THE JOURNAL
Notes from the field
Market reads, honest guides, and community deep-dives — written from the deals we actually do, not from headlines.
Market Updates · Calgary Housing Market Check: What June's Numbers Actually SayCREB's June numbers put Calgary in balanced territory — but detached holding at −1% and condos down 9% are two different markets. The honest breakdown, rung by rung.
Buying · First-Time Home Buyer Down Payment in Calgary: The Real MathFive percent is only the start of the answer. The real math on a Calgary down payment — the 2026 rules, the FHSA/RRSP stack, the GST rebate, and what closing actually costs.
Communities · Mahogany HOA Fees, the Lake & Westman Village: What Lake Life CostsWhat the Mahogany HOA fee actually buys, how big the lake really is, what Westman Village adds on top — the real cost structure of Calgary's flagship lake community.
Selling · When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Calgary?Spring brings the most buyers — and the most competition. What CREB's data actually says about timing a Calgary listing, and why property type matters more than the month right now.