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Moving is never a small task—but moving in the height of summer can make it feel like a marathon in the desert. While Calgary’s summer season offers beautiful blue skies and warm prairie breezes, the temperatures can spike quickly, turning your moving day into a sweaty, exhausting event. But with a bit of planning and the right strategy, you can keep cool (literally and figuratively) during your summer move.

First, plan to begin your move early in the day. In Calgary, summer temperatures tend to rise rapidly by midday. Plan to begin your move as early in the morning as possible, ideally before 9 a.m. Not only is it cooler, but traffic is often lighter too—especially if you're moving on a weekday. If you are using movers, they will also appreciate…

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Every month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases a report detailing what has been happening in the real estate market. These reports provide valuable information to sellers, buyers, and investors alike. Real estate requires strategic decision making, so staying informed is crucial to ensure you are making the best moves possible.

Here are the highlights from The The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for June 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "Inventory levels in June continued to rise[reaching] 6,941 units, returning to levels [sic] prior to the surge in population growth" (CREB®).
  • "The unadjusted benchmark price was $586,200 in June, lower than last month and over three per cent lower than last year" (CREB®).
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Every month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases a report detailing what has been happening in the real estate market. These reports provide valuable information to sellers, buyers, and investors alike. Real estate requires strategic decision making, so staying informed is crucial to ensure you are making the best moves possible.

Here are the highlights from The The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for May 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • " Thanks to steep pullbacks in the apartment condominium sector, total residential sales in Calgary eased by 17 per cent compared to May of last year" (CREB®).
  • "With 2.6 months of supply, conditions are still relatively balanced" (CREB®).
  • "Recent inventory gains are…

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With Calgary’s growing population, housing demand, and updated zoning bylaws, many homeowners are looking to turn their basements into legal rental suites—and for good reason. A secondary suite can provide extra monthly income, boost your property value, and help address the city’s affordable housing shortage.

But before you start hanging drywall and picking paint colors, it’s essential to understand what this all entails. Here are some of the details, but as always, be sure to consult a lawyer before you declare yourself a "legal" basement suite landlord!

  1. Know the rules. In Calgary, a secondary suite refers to a self-contained living space within your home, such as a basement, that includes a separate entrance, a full kitchen and…

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Calgary may be a bustling urban center, but it’s also a paradise for nature lovers. From sprawling parks to scenic river pathways, the city offers countless ways to stay connected to the great outdoors—all without sacrificing access to great schools, shops, and city amenities.

Whether you’re into hiking, biking, birdwatching, or just relaxing in green spaces, these Calgary communities strike the perfect balance between city living and nature-filled serenity:

Bowness: Bowness blends urban charm with riverside recreation. This historic northwest community is adjacent to Bowness Park, a local favourite for skating, canoeing, and picnics. This community has outdoor fun for every season!

Canyon Meadows: This southeast community borders Fish Creek…

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Every month the Calgary Real Estate Board releases a report detailing what has been happening in the real estate market. These reports provide valuable information to sellers, buyers, and investors alike. Real estate requires strategic decision making, so staying informed is crucial to ensure you are making the best moves possible.

Here are the highlights from The The Calgary Real Estate Board's market report for April 2025, which you can read in full by clicking here:

  • "A boost in new listings this month relative to sales caused April inventories to rise to 5,876 units" (CREB®).
  • "April sales reached 2,236 units—22 per cent below last year’s levels but in line with long-term trends" (CREB®).
  • "Benchmark prices for each property type have…

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Welcome to this spacious two-bedroom main floor unit in Dana Village, a highly sought-after 55+ complex offering a variety of amenities, including a fitness area, library, billiards room, puzzle and hobby space, and a dining room with a kitchen.

This unit features several updates, including newer appliances, newer vinyl flooring, freshly painted interior, and more. The large primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and a three-piece ensuite. Additional conveniences include in-suite laundry, a newer forced air furnace, and air conditioning.

Perfect for entertaining or relaxing, this bright and welcoming unit fronts onto a peaceful enclosed green space courtyard, easily accessed from your covered walk-out patio complete with a gas BBQ hookup.

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Welcome to this meticulously maintained, owner-occupied semi-detached home, showcasing true pride of ownership inside and out.

This charming residence offers a total of five bedrooms and two bathrooms across its spacious 1,000 sq. ft. bi-level design (one side of the duplex is a two-storey, while this side is a bi-level). Lovingly cared for by a single owner for 35 years, the home provides approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of total living space.

Ideally located, the property features expansive windows with direct views of a large playground and the elementary school beyond. Highlights of this exceptional home include beautiful hardwood flooring on the main level, newer windows, attractive oak kitchen cabinetry, updated bathrooms, and a cozy…

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Spring is a season of fresh starts — and if you’re planning to sell your home, there’s no better time to make sure your space feels just as fresh. One of the most effective ways to attract buyers (and potentially sell faster) is by decluttering. A clean, organized home feels bigger, brighter, and more inviting, which is exactly what buyers are looking for.

Here’s how you can tackle spring decluttering like a pro:

  1. Before diving in, make a list of every room, closet, and storage area. Prioritize the spaces that make the biggest first impression, like the entryway, living room, kitchen, and primary bedroom.
  2. Family photos, personal collections, and bold decor can distract buyers from envisioning themselves living in your home. Pack away anything…

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Welcome to this spacious 1,433 sq. ft. updated two-bedroom bungalow on a massive 50' x 120' R-CG south-facing lot, located in the heart of the inner-city community of Montgomery.

A major rear vaulted ceiling addition, completed in 1997, brought abundant natural light into the home, featuring five skylights that brighten nearly every room. Gorgeous real hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Recent updates include a brand-new forced air furnace installed in February 2025. The bright and open floor plan is highlighted by a cozy main floor family room featuring a real wood-burning stove.

The current homeowner has created a functional and open-concept home office, perfect for remote work or…

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