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Calgary’s secondary suite amnesty waives permit fees until Dec. 31, 2026. Here’s whether legalizing before you sell adds value or just costs you time.

If your mortgage is coming up for renewal in 2026, you’re probably moving from a pandemic-era rate near 1.5–2% to today’s 3.9–4.7%+ fixed rates, or higher if you’re on variable. That jump can add several hundred dollars, sometimes more, to your monthly payment. For some Calgary homeowners, selling before or at renewal makes more financial sense than absorbing that new payment. For others, it doesn’t. The right call depends on your equity, your next move, and where the Calgary market sits right now — and running your s

Calgary’s blanket rezoning repeal took effect August 4, 2026, reverting roughly 300,000 residential properties back to their pre-2024 zoning district, mostly from R-CG (multi-unit) back to R-C1 or R-C2 (single/semi-detached). If your lot doesn’t have…

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Calgary’s July 2026 market slows further as apartment condos drive an 8%+ price drop. Detached holds steadier, and the West district keeps outperforming. Here’s what it means for you.

MHC expects weak home sales and falling prices nationally through 2026. Calgary’s June data tells a different story. Here’s how the two compare.

Yes — for most Calgary sellers, especially those with detached homes, current conditions still favour you. Detached inventory sits at roughly 2 to 3 months of supply, which is seller-favourable, even though national recession headlines, tariff talk, and political uncertainty have made the overall mood feel shaky. The macro noise you’re hearing on the news is mostly a national story. Your specific home, in your specific neighbourhood, is a local one — and those two things don’t always move together.

Calgary’s May 2026 housing market shows a deepening divide — detached homes hold at 2.45 months of supply while apartment condos hit 5.14 months and benchmark prices drop 9% year over year. Here’s what it means if you’re buying or selling right now.

June 2026 Market Update Calgary’s housing market, in June 2026, pulled in two directions at once. Detached homes tightened to 2.49 months of supply, with the West, North West, and City Centre districts posting record-high…

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Selling your home in Calgary? Expect 6–9% in selling costs, 20–45 days on market in active conditions, and a closing process handled by your real estate lawyer. Here’s the full breakdown.

If you’re buying a home in Calgary for the first time — or doing it again after a few years away — the process has some Alberta-specific characteristics worth understanding before you start. Here’s the…

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