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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%.

In 2025, Calgary’s luxury Real Estate market remains strong due to high demand and favourable conditions. Calgary's luxury Real Estate saw ↑ 42% yearly, with over 2K homes sold above $1M.

Nine new community applications will be decided by the city council this year. Calgary’s outskirts offer enough land for 82,000 new homes, providing 7-9 years of supply.

In some families, it’s a day to spend time playing in the snow, building snowmen, or having snowball fights. Some families take advantage of the long weekend to have a "staycation" and enjoy the activities in their own city or town. Take advantage of this wonderful time of year to reinforce your family bonds. Wishing…

Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14 around the world, and candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. By the middle of the 18th, it was…

Calgary’s downtown office vacancy rate is expected to decrease slightly by one percentage point in 2025. Optimism is rising as Calgary moves in the right direction, though full market equilibrium is distant.

Calgary is the top growth city in Canada, leading migration trends in recent years. Calgary attracts families with job opportunities, low taxes, and affordable housing compared to other cities.

Calgary transitions from single-family homes to more multi-family units, with new condo ownership opportunities rising in 2025. Lower interest rates and mortgage changes encourage more first-time buyers, shifting the focus from renting to owning.