If you have been wondering about this area and the housing that it offers, take a quick look through our guide as we show you some of the best options for housing in this community.

Coach Hill is a wonderful neighbourhood with plenty of parks and walking paths, as well as panoramic views with its hills, trees, and mature green space. Every year, more and more restaurants open their doors, and the view from the top of the hill is breathtaking.

Access to downtown from the Bow Trail is faster then entering the core from other quadrants, and the planned Stoney extension makes other trips possible throughout the city that would have taken much longer in the past.

Streets are peaceful, with huge lot sizes, lots of green space, and walking routes as well as other amenities. Nearly every amenity you could need is within a 10 minute drive.

With lots of new development happening to the west, there are now many more shops, restaurants and amenities available in the West Springs/Cougar Ridge region. You have the option to travel inner city for unique urban fare or boutiques, or you can travel out to the suburbs to visit movie theatres, big box stores and family restaurants.

Coach Hill is also a notably safe community. Historically, this community has had some of the lowest crome stats in the city.

There’s also rumors that Telus or Shaw/Rogers fibre may be expanding to the neighborhood soon.

Coach hill has a lot of townhouses, attached housing and apartment options, as well as single family houses of varying lot sizes. Let’s look at some of the biggest complexes in the area

Quinterra Townhomes

Large townhomes with attached garages and additional parking slots are available in plenty at this great complex. Many people will enjoy the unfenced backyard spaces that give kids tons of room to roam around and play. Two-storey end units with a Double Master/Double Ensuite floor plan are available in some of the two-storey end units. An attractive Common Area featuring a gazebo, green area, and walking routes can be found within this condominium building's grounds. With outstanding management and many of the utilities included in the condo fees, Quinterra is a neatly maintained apartment development.

Coach Hill Manor

This is a great value oriented option in Coach hill with pricing appropriate for many first time home buyers. We love the huge winding path down the main stretch of the courtyard. Earlier in the year we listed a property here, and found that the low condo fees, accessible location and surprising amount of space present in these units made for a great buy.

Most of these units have great balconies and get a great amount of sunlight. They also include basements (No promises on whether they are finished - this may a great project for you to take on!). Given the age of the complex we found that some of these units are freshly rennovated. Coach Hill Manor is definitely one of the first places we would check for fantastic value in this community.

Odyssey Towers

You can't mention Coach Hill without pointing out Odyssey Towers. Given that they are situated on top of one of the highest points in the city, these iconic towers are visible from afar all over the city, so it goes without saying that this complex has some of the best views of the entire city. Each unit has great sprawling panoramic windows, and many units have had a modern refresh of the interior.

This complex is known for having unique amenities, being in great shape, and being well managed. If you ever get a chance to vist the lobby you will find a totally unique the conservatory-style indoor garden that greets you as you step inside.

Coachway Lane

We recently features a property from this great development on YouTube, here is Ron Garneau's tour of a newly renovated unit in this complex.

If you're interested in learning about this particular unit, check out Ron's blog post here.

Another great value for the area and size, Coachway lane offers peace of mind with many recent updates such as new siding and a great management company in place.

Coach Bluff Crescent Townhomes

These unique townhomes have an A-Frame, Canmore inspired feel to them and despite their striking appearance, interesting architectural style and relatively secluded location, the pricing is not out of reach to the average homebuyer in the city. If you're looking for something very unique in this part of the city, these units rarely come up on the market and you must take a tour of one if you get a chance.

Homes for sale in Coach Hill

There is a large variety of detached homes in Coach Hill. 

Coch Hill features some very nice single family homes, many of which include a front facing garage. Given that angular rooflines were popular in the late 70's to early 80's when many of these were built, vaulted ceilings are common. There are also lots of walkout basements and lot sizes that are quite a bit larger than newer communities. The trees in the neighborhood are maturing to gradually form a nice canopy over certain areas. To the far east of the community there are some newer homes with larger floorplans but smaller lots, these have a great view as they overlook the view of the city lookiung east of Sarcee trail.

If you are interested in learning more about this community, contact us today! If you need help narrowing down your home search to find an area that is perfect for your family, we are always happy to help.

Stakeholders in office-to-residential conversions claim that such projects are an important component of Calgary's strategy for absorbing surplus office space. Conversions are faster than new buildings and are marketed as a means to get more people into the city center. Proponents argue that redoing rather than razing saves energy and resources.

Canada’s office real estate market has faces many challenges over the past 2 years with the highest vacancy rate seen since the mid 90’s.

Approximately six million square feet of downtown Calgary must be leased, transformed, or modified in order to stay competitive. Despite all the discussion of office conversions, just a few conversions have taken place.

Condo conversions face stiff competition from increasingly vibrant and innovative inner city condo projects.

