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First things first. Take the time to get pre-approved for a new home with your local bank, or one of the many great mortgage brokers out there. That way you aren't going out looking at homes and possibly falling in love with one that isn't in your current investment budget.

(If you don't have a good mortgage broker, just let us know and we can get you connected with one.) 

If you know you want to live in a specific neighbourhood of Calgary, do some research about it. Many communities have their very own websites now that can tell you about schools, activities, local businesses and more.

What coffee shop would you like to visit daily? What schools would your children attend? What would your neighbours be like? Is there a great dog park for your furry friend?

Distance can make a big difference. The farther your home is from common destinations like your workplace, the more money you'll spend on gas & time with that daily commute. Now, times are changing with COVID and many employers are allowing people to work from home so that may or may not be as important.

Before you set out to plot every Calgary listing in your price range, first decide how far you're willing to live from the places you always need to go.

Love being where all the action is? Try looking in areas like Mission, or the River District first and gradually  look outward from there. 

Interested in someplace just outside the core? Think about Inglewood, Marda Loop, Kensington, maybe even Killarney. 

Or narrow down your Calgary real estate search by the sector. For a neighbourhood in the Northeast, for example, look at Marlborough Park, or Sky View Ranch. 

Making a Calgary house a home is about living in a community where you can grow strong connections, and so taking your time to evaluate these points is important.

(If you need help, be sure to ask us! We can't wait to show these neighbourhoods off.)

Then the next step is to figure out what type of home you might need. A condo, maybe a town-home or a single family home. The reasons why people buy certain types of homes vary with the lifestyle they lead. Some people travel for work so much that they may only need an apartment to have as a home base. Then there are those who need a bit more square footage, but don't want all the maintenance that a house comes with. Recognizing what is important for the lifestyle you want to lead will help you find the perfect space. 

Sometimes a house will speak to you. The moment you walk in the front door, you know the two of you are going to get along beautifully. You can instantly visualize where to put the piano, and see yourself by the bay window on Sunday mornings. 

We are passionate about helping you realize your dreams of homeownership by connecting you with the right information, and the right homes available on the market today. We already share a deep love for Calgary and want to introduce you to a home that's just right for you! 

Find out what we can do to put you in your ideal Calgary home today!