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Calgary has the smallest cost gap between renting and buying among major Canadian cities. The avg monthly rent in Calgary is $1,916 for one- and two-bedroom suites.

International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…

In 2025, CREB expects more listings priced above $600K due to easing lending rates and pent-up demand. Sales in 2025 are anticipated to align with historical trends, slightly higher than in 2024.

Calgary home sales ↓ 12% in January but remained ~30% above typical seasonal levels. A total of 1,451 homes were sold, with a residential benchmark price of $583K, ↑ 2.8% yearly.

Calgary’s housing market remains strong in 2025, with forecasted sales exceeding 26K units. Despite reduced migration and economic uncertainty, demand is expected to stay above long-term trends.

Rising prices defy declining sales in Calgary's surrounding real estate markets at the end of 2024. Chestermere led the region with a 23% sales increase and a 10% price hike to $692,300.

Calgary is transitioning to a condo-centric market with rising apartment and multi-family home starts. Lower condo fees and affordable pricing are expected to drive condo sales in 2025.

Start Early: Sellers should begin the process early, evaluating their home and preparing for the market.Home Preparation: Sellers should invest in updates, cleaning, and professional staging to increase appeal.

Property tax increases depend on how much a property’s value changed compared to the citywide average of 15%.If a home’s assessment value rose by less than 15%, the tax increase will be under 5.5%.