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Calgary Safe at Home: A Fire Safety Series — Part 9

How to Create and Practise a Home Fire Escape Plan in Calgary

Most people know where the front door is.

That is not the same as having a fire escape plan.

A real plan answers the questions that become much harder to solve when an alarm is sounding, the lights are out and smoke has changed what you can see.

How will everyone get out? What happens if the usual route is blocked? Who will help a young child or a family member with limited mobility? Where will everyone meet? Who will call 9-1-1?

If the first time your household discusses those questions is during a fire, the meeting is running considerably behind schedule.

A good home fire escape plan is simple, specific to the property…

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Calgary Green Line Downtown Route Chosen: What It Could Mean for Real Estate

After years of route changes, funding debates, redesigns and more than a little political ping-pong, Calgary finally has a much clearer answer on one of the biggest unresolved pieces of the Green Line.

On September 8, 2026, Calgary City Council’s Executive Committee agreed on a surface route for the downtown portion of the Green Line LRT.

In plain English, that means the trains are planned to run at street level through this section rather than underground or on an elevated structure.

The new downtown route will connect a future Green Line station in Victoria Park beside Scotia Place and the Calgary Stampede grounds with another station at 10 Avenue and 2 Street…

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Calgary Safe at Home: A Fire Safety Series — Part 8

Fireplace, Furnace and Home Heating Safety in Calgary

Calgary homes do not ease gently into heating season.

One week the windows are open. The next week the furnace is running, the fireplace is lit and someone has pulled a space heater out of the basement.

Most home-heating equipment does its job quietly when it is properly installed, maintained and used. The trouble starts when vents become blocked, equipment deteriorates, boxes creep closer to the furnace or a temporary heater quietly becomes part of the permanent floor plan.

Fire is not the only concern. Furnaces, fireplaces and other fuel-burning appliances can produce carbon monoxide when fuel does not burn completely or combustion…

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August 2026 Calgary Real Estate Statistics Recap

Calgary’s housing market continued to slow in August, with 1,660 sales recorded across the city, down 16% compared to last year. New listings also declined, falling nearly 10% year-over-year to 3,141 units. While overall activity has softened, higher-priced homes have continued to see stronger demand, with properties priced above $1 million recording sales gains. Detached and semi-detached homes accounted for much of this activity. 

According to CREB® Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie, stronger activity in the upper end of the market has been supported by improved supply and continued buyer confidence. However, the lower-priced segments have not seen the same level of activity, as more favourable rental…

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Calgary Safe at Home: A Fire Safety Series — Part 7

WETT Inspections in Calgary: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know

A wood-burning fireplace can make a Calgary home feel warm, inviting and just a little more prepared for February.

It can also introduce questions that cannot be answered by lighting a fire and confirming that the smoke appears to go up the chimney.

Was the fireplace installed correctly? Are the clearances from the mantel, walls and flooring adequate? Is the chimney in suitable condition? Were changes made after the original installation? Will the buyer's insurer accept the system?

Those questions matter because a wood-burning appliance is not simply a decorative feature. It is a solid-fuel-burning system operating…

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Getting Around Calgary: Why Your Commute Matters When Choosing Where to Live

September changes the rhythm of Calgary.

School is back, people are returning to regular work schedules, post-secondary students are back on campus, fall activities are starting, and hockey season is right around the corner. Suddenly the roads are busier and family calendars start filling up again.

If you're considering a move, it's also a good reminder of something that's easy to overlook when you're focused on the house itself:

How much of your week are you going to spend getting to and from it?

A home that looks perfect during a Saturday showing can feel very different when you add a 45-minute commute, two school drop-offs and three hockey practices every week.

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Why Working with a Commercial REALTOR® Is Different Than Buying or Selling a Home


Commercial real estate has a way of humbling people.

Many assume it's simply residential real estate with larger buildings and bigger numbers.

It isn't.

Buying a home is often a lifestyle decision. Buying commercial real estate is a business decision.

One determines where you live.

The other can influence how your business operates, how your investment performs and, ultimately, your financial future.

Whether you're opening your first retail location, expanding into a larger warehouse, purchasing an investment property or selling a commercial asset, every decision carries financial and operational implications that extend well beyond the purchase…

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Back-to-School Safety in Calgary: A Reminder for Drivers, Parents & Students

Backpacks are coming out, lunches are being packed again and Calgary's morning commute is about to get a whole lot busier. 

Back to school means thousands of kids will once again be walking, biking, scootering and crossing streets every morning and afternoon. It also means school buses are back, drop-off lanes are busy and residential streets that have been relatively quiet through the summer suddenly have a lot more happening on them.

If you've ever driven past a Calgary school around 8:15 in the morning, you know how quickly things can get chaotic.

Most people aren't intentionally doing something unsafe. We're rushing. We're trying to get the kids through the doors…

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Kitchen and Cooking Fire Safety in Calgary

The kitchen is where people gather, meals get made and everyday life happens.

It is also one of the most common places for a residential fire to begin.

Most kitchen fires are not caused by some dramatic equipment failure. They start with ordinary decisions: oil left heating, a towel beside the stove, grease that has not been cleaned or someone stepping away for what was supposed to be thirty seconds.

The good news is that most of these risks are easy to reduce.

Stay close to what you are cooking. Keep the area clear. Maintain your appliances. Most importantly, know what to do before a small fire gives you no time to figure it out.


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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Calgary: Placement, Testing and Replacement

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms do different jobs, but both serve the same purpose: giving you enough warning to get everyone out safely.

A smoke alarm detects smoke from a fire. A carbon monoxide alarm detects a poisonous gas that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted.

They are not interchangeable. A combination alarm can detect both, but a smoke-only alarm will not warn you about carbon monoxide, and a CO-only alarm will not detect smoke.

The goal is straightforward: install the right alarms, put them in the right places and make sure they work when your household needs them.


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