Calgary Real Estate Blog

Young home buyers purchasing their first homes often face steep challenges when tackling the home-buying process. From saving up to a down payment to navigating the rules, processes, and legalities of home-buying, first-time homeowners can sometimes find the process to be extremely intimidating.

If you’re buying your first home, find out how to prepare for the process of homeownership today.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Obstacles For First-Time Homeowners

In Alberta, young home buyers are facing the challenges of finding a down payment for a new home as well as the overall pricing of them. TD Canada trust released new research

No matter who you are, in Calgary, if you want to go shopping, you’re sure to find the perfect shop to meet your needs and appeal to your sense of aesthetic. Whether you want clothes, jewelry, glasses, trinkets, or more, try one of these great Calgary businesses to get a piece of Calgary today.

Modern Menswear

Modern Menswear is a clothing store dedicated to the modern man. Located in Calgary, the goal of Modern Menswear is to transform the modern Calgary man into a fashionable and stylish male with brands such as Han Kjobenhavn, Wood Wood, Wemoto and Ontour.

A step inside the Modern Menswear shop however is like stepping into a closet of a clothing designer. Every decorative piece and every article of clothing seem to complement each

Calgary provides a number of great spots for dinner. However, when you're looking for something a bit different, you just have to know where to go. Here are a few of the best diners for dinner in the city.

The Beltliner

Current owner of the Taste, Brendan Bankowski, proudly brings you The Beltiner. This modern eatery provides a variety of menu options, which includes Tomahawk steak, herb salad, chive butter and potato strings. Bankowski wanted to take timeless classics and give them a makeover.

You can expect to find chocolate milk and French toast on the breakfast menu. The Beltliner will also serve a variety of alcoholic beverages. Selections will include 50 different types of bourbon.

Blackfoot Diner

This is a truck stop and open

Home foreclosure can be a traumatic experience. If you're a homeowner in financial distress, it helps to know what's coming, what to expect, and what you can do about it. In Alberta, the home foreclosure process can be time consuming, so if you're having a hard time making payments, you may be able to catch up before the foreclosure process is finished. Here's what you need to know.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a certified tax expert before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

What Causes Home Foreclosure in Alberta?

Many homeowners go into foreclosure in Alberta because of a missed mortgage payment. However, there are other reasons that a homeowner might go into foreclosure, including:

• Missed

All across Calgary, the theatre scene is rich with great events for everyone, no matter your taste in performances. Whether you like horror, classical choir, mysteries, or more, you're sure to find it at one of Calgary's amazing theatres.

The Best Theatres in Calgary

There are a number of great theatres in Calgary, but if you're looking for a show you won't soon forget, consider one of these venues for your next outing.

High Quality Entertainment at Vertigo Theatre

A gem among the many entertainment venues of Calgary is the Vertigo Theatre. This venue has provided entertainment for over three decades and has become one of the best choices in downtown Calgary. It's found at the base of the Calgary Tower and includes both the Vertigo

There’s nothing quite like a hot pizza fresh out of the oven to bring an end to a long day. Calgary has you covered, with a number of amazing pizza parlors sure to set your mouth watering with flavors ranging from traditional to esoteric.

Try one of these Calgary pizzerias today.

Pizza Bob's Classic Pie - 2610 Kensington Road NW

This pizza joint is a bit different than others because they provide a different type of atmosphere. Thursdays feature punk and garage bands on a small stage, while karaoke is found here on Fridays.

UNA Pizza + Wine

UNA Pizza & Wine is a Californian-inspired neighbourhood restaurant. If you are like most newcomers, you do not know UNA means; A in Italian, as in a pizza place. The management decided it would

What is a seller's market? A seller's market has too many buyers and not enough homes. Prices are high in a seller's market, forcing the buyer to scramble to obtain a deal on the home they wish to purchase. Though a seller's market is competitive, buyers who are serious about purchasing a home can adjust their strategies to ensure that they will stand out among the other buyers.

Act Fast When a Home is Listed

Good deals go fast in a seller's market. To get the best deals, home buyers must look at the listings every morning, go see homes as soon as they become available and put down offers before anyone else. In a market like this, it's important to work with a responsive real estate agent who acts quickly when there is a home that needs to be

Happy hour is that favourite time of week to get great deals on drinks after work or on the weekends. Typically bars and restaurants offer happy hours deals until 8pm in Calgary. You can find deals like wine under $2, beer under $3 and liquor for around $2.75.

Bar owners benefit because they can bring customers in while customers are exciting to save a few bucks during happy hour. Sometimes you can get discounts on food too. Here is a look at the best happy hour places around Calgary to check out.

Buzzards - 140 10th Avenue S.W.

Bottlescrew Bill is a pub in Calgary with an awesome patio and great beer. Try their draft beer at $5 a pin on weekdays from 4-7pm. Try the highballs for $4 as well.

Double Zero - Located at the Core and Chinook

Your real estate agent gives you a call to let you know that he'll be arriving for a showing in less than an hour. Your house is in a shambles from top to bottom but you don't want to cancel the viewing. You run through the house to make it presentable and have pull it off at the last minute. You decide that you never want to do this again and want to be better prepared for the next showings. Here are 3 tips that you can use to help keep your home in shape and always ready for visitors.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Always Be Prepared

Have the basic assumption planted in your mind that you're going to have a showing daily. This

Gluten free dining has become a popular practice for anyone who is conscious about their health. The negative effects of gluten are obvious, and gluten can be harmful to your body in more than one way.

Luckily there are designated spots in Calgary where you can enjoy a gluten free meal. Whether you are looking at eating downtown or in a suburb of the city, there are plenty of great options. Here are some of the most common dining areas in Calgary for gluten-free meals.

Craft Beer Market - 345 – 10 Ave SW

Craft Beer Market is known for its wide range of beer options with many gluten-free beer options, as well. Although the gluten-free dishes come at an extra cost (only 2 bucks more!), this is definitely one of the most popular joints to