Barrie Ontario here….been in Ontario for over 55 years and i cant stand the reality of Ontario and the demand for housing driving the costs to stupid!!! We are making our way to Alberta finally!!! Been wanting to move to Alberta since i was a kid!
Glad to hear you are moving to Calgary Alberta! I can't even imagine paying for housing in Ontario... like you said, the housing cost there is stupid 😮. Let me know if I can help you with finding a great home here! 😊
Nice summary. I think people coming to Calgary need to realize your home is as likely to depreciate as appreciate, but as long as your mortgage comes down, which it will as an affordable well paying city, it’s fine. I purchased a modern downtown condo in 2011 (not an oil boom time, it would have been 500k in 2015) view of river, 2 bedroom, 1,000sq foot, great location. I paid 425k. It would sell for 360k today (in Toronto it would be 800k). But my mortgage has gone from 400k to 275k, so I still consider it a win. View housing in Calgary as a cost of living / lifestyle choice first, investment a distant second. Be a bit careful in oil boom times (not one now), each boom is followed by a bust.
Good summary of why buying a home in Calgary makes financial sense as a long term investment. Pay down you own mortgage not your landlords mortgage. Thank you for sharing your homeownership expired in Calgary👍🤑
If the housing market/price depreciates like that then its not advisable to invest in calgary at all. Even with land transfer tax in ontario your property would have been so much more
Real estate values will rise and fall, it's cyclical in nature. Right now Toronto is in a downward cycle as well as the rest of Canada. The interest rate hikes have slowed down the inflation and has significantly affected house prices. Calgary real estate hasn't changed too much yet, and that is because so many people/families are moving to Calgary to live because the cost is significantly cheaper/affordable. Calgary's economy is doing excellent and I expect it to continue to thrive over the next few years, so timing is good to buy a home in Calgary.
Hi Aniqa, thank you for your comment. I will be doing more videos like this one. To get updated house prices in Calgary check my playlist Calgary House Prices. I make a monthly update video. ruclips.net/p/PLs0ri3ORoxvpcUSNrnycVtOFn7RhyhhSD
Great video!! We are from Brampton, ON and heavily considering leaving Ontario. Calgary is a top contender. You really hit the nail on the familiarizing a non-local with Calgary. Thank you for the useful content. We'll definitely get a hold of you if we head out out west.
@@livingincalgaryalberta in the 80’s I used to live in a trailer park along the bow river, it was called the Bow Bend trailer court. It was located where the shouldice athletic park is now where the paddle station is. You could see the Bow river from my kitchen window and also the trans Canada highway bridge on 16th avenue from my kitchen window as well. I used to walk to and from school on that highway bridge. All the things at shouldice park like the swimming pool, the picnic area and the baseball diamonds on 5227 13th avenue northwest was at our leisure at the trailer court. My fondest childhood memories.
That was excellent, Dean. Perhaps when you're not too busy selling homes or doing videos, you can create a video on active retirement communities. toying with the idea of relocating. thank you for a well thought out video presentation!
You were so thorough. I really enjoyed your video and I subscribed. I am a retiree. I live in Toronto. Toronto is just too pricey. So I have checked out Calgary. My concern is the long winters and I am not into winter activities too much. But if I say live in a location super convenient and could have easy access to public transportation and groceries and maybe a community center within short walking distance that would be ideal. I am not looking to buy anything just yet. But I am exploring Calgary as an option. Your video was great and I became a subscriber.
I am glad you enjoyed my video and thank you for your kind comments. I can help you find a home in Calgary that is close to the amenities you mentioned. I love helping my clients find homes that meet their lifestyle. When you are ready, contact me and let’s jump on a zoom call to discuss your plans for buying a home in Calgary 😊
Glad it was helpful! Feel free to reach out directly to me. I would be happy to help you relocate and find a great home in Calgary when the time is right for you. There are many families making the move from Toronto to Calgary, as the affordability factor is much better in Calgary.
