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

Why Saddle Ridge is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

Photo by Jared Sych.Saddle Ridge’s development encompasses the many uses of this area through time. Standing on the traditional grounds of the Blackfoot Territory, the land that is now Saddle Ridge was annexed by Calgary for ranching in 1894. The community has since grown to a population of 24,365 r
Why Bowness is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

Photo by Jared Sych.The town of Bowness was amalgamated into Calgary in 1964 and most of the small-town allure and timeless community spirit remains in this west-Calgary pillar. Bordered by the Bow River to the north and east, and the Trans-Canada Highway to the south, and home to the iconic Bowness
Why Midnapore is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

Photo by Jared Sych.Rich in character and community, Midnapore has retained its small-town charm since being annexed by The City of Calgary in 1961. While much has changed since then, Midnapore’s greatest qualities continue to be its community-centric living, greenspace and convenient amenities.With
New Things to Do in the Mountains Near Calgary This Summer

Inside The Kenrick hotel lobby. Photo rendering by Eight Station.There’s no shortage of new places to explore in the Rockies this summer. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a night of theatre or a relaxing getaway, these new businesses and activities across Alberta’s mountain towns offer somet
5 Things We’re Excited to Eat and Drink in July

Ice Cream Sandwiches from Biscettes Cookie Co. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cookie obsessed in Calgary! (@biscettes)The only thing better than a cold scoop of ice cream on a hot day is a cold scoop of ice cream sandwiched between two delicious cookies. Thankfully, local cookie compan
Nominate the Best Restaurants in Calgary

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Property of the Week: A Four-Bedroom Home with Cool Feature Walls in Killarney

Where it is3032 37 St. S.W. The designThis home incorporates natural beauty all throughout the space. Outside, the home’s facade features wood and brick with a landscaped front yard. The main entry stands out with a wood feature wall that immediately evokes a sense of warmth. The 10-foot ceilings ad
What’s New at the 2025 Calgary Stampede

Beat the crowds with early access to Sneak-a-Peek NightWhen: July 3Where: Stampede MidwaySneak-a-Peek night, which takes place the day before Stampede officially begins, is a great opportunity to hit the Stampede grounds early. And this year, you can get even more of a head start than usual thanks t
What to Do in the Mountains in July

Attend some free concerts in GoldenWhen: Wednesdays from June 25 to August 20Liven up your Wednesdays with some local music at the Summer Kicks series by Kicking Horse Culture. These free concerts are held every Wednesday from June 25 to August 20, and attendees can jam out to a roster of talented a
This New Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Exhibit Turns Marine Pollution Into Art

This summer, there’s more to see at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo than just real, live animals — you can also see sculptures of fish, penguins, polar bears and more made entirely out of marine debris.Running until September 14, the Washed Ashore exhibition blends art with environmental activism.
4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This July

Photo by Todd Korol.Cheer on the Wild FCJuly 12 and 19 Calgary’s women’s soccer team, Calgary Wild FC, is one of six teams in the new Northern Super League, which kicks off its inaugural season this summer. Check out home games on July 12 against Vancouver Rise FC and July 19 against Ottawa Rapid FC
10 Calgary Festivals to Check Out in July

While the Calgary Stampede may be the most famous July event in our city, there are a number of other noteworthy festivals to check out this month too. Featuring everything from concerts and wrestling matches to cultural celebrations and street entertainers, the following festivals have something fo
Fun Stampede Events to Check Out Around Calgary

From July 4 to 13, 2025, the Calgary Stampede grounds will be packed with rodeo action, amusement park thrills, live entertainment, fun treats and more. But the western celebrations aren’t just contained within the Stampede grounds — here’s how you can soak up some western-inspired fun around the ci
25 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Calgary 2025

Hoagie by Scozzafava’s DeliPhoto by Jared Sych.Owner Nick Scozzafava, a former electrician from Ontario, clearly rewired his career for greatness, because these subs? Unreal. I’ve been following Scozzafava’s Deli since the early pop-up days back in 2022, but it wasn’t until it opened its 17th Avenue
Enter to Win FOUR Tickets to Cavalry FC’s Zoo Match July 26 on ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows

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Avenue’s Wedding Services Guide 2025

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONHi Tech Productions We believe in challenging the status quo with event lighting design and making high end production affordable and available to all budgets.https://www.facebook.com/hitechproductionsRiver CafÊ River CafÊ is an internationally acclaimed restaurant in a na
What to Do in Calgary Every Day This Summer

June 2025Still from Life Chronicles courtesy of Excurio.Friday, June 20: Check out a concert during Sled Island (runs from June 18 to 22).Saturday, June 21: Attend one of the local events happening on National Indigenous Peoples Day.Sunday, June 22: Fill up on seafood at Rodney’s Oyster Fest and Shu
10 Summer Food Festivals to Check Out in Calgary

MexifestWhen: July 4 to 7, 2025Mexifest brings a little taste of Mexican food, culture and hospitality to Calgarians each year. At this three-day festival, visit the grounds to snack on tacos or tamales, as well as drinks like micheladas and margaritas. But this festival isn’t just about food — to c
Avenue’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025 List is Coming — Sign Up to Get it First on June 25th

Illustration by istock/OleksiiKEvery year, Avenue reveals its list of the best neighbourhoods in Calgary, and it always proves to be one of our most popular and controversial pieces of the year.This year, we took a new approach to our exploration of the city’s more than 200 neighbourhoods. With more
Property of the Week: A $1.3 Million Detached Brownstone Home in Ramsay

Where it is1129 Maggie St. S.E. The designBrownstone houses are a unique and eye-catching style of home. While typically unique, there are some common elements among brownstone houses, including the brown sandstone exterior, the narrow, rectangular shape with a stooped entrance, tall ceilings and la
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