Calgary Real Estate Blog - Cody Tritter

3D Printed Homes in Canada: Are They Coming to Calgary?

3D Printed Homes in Canada: The Future of Housing or Just Hype?

Imagine driving through a new community in Calgary where homes aren’t framed with lumber—but printed by a machine, layer by layer, in a matter of days.

Sounds futuristic… but it’s already happening.

3D printed homes are being built across the U.S., Mexico, and parts of Europe. The real question is: are they coming to Canada anytime soon—and what does that mean for buyers, investors, and the real estate market?

Use the navigation guide below to explore 3D Printed Homes in Canada: Are They Coming to Calgary?: 

• What Is a 3D Printed Home?
• How 3D Printed Homes Actually Work
• Lower Construction Costs
• Durability
• Sustainability
• Speed at Scale
• Fire Resistance:…

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Claiming the Home Buyers Amount Tax Credit in Canada

Tax Season Is Here: Bought a Home Last Year? Don’t Miss This $1,500 Federal Tax Credit

If you purchased a home last year, this is the part of tax season that actually matters.

The federal government offers the First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit, claimed as the Home Buyers’ Amount on Line 31270 of your income tax return.

Here’s what you need to know.

Use the navigation guide below to explore Claiming the Home Buyers Amount Tax Credit in Canada:  

• What Is the Home Buyers’ Amount?
• Who Qualifies?
• How to Claim It
• When Do You Claim It?
• What Should You Keep on File?
• Quick Filing Checklist
• Some Important Things to Know

What Is the Home Buyers’ Amount?

Eligible buyers can claim up to $10,000 on Line 31270.

That…

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REPYYC March 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to Your March 2026 Calgary Real Estate Update. March is here, and as the city hopes to shake off winter soon, Calgary’s real estate market is starting to wake up. Buyers are paying close attention and the early signs of spring activity are beginning to appear. In this month’s update: • A Luxury Listing on Historic Crescent Road NW • Radon Lab's Radon Detector Giveaway • Asbestos in Calgary Homes • First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit • Our Mortgage Collaboration with Merge Mortgage Group Let’s dive in. RADON Detector Giveaway   REPYYC is offering readers the chance to get a radon detector, sponsored by RadonLab. What Is Radon? Radon is an…

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Calgary’s Biggest Footprints: The City’s Largest Single-Use Land Sites

Calgary by the Square Foot: What Really Fills Our City

When most people picture Calgary, they think of the skyline, the Stampede, or new suburbs stretching endlessly west and south. But if you look at how the city’s land is actually used, you get a snapshot of Calgary’s priorities — transportation, parkland, and productivity.

From runways to ridges, Calgary’s largest single-use parcels reveal how this city grew and where it’s heading. Here’s what really fills Calgary’s map — ranked by sheer scale.

Use our navigation guide below to jump to any part of Calgary’s Biggest Footprints: Ranking the City’s Largest Single-Use Land Sites: 

• Calgary International Airport (YYC) 
• Fish Creek Provincial Park
• Nose Hill Park 
• Shepard…

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REPYYC February 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to Your February 2026 Calgary Real Estate Update February is a planning month. Spring is close, and decisions are starting to take shape. Buyers are preparing. Sellers are getting positioned. The market is moving, just not loudly. This is the point in the year where clarity matters more than speed. The people who get organized now tend to have more control once activity picks up. Spring real estate doesn’t start in March. It starts with decisions made now. REPYYC's Luxury Network We have expanded our Calgary luxury real estate network beyond the city into several markets across Alberta and British Columbia. Building on calgaryluxuryrealestate.com,…

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Living In South Calgary

South Calgary: Where Livability Meets Lifestyle

Let’s talk about South Calgary—one of the most complete and connected parts of the city. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, upsizing family, or planning your next investment, this area offers unmatched diversity, convenience, and lifestyle. It’s close enough to downtown for an easy commute, yet far enough to give you peaceful streets, family-friendly vibes, and access to green space that most Calgarians dream of. 

From established gems like Haysboro, Canyon Meadows, and Acadia to newer master-planned communities like Legacy, Walden, and Silverado, South Calgary has something for every type of buyer. Want a character bungalow on a tree-lined street? Or maybe a brand-new home with modern finishes near…

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Polybutylene Plumbing in Calgary: Facts, Costs, and Next Steps

What Calgary Homeowners Should Know About Poly B Plumbing

Let’s talk about something that’s not exactly glamorous, but seriously important if you’re buying or selling a home in Calgary: Poly B plumbing. You might’ve heard of it, or maybe you haven’t—but if your home was built between the late ‘70s and late ‘90s, it’s something you’ll want to know about.

With a background in construction and years of experience in Calgary real estate, I’ve seen how often Poly B piping is flagged during home inspections. When it’s present in a home, it can raise questions for buyers, affect negotiations for sellers, and even impact insurance—so it’s worth understanding what it means and what your options are.

Use the navigation guide below to explore Polybutylene…

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What Is A Garage Linked Home?

Detached… But Not Really? Understanding Garage-Linked Homes in Calgary

If you’ve seen our three recent listings, you may have wondered: what kind of home is this?

They look detached, but the garages are touching. They aren’t townhomes. They aren’t duplexes. And they don’t fit neatly into the categories most buyers are used to.

You’re not imagining things.

This is one of the most misunderstood housing styles in Calgary: garage-linked homes.

They look semi-detached from the street. They’re often marketed as detached. They live somewhere in between. And for buyers, sellers, and even some agents, that confusion matters.

Let’s clear it up.

Use the navigation guide below to explore What Is A Garage Linked Home: 

• You Might Be…

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REPYYC January 2026 Newsletter

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Calgary is Canada's "Safe Haven" Market for 2026

Why Calgary is Canada's "Safe Haven" Market for 2026

The Myth of the "Canadian" Housing Market

When people talk about the Canadian housing market, they often assume it's one big ecosystem. But here's the truth: there is no single "Canadian" market—especially heading into 2026. What we're seeing now is a national narrative dominated by stress in places like Toronto and Vancouver, but Calgary? It's a different story altogether.

While major urban hubs are grappling with price corrections, surging power-of-sale listings, and bloated inventories, Calgary is entering 2026 with stability and strategic balance. This market wasn’t built on speculative condo flips or overleveraged investments. It’s grounded in real income, real jobs, and real demand.

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