Great Video with good information for First time home buyer. It's really appreciated Dean. Currently I'm in GTA since last 3 months but here cost of living is unbelievable and it's going to very high every day. Previously I was in Regina Saskatchewan. So, Finally we r planning to move to Calgary in next summer and will plan to buy a Home as earliest. We r planning to move there for Housing purpose bcoz in Ontario buy a House is a big big dream nowadays. Don't know where it'll go. Thanks again take care.
Glad to hear you are moving to Calgary. Its very expensive in Toronto for sure. Calgary is a lot more affordable and a wonderful city to live in. If you need help buying a house in Calgary I specialize in helping people relocate here. Send me an email and I will contact you.
Great video! very informative, especially since Im planning to move to Calgary in a few months. Thanks for taking your time explaining each one of them.
Hey Tobias, thanks for the kind comment, I am glad you found the information helpful. If you are planning on buying a home here I would be happy to help you. 🙂
Appreciate this video. Please do one on Chestermere. I like the idea of a city built around a lake. I'm from Oakville, ON and have postponed relocating for a year now. I'm looking for a house much like where I currently live: by the lake/river (but little risk of flooding), Mature trees, dog friendly (my dogs love to swim), and lots of nature, peace and quiet. Appreciation value is important in case I decide to move back east.😄
Hey Sara, I'm glad you liked my video. I will be doing a video about Chestermere sometime but in the meantime, if you want me to send you some listings so you can see what it offers, shoot me an email!
@@livingincalgaryalberta my husband has family there and we feel canada would provide more opportunities for our children in the future. New Zealand has some beautiful places but living here you are rather limited in opportunities and cost of living is very high
That makes sense. Calgary has many opportunities for sure and with the Rocky Mountains so close you would be close to some of the most beautiful places in the world which you and your family will enjoy 😊
Hey Shawn, great question. Calgary house prices have changed quite a bit even since January 1 of 2022, so if you are considering purchasing here it’s best to give me a call and I’ll give you an updated market value for the areas that you’re interested in. Detached homes in most Calgary communities increased 20% in the last 12 months.
This is an excellent question Stewart. I plan on doing a video on the topic on crime in Calgary. Finding a community in Calgary where you feel safe is very important and a question most people want to know. Here is a link to a map that shows Calgary’s crime stats. This will help you now. data.calgary.ca/Health-and-Safety/Community-Crime-and-Disorder-Map-2012-2019-/hhjd-wzc2 I hope this helps. If you want more recommendations, please contact me directly, I would be happy to help you. 😊
Hey Dean, please help me decide whether Calgary or Mississauga? My job location as per company given to me is Calgary, but everyone in my circle is suggesting for Mississauga. I will be moving to Canada from India in next few months.
Thanks for reaching out to me about deciding Calgary or Mississauga Ontario. If budget is a concern, Calgary's cost of living is far lower than Mississauga's which is why many families in and around Toronto are moving to Calgary.
Hello Dean. Great video. I think I will give you a call soon. I have some questions. Trying to get in with a "cheap" but "easily tentable" townhouse or detached. It doesn't matter where "rentsbility" with some growth prospects are the main criteria. Not too old though. Lol
Hey Mel, thanks for your comment! I look forward to chatting with you about buying a property in Calgary. Send me an email and lets book a time to talk. 👍
Hi . Next month I m moving to calgary .I have two kids .5 and 8 years old .I dont know anything about galgary and schooks .where is the best place for us? .I like to live near a school and find a good job . Thanks
I would recommend finding a property manager who can help you find a place to rent in your budget. The job market is getting better in Calgary, but depends on what your skill sets are. Welcome to Calgary!
Thank you Dean. Great effort! I would like to know your opinion about old condos in Calgary from the 70s and 80s. Are they still good investment and their prices can still appreciate with time? Especially in trendy downtown neighbourhoods. Many of them are within my budget but I am worried to buy a condo that old. Thanks.
Hey Karim. Great question. I am assuming you mean apartment condos correct? Older condos can still be a good investment and appreciate over time if there is a demand for them. Calgary is growing once again because many people are moving to Calgary from Ontario and BC and other places where housing costs are considerably higher. I see this trend to continue until housing prices even out between these provinces and cities.
