Best Calgary Neighbourhoods for Families and Young Professionals
There is no single best neighbourhood in Calgary. There is only the one that fits how you live. A young professional who wants to walk to dinner has very different needs from a family that wants a yard and good schools. So instead of ranking areas, I want to group them by the two kinds of buyers who
Are Real Estate Deposits Refundable in Alberta? Here's What Every Home Buyer Should Know
Are Real Estate Deposits Refundable in Alberta? Here's What Every Home Buyer Should Know If you're buying a home for the first time, one of the biggest questions you may have is: "Why do I need to pay a deposit, and do I get it back?" It's a question I hear all the time from first time buyers and fa
Calgary Neighbourhoods for Chinese and Chinese Canadian Families
Calgary Neighbourhoods for Chinese and Chinese Canadian Families I am fluent in English and Cantonese (廣東話), and I regularly help Chinese and Chinese Canadian families find their place in Calgary. When families ask me where they should live, the honest answer is the same as it is for anyone: it depe
First-Time Home Buyer's Guide to Calgary, Step by Step
First-Time Home Buyer's Guide to Calgary, Step by Step Buying your first home feels like a lot at once. It does not have to be. When I work with first time buyers in Calgary, we move through it in order, one step at a time, so nothing surprises you at the end. Here is the same path, laid out. One no