Those searching to buy a unique home in Calgary’s downtown looking for opportunities may have to wait a while for more to come along. Among those conversions already completed, The Westley Hotel has been built on the former location of Birchcliff Energy Ltd.'s headquarters. In 2019, the CUBE building, a recent office-to-residential conversion, opened its doors. Sierra Place is a $30 million affordable housing development that will open in 2022.

Because it is near to public transportation and across the street from a food store, the CUBE building was an ideal showcase and proof of concept to demonstrate that such conversions are a viable option to Calgary’s real estate market. According to architect Ken Toews, many buildings are too long or too broad to be considered for office conversion.

In September, the firm obtained a pledge from the city for an eventual $7.5-million in financing, and they are presently going through the application process with the city.

According to CBRE regional managing director Greg Kwong, office-to-residential conversions are part of Calgary's goal to diversify the city's economy. The technique, according to Kwong, "won't alter the course of history, but it will assist."

At this time, we would encourage property investors and home buyers alike in Calgary to watch this trend keenly, but know that many of these projects are simply a proof of concept to demonstrate the possibility of such conversions to investors and regulators. Those looking for immediate options in the Inner city can find a wealth of great conventional options on the market already.

Newly appointed CEO Darshpreet Bhatti feels the LRT project's obstacles aren't insurmountable. Homeowners, investors and those looking to buy a home in the far reaches of Calgary’s North and Southeast and watching with great anticipation about the future of the project.

Regular Calgary commuters can attest to the struggles of commuting through congested areas and slow public transit, but the Green Line, along with the currently under-construction Stoney Trail Ring Road show the city is ready to tackle these challenges and make even the most far-flung communities accessible and easily reachable to the rest of the city.

Calgary Planners claim that the new Green Line LRT and C-Train will remove tens of thousands of cars from currently congested roads for years to come, and improve the potential for more communities and developments both on the city’s fringe, and also in the inner city where density is constantly rising.

Darshpreet Bhatti became the project's new public face last summer. His duties include fostering strong connections with stakeholders along the Green Line route and contractors designing and building the project.

Homeowners and those affected by the Calgary Greenline have recently expressed concerns about the technical hurdles of creating a two-kilometre CTrain tunnel beneath the city. The tunnel can be constructed, he says. We must be aware of the hazards and handle them properly since the soil conditions in downtown Calgary are not optimal for our job," said Bhatti.

The project appears to present a win-win scenario for property investors in Calgary.

Inner city residents such as those in Tuxedo Park, Crescent Heights, and Thorncliffe will reap the benefits of the added value of this line, as will those in Southeast communities such as Silverado and Auburn Bay. But those looking for new homes in Calgary’s far north such as Evanston, Kincora, and brand new Livingston and Carrington, may have to wait as long as an additional 5 years for the line to reach their homes.

Even homeowners in the far outskirts, such as those living north of Symons Valley Road, will be able to make use of the long term benefit of this project.

It remains to be seen exactly how long these residents will be waiting for this project: In the inner city subway sections, Calgary’ geography poses unique challenges. Since a tunnel boring equipment cannot be utilised to create the line underground, the more traditional "cut and cover" approach will be employed.

The downtown tunnel will run from Victoria Park's transit bus barn beneath the Beltline, under the Canadian Pacific railway, and below Second Street S.W. to Eau Claire. The municipal government is in the process of arranging the sale of homes from those living in lots adjacent to utilities, stations and other facilities needed for the construction.

He stated public awareness is crucial since this would be a significant nuisance, Calgarians need to remember that such a project would be like “conducting open heart surgery”  in one of the most sensitive and busy areas of the city’s core.

Engineer Bhatti relocated to Calgary from Ontario, where he worked on LRT projects. He formerly worked for Metrolinx as vice-president of the Ontario LRT line in Brampton/Mississauga and the Waterloo LRT/BRT project.

The Green Line will still be updated and managed regularly by the council's new executive committee.

If you're thinking about incorporating this opportunity as part of your investment strategy, make sure to drop us a line and we can help you strategize further.

What can city planners, real estate experts, and municipal governments do to revitalize and reinvent the concept of suburban living? The solution is to attract both youthful talent and retired baby boomers to an urban centre. Suburban expansion and different land use zoning presents a challenge for planners.

Alpine Park by Dream Unlimited, which formally launched its first seven of 13 show homes recently, is expected to eventually be home to more than 12,000 residents.

Winner of awards such as the J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, Calthorpe is a renowned leader in New Urbanist developments.

Looking back at Calgary’s past, century-long efforts to create the most productive, efficient, and delightful living environment for people have culminated in suburban design. Regardless of your personal views on urbanity, which is typically reduced to two opposing factions, the metropolis is a great engine for economic and cultural advancement.

