Posts Tagged ‘Relocating to Calgary’

Reasons for a move to Calgary, Alberta

Friday, December 31st, 2021

Peace Bridge - Downtown

 

 Calgary general info

  • The current metro area of Calgary population of Calgary in 2021 is 1,581,000 a 2.2% increase from 2020
  • In 1988 Calgary Hosted the Olympics
  • Home of the world-famous Calgary Stampede
  • Calgary is a very cultural diverse City,  approximately one in 3 people living in Calgary were born outside of Canada

 

Top Reasons why people choose to move to Calgary

1. Calgary is only a one-hour drive to the Rocky Mountains

Banff National Park

The Rocky Mountains provide days of adventure including Skiing, Snowshoeing, mountain climbing, hiking, golfing, or simply a nice stroll down Banff Avenue.

2. Pathways and Trails

Calgary communities, parks, and natural areas are connected by an extensive network of multi-use pathways.  The City maintains the most extensive urban pathway and bike network in North America with approximately 1000 km of regional pathways and 96 Km of trails.

3. Global Livability Ranking 

The Global Livability Ranking is a yearly assessment published by the Economist Intelligence Unit,  ranking 140 global cities for their urban quality of life based on assessments of stability,  healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.  In 2019 Calgary ranked 5th with a livability score of 97.5

4. Canada’s Sunniest city

Calgary is the sunniest of Canada’s large cities, enjoying an average of 2396 hours of bright sun each year, spread over 333 days. That amounts to just over half of Calgary’s daylight hours.

5.  Key points from Calgary Economic & Development 

  • Calgary has more than 100 corporate head offices, the most per capita of any Canadian city, and is home to more than 700 startups, many in tech.
  • At 8% Alberta has the lowest income tax rate in Canada

6.  Among the Lowest Taxes in Canada

Alberta has some of the lowest taxes in North America — with no provincial sales tax, no payroll tax, no health care premiums, and some of the lowest corporate income taxes in Canada.

7. Affordable Housing 

While Calgary is not the least expensive city to purchase a home in, Calgary is substantially cheaper than Toronto or Vancouver.  Calgary’s Median price currently sits at $530,000 for a detached single-family home.

 

Attractions

Whether visiting or living in Calgary here are some attractions you may want to put on your list to see

  • Calgary Exhibition and Stampede:  A 10-day event that starts the first Friday of July
  • Heritage Park 
  • Olympic Plazza
  • Saddledome with the Calgary Flames (NHL) 
  • 17th Avenue Retail & Entertainment district 
  • Eau Claire Market 
  • Princes Island Park 
  • Calgary Zoo 
  • Telus Convention Centre 
  • Calgary Tower  (once Calgary’s tallest structure) 
  • Telus Spark 
  • Calgary’s new Central Library 
  • Canada Olympic Park 

 

If you are considering making a move to Calgary TSW Real Estate Group can be a resource you can count on.  Being a native Calgarian I have a vast knowledge of Calgary Communities and the housing market.   There are many other valuable things we can provide to help you make a decision if Calgary is right for you.  Contact us here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Relocating to a Different Town or City

Tuesday, June 16th, 2020

Moving around the corner or even across town is relatively simple because you are likely familiar with the various neighborhood’s and you can access them anytime. If there’s a listed home you want to view, you can simply go see it. Relocating to a different town or city, however, is much more challenging. It may not be possible for you to make multiple visits to see homes for sale. You may also be unfamiliar with the various neighborhood’s.  So what do you do if you want to move out-of-town or need to relocate due to work?

Your first step is to get the information you need.

  • You’ll want up-to-date data on the neighborhood’s so you can pinpoint the ones that are the best fit for your needs and lifestyle.
  • You’ll also want to get a sense of the types of homes for sale in those neighborhoods — style, size, features, listing price, etc.
  • A conversation with a Local agent can be a wealth or information.
  • Once you have an idea of area’s of interest have your agent set you up on a listing’s search – If you have time do this 3 -6 months early so you get a sense of prices in neighborhoods.

Your next step is to schedule a day (or more)  to view homes.  Remember buying a home is a huge investment so its wise to not rush the process. This visit must be carefully planned so you only see those properties that are likely to be of interest. You don’t want to travel all that way only to end up seeing properties you wouldn’t likely buy. What a waste of time!

So, if you’re relocating, you’ll need help. Give me a call. I can help make the relocation go smoothly for you.

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