CitySearch Journal

Bill 30 & New Condominium Regulations: What Alberta Condo Boards and Managers Need to Know

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, February 20, 2026

As of February 15, 2026, significant amendments to Alberta’s condominium legislation under Bill 30 have come into force. These changes reshape how condominium corporations operate, resolve disputes, recover costs, manage insurance, conduct voting, and address new constructi...

Calgary Awards $29.3 Million to Deliver 566 New Non-Market Homes

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, February 20, 2026

What the Housing Capital Initiative Means for Our CityCalgary continues to take deliberate steps to address housing affordability. In February 2026, the City of Calgary announced it will invest $29.3 million through the second and final round of its Housing Capital Initiative (HC...

When Real Estate Deals Break Down: What the Culos v. Baytalan Case Means for Investors and Developer...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, February 19, 2026

Understanding specific performance, options to purchase, and why some properties cannot simply be replacedIn real estate, most transactions follow a predictable path—agreement, conditions, closing. But when a deal breaks down, the consequences can be far more complex than s...

Cardel Homes Embraces Advanced 3D Technology to Elevate the Buyer Experience at Metro One in Calgary

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, February 19, 2026

In Calgary’s evolving real estate market, transparency and clarity are no longer “nice to have” — they are essential. Buyers today expect more than brochures and floor plans. They want to understand how a home feels, how it connects to its surroundings, an...

Canada Renter Interest Report – Q4 2025

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Moncton Leads the Nation as Rental Demand Holds Firm into Year-EndDespite the typical seasonal slowdown in late fall and early winter, renter demand across Canada remained resilient in the fourth quarter of 2025. While peak moving season had passed, affordability pressures and li...

Why Calgary Landlords Should Think Twice Before Offering Short-Term Leases

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

In Calgary’s evolving rental market, flexibility can seem attractive. Some landlords consider offering short-term leases — three, six, or even month-to-month agreements — believing it provides adaptability in uncertain economic conditions.At first glance, shorte...

City of Calgary Closes 16th Avenue Exit Due to Water Main Deterioration: What It Means for Property ...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The City of Calgary recently announced the closure of the westbound 16th Avenue N.W. exit ramp to Sarcee Trail after additional deterioration was detected in sections of the Bearspaw south feeder main. While this may appear to be a routine infrastructure update, the implications ...

2026 Calgary Real Estate Outlook: What a Balanced-to-Buyer Market Means for Owners and Investors

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, February 12, 2026

The latest 2026 outlook for Calgary’s housing market signals a meaningful shift from the intense seller-driven conditions of recent years. While the market remains active, the dynamics have changed — and strategy now matters more than ever.Here’s what property o...

Calgary Advances Downtown Revitalization with 128 New Non-Market Homes

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, February 12, 2026

The City of Calgary has announced the creation of 128 new non-market homes through its newly launched Downtown Non-Market Office Conversion Grant program. The initiative focuses on transforming underutilized downtown office buildings into affordable housing, helping address Calga...

Major New Master-Planned Community Announced for Chestermere

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, February 12, 2026

Exciting growth continues just east of Calgary. Two respected family-owned builders — Mattamy Homes and Truman — have joined forces to develop a large-scale, 253-acre master-planned community on the southern edge of Chestermere, near the shores of Chestermere Lake.The...