Among Alpine Park’s features considered in line with New Urbanism are architecture with front porches, wide paths set back from the street, innovative green court park systems, and extensive tree planting effort and protection of existing environmental tree stands.

With streets have sidewalks on both sides with the treed boulevard, not only is walkability and community at the forefront of design, but it puts space between the car and the pedestrian, lending to a more human scale environment.

Calgarians are looking for progressive, modern takes on suburban living that carries the same privacy and freedom that comes from owning land on the outskirts of the city, with the benefits of walkability and community that come from traditional urban centers.

“It will include things like grocery, pharmacy, all of your daily needs will be shopped for or accessed from there,” she adds. Curated restaurants and a coffee shop will be part of the mix, as well.

The community will have six major parks that are all connected, as well as a centralized higher density urban core. The idea is for people to go out, play and find that next park. Its home styles include single-family homes with rear laned and street-oriented garage configurations with lot widths ranging from small to larger.

In the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, Suburban living came to define American views towards cities and communities. Everything centred on the vehicle — the lifeblood that unites disparate land-use patterns.

Calgarians have watched parts of downtown, historic districts, and walkable mixed-use zones have been demolished to make room for parking garages, highways, and interchanges. Now, as Canadians return from suburbia to the urban lifestyle, new social and cultural pressures are mounting on the nation's downtowns. Alpine Park is a great example of this shift of an attitude, and we’re excited to see more.

“This area is so close to downtown — 20 to 25 minutes,” Steell says. “You’re off to Kananaskis in 30 minutes. It’s kind of the best of both worlds."

The neighborhood truly helps Canadians live the urban lifestyle in a suburban setting.

If you are interested in learning more about this community, reach out to us today!

Ziplines, a parkour course, ice rink, balance beams and more are just some of the features of rec facility opening in Calgary's northwest.

Enormous community participation and involvement and a beautiful design will make this a destination for locals in the area.

Hawkwood, in Calgary's northwest, will soon have a communal place with ziplines, balancing beams, and a parkour course.

Hawkwood is an interesting case of a relatively affluent community that depends on neighboring communities for many of its amenities and facilities. Residents are excited to have a facility that serves as a “hub” for socializing and events of this nature.

Kelsi Hurlbut, a landscape architect from Calgary, helped create the design. Hurlbut renovated Bear Street in Banff as primary architect of The TULA Project.

The Hawkwood facility will include seats beneath the trees, solar panels, and a summer sunken lawn with a fire pit that can be flooded and utilized as a skating rink in the winter.

The parkour course was designed to be safe for both beginner and expert users.

If you are interested in learning more about the community of Hawkwood, whether you have a general inquiry, are interested in buying or selling a home, or looking for investment opportunities, give us a call today!

Dream Unlimited's $2.5 billion Alpine Park mixed-use development isn't daunted by Calgary's continued economic woes.

Conceived in in 1997, the development has finally broken ground, 23 years later. A drive through the outskirts of West Calgary proves that countless developers are continuing to take advantage of a market full of buyers interested in innovative suburban land and projects.

Alpine Park, like Toronto's Distillery District and Canary District, and Ottawa's Zibi, is a high profile mixed-use community. This New Urbanist development is designed to bridge the gap between suburban and urban living, promoting the values of both lifestyles. Learn more about this concept in our previous blog post.

The company began investing in Western Canada in 1994. The first 320 acres we acquired in anticipation of the construction of the new Ring Road. With easy access to the Ring Road and the rest of the city, as well as the mountains and Fish Creek Park, it’s clear that consumers will be interested in the value provided by these lots.

Calgarians are beginning to look for different options as an alternative to the typical suburban model of urban design

With an energy, health, and economic crisis shaping modern life in Alberta, it’s impressive that developers are still moving forward with such ambitious projects. Calgary, especially the west side, has a strong market and a desire to live near to the mountains and Kananaskis.

In the southern portion of the city, Alpine Park is situated at 146th Avenue and 37th Street S.W. It offers stunning views of the city and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains.

Alpine Park is among many new developments in Calgary that have embraced the new urbanist and mix use concept of planning. University District, Greenwich, West District and Currie Barracks showcase just how well walkable and sustainable communities can sell in Calgary’s market.

Investors and consumers from abroad continue to express interest in moving to Calgary; a great location to live with a vibrant, entrepreneurial community shaping the city's future.

New SW Calgary Homes starting in the 450,000 Range?

Today we are taking a look at Alpine Park, a new Southwest community in Calgary that bridges the gap between the Metropolitan big city lifestyle and the best Alberta's outdoors has to offer.

Located 30 minutes to Kananaskis, right next to the newly finished SW portion of Stoney Trail, Calgary's new community Alpine Park brings you the convenience and short commute times you have been looking for! 

Dine, golf, and relax in surrounding communities of Priddis and Bragg Creek, beat everyone else out to the mountains for your weekend getaway!

