First Time Home Buyer Incentive Ends - Checkout these 5 alternatives

March 22nd, 2024
The federal government's First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) is winding down after a four-year run. Launched in 2019, this program aimed to ease the financial burden on first-time buyers by offering shared-equity mortgages. The government would contribute a portion (5% or 10%) of the down payment and then share in the future appreciation (or depreciation) of the home's value. Prog ...

February 2024 Market Update

March 16th, 2024
Calgary's real estate market remains hot, driven by limited inventory despite an increase in new listings. Benchmark prices are up significantly, especially in the row and apartment segments, with the East district seeing the most substantial growth.For a more in depth look at the stats, here are the Calgary & Regional stats.If you like what you see here, ‘Like’ my FB page for pertine ...

Guide for Legalizing Your Secondary Suite in Calgary

March 7th, 2024
Legalizing Your Secondary Suite Navigating the process of legalizing a secondary suite in Calgary can be a daunting task for homeowners. However, recent changes to the City of Calgary's Land Use Bylaw, coupled with the extension of the Secondary Suite Amnesty Program, have made this endeavor more accessible and cost-effective. These changes, implemented in 2021, have streamlined the approval ...