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Do you have guests visiting the city and wanting an authentic Calgary experience? Don't miss a beat; check out these ten places around the city that showcase the best of what Calgary has to offer. 

Owning a home is no small feat. Why? Because they are a major financial investment. One of the main things to understand about owning a property is that you will likely start paying a mortgage.

So, what is a mortgage? A mortgage is the money you pay a creditor over time in exchange for them lending you all of that money upfront to pay for your property of choice. Essentially, it is a loan you take out to finance the purchase of a property. Depending on your unique situation, the creditor (typically a bank) will determine how much money they are comfortable lending you based on things like your job, credit score, assets, etc.. Finding out how much money the bank is willing to give you usually directly determines how much money you can spend on a…

Spacious and quiet 2 bed + den unit conveniently located on the ground level is beautifully finished with high end touches including hardwood through out, Italian marble tile and 9'ceilings.

The open plan welcomes all the natural light and views from the beautiful courtyard fill the room. Large island granite counter tops and upgraded stainless steel appliances perfect for entertaining both inside and out on your private walkout patio. Your master suite has a spacious bedroom with a walkthrough closet to a nice 3 piece ensuite. Convenient in-suite laundry & 4-pce bath complete your new home. 2 heated underground parking stalls & a storage locker. This energy efficient concrete building features a geothermal-exchange system with solar panels for…

Incredible and spacious TOP floor very large and updated 909 soft 2 bedroom apartment condo offering outstanding south/west mountain views from the massive 19' balcony!! 

This well maintained brick incased concrete building is conveniently located close to all amenities including schools, public transit, in the heart of downtown just steps off of trendy 17th Avenue. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining with plenty of space for your guests both inside and out. Two large bedrooms and nicely updated 4-pce bath, also offers access to the private roof top terrace. Also features secure underground parking. You won't be disappointed by this unique top floor beauty. Great value hurry on this one!

Squeaky clean, 3 bedroom semi-detached home, private yard and only 2 blocks to the Bow River! Recently updated, pride of ownership inside and out.

Main level features beautiful hardwood floors, sunny kitchen and dining room, spacious living room, 2 piece bath and main floor laundry. Upper level includes master bedroom w/3 piece ensuite and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms and 4 piece bath. Lower features large family room, den and plenty of storage. Enjoy the patio doors on the main level opening to the huge deck into the private backyard. Close to schools, shopping and parks. Call today for your private viewing!

Very well managed and maintained townhouse complex close to the Bow River bike path system in a quiet area of Bowness!!

Numerous upgrades & pride of ownership seen throughout this three bedroom unit, offering a huge master bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, and developed lower family room. Newer kitchen cabinets and appliances and newer bathrooms. Living room patio doors opens to the private outdoor garden oasis, featuring a covered canopy, patio with heater, numerous plants & vines and storage shed. This unit also features a convenient single carport for those wintery days. Throughout the entire complex has newer windows, shingles, fencing and decks! Very low condo fees. Close to schools and transportation, only mins away from U of C, a short commute to…

Opportunity knocks to move into this wonderful 5 bedroom and 3.5 bath affordable home in Montgomery. Newly built in 2018 to maximize open space and functionality with all the high end finishings.

As you enter, who'll notice this homes grandeur with the 10' ceilings that allow all the natural light to pour into the open main floor. With beautiful waterproof engineered hardwood floors, stone counter tops and stainless steel appliances, large island perfect for entertaining. 3 bedrooms upstairs, a master retreat with massive walk in closet and full bathroom oasis, a great 2nd bedroom and a front bedroom for an office or nursery. Te basement has an additional 2 bedrooms and full bath for guests. The basement bar is tucked away for maximum use, in the…

Perfect 4 bedroom walkout home for your growing family backing onto a play park! Walking distance to schools and move in ready for the 2019-20 school year. 

Enjoy the beautiful landscaped outdoor oasis while watching your kids play in the park. Functional, open concept kitchen design features plenty of storage, large island, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances & large pantry. Main floor features a separate formal dining area ir additional sitting area for guests. Mainlevel opens to huge 28x11ft deck, great for entertaining. Upper level features 3 bedrooms, loft/sitting area & 4 piece bath. Master bedroom includes large walking closet & ensuite bath with jetted tub to relax after a long day enjoying the wonderful amenities in the area like the…

Hello, summer!

It is official festival season here in Calgary, Alberta. You know what that means... bring on the food trucks!

Food Trucks are mobile restaurants that serve food out of an old ice cream style truck. There are food trucks for everything these days, from Sushi to Tacos and Gelato to Cookie Dough. That's right, Cookie Dough. Here are some delicious local Calgary food trucks to hunt down this summer at an event near you:

Cookie Dough YYC & Family Squeezed Lemonade: We were not kidding; a cookie dough food truck exists! Cookie Dough YYC  "is a family created and operated, award winning company that has taken Alberta by storm with marvelously tasty edible cookie dough! This dough is made with love, using heat-treated flour and…

Summers around Calgary are a little slower. Instead of walking as quickly as possible through the snowy streets, people take their time to enjoy the smell of a freshly cut lawn and lilacs. Instead of hurrying home after work to hibernate, wings and drinks on the patio are on the itinerary. Instead of binging an entire season of something on Netflix in one sitting, people are getting on their feet and going on adventures. Another thing that has slowed down this summer? The real estate market.

Calgary has been staunchly in a buyer’s market for a number of months now. Inventory levels were high, without the sales to help balance out the market. This was caused by the economy taking a hit, which had the effect of preventing people from being able to…