New to Calgary and Canada

New to Calgary and Buying a House

For those that are new to Calgary and Canada, congratulations! To us and to many others, Canada is one of the best countries in the world to live in. If you already live in Canada and want to move to Calgary, Alberta, we can say you are making a great choice. Whether you are new to Canada or new to Calgary, we can help you buy a home in this wonderful city of Calgary.

Knowledge is power. Especially when it comes to buying a house. Learn all you can about buying real estate in Calgary.  We made a small selection of trustful websites, all related to real estate in Calgary and area. In addition, read our following posts:

• Tips for first time home buyers You can request a one-on-one to learn more about buying real estate in Calgary
• Questions a mortgage lender will ask
• Your relationship with a realtor
• Finding the right community in Calgary to live

Trustful sites about buying a house in Calgary:

• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation – (CMHC) Canada’s national housing agency. A wealth of information, downloadable brochures and workbooks.
• For more information on mortgages, also see our post on this topic;
• Calgary Board Of Education – Find schools, where new schools are being built and much more.
• CREB, the Calgary Real Estate Board– Gives a lot of information on communities as well as all the statistics available on sales, prices etc. It also gives lots of information on the buying process.
• City of Calgary  – A very informative site on almost anything a Calgarian needs to know, living in Calgary.
• Real Estate Council of Alberta – Information about the Act, rules and regulations and how the consumer is protected when working with a Realtor®.
• Calgary Areas – A guide to local communities and associations in Calgary.
• How Realtors Help – Another informative site that clearly explains the value of a Realtor.
• Calgary Police – Informs about crime in all Calgary communities.
• Calgary Transit – All transportation routes and lines.
• RentFaster – A very good website to find homes for rent in Calgary. It may be a good option to rent first. Get to know the city first!
• Kijiji – Another website to find homes for rent in Calgary

Want to get notified about certain homes for sale? Submit a search form about buying a home.

We have helped many newcomers find their new home in Canada!