Written by Jessica Chan, a Calgary REALTOR® and broker serving the city since 1990. Last updated: June 2026.

Downtown living is a genuinely different proposition from the rest of Calgary. You trade a yard and a garage for walkability, a commute measured in minutes, river pathways at your door, and a lifestyle where you can leave the car parked for days at a time. For young professionals, downsizers, and buyers who simply prefer city living, it can be the best fit in the city.

Downtown is not one place, though. East Village, the West End, and the Commercial Core each feel quite different day to day. This guide walks through what distinguishes them, what to look for in a downtown condo, and who each area tends to suit. For the broader area, see our…

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Written by Jessica Chan, a Calgary REALTOR® and broker serving the city since 1990. Last updated: June 2026.

The inner-city southwest is one of the most consistently in-demand parts of Calgary, and Marda Loop is the reason many buyers start looking here. The district along 33rd and 34th Avenue SW has become one of the city's best main-street shopping and dining strips, and the neighbourhoods around it have redeveloped substantially over the past two decades.

One thing worth clarifying at the outset, because it confuses a lot of buyers: Marda Loop is a commercial district, not a community with its own boundaries. When people say they want to buy in Marda Loop, they are generally looking at Altadore, South Calgary, or Garrison Woods, with Killarney…

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Written by Jessica Chan, a Calgary REALTOR® and broker serving the city since 1990. Last updated: June 2026.

Most sellers focus on the sale price, which makes sense, but the number that actually matters is what you walk away with after costs. Selling a home in Calgary comes with several expenses, and understanding them upfront helps you plan realistically and avoid surprises at closing. The main ones are real estate commission, legal fees, and mortgage discharge costs, plus any money you put into preparing the home. Here's how each one works.

The Main Costs of Selling a Home in Calgary

Real Estate Commission

Commission is usually the largest single cost of selling. It is charged as a percentage of the final sale price, it is negotiable, and it…

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Calgary Real Estate Market Update —
April 2026 & First Four Months in Review

Whether you're thinking of buying your first home, upgrading, or selling in Calgary, understanding the current market conditions is essential to making the right decision. In this update, we break down the Calgary real estate market performance for April 2026 and the first four months of the year — with key insights for buyers and sellers heading into the spring season.

 

 

Overall Market Summary: April 2026

Total residential sales in April 2026 came in at 2,104 units, down slightly from 2,236 units during the same period last year — a decrease of 134 units. This dip is largely driven by a slowdown in condo apartment sales, while the single-family home segment…

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"Should I Buy First or Sell First in this Market?"

This is the question I am being asked every day by homeowners. These days, many people are working from home and finding that their current home is not big enough to accommodate an efficient working space, plus having their children around engaged in online learning. It can all become a bit overwhelming!

Then they start to question whether they should buy a home that will fit their needs, or should they sell their current home first before buying. This is the question I am being asked every day by homeowners.

My answer is SELL FIRST!  Below, I have identified a process that will help homeowners come to the right decision:

1.  The first step is to get an "Updated Market Evaluation"…

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In this slow market that we are experiencing in Calgary Alberta, I was asked with this question all the time.

Here would like to give you few tips:

  1. Consult the experienced Real Estate Agent in your area.
  2. Prepare your home for sale including minor repairs, touch up but most important is to tidy up and declutter all your personal items, stage the house with simple furniture.
  3. A good clean home always leave a good impression.
  4. Don't forget to get rid of pet smell, smoke smell, and cooking smell.
  5. Have the house price right according to the current market condition. Experienced area specialist will be able to pin down a right pricing for your home.
  6. Consult the Real Estate Agent asking what kind of marketing he/she will do for you.
    7. …

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