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

Property of the Week: A Scenic Bungalow on a 4.95-Acre Lot

Where it is 234009 48 Street W   The land This bungalow boasts a stately brick exterior, a clay tile roof and a manicured landscape. A serene pond with a cascading waterfall not only adds visual charm but can also be a place to sit and enjoy the tranquillity. Additionally, a stunning 2,300-square-fo
5 Reasons to Choose Fernie as Your Fall Getaway Destination

Located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, just over three hours from Calgary, Fernie is a must-visit destination year-round, but it holds a unique charm in the fall.  “Fernie has a slower pace to it,” says Christine Grimble, manager of media/travel trade and projects at Tourism Fernie. “You can leisu
Discover Huxley with Avenue magazine

Huxley: Find amenity-rich urban living with a small-town feel Located in northeast Calgary, the brand-new development of Huxley celebrates its grand opening on September 27. Designed across 160 acres of land, the future vision for this thoughtfully designed community will include five public parks,
6 Fall Food Festivals to Check Out in Calgary

Feast on Fourth When: September 24 to 28 Head down to 4th Street S.W. for this walkable, budget-friendly food festival where 15 restaurants will be offering select dine-in and takeout dishes for only $10. Try dishes like donair egg rolls at Blowers & Grafton, a tapas trio at Bodega Tapas Bar by Sabo
What to Do in the Mountains in October

Celebrate Pride in Banff When: October 3 to 13 The Banff Pride festival runs for 10 days and will have something for everyone with events taking place around Banff. On October 3, attend the Pride March & Flag Raising, then shop handmade jewellery, fashion, zines and more at the vendor market on Octo
Made in Calgary: Lucky Bear Brightens Homes with Tufted Wall Hangings

What began as a creative outlet during the COVID-19 pandemic for Calgary maker Jillian Harrison has grown into a small business known for its playful, tufted wall hangings that bring a burst of colour to homes. After discovering fiber art on Instagram, Harrison tried punch needling before quickly sw
Shaping the Future of AI-Driven Business

The inaugural Future Summit, a three-day tech and AI conference, is launching in November. Taking place at the BMO Centre in Calgary, the summit will bring together tech industry innovators from across the globe from November 18-20. With a heavy focus on artificial intelligence, the summit lies at t
It’s a Calbridge

It’s more than a house; it’s a Calbridge. Each detail is crafted like a work of art, from the framework behind the drywall to the final flourishes. Since 1978, Calbridge has been pursuing perfection, building a reputation for quality construction and design. “We take great pride in our product, and
A New Home for the Danish Canadian Club

Calgary’s Danish Canadian Club (DCC) history spans almost 100 years. It first formed in the 1930s as a place for new immigrants to connect with others from their homeland. After 60 years in its downtown location on 11th Ave S.W., the club sold the building and moved into its new home at the Austrian
What to Do in Calgary Every Day This Fall

Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year to be in Calgary (even if the weather isn’t always great for all of it). Not only does Calgary’s arts scene light up with new music, theatre, dance and art programming, but holidays like Halloween and Christmas mean there are tons of fun, seasonal e
Why Elbow Park is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

    Photo by Jared Sych. A visit to Calgary’s historic Elbow Park community is a treat for the architectural senses. Along the neighbourhood’s winding residential roads, an eclectic mix of houses ranging from modern designs to heritage homes built in the early 1900s convene cohesively. Aesthetics as
10 Films to Check Out at Calgary International Film Festival 2025

For its 26th year, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is back with a huge variety of films from September 18 to September 28. Choose from more than 200 feature and short films screening at various locations throughout the city. Along with film screenings, there are plenty of other CIFF e
New World of Connection

Cirque du Soleil brings its cast of over 50 artists to Calgary for its latest show, ECHO, running until October 19 at Stampede Park. As Cirque’s 51st show, ECHO combines vibrant characters, inspiring music, contemporary abstract costumes, creative lighting and projections, and never-before-seen acro
This New Beltline Restaurant Offers Authentic Indian Flavours With Modern Flair

Kondattam owner Sudha Thangavel, and her husband and chef Saravanan Senniappan, are no strangers to Calgary’s food scene — Senniappan is the owner and executive chef behind Calgary’s Big Fish & Open Range restaurants. With one foot in the restaurant world already, Thangavel dreamt of owning her own
Avenue’s Restaurants Guide 2025

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION bul Dining Room & Bar BUL, meaning “fire” in Korean, is more than just a restaurant—it’s a celebration of heat as an art form. From open-flame grilling to slow-simmered stews, delicate sushi to perfectly seared steaks, every dish draws depth and character from fire. bul-c
Animal Protection Act of Alberta Changes Are Coming

In May of this year, Calgary Humane Society (CHS) was thrilled to be notified that the Provincial Ministry of Agriculture was approving the opening of the Animal Protection Act for stakeholder engagement. A vocal stakeholder regarding the perceived weaknesses of the legislation, CHS jumped at the op
3 Reasons to Check out Avenue’s 2025 Future of the City Festival

Calgary is a young, vibrant city that is growing quickly. How can we build a bright and innovative future for our city, and who are the people currently working on this task? These are the kinds of questions that get asked at Avenue‘s Future of the City Festival. The festival celebrates the people w
Cut Through the Noise

In a world of soft language and vague promises, Dr. Kathleen Kelava stands out — for all the right reasons. A registered psychologist at Calgary’s Pinnacle Psych clinic, Kelava’s tough-love approach is one of the things her clients consistently convey the greatest appreciation for.  In her practice,
A Look Ahead at Calgary’s 2025/26 Performing Arts Season

From Calgary Philharmonic’s orchestral masterpieces to theatre festivals like One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo and the mysterious and intriguing plays of Vertigo Theatre, Calgary’s performing arts companies put on hundreds of shows every year. The sheer number of performances may be overwh
Growth & Development Forum 2025

Growth & Development is BACK – Don’t Miss the Must-Attend Event of the Year! The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association is thrilled to announce the return of our most highly anticipated event: The 2025 Growth & Development Forum. Expect expert analysis, exclusive insider perspectives, and unp
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