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

Eat, Drink and Mingle for a Cause at Pride Brunch for Camp fYrefly

Join the Centre for Sexuality for a fabulous morning of food, drink, drag and heartfelt celebration as it hosts its annual Pride Brunch in support of Camp fYrefly Southern Alberta. On August 30, friends, allies and community champions will gather to raise funds for Camp fYrefly, a summer camp experi
Fun Calgary Pride 2025 Events to Check Out

While many Pride celebrations and events in other cities take place during the month of June, Calgary’s Pride Parade & Festival typically takes place near the end of summer. Because of this, Calgarians get to experience an extended summer of Pride, and better weather for the official festivities (ye
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Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation’s Summer 50/50! With your support, we raised $6,210 as the total jackpot.Because of your generosity, Calgary and area REALTORS® can help provide shelter to those in our community who need it the most through the
Why Inglewood is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

Photo by Jared Sych. As Calgary’s oldest neighbourhood, Inglewood has endured many identity changes in its 150-year history. Located east of downtown at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers, over the past 30 years, Inglewood has become known as one of Calgary’s pre-eminent arts and shopping di
Win 2 tickets to the Mastercard VIP Experience at Cirque du Soleil ECHO

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4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This September

Cheer on Cavalry FC September 13 Watch our city’s men’s soccer team play against (and hopefully defeat) the Halifax Wanderers at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows. canpl.ca/cavalryfc   Catch a flick at the Calgary International Film Festival September 18 to 28 The annual 11-day film festival is back, sho
Property of the Week: A $674K Four-Bedroom Home in Douglasdale

Where it is 305 Douglasbank Court S.E.   The location This home is located near two notable parks. Douglasbank Park is known for its scenic trails and natural beauty, and is a popular destination for walking, running and taking in scenic views of the Bow River. Fish Creek Provincial Park is also nea
Made in Calgary: Goodbake Creates Crunchy, Gluten-Free Brownie Snacks

Photo courtesy of Goodbake. As busy working moms, sisters Claudia and Keiza Pasaribu were always searching for tasty and wholesome snacks that both kids and adults could enjoy. That’s why they created their own snack brand, Goodbake, in 2024. With the help of Keiza’s husband, who is a chef, the sist
Lylas Jewelry Brings its Bespoke Jewellery and DIY Experiences to a New Space on 17th Avenue S.W.

Photo courtesy of Lylas Jewelry. Since 2023, Lylas Jewelry has offered bespoke pieces and hands-on workshops out of CafĂŠ 417, a collaborative Calgary space that once housed four local businesses. In early August, 2025, Lylas moved into the historic Devenish building on 17th Avenue S.W. Founder Rolen
Vote for the Best Restaurants in Calgary

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Where Crème Cream Puff’s Chef Carly Kubinec Likes to Eat in Calgary

Carly Kubinec inside Crème Cream Puffs. Photo by Chris Landry. If you’ve been seeing droolworthy cream puffs across your social media channels lately, you can probably thank Carly Kubinec. She’s the chef and founder of Crème Cream Puffs, a local dessert spot that specializes in modern and unique cre
5 Fun Spots to Go Bowling in Calgary

Whether you’re looking for a date night activity or a lively night out with friends, bowling can be just the thing when you’re craving a bit of competitive fun. There are a number of cool places to go bowling in the city, with five-pin or 10-pin options in immersive entertainment centres, local bars
Bring a Taste of Europe to your Summer with Segura Viudas Cava

Missed out on a European vacation this summer? Longing to go back already? It may be time to bring a part of the European summer to you. Many of the continent’s famous food traditions can be easily recreated at home. Pair the right dish with the perfect wine, and bring the simple flavours and easy e
Why West Springs is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

Photo by Jared Sych. Established in 2001, this southwest neighbourhood is a convenient home base for families and singles, alike, thanks to its proximity to a wide range of amenities and attractions. While there’s plenty of appeal right on its doorstep, other handy destinations like Aspen Landing Sh
Enter to Win a $500 WestJet Gift Card on behalf of Qualico Communities!

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Property of the Week: A Design-Forward “Stacked Bungalow” in Parkhill

Where it is 4120 1A St. S.W. #B   The design The “stacked bungalow” is a type of multi-family dwelling where individual units, similar to private condo units, are built on top of each other. These types of homes offer the benefits of a bungalow, with single-level living, but with the density of a to
This New Lifestyle Shop Brings Together Beautiful Home Goods, Fashion and Nursery Products

“Behind every product is a person.” This is Faire Living’s core belief, a sentiment that guides the home goods store’s commitment to beautiful, ethically-made and artisan-crafted products. After four and a half years in Qualicum Beach, B.C., this mother-daughter-owned business is starting a new chap
Made in Calgary: Annex Sodas Has Been Elevating Craft Soda for Nearly a Decade

Annex Ale Project has been shaking up Calgary’s beverage scene since co-founders Andrew Bullied and Erica O’Gorman opened their brewery known for its bold, Pacific Northwest-inspired beers in 2017. But even before that, the pair were already nurturing a craft soda line under Annex Sodas, creating th
What’s New and Notable in Calgary’s Food Scene

Calgary’s culinary scene is constantly in flux. From new restaurants opening and others closing, to new menus and concepts, there’s a lot to keep track of. We’ve got you covered with a weekly recap of what’s new and notable in Calgary’s food scene.   Zero Issue Brewing closes its doors For eight yea
Calgary’s Big Rock Brewery Celebrates 40 Years of Community and Great Beer

Big Rock Brewery’s rebranding is bright, bold and simple. Photo by Chris Landry. Calgary is a beer-drinking city — just look at the more than 40 craft breweries that have exploded across the city in recent years. But long before the explosion, there was Big Rock Brewery. Big Rock was founded in 1985
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