To say that Calgary's Calbridge Homes excels at luxury design might be a bit of an understatement. For evidence, one need not look any further than the company's latest hospital lottery show home in Mahogany.

On Oct. 17 cannabis will become legal across Canada. However, the reality of legalization for many Calgarians who rent or own in multi-family buildings or condominiums might be completely different from that of a single-family homeowner.

Whether you've recently purchased it or lived there for years, an older home in an established area is chalk full of lifestyle benefits, from great schools to stunning streetscapes with mature trees. However, older homes often need a little bit of love when it comes to design.

Fear not, though, as refreshing the look can be easy. With a few simple upgrades, that '50s bungalow or '70s split-level can sparkle with style, making it feel brand new.

In a matter of days, cannabis will become legal across Canada. How will this new era affect the home buying and selling process? CREB®Now sat down with Ryan DeLuca, supervisor of training and compliance at CREB®, to discuss the information buyers and sellers need to avoid getting stuck in the weeds.

If you head west from Calgary, the views of the Rocky Mountains keep getting more and more spectacular. Given the scenery, it's no wonder that areas west of the city have long been home to much sought-after real estate.

The Town of Cochrane, and the rural communities of Bearspaw and Springbank in Rocky View County, are prized for their mountain views and easy access to the Rockies.

Bringing vintage or retro design into the home can be a fun way to add style and personality.

"Incorporating vintage or retro elements in design is very on trend right now," said Alykhan Velji of Alykhan Velji Designs. "The great thing about adding such pieces in your design is that they add character and make your home feel curated and less like a showhome."

You've found the perfect piece of land for your dream home and want it to be something special. But with so many custom homebuilders out there, how do you decide which one is best for you?

If you think shipping container homes lack style and function, Modern Huts, creator of customized shipping container structures, intends to change your mind. Thanks to the successful construction of Calgary's first shipping-container residential project in the community of Killarney, these durable and energy-efficient homes might be popping up in your neighbourhood soon.

Most Calgarians have a place where they live and another where they work. However, a combination of the two has emerged that could be the wave of the future: live-work condominiums.

For Mariah Wilson, Calgary's Kensington neighbourhood was a special place when she