No you can't. If you buy a property in Canada with less than a 20% down payment, the government requires you to have mortgage insurance. This insurance is for primary residences only.
Hey Dean! What a great video. We’re on Van Isle currently but looking to move back to AB to be closer to family. Do you help people find rentals? Do you know if there is a local resource for this? I’m disabled and hoping to find a place that is wheelchair accessible. Many thanks! -B
Hi Mo, I believe that the French schools are less crowded and there are several schools. If you google it, you can get the whole list of French schools in Calgary.
@@livingincalgaryalberta thank you very much, I applied for some jobs downtown Calgary, I will contact you if I get any job offer to see what will be the best community to buy a house
As people will start to move to Calgary and buying houses , market will jump up and it won’t be “affordable “ anymore, looks like real estate wants to make some money
Real estate prices in Calgary or any city are determined by what a buyer is willing to pay and what a seller is willing to sell for. It’s a misconception that realtor’s set the price. If a city becomes very popular and the supply is lower that the demand then the sellers will ask more for their homes and the buyers will pay it because they want to live there and there are few options. Currently Calgary is a desirable city to live in and home prices are reasonable compared to many other large cities in Canada. I hope this makes sense 😊
Hi, I finish my leasing contract on June 1 and I need an app 1 bedroom around 1000-1200$ by month. I am coming from Quebec, no chidren. Plkese help me. Thank you
Hi Alina, I dont work with rentals, only buying or selling real estate in Calgary. A good resource for rentals is www.rentfaster.ca - I hope this helps.
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Barrie Ontario here….been in Ontario for over 55 years and i cant stand the reality of Ontario and the demand for housing driving the costs to stupid!!! We are making our way to Alberta finally!!! Been wanting to move to Alberta since i was a kid!
Glad to hear you are moving to Calgary Alberta! I can't even imagine paying for housing in Ontario... like you said, the housing cost there is stupid 😮. Let me know if I can help you with finding a great home here! 😊
Nice summary. I think people coming to Calgary need to realize your home is as likely to depreciate as appreciate, but as long as your mortgage comes down, which it will as an affordable well paying city, it’s fine. I purchased a modern downtown condo in 2011 (not an oil boom time, it would have been 500k in 2015) view of river, 2 bedroom, 1,000sq foot, great location. I paid 425k. It would sell for 360k today (in Toronto it would be 800k). But my mortgage has gone from 400k to 275k, so I still consider it a win. View housing in Calgary as a cost of living / lifestyle choice first, investment a distant second. Be a bit careful in oil boom times (not one now), each boom is followed by a bust.
Good summary of why buying a home in Calgary makes financial sense as a long term investment. Pay down you own mortgage not your landlords mortgage. Thank you for sharing your homeownership expired in Calgary👍🤑
If the housing market/price depreciates like that then its not advisable to invest in calgary at all. Even with land transfer tax in ontario your property would have been so much more
Real estate values will rise and fall, it's cyclical in nature. Right now Toronto is in a downward cycle as well as the rest of Canada. The interest rate hikes have slowed down the inflation and has significantly affected house prices. Calgary real estate hasn't changed too much yet, and that is because so many people/families are moving to Calgary to live because the cost is significantly cheaper/affordable. Calgary's economy is doing excellent and I expect it to continue to thrive over the next few years, so timing is good to buy a home in Calgary.
@@livingincalgaryalberta so do you think right now is the bottom market in calgary since it have drop its previous highs?
If people continue to move to Calgary from Ontario and BC like they are, then I believe that prices will rise over the next few years.
Thorough amd in depth presentation on Calgary housing and other usful stats as always Dean. Mostly appreciated.
Thanks for the kind comments. I appreciate it 😊
Thank you Sir ,I will move from Dubai to Calgary , you helping me with your videos to learn the place where I wold like to live
I am glad that I was able to help you with my videos. If you need help buying a home in Calgary, I would be happy to help you! 😊
I’m the type of person who appreciates in-depth information to assist me with making life-changing decisions. Excellent information, thank you.
