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What You Need to Know: Métis Down Payment Assistance Program Alberta 2026

Saving for a down payment is often one of the biggest hurdles buyers face on their path to homeownership. That's why I'm excited to share that the Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) Down Payment Assistance Program is reopening on July 10, 2026.

If you're a Métis Citizen in Alberta, this program could provide up to $20,000 toward your down payment through a forgivable loan, helping make homeownership more accessible and affordable.

If you're thinking about buying a home in the next year, now is the time to start preparing your mortgage pre-approval and gathering the required documents before applications open.


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Calgary Repeals Blanket Rezoning: What It Means for Homeowners, Buyers, and Investors

Calgary City Council has officially approved a repeal of the citywide blanket rezoning introduced in 2024. 

If you remember, that policy allowed for broader, faster densification across residential areas—opening the door to more multi-unit development in neighborhoods that were traditionally low-density.

Now?

The city is stepping back.

But this isn’t a full reset—and understanding the nuance matters.

 

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  • What Actually Changed
  • Not a Full Rollback: What Stays in Place
  • Why Calgary Is Making This Shift
  • What This Means for…

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Speaking Fluent Real Estate: The Calgary Edition 

A Simple Guide to Understanding the Terms You Will Hear When Buying or Selling a Home in Calgary 

If you have ever walked out of a real estate conversation thinking, “What did half of that actually mean?” - you are not alone.

In Calgary, buyers and sellers hear terms like RPR, conditions, possession date, and deposit almost immediately. For most people, it can feel like a completely different language.

The reality is that real estate does have its own terminology. Not because it’s overly complicated, but because each step of the process has a specific meaning behind it.

Once you understand those terms, everything starts to make more sense. Conversations become clearer, decisions get easier,…

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Getting Around Calgary: Transit Today & The Green Line’s Impact on Homebuyers

Calgary is on the move. With a population growing fast and more people relying on public transit, Calgary Transit is keeping the city connected. In 2024, buses and CTrains carried over 101 million riders — a 12% increase from the previous year. On a busy weekday, more than 700,000 Calgarians take transit, including nearly 400,000 on the CTrain alone.


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  • What is the Green Line?
  • Why the Green Line Matters to Homebuyers
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Airdrie's Real Estate Market: Where Supply Meets Strategy

If you’re keeping an eye on Airdrie’s housing market right now, you’ve probably noticed some mixed signals. On one hand, people are talking about Alberta's housing boom slowing down. On the other? There’s serious opportunity—if you know where to look. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, how you navigate the next 6 to 12 months could mean saving (or making) tens of thousands of dollars.

Let’s break it down.

Detached Homes Are Slowing, But Affordable Options Are Holding Strong

Detached sales in Airdrie? Down.

But townhouses and condos? Still moving. And there’s a good reason for that—it’s all about affordability. With rates sitting around 4-5%, many buyers are…

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March 2025 Calgary Real Estate Statistics Recap  

Economic uncertainty, influenced by ongoing tariff concerns, weighed heavily on Calgary’s housing market in March. Sales dropped 19% compared to March 2024, with a total of 2,159 transactions across all property types. Higher-density segments such as apartment and row housing saw the most significant slowdowns. 

“This slowdown isn’t surprising given the current economic climate,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at CREB®. “Even with the pullback, sales levels are still higher than what we experienced between 2015 and 2020, during a time of deeper economic hardship. The upside is that softer demand is being met with growing supply, which is helping…

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Calgary is one of the most affordable major cities in Canada when it comes to real estate. With the city having one of the highest overall average single incomes, historically lower unemployment rate, and general population growth,  its no surprise that Calgary is a highly sought after hot spot for single people looking to purchase a property.

Whether you're looking to buy a loft, condominium, townhome, or single family home with some backyard space, this city has it all, with many different and dynamic lifestyle opportunities. From living in the downtown core or in one of the many lake communities, to living in the West for quick escapes to the mountains, there's an enormous amount of options for single home buyers and in this article, we'll cover a…

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February 2025 Calgary Real Estate Statistics Recap  

Calgary’s housing market saw another month of significant inventory growth, with available listings rising 76% year-over-year to 4,145 units in February. While inventory increased across all price ranges, the most substantial gains were in homes priced under $500,000, largely due to growth in the more affordable apartment and row/townhouse segments.

The months of supply remained at 2.4, similar to January but more than double what was seen this time last year. Apartment-style units continued to have the highest supply levels, with 3.1 months of inventory.

Sales activity reached 1,721 transactions in February, staying above long-term averages for…

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January 2025 Calgary Real Estate Statistics Recap 

Calgary’s housing market saw a notable increase in supply to start the year, with inventory levels reaching 3,639 units in January. While this marks a significant 70% year-over-year gain, inventory remains lower than the 4,000+ units typically available at this time of year. Supply grew across all property types, with the most substantial increases seen in apartment-style condominiums.

"Supply levels are expected to improve throughout the year, contributing to a more balanced market and slower price growth," said Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at CREB®. "However, supply adjustments vary by property type. Detached, semi-detached, and row homes remain…

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December 2024 Calgary Real Estate Statistics Recap

Calgary’s real estate market closed 2024 with 1,322 sales in December, marking a 3% decline compared to last year but still 20% above long-term averages for the month. Overall, sales for the year were nearly on par with 2023, as gains in higher-priced homes balanced declines in the more affordable segments, which faced persistent supply constraints.

Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at CREB®, noted, “Population growth over the past several years has kept sales activity above historical trends. While sales could have been even stronger in 2024 with more options in the lower price ranges, we started to see market shifts in the second…

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