Despite recent increases in property values throughout the Calgary area, homes in Calgary and nearby towns continue to be much more affordable than homes in many parts of the country. 

It is important to note as well that a small amount of flexibility on location might actually BLOW YOUR MIND with the housing options for sale in several great towns and cities just a stone’s throw away from Calgary!   Be sure to Request Our Free Information Package about 5 nearby towns that are often overlooked – and you will definitely be happy that you did!

If you have been worrying that you may no longer be able to afford a beautiful home with a nice yard close to the city – worry no more!  There are plenty of great HOUSES for less than $400,000 within a short driving distance of most parts of Calgary. 

Calgary has a huge diversity of career opportunities for all skill levels and experience levels.  Regardless of your particular work experience or career choice, there is a very good chance that excellent local companies are hiring right now and looking for great employees just like you!

Additionally, (you may not have heard this yet!) – Calgary’s downtown core continues to have a large amount of empty office space – as a large number of companies have moved to a work from home environment since the 2020 pandemic.  

So you may even have the opportunity to not only buy an affordable home and get hired in Calgary, but 

you might even be able to work from home!

Calgary is only a short drive away (usually less than an hour!) from Banff National Park and some of the most breathtaking scenery you could ever imagine!

Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, boating, skiing or snowboarding – these Alberta Rocky Mountains are nothing short of spectacular!   

Banff has multiple AMAZING ski and snowboarding resorts – and they are so close that most people drive out in the morning – ski or snowboard their butts off – and get home in time for dinner!  (Seriously!)   So if you have ever been wondering how to make your winters more enjoyable – Calgary and Banff just may have the solution for you!  You might even be able to work from home!

You certainly don’t need to drive to Banff in order to experience the outdoor lifestyle here in Calgary.  With endless paved walking and biking trails bordering the Bow River – any outdoor enthusiast can easily get their fill of fresh air here!  

The Bow River also has WORLD FAMOUS TROUT FISHING for beautiful Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Rocky Mountain Whitefish.  In fact, there are several communities within Calgary that are within walking distance from world class fishing opportunities.  

Calgary is also the home of dozens of excellent golf courses, horse riding facilities, sports arenas and amazing recreation centers.  No matter what your hobbies and interests are – Calgary has you covered!

Overall Calgary is an excellent city to build a really great future and lifestyle for almost anyone!  Regardless of your career choice, recreational activities, age and interests – Calgary truly does have a lot to offer.

Additionally, if you are looking to find a beautiful, affordable home but you’ve had enough of the big city life – several nearby towns and cities offer a small town, country living experience while also being less than an hour from downtown Calgary.   We feel that this is an overlooked opportunity for many people interested in moving to Alberta and we would love the opportunity to tell you about these hidden small town gems!

Simply fill out the short contact form below and we’ll send you our 3 Free Reports to Create a Smooth Move to Calgary.  If you’re ready to chat right now – please just send us a text message to 403.617.3754 and we promise to get back to you as soon as we can!   

(P.S. – while we think technology is super cool – we prefer to reach out in person!  So when you hear back from us – it will actually be US!)   

We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Mark Skauge – Realtor ®
REAL Broker
(403) 617-3754