Alberta’s Data Centre Boom: What the TransAlta Partnership Signals for the Province’s Energy and...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, March 6, 2026

Alberta is entering a new phase of economic development—one that blends its long-standing strength in energy production with the rapidly growing demand for digital infrastructure. A recently announced partnership involving TransAlta, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board...

Realtor Guide to Tenanted Properties in Alberta

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, March 5, 2026

Key Questions and Answers for Realtors, Landlords and TenantsReal estate transactions involving tenants require a practical understanding of Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act. Once a property is leased, the tenant has a legal right to reasonable enjoyment of the premises....

Secondary Suites and Calgary’s Changing Housing Landscape

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, March 5, 2026

Why Basement Suites and Carriage Homes Are Becoming a Key Part of the City’s Housing FutureCalgary’s housing market has been undergoing significant change over the past decade. Population growth, economic migration, and affordability pressures have all contributed to ...

Final Offer in Real Estate

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, March 5, 2026

What It Means, Who Is Using It, and Why It’s Changing NegotiationsIn competitive real estate markets, strategy often determines outcome. One negotiation approach that has gained attention in recent years — particularly in higher-demand urban centres — is the &ld...

Why Old Criminal Charges Still Matter at the Border

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 4, 2026

For most travellers, immigration law is the last thing on their mind when planning a trip. Flights are booked for conferences, weddings, vacations, family visits, or business meetings. People pack their bags, arrive at the airport or land crossing, and expect the usual routine: p...

Back in Black: Why Dark Interiors Are Defining Modern Luxury

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, March 2, 2026

Black is no longer reserved for trim, iron railings, or the occasional accent wall. Today, it is stepping confidently into the spotlight — anchoring rooms, elevating finishes, and transforming ordinary interiors into dramatic, design-forward spaces.Once considered bold or e...

Toronto’s New Luxury Land Transfer Tax: What High-End Buyers and Sellers Should Prepare For

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, March 2, 2026

Toronto’s luxury real estate market is entering a new chapter.Beginning April 1, 2026, the City of Toronto will introduce an enhanced municipal land transfer tax targeting residential property purchases above $3 million. The new structure is graduated, meaning the tax rate ...

Right of First Refusal vs. Right of First Offer in Alberta

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, March 1, 2026

What Property Owners, Developers, and Investors Need to KnowIn Alberta’s commercial real estate market, we frequently hear the terms Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and Right of First Offer (ROFO) used as though they are interchangeable. They are not.For investors, landowners...

Not All Agents Are Equal: Why Experience, Structure, and Connections Deliver Better Results

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, March 1, 2026

When it comes to buying or selling real estate, many people assume the process is standardized. List the home. Show the home. Write an offer. Close the deal.But anyone who has navigated a complex transaction — especially in competitive markets like Calgary and Edmonton &mda...

Kensington Yards: A New Chapter in Calgary’s Urban Evolution

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, February 26, 2026

Calgary has long been a city defined by contrast — urban energy paired with expansive green space, historic neighbourhoods alongside bold contemporary architecture, and vibrant main streets framed by natural landscapes. Few areas capture that balance as clearly as Kensingto...