Calgary is still stuck in the throes of winter, but many homeowners are already planning their landscape projects for 2021 to ensure they have an outdoor space to enjoy this summer.

Located just minutes from the Calgary International Airport, the established community of Saddle Ridge, and its community-within-a-community extension Savanna, are attracting homebuyers in droves, thanks to the area's strong sense of community and affordable home prices.

Located in the family friendly community of Wentworth in Calgary's prestigious upper west side, Wentworth Pointe by Trico Homes is a collection of luxury townhomes surrounded by numerous amenities, shopping centres, highly sought-after schools, and transit routes.

With gains in every price range, residential sales activity in February totalled 1,836 units. This reflects the best February since 2014.

In 2020, housing markets across the country surprised many with a stronger-than-expected rebound in the second half of the year despite record-high unemployment rates and significant job losses.

With pandemic precautions forcing Calgarians to restructure their lives, the city's outdoor spaces have become a hot commodity this winter. Among the spots in highest demand have been the city's many outdoor rinks.

For homeowners, insurance is an inescapable expense that can quickly add up when stacked on top of other financial obligations like a mortgage, property taxes and utilities. That's why it's important to make sure you're getting the best deal possible – even a few small discounts applied to your premiums can turn into huge savings over time.

Despite recording a significant drop in sales from March through May, sales activity surged through the remainder of the year, resulting in an annual gain of 18 per cent.