How New Builds are Affecting Calgary’s Housing Market
Calgary’s population has grown rapidly since 2020. The city became an attractive destination during the pandemic, fueled by the ability to work remotely, an appealing quality of life, and housing prices that were significantly more affordable than those in many of Canada’s largest cities. Fast forward to today and the landscape looks a little different. As […]
Almost 10 Years Ago, I Asked “Why?”
Just under a decade ago, I had only been licensed for about a month when my broker, Corinne Lyall, encouraged me to attend the Royal LePage Alberta Awards. My response? “Why?” I was dealing with a serious case of imposter syndrome. I didn’t feel like I belonged in a room full of the best […]
Is Summer Still a Good Time to Sell Your Home in Calgary?
Two questions I get asked every year are: “Have I missed the spring market?” and “Is summer still a good time to sell?“ The answer is absolutely yes. While spring is traditionally the busiest real estate season, summer offers several advantages that many homeowners overlook. Less Competition By July and August, many of […]
Market Report – May 2026
The Calgary real estate market continued to shift through April as we saw inventory levels grow across multiple property types, creating more balanced conditions in several segments of the market. While detached and semi-detached homes in many price ranges continue to experience relatively tight conditions, higher inventory levels in row homes and apartments are beginning […]
Why Staging Matters When Selling Your Home
In today’s real estate market, first impressions matter more than ever. Buyers are shopping online before they ever step foot inside a property, and the homes that stand out visually are often the ones that generate the most interest, the strongest emotional connection, and ultimately the best offers. Professional staging is one of the most […]
Market Report – April 2026
March is Micro-markets! It’s as simple as supply and demand… or is it? Broad, city-wide stats don’t tell the full story in today’s Calgary real estate landscape. What we’re seeing right now is a true patchwork of micro-markets, where conditions shift depending on property type and location. In March, inventory followed its typical seasonal climb, […]
ROUG Life Market Update – March 2026 Recapping February Numbers
The story for Feb really came down to two small opposite shifts in product lines: Detached market tightens while apartments remain oversupplied. Calgary’s market conditions continued to vary significantly by property type through February, creating very different experiences for buyers and sellers depending on the segment. The tightest conditions remained in the detached and semi-detached […]
Calgary Real Estate Market Report – February 2026
A really cool stat to kick off the recap: Calgary recorded 1,234 sales in January. What wasn’t as cool was the 15% year-over-year decline in sales activity. That said, context matters. We started Q1 2025 in a very active seller’s market, and a lot changed as the year progressed. The pace of sales slowed and […]
The Calgary & Area 2025 Real Estate Market – Year In Review
In short, Calgary’s housing market transitioned toward more balanced conditions in 2025. The year began in a strong seller’s market, driven by high demand and low inventory. However, momentum slowed mid-spring as a “trifecta” of uncertainty emerged: a federal election, U.S. tariff concerns, and interest rates failing to ease as quickly as anticipated. Together, these […]
Should You Keep Your Home Listed Over the Christmas Holidays?
The Christmas and holiday season is often assumed to be a “quiet” time in real estate, but that’s not always the case. In fact, for the right property and the right seller, keeping your home listed over the holidays can work to your advantage. Why It Can Make Sense to Stay on the Market When […]