You are welcome, I am glad you found my video informative 😀
This is a wonderful video. Could you please make a similar updated one for recent price trends in all of these areas? Thankyou
Hi Aniqa, thank you for your comment. I will be doing more videos like this one. To get updated house prices in Calgary check my playlist Calgary House Prices. I make a monthly update video. ruclips.net/p/PLs0ri3ORoxvpcUSNrnycVtOFn7RhyhhSD
Great video!! We are from Brampton, ON and heavily considering leaving Ontario. Calgary is a top contender. You really hit the nail on the familiarizing a non-local with Calgary. Thank you for the useful content. We'll definitely get a hold of you if we head out out west.
Hey Christina, thanks for the feedback on my video. I hope you choose Calgary, you will love living here 😊
I grew up in the bowness and Montgomery areas, great childhood memories.
Bowness and Montgomery have great location to live. I really like the properties near the Bow River.
@@livingincalgaryalberta in the 80’s I used to live in a trailer park along the bow river, it was called the Bow Bend trailer court. It was located where the shouldice athletic park is now where the paddle station is. You could see the Bow river from my kitchen window and also the trans Canada highway bridge on 16th avenue from my kitchen window as well. I used to walk to and from school on that highway bridge. All the things at shouldice park like the swimming pool, the picnic area and the baseball diamonds on 5227 13th avenue northwest was at our leisure at the trailer court. My fondest childhood memories.
Awesome memories 😎
@@livingincalgaryalberta thank you 😎👍
That was excellent, Dean. Perhaps when you're not too busy selling homes or doing videos, you can create a video on active retirement communities. toying with the idea of relocating. thank you for a well thought out video presentation!
Great idea 💡 👍
Hallo I love al your informations.I'm looking for retiremint communitis, consider moving buy august from ontario.Al information is presiated
Very detailed and useful video to get to understand Calgary' neighborhoods. Thank u 🙏
Thank for commenting! I am glad you enjoyed this video. 😊
Hi Dean, great video! I was hoping to hear about the towns surrounding Calgary, specially Cochrane. Love your way of explaining, thank you!
Thanks for your feedback, I am planning to do a video about the towns/cities surrounding Calgary soon. Stay tuned 😊
You were so thorough. I really enjoyed your video and I subscribed. I am a retiree. I live in Toronto. Toronto is just too pricey. So I have checked out Calgary. My concern is the long winters and I am not into winter activities too much. But if I say live in a location super convenient and could have easy access to public transportation and groceries and maybe a community center within short walking distance that would be ideal. I am not looking to buy anything just yet. But I am exploring Calgary as an option. Your video was great and I became a subscriber.
I am glad you enjoyed my video and thank you for your kind comments. I can help you find a home in Calgary that is close to the amenities you mentioned. I love helping my clients find homes that meet their lifestyle. When you are ready, contact me and let’s jump on a zoom call to discuss your plans for buying a home in Calgary 😊
Hi there, thumbs up for your simple and detailed explanation , living in mid-Toronto , considering to relocate ,thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Feel free to reach out directly to me. I would be happy to help you relocate and find a great home in Calgary when the time is right for you. There are many families making the move from Toronto to Calgary, as the affordability factor is much better in Calgary.
@@livingincalgaryalberta that’s for sure,
I will definitely catch up with you when I visit there next summer. All the best.
Great Video with good information for First time home buyer. It's really appreciated Dean. Currently I'm in GTA since last 3 months but here cost of living is unbelievable and it's going to very high every day. Previously I was in Regina Saskatchewan. So, Finally we r planning to move to Calgary in next summer and will plan to buy a Home as earliest. We r planning to move there for Housing purpose bcoz in Ontario buy a House is a big big dream nowadays. Don't know where it'll go. Thanks again take care.
Glad to hear you are moving to Calgary. Its very expensive in Toronto for sure. Calgary is a lot more affordable and a wonderful city to live in. If you need help buying a house in Calgary I specialize in helping people relocate here. Send me an email and I will contact you.
Great video! very informative, especially since Im planning to move to Calgary in a few months. Thanks for taking your time explaining each one of them.
