Wes Morrow, CALGARY real estate: Blog

What is the Alberta New Home Warranty Program?

March 17th, 2025

Alberta's housing market is booming, with the province setting historic records for housing starts in 2024. As more developers are rushing in to help fill the housing shortage with new builds in both Calgary and around Alberta. With new builds popping up, here's an interesting question - Are you aware of what the 'Alberta new home warranty program is'? What is it? The ANHWP is ...

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Why Buying a Home in Calgary is a Smart Investment: A 25-Year Benchmark Price Trend

January 18th, 2025

When it comes to making significant financial decisions, few choices are as impactful as purchasing a home. As the housing market in Calgary has evolved over the last 25 years, homebuyers who have taken the leap to invest in property have reaped considerable rewards. In this post, we’ll explore why buying a home remains a great option for building wealth and long-term security. The 25-Yea ...

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Understanding Radon Gas in Calgary Homes: Testing and Mitigation

November 7th, 2024

Understanding Radon Gas: Testing and Mitigation Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can pose a significant threat to homeowners, especially in regions like Calgary, where radon levels tend to be higher than the national average. Since radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, many homeowners may be unaware of its presence and the health risks it poses. This post explor ...

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Calgary's Up and Coming Communities in 2024 & Beyond

September 24th, 2024

Calgary's sizzling! Between record home development, a growing population thanks to interprovincial migration and newcomers to Canada, and our #5 ranking on the Economist's Global Liveability Index for 2024, it's clear that Calgary is a top destination. To celebrate our liv ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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CREB Q3 and 2024 Market Forecast Summery

December 7th, 2023

The Year That Was - 2023 The real estate rollercoaster of 2023 in Calgary has been nothing short of fascinating. Despite early-year declines, the market picked up momentum in the latter half, favoring sellers due to persistent supply challenges. Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie notes that the unexpected surge in interprovincial migration, particularly from Ontario, contributed to the stronger ...

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Radon Gas

October 20th, 2017

If you haven't heard of radon gas yet, you probably will. There has been more talk about what it is and how it affects us. Radon gas is very common and is a product of the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium in the soil. When a person is exposed to high levels of radon gas, it can cause lung cancer. When you are outdoors, the gas easily dissipates and there are no issues. Where it beco ...

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Foreign Buyer Tax in Ontario

June 2nd, 2017

Looks like Ontario is following suit with BC by implementing a 15% tax for foreign home buyers. The move comes as a measure to cool the sizzling market in Toronto where prices are up 33% since this time last year. That along with several other measures (increase in rents capped at 2.5% and taxed on vacant properties) will took effect in April.Only time will tell whether the new regulations ...

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Humidity in Your Home

March 4th, 2017

During the winter months you will probably notice condensation on your windows especially on colder days. The reason for this is that windows are the coldest part of your home. When hot air from inside the home makes contact with the cold surface of the window, any moisture in the air condenses and turns into water droplets on your window. You may also see condensation on your walls. This may ...

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