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How to Know if a Home Fits Your Lifestyle?
Research local schools even if you don’t have kids — they influence home values. Consider internet availability and speed, especially for remote work or streaming needs.
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Downtown Calgary adds 10 new office conversions and more than 1,100 new homes to the core
Calgary is accelerating downtown transformation with 10 new office-to-residential conversion projects, creating 1,100 homes for 2,000 residents and removing over 1.1 million sq ft of office space. Supported by $80.6 million from the City and federal Housing Accelerator Fund, these projects will generate $357 million in private investment, boost property values, tax revenue, and local…
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Calgary’s Luxury Housing Market Defies National Trends, Attracting Buyers from Across Canada
Calgary’s luxury real estate market remains strong, attracting out-of-province buyers due to its relative affordability compared to Toronto and Vancouver. While luxury home sales dropped in Vancouver and Toronto, Calgary saw a 2% increase in $1 million-plus home sales. Limited housing supply and steady in-migration support demand. Luxury condo sales also rose 13%, reflecting the…
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Building Tomorrow: Calgary’s Industrial Plan
Calgary launched an Industrial Action Plan to boost economic growth and support population expansion. Industrial sectors contribute $19.7B to GDP and over 53,500 jobs, strengthening Calgary’s economy.
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Calgary Luxury Housing Defies National Trends
In May 2025, Calgary luxury listings began at $1M, versus $4M in Toronto or Vancouver. Calgary’s luxury housing market ↑ 2% yearly, defying declines in Toronto and Vancouver.
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Mid-Q2: Calgary Sales Down 17%, Inventory Doubles
Calgary home sales ↓ 17% in May 2025, driven largely by condo and row house slowdowns. Despite the drop, May’s 2,568 sales were still ↑ 11% above Calgary’s long-term avg for the month
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Calgary’s Housing Strategy: 88% of Actions on Track
Calgary’s Home is Here Strategy is 88% on track to launch all actions by end of 2025. 17 city-owned sites were sold below market, enabling 835 affordable homes; $30.7M created 480 more.
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Calgary Sees Housing Boom From Rezoning
Calgary’s blanket rezoning has driven a sharp rise in new housing and diverse home types. Some residents, however, are concerned about affordability, privacy, and reduced parking in established neighborhoods.
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Calgary 2025: Canada’s Hottest Price Climb
Calgary leads major Canadian cities in price growth, up 7.3% annually, driven by affordability and employment gains. Detached home inventory remains low, keeping upward pressure on prices.
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The City is taking action to address housing: Home is Here Strategy update shows how
The Home is Here Housing Strategy in Calgary is progressing well, with 88% of actions on track to boost housing diversity and supply by 2025. Key achievements include selling city land for 835 affordable homes, awarding $30.7M for 480 new affordable units, and supporting non-profit housing providers. Calgary leads Canada in housing starts, with strong…
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