Michael's Corner: Calgary Real Estate Advice & Analysis

Calgary Real Estate Market Update – Mid Year 2018

Mid-Year 2018 – Market Update Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Still Sluggish Due to Economic Conditions Higher interest rates, stricter lending requirements and a lagging economy have slowed demand throughout the first six months of 2018. The result is fewer sales than originally forecasted. Ann-Mar

Calgary Real Estate Market Update – July 2018

July 2018 – Market Update Home Sales Limping Along in Calgary and Other Energy-Related Cities Many energy-related cities in Canada located in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan have been experiencing a struggling housing market in the last few years, which has caused a decline in prices. High

5 DIY Projects to Increase Your Home’s Value

5 DIY Projects to Increase Your Home’s Value Maybe it’s the popularity of Pinterest, but the trend of Do-it-Yourself (DIY) projects is going strong. There are so many people trying new things both to personalize their homes and to save money while doing it. The increase of the value of your home wil

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in Calgary?

Photo: Redstar3000, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Michael Smith, Michael Smith TeamLast updated: September 2026 Whether now is a good time to buy a home in Calgary depends on the property type, how long you stay and your budget. Waiting is not automatically better or worse. As of August 2026,