Calgary
Policy
Calgary Approves City-Wide Rezoning, Welcoming Missing Middle Housing
A week after ending the largest public hearing in Calgary's history, Council approved city-wide rezoning on Tuesday with a 9-6 vote.
May 15, 2024
Development Projects
35-Acre Midtown Station Development In Calgary Moves Forward
The Midtown Station project would see Cantana Investments construct around 7000 housing units as well as a new Red Line LRT Station.
Policy
Calgary City-Wide Rezoning Public Hearings End After Record-Setting Two Weeks
Across more than two weeks, Calgary City Council heard from 736 speakers and 238 panels regarding the proposed city-wide rezoning plan.
British Columbia / Alberta
The Buzz Conference ‘ROCK'N REAL ESTATE 2024’ Hits Calgary In May
The country’s premier real estate conference is set to land in Calgary on May 2, and the event is shaping up to be a who’s who of Alberta real estate’s most influential leaders, thinkers, and innovators.
‘A Deep-Rooted Focus’: Averton Enters Alberta And Ontario Purpose-Built Rental Markets
"We appreciate that the homes we build, and the communities we develop, are the backdrop to our customers’ everyday experiences," says Averton President and CEO Paul Lanni. "This is something we don’t take for granted, and the pursuit of excellence is what fuels us.”
Policy
How The City Of Calgary's New Housing Land Fund Will Work
The $20M operating budget was approved as part of the City of Calgary's Home Is Here housing strategy, but we now know details about how the Housing Land Fund will work.
Calgary
Calgary Homebuyers "Acting Quickly," But Inventory Remains At Historic Lows
Both new listings and home sales increased in February, but inventory still remains very, very low.
Development Projects
The 5 Most Expensive Calgary Developments Completed In 2023
From strata high-rises to a retirement residence, Calgary's five most expensive developments to finish construction in 2023 had a total value of approximately $391M.
Real Estate News
"Buyers Aren't Rushing": Luxury Home Sales Slip In Toronto, Montreal, Surge In Vancouver, Calgary
Single-family homes were the hot topic of luxury real estate in 2023, as buyers shied away from rising condo fees and high carrying costs.
Construction
Calgary Approves Increase To Development Off-Site Levy
The City of Calgary charges the off-site levy to developers whenever land is subdivided or developed and uses the funds collected for infrastructure projects.
Industry
Anthem Properties Acquires Calgary-Based Cedarglen Homes
Vancouver-based Anthem Properties acquired the Calgary-based Cedarglen Homes as of December 20, 2023.
Calgary
Calgary Home Sales Dip In 2023, But See "Notable Shift" Towards Condos
Condominiums were the only property type in Calgary to see an increase in sales in 2023, while single-detached homes saw the biggest drop-off.
Calgary
Calgary Is Now A Different Kind Of Outlier When It Comes To Affordability
Known for its housing affordability, Calgary was the only major Canadian city to see affordability worsen between October and November.
Calgary
Slate Asset Management's Stephen Avenue Place In Calgary Placed Under Receivership
Slate Asset Management acquired Stephen Avenue Place, formerly called the Scotia Centre, in 2018.
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