Market posts
Calgary Repealed Blanket Rezoning. Here Is What the Permits Actually Show in the Southwest.
Market, 10 min read
For two years the argument about blanket rezoning was about what it would do to your street. The repeal took effect on August 4, so now there is a record to check. I went through the City's permit records for Calgary's established southwest communities back to 2020. Applications for new rowhouse and townhouse projects did triple under blanket rezoning, from 95 to 280. They had also tripled in the two years before it, building permits for new single-detached houses barely moved, and the repeal does not cancel the projects that qualified for an exemption.
Sep 14, 2026
Your Calgary Mortgage Renewal Is Not a Reason to Sell (Usually)
Market, 10 min read
The renewal math going around Calgary runs on 5.5%. Real five-year fixed offers in Alberta are more than a full point below that, and on a typical 2021 Calgary mortgage the difference is roughly $230 a month. Here is the honest version, and the short list of cases where a renewal genuinely is a reason to move.
Aug 3, 2026
Calgary's Two-Speed Market: Why Detached Is Holding While Condos Soften in 2026
Market, 9 min read
Ask whether it is a good time to buy or sell in Calgary right now and the honest answer is: which market are you in? Detached homes are still balanced and holding value, while condos have shifted firmly to the buyer. Here is what the May 2026 numbers actually mean for your move.
Jun 8, 2026