Altadore Luxury (2015–2025): A Market That Moves Fast… Until It Doesn’t
If you live in Altadore, you already know the energy on a sunny Saturday: strollers on the sidewalks, coffee lines in Marda Loop, bikes zipping to the river. That same pace shows up in the housing market—until it doesn’t. I often meet homeowners who feel blindsided when their beautiful infill doesn’t command immediate offers. They’ve […]
Why Your Calgary Home Isn’t Selling Fast (And How To Fix It)
A Market That Moves Fast… Until It Doesn’t I often meet Calgary homeowners who are stunned when their beautiful property doesn’t sell quickly. They’ve seen headlines about record $1M+ activity, they know friends whose homes sold in days, yet their own listing lingers. The truth is that even in a strong market, not every property […]
Tax Implications of Selling Your Calgary Luxury Home in 2025
When I sit down with Calgary luxury homeowners, one of the most common blind spots I see is this: everyone focuses on the sale price, but far fewer think about the tax bill that comes after. In 2025, selling a $1M+ home in Calgary — whether it’s an Aspen Woods estate, a Mount Royal heritage […]
Seasonality in Calgary’s Luxury Sales — When Do High-End Homes Sell Best?
When is The Right Time to Sell in Calgary Luxury Market? In Calgary’s luxury real estate market, timing is often just as important as location. Over the past decade, I’ve seen how choosing the right season to buy or sell can make the difference between securing a strong offer quickly or waiting far longer than […]
Calgary Luxury Real Estate: Which Communities Dominate Calgary’s $1M+ Sales?
When you ask someone in Calgary where the luxury homes are, you’ll usually hear the same names: Mount Royal, Aspen Woods, Elbow Park, and Springbank Hill. These names are not wrong, but if you analyze the luxury sales data like I do, then you’d quickly realize the numbers tell a deeper story. Over the last […]
The Aspen Woods Luxury Market Anomaly: Why December 2024 Changed Everything
Something extraordinary happened in Aspen Woods last December that nobody’s talking about. While most Calgary real estate professionals were wrapping up their year and preparing for the traditional winter slowdown, one of the city’s premier luxury communities experienced a market shift that defies conventional wisdom. As someone who’s been tracking Aspen Woods market data religiously […]
Aspen Woods Luxury Buyers: The $1M-$1.5M Sweet Spot vs. $1.5M+ Ultra-Premium
After many years of selling luxury homes in Aspen Woods, I’ve watched two distinct buyer segments create the foundation of our community’s success. The first group—what I call the “sweet spot” buyers—operates in the $1 million to $1.5 million range. The second group represents our ultra-premium market, investing $1.5 million and above. Here’s what fascinates […]
The Aspen Woods Speed Advantage: How Properties Sell in 9-40 Days (Not Months)
“Spencer, how long will it take to sell my home?” It’s the first question almost every Aspen Woods seller asks me, and after so many years of listing luxury properties in this community, I love sharing the answer. While sellers in other Calgary neighbourhoods often prepare for months-long marketing campaigns, my Aspen Woods clients typically […]
Selling in Calgary Luxury Market: July’s Market Dynamics
Spencer Rivers | Calgary Luxury Real Estate Specialist | August 2025 Calgary’s luxury real estate market is sending mixed signals that would confuse most sellers, but not the ones who understand what’s really happening behind the statistics. While Calgary’s overall residential inventory surged 66% in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, the […]
The Complete Guide to Maximizing Golf Course Sales in Calgary: From Private Club Estates to Public Course Communities
By Spencer Rivers, Calgary’s Golf Course Real Estate Specialist After more than two decades helping Calgary families sell their golf course properties—from modest starter homes overlooking Heritage Pointe’s championship layout to $4.2 million estates backing the 18th fairway at Calgary Golf & Country Club—I’ve discovered that selling golf course real estate requires a completely different […]