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Reflecting Back, Looking Forward

Posted on Dec 20, 2024 in Real Estate


2024 Calgary real estate market trends and what’s ahead for 2025


The past year was another dynamic one for Calgary real estate.

Marked by continued price growth, persistent supply challenges among lower-priced homes, and the long-awaited shift toward more balanced market conditions, home buyers and sellers saw a little bit of everything.

With 2024 dra...

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List in Winter or Wait for Spring...

Posted on Nov 24, 2024 in Selling


When is the best time to put your home up for sale in Calgary?


Conventional wisdom has always been that spring is the ideal time to list your home for sale in Calgary. The leaves are budding, the snow is melting, and the seasonally driven spring real estate market brings an influx of buyers looking for their dream homes.

That said, not all sellers ha...

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Investing in Multifamily Real Estate

Posted on Oct 18, 2024 in Buying


The pros and cons of the CMHC’s MLI Select program


Investing in a multifamily real estate project has been a goal of mine ever since I took my first crash course in real estate investing in 2006, 18 years ago! As a Realtor®, I’ve long seen the value of using real estate as an investment tool for building long-term wealth. 

At the same time, working i...

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Selling an Investment Property?

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 in Selling


Here’s everything you need to know about getting ready to sell a tenant-occupied property in Alberta


Selling a home can often be a straightforward experience, especially when working with a seasoned Realtor® who can help streamline the process.

But when it’s a tenant-occupied property, the dynamics can change. Whether you’re a landlord with multiple...

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Home Buying in 'Blue Sky City'

Posted on Aug 26, 2024 in Buying


How Calgary compares to other Canadian cities like Toronto and Vancouver


Over the past two years, Calgary has emerged as one of Canada's fastest-growing real estate markets — outpacing the traditional high-demand markets of Toronto and Vancouver, where year-over-year growth has slowed due to higher prices, increased borrowing costs and market stabil...

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Feeling priced out of the market?

Posted on Jul 09, 2024 in Real Estate


Strategies for potential Calgary buyers on the cusp of homeownership 


As Calgary real estate prices continue to rise, finding an affordable home is becoming increasingly difficult for many hardworking Calgarians. 

The median home price in Calgary as of May 2024 rose by a significant 9.8% percent over last year, while the median price for apartments and...

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