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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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MAY 2026 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on May 01, 2026 in Developer Reports


Single-family new infills post impressive sales in April, while new infill townhome sales ease.

Single-family new infills posted 35 sales in April, up considerably from the 25 recorded last month and up from the 32 recorded in April of last year.

Single-family new-infill inventory has increased moderately to 187 active listings for sale, up from 181...

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BLANKET ZONING REPEALED- WHAT NOW?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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NEW GST REBATE FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS IN EFFECT

Posted on Apr 06, 2026 in For Infill Buyers



Big Savings Ahead: New GST Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers!

Canada’s new first-time home buyers’ GST program has now officially passed into law as of March 12, 2026, making homeownership more attainable for Canadians taking their first step into the housing market. The First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) GST Rebate offers substantial financial relief for...

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APRIL 2026 DEVELOPER REPORT

Posted on Apr 02, 2026 in Developer Reports


As we enter the spring market, new infill townhome sales trend upwards while single family new infill sales recede.

Single-family new infills posted 25 sales during the month of March, down from the 35 sales recorded last month and also down from the 33 sales recorded in March of last year.

Single-family new infill inventory has also increased to 181...

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AN UPDATE ON THE REZONING APPEAL

Posted on Mar 31, 2026 in Real Estate News


For those awaiting Calgary's decision on the rezoning hearing that started last week, here's what you should know: The public hearing on Calgary's rezoning repeal is expected to extend into next week as City Council reviews a substantial number of public responses. The Council has stated that no decision will be made until all opinions have been he...

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