I have a small hobby farm 1-1/2 hours east of Vancouver. My taxes are stupid high, my place has gone from being worth $825,000 in 2018 up to $2,300,000 today. And the taxes have increased likewise. I'd love to move to more acreage between Calgary and North, East, or West of Edmonton. Yes, the winters are brutal in Alberta, but where I am it gets 5 to 10 degrees colder than in the Fraser Valley and the same higher in the summer. On a South hill, in the winter wind and summer blasting sun. I've seen some places online, 25 to 40 acres less than a quarter of the price my place could sell for and with a larger house, shop, barn, garden, a dream. Of course they are not close to a large city, Edmonton or Calgary, but I wouldn't care. I have relatives in Calgary and they have endured the winters all their lives.
It's crazy how much prices have risen in and around Vancouver. If you sold there and bought between Calgary and Edmonton, you would be set. Let me know if you would like some assistance in finding a good property. I have great connections for this.
Well…I am a Calgarian who has recently left. Born there and lived there for 50 years too. My career has taken me across Canada, so I know the country well. What I like: 1. Broadly speaking, or overall, it is as good as it gets for city living in Canada. But I’m not so sure that’s saying much. the city wins Whalen compared to other Canadian cities. 2. Sunny 3. Recreation activities like skiing, biking, and walking are worthwhile. What Concerns me: 1. The city is in decline, as is urban Canada. 2. The economy and job situation. It’s a hire fire culture, consequently jobs are unstable. The lack of open conversation about this is frankly weird. 3. Lack of community and high levels of apathy. As a consequence, the city has bad government And the associated problems are emerging quite rapidly. 4. It’s too expensive. Calgary is not cheap. 5. Too much driving and lousy and dangerous transit.
I appreciate you taking the time to share your opinion and experience. I agree with some of your points but feel some are more of a personal expectation.
Thank you for that great video. I’m a British person moving to Calgary start of next year due to Calgary being so big and being a construction worker, working different locations I want to drive. I only have a learners license in UK, any knowledge on how I could obtain a license to drive?
Glad to hear you are a construction worker! Calgary needs you 😊 Here is a link to how you get your driver's licence in Calgary Alberta www.alberta.ca/get-drivers-licence-steps I hope this helps.
Any Calgarians watching this video? What do you 🥰 LOVE or 😡HATE about living in Calgary? Please share😊
Well i couldnt tell you even 1 singular good thing about toronto so this is great!
I'm sure Toronto has plenty of good things, but it certainly is much more expensive to live there compared to Calgary Alberta.
Highly recommend Dean as a very organized and caring professional.
Thank you for your kind comment. It was a pleasure helping you and Masha buy wonderful home in Calgary 🏡😊
I have a small hobby farm 1-1/2 hours east of Vancouver. My taxes are stupid high, my place has gone from being worth $825,000 in 2018 up to $2,300,000 today. And the taxes have increased likewise. I'd love to move to more acreage between Calgary and North, East, or West of Edmonton. Yes, the winters are brutal in Alberta, but where I am it gets 5 to 10 degrees colder than in the Fraser Valley and the same higher in the summer. On a South hill, in the winter wind and summer blasting sun. I've seen some places online, 25 to 40 acres less than a quarter of the price my place could sell for and with a larger house, shop, barn, garden, a dream. Of course they are not close to a large city, Edmonton or Calgary, but I wouldn't care. I have relatives in Calgary and they have endured the winters all their lives.
It's crazy how much prices have risen in and around Vancouver. If you sold there and bought between Calgary and Edmonton, you would be set. Let me know if you would like some assistance in finding a good property. I have great connections for this.
Very very informative and helpful information!
Thanks Cam!
Will be moving to Calgary in the coming months. Would you be able to guide us?
I would be happy to help. Send me an email and lets connect. dean@calgarypropertysearch.com
Well…I am a Calgarian who has recently left. Born there and lived there for 50 years too.
My career has taken me across Canada, so I know the country well.
What I like:
1. Broadly speaking, or overall, it is as good as it gets for city living in Canada. But I’m not so sure that’s saying much.
the city wins Whalen compared to other Canadian cities.
2. Sunny
3. Recreation activities like skiing, biking, and walking are worthwhile.
What Concerns me:
1. The city is in decline, as is urban Canada.
2. The economy and job situation. It’s a hire fire culture, consequently jobs are unstable.
The lack of open conversation about this is frankly weird.
3. Lack of community and high levels of apathy. As a consequence, the city has bad government
And the associated problems are emerging quite rapidly.
4. It’s too expensive. Calgary is not cheap.
5. Too much driving and lousy and dangerous transit.
I appreciate you taking the time to share your opinion and experience. I agree with some of your points but feel some are more of a personal expectation.
Thank you for that great video. I’m a British person moving to Calgary start of next year due to Calgary being so big and being a construction worker, working different locations I want to drive. I only have a learners license in UK, any knowledge on how I could obtain a license to drive?
Glad to hear you are a construction worker! Calgary needs you 😊 Here is a link to how you get your driver's licence in Calgary Alberta www.alberta.ca/get-drivers-licence-steps I hope this helps.