can help you do just that, whether with a tea to help unwind or a pillow to lay your head on. Shredded Natural Latex Pillow by Black Sheep Mattress Co. Photo courtesy of Black

Calgary's most painful home sales of 2026: See which listings struggled

Homes in and around Calgary are selling for less than they were a year ago, according to HouseSigma’s Calgary Price Watch, with the most expensive homes seeing the greatest decline. While most sellers are receiving lower offers or waiting a few weeks longer than expected, homes listed in the higher

Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association Announces Brad Zurevinski as New Board Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SASKATOON, SK (APR 24, 2026) The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association (SRHBA) is pleased to announce Brad Zurevinski of USask Properties as the new Chair of the SRHBA Board of Directors. Zurevinski assumes the position following the Association’s Annual General Meeting

Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association Announces Brad Zurevinski as New Board Chair

3 Calgary Events to Celebrate Asian Heritage Month

ImaginAsian: Treasures of Asia & Canada Performance at Bella Concert Hall When: April 25 Organized by the Asian Heritage Foundation, this event features artistic performances from artists of Asian descent, including South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Central Asian, Pacific Islander performers

10 New Dessert Spots in Calgary

Cream puffs from Choux & C. Photo courtesy of Choux & C. Be’O A sign inside says “Everything Is Gonna BE’O-kay,” and once you taste the matcha drinks and desserts here, you’ll believe it. From the doughnut-making geniuses over at Greedy Donut comes the new matcha cafe Be’O. Try various matcha dess

2026 Foundation Grants opening soon

The CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation (CRCF) is set to open grant applications for its Community and Transformation Grants on May 1, 2026. This year, the Foundation will award a total of $360,000 in funding.Each of the grant streams supports projects of varying scales and funds local housing- and

Celebrate Spring with Self-Care

For many Calgarians, Beacon Dermatology is their go-to for skin solutions, finding professional care and tailored treatments. Every spring, the medical and cosmetic clinic hosts an annual online sale event to celebrate the season. Beacon Dermatology recognizes that spring is a natural reset — when p

Made in Calgary: :AM Cleaning YYC Helps Keep Homes Sparkling with its Plant-Based Cleaning Products

Photo by Justine Milton Photography. In 2018, Mariya Podeyko founded :AM Cleaning YYC, a Calgary-based residential and commercial cleaning company. While working in client homes and businesses, she became familiar with how different cleaning products performed and saw a need for a new solution. “I w

10 Films to Watch at the 2026 Calgary Underground Film Festival

Whether you’re a horror fiend or a documentary aficionado, Canada’s largest genre film festival has a movie you are going to love. From April 16 to 26, cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike will gather at Globe Cinema for the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF). This year’s festival will s

Don’t Miss Avenue’s Top 20 Under 20 2026 Celebration

Now in its second year, Avenue’s Top 20 Under 20 program recognizes the city’s next generation of brilliant leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Join Avenue and YMCA Calgary to celebrate the Top 20 Under 20 Class of 2026 on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Hosted at the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, t

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