Houses range from 450,000 to just under the 1 million dollar mark. We are excited to watch this neighborhood take shape.

Inspired by the surrounding communities of McKenzie Towne, Evergreen and Silverado, Alpine Park mixes inner city ammenities with suburban value and convenience.

What sets Alpine Park apart from other new developments in Calgary SW Communitites?

Alpine Park is planned in a walkability-first manner - all residences will be able to walk to local shops and businesses in the main high street shopping center of the community. The variety of housing ranges from high density to single family, and the core high-street area of the community will feature a vibrant mix used planning concept.

Pathways, greenspace and a central activity hub will also help tie this main core area in with the theme of this neighborhood's sustainable, outdoors lifestyle. New urbanist road planning and layout distinguish this neighborhood from other newer suburbs in Calgary's Southwest.

View of Downtown from Alpine Park - get there in no time with the new Ring Road!

There are a vairety of homebuilders offering different options and packages in this area. It is always a good idea to use a realtor when working and negotiating with a homebuilder.

We have insight into this area and surrounding developments - reach out today to learn how to choose and where to build!

While Canadians haven't seen the full range of Zillow services available, may are curious to know about the recent closure of the homebuying giant Zillows closure, and that that might forshadow for Canada

Last month, the iBuyer platform Zillow said it was freezing new house orders because to supply chain issues, staffing shortages, and other challenges. The business said on Tuesday that the over $300 million inventory write-down in its properties division, which includes Zillow Offers, was because it acquired homes for prices higher than it expects to sell them for.

Most Zillow Offers were rejected because to competition from other iBuyers. 10% of offers were accepted. Also, new challenges had began to arise from recent regulatory changes.

Rich Barton, Zillow's co-founder and CEO explains that “the unpredictability in forecasting home prices far exceeds what we anticipated and continuing to scale Zillow Offers would result in too much earnings and balance-sheet volatility,"

In the most recent quarter, Zillow's Homes sector lost over $400 million before taxes. This compares to a $76 million deficit a year ago.

Homebuyers in Canadian cities like Calgary have expressed concerns about the impact Zillow may have had on an already competitive market.

According to reports, the corporation has already started selling 7,000 houses, with most selling for less than what Zillow paid for them.

Before the announcement, bigger ideas for combining Zestimate and iBuying were in the works. According to Zillow, the Zestimate represents “an initial cash offer” for select qualified houses in 20 locations, including Phoenix and Los Angeles. Whether such changes would have trickled into the Canadian market in cities like Vancouver, Toronto or Calgary remains to be seen.

A pandemic, regulatory challenges, and then a supply and demand mismatch leading to an unusual spike in property prices have all occurred since Zillow Offers started in 2018.

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We know it can be a daunting task browsing for properties in a new city, whether you are checking Zillow or browsing MLS listings, you might be wondering why certain locations are more expensive, how to make sure you get a good deal and how to make sure you are fairly represented in a transaction.

We would love to get a chance to personally guide you through the moving process even if you are just initially beginning to look at relocating.

Contact us today, and stay tuned for more articles on Calgary lifestyle and neighborhood!

The autumn forecasts in Calgary are basically unchanged, with prices predicted to remain level in Calgary and increase by 1%. This trend has been noticed by RE/MAX agents in Edmonton and Calgary, where buyers are taking advantage of improved purchasing power due to local home affordability and reduced borrowing rates.

October's sales totaled 2,186, a monthly record and nearly 35% above long-term trends. Year-to-date sales are already 61% higher than the five-year average.

This is expected to continue for the rest of 2021, according to local RE/MAX brokers.

According to a recent survey, oil prices are returning to 2014 levels, corresponding to an increase in condominiums in Calgary.

Re/Max recently released its Canada 2021 Condominium Report, which looked at activity in five key regions and found Calgary had the fastest increase, with sales up over 80 percent year over year from January to August.

Relative affordability is driving demand of lower priced condominiums: Calgary is one of the only locations in Canada where you can purchase a sub $300,000 condo unit in a desirable location.

Because they're competing with single-family detached and semi-detached homes in the $400,000 to $500,000 area, condo sales drop significantly.

Brokers have pointed out that there are two sorts of condominium purchasers. First-time buyers who cannot afford a single-family house but want to enter the housing market. Lifestyle customers searching for high-end urban choices.

The Big Picture

While new listings increased over last year, greater sales lowered inventory levels, which remain 16% below last year's and longer-term norms for the month. Supply has failed to keep up with demand, although the robust sales have contributed to the drop in months of supply. In October, the supply was little over two months.

This month's benchmark prices rose due to tight market circumstances. October's benchmark price of $460,100 was marginally higher than last month's and over 9% more than previous October's $422,600.