FOR BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS

ARTICLES FOR THOSE PLANNING A PROJECT

BEST UPGRADES FOR SPEC HOMES

Posted on May 01, 2026 in For Builders & Developers



When you're building an infill on spec, choosing the right amount of upgrades is incredibly important.


An infill that is under-built for the market can often sit unsold, consistently being overlooked by buyers in favour of more upgraded alternatives. An under-built home often sells at a price well under expectations, which impacts a builder's profit...

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BLANKET ZONING REPEALED- WHAT NOW?

Posted on Apr 09, 2026 in For Builders & Developers



Following weeks of public hearings and deliberation, the City Council voted to officially approve the repeal of blanket rezoning on April 8, 2026.

This means that residential zoning across the city will revert to its previous state before the citywide rezoning was introduced in 2024. Here, an outline of what comes next and what this means.

WHAT WAS A...

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CALGARY'S REZONING APPEAL - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Posted on Mar 05, 2026 in For Builders & Developers


If you’re a builder or developer, here’s something important to keep on your radar: The City of Calgary has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 2026, regarding the proposed repeal of the citywide blanket rezoning that came into effect in August 2024. If passed, this could have real implications for your infill projects, so it’s worth un...

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DECEMBER 2025 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on Dec 01, 2025 in For Builders & Developers



New infills resume their steady pace as we inch towards the Holiday Season.  

Single-family new infills posted 20 sales in November, down from the sizeable 37 sales recorded last month and from the 31 sales recorded in November of last year. Year-to-date, sales for single-family new infills are down 16.6% compared to last year.

Single-family new-infil...

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WHAT IS MIDDLE HOUSING?

Posted on Nov 06, 2025 in For Builders & Developers


Calgary is growing — and with that growth comes a pressing need for more diverse, affordable, and sustainable housing options. For decades, Calgary's housing market has been primarily made up of two extremes: single-family homes and high-rise apartments. What’s missing? Something in between — and that’s exactly where "middle housing" comes in.

In th...

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CMHC MLI SELECT PROGRAM - A BREAKDOWN

Posted on Sep 08, 2025 in For Builders & Developers


As housing demand grows across Canada, new programs are emerging to support more affordable, accessible, and environmentally sustainable rental housing. One of the most talked-about initiatives is the CMHC’s MLI Select program.

This government-backed mortgage loan insurance program is designed to encourage the preservation and creation of housing th...

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