Hey Tobias, thanks for the kind comment, I am glad you found the information helpful. If you are planning on buying a home here I would be happy to help you. 🙂
Great video! Thank you so much. This is extremely helpful information.
I am glad my video was helpful for you. I appreciate your comment 😊
These are amazing videos Dean!
Thanks for your feedback Scott, I appreciate it 😊
great Dean, fantastic video. I am very much looking forward to living in Calgary
Glad you enjoyed it
Great videos, i am looking a relocating in March 2024 and will definitely call you to set up an appointment:)
Thank you for watching! I look forward to hearing from you regarding your relocation to Calgary.
High quality content, thanks 😊
Thanks for your feedback Dwight!
nice one.... every informative
Glad you liked my channel Emmanuel 👍
Appreciate this video. Please do one on Chestermere. I like the idea of a city built around a lake. I'm from Oakville, ON and have postponed relocating for a year now. I'm looking for a house much like where I currently live: by the lake/river (but little risk of flooding), Mature trees, dog friendly (my dogs love to swim), and lots of nature, peace and quiet. Appreciation value is important in case I decide to move back east.😄
Hey Sara, I'm glad you liked my video. I will be doing a video about Chestermere sometime but in the meantime, if you want me to send you some listings so you can see what it offers, shoot me an email!
Me and my husband are looking to move to Calgary within the next year or two from New Zealand
Wow, that’s a big move. What brings you to Calgary?
@@livingincalgaryalberta my husband has family there and we feel canada would provide more opportunities for our children in the future. New Zealand has some beautiful places but living here you are rather limited in opportunities and cost of living is very high
That makes sense. Calgary has many opportunities for sure and with the Rocky Mountains so close you would be close to some of the most beautiful places in the world which you and your family will enjoy 😊
Very informative
Glad you liked it!
Could you please post some links for people looking to rent? I'd prefer to spend a little time in an area before buying.
Here is a good website for property rentals rentfaster.ca I hope this helps.
This is really good, thanks. How relevant is the pricing info for 2022 and possibly 2023, especially for detached houses?
Hey Shawn, great question. Calgary house prices have changed quite a bit even since January 1 of 2022, so if you are considering purchasing here it’s best to give me a call and I’ll give you an updated market value for the areas that you’re interested in. Detached homes in most Calgary communities increased 20% in the last 12 months.
Can you give is more info on crime and which areas to avoid?
This is an excellent question Stewart. I plan on doing a video on the topic on crime in Calgary. Finding a community in Calgary where you feel safe is very important and a question most people want to know. Here is a link to a map that shows Calgary’s crime stats. This will help you now. data.calgary.ca/Health-and-Safety/Community-Crime-and-Disorder-Map-2012-2019-/hhjd-wzc2 I hope this helps. If you want more recommendations, please contact me directly, I would be happy to help you. 😊
Hey Dean, please help me decide whether Calgary or Mississauga? My job location as per company given to me is Calgary, but everyone in my circle is suggesting for Mississauga. I will be moving to Canada from India in next few months.
Thanks for reaching out to me about deciding Calgary or Mississauga Ontario. If budget is a concern, Calgary's cost of living is far lower than Mississauga's which is why many families in and around Toronto are moving to Calgary.
Hi Dean. Thanks for your super informative video. Would you happen to know which areas of Calgary gets a lot of hail? Thanks in advance!
Hail storms happen randomly anywhere in Calgary, but NE Calgary was hit the hardest in the past few damaging storms.
@@livingincalgaryalberta thanks for ur reply. Love ur honest informative videos!
Thanks for your positive comment. Hail can happen anywhere in The Calgary region but it seems NE Calgary gets the most.
Hello Dean. Great video. I think I will give you a call soon. I have some questions. Trying to get in with a "cheap" but "easily tentable" townhouse or detached. It doesn't matter where "rentsbility" with some growth prospects are the main criteria. Not too old though. Lol
Hey Mel, thanks for your comment! I look forward to chatting with you about buying a property in Calgary. Send me an email and lets book a time to talk. 👍
Hi . Next month I m moving to calgary .I have two kids .5 and 8 years old .I dont know anything about galgary and schooks .where is the best place for us? .I like to live near a school and find a good job .
Thanks
I would recommend finding a property manager who can help you find a place to rent in your budget. The job market is getting better in Calgary, but depends on what your skill sets are. Welcome to Calgary!
Thank you Dean. Great effort! I would like to know your opinion about old condos in Calgary from the 70s and 80s. Are they still good investment and their prices can still appreciate with time? Especially in trendy downtown neighbourhoods. Many of them are within my budget but I am worried to buy a condo that old. Thanks.
Hey Karim. Great question. I am assuming you mean apartment condos correct? Older condos can still be a good investment and appreciate over time if there is a demand for them. Calgary is growing once again because many people are moving to Calgary from Ontario and BC and other places where housing costs are considerably higher. I see this trend to continue until housing prices even out between these provinces and cities.
Can I buy a house as an investment property at 5% down payment if my primary residence is in Ontario?
No you can't. If you buy a property in Canada with less than a 20% down payment, the government requires you to have mortgage insurance. This insurance is for primary residences only.
Hey Dean! What a great video. We’re on Van Isle currently but looking to move back to AB to be closer to family. Do you help people find rentals? Do you know if there is a local resource for this? I’m disabled and hoping to find a place that is wheelchair accessible.
Many thanks! -B
Hi Britt, I do not work with rentals. A good resource is www.rentfaster.com 🙂
Where can I download the newest community map?
Send me an email and I will get you the lastest version of Calgary community map.
Hi, we are thinking to move from Halifax to Calgary. I am wondering if the French schools are less crowded. And is there a lot of them? Thank you
Hi Mo, I believe that the French schools are less crowded and there are several schools. If you google it, you can get the whole list of French schools in Calgary.
@@livingincalgaryalberta thank you very much, I applied for some jobs downtown Calgary, I will contact you if I get any job offer to see what will be the best community to buy a house
As people will start to move to Calgary and buying houses , market will jump up and it won’t be “affordable “ anymore, looks like real estate wants to make some money
Real estate prices in Calgary or any city are determined by what a buyer is willing to pay and what a seller is willing to sell for. It’s a misconception that realtor’s set the price. If a city becomes very popular and the supply is lower that the demand then the sellers will ask more for their homes and the buyers will pay it because they want to live there and there are few options. Currently Calgary is a desirable city to live in and home prices are reasonable compared to many other large cities in Canada. I hope this makes sense 😊
hi!i just want to ask if what is the coldest you guys experienced in calgary coz we’re planning to move there this summer?thanks!
January is typically is the coldest month with an average of -3 to -12 Celsius. We can get to -30 and if windy, the wind chill feels like -40.
@@livingincalgaryalberta okay thanks for the info.
@@livingincalgaryalbertais it the whole season or just the month of january?
Calgary starts getting cold November to April typically. We can get snow storms as early as October and even in May, but not too often
@@livingincalgaryalberta okay thanks again,have a wonderful night
Hello what abt multi family houses?
Do you mean duplexes or apartment buildings?
@@livingincalgaryalberta Hello sorry for late reply, I meant duplexes
Hi,
I finish my leasing contract on June 1 and I need an app 1 bedroom around 1000-1200$ by month. I am coming from Quebec, no chidren. Plkese help me. Thank you
Hi Alina, I dont work with rentals, only buying or selling real estate in Calgary. A good resource for rentals is www.rentfaster.ca - I hope this helps.
When to leave Calgary ? Very soon ...
I am not sure what your question is, please explain further
NW townhouse figure is not correct. I believe. :-)
I may have stated it incorrectly. If you would like to know the exact average let me know. The values have risen quite a bit since November.
I’m planning to move to Calgary in 2022.so how can I get your email address?Thanks for your share!
Glad to hear you are moving to Calgary, my email is dean@deanmartinteam.com 🙂
@@livingincalgaryalberta Thanks a lot!keep in touch~
Great video and very detailed. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind commitment 🙏