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Calgary Real Estate Mid-Year Update

Home sales have eased more than anticipated so far in 2018, as economic conditions did not improve enough to offset changes in the lending market. Inventories rose and the oversupply resulted in downward pressure on pricing across all product types.

Make The Most Of The End of The Summer!

Make your time this summer a priority, not an afterthought. You can snuggle up on the couch watching Netflix when it's cold out and the snow arrives. For now, get outside and make the most of your summer!

Castle Calgary is For Sale!

The castle in Scotland that gave Calgary its name is up for sale — and for a castle, it's a bloody steal. It's on the market with a floor price of around $1.2 million. It seems that Colonel James Macleod was a guest at the castle in 1876...

Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100

If you’re in the mood to spruce up your home, there are plenty of doable projects that make a real difference, and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Here are 36 improvements that will run you less than $100, and will make your home look and feel like a million bucks...

13 Pet-Friendly Patios in Calgary

Pet-friendly patios are few and far between in the city, but there are a few gems that have special spots for dogs, disposable water bowls for them and even treats to hand out.

The Last Harvest: Canning

As summer winds down, so does growing vegetables and fruits. While some gardens are just seeing ripening, many will start to slowly curl up in preparation for the cold. Before you lose the food you have worked so hard to grow, plan to do one final harvest...

Back To School Tips

20 Back-to-School Tips to Make Your Life Easier as a Parent. Don't worry, you've got this. Back to school is coming soon for kids here in Calgary, so be prepared!

CALGARY EVENTS

August 15 - 24 Kensington Summertime Outdoor Movie Series
August 15 - 30 Inglewood Night Market
August 15 Avenue Dinner Series: Alloy
August 16 Calgary Zoo Adults Night
August 16 - 25 GlobalFest
August 17 - 19 Country Thunder
August 18 Love Your Library Day
August 18 - 19 Alberta Open Farm Days
August 19 Brewery & The Beast
August 23 Harvest Dinner
August 25 Killarney Record Fair
August 30 - 1 BUMP Festival
September 3 Labour Day
September 19 - 23 Beakerhead
September 19 - 30 Calgary International Film Festival
September 20 - 23 Calgary Fall Home Show
September 22 First Day of Fall

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Grain Silo Tiny Home

One Phoenix couple put their own spin on "tiny living" when they transformed a 366-square-foot grain silo into their home... read more.

Ken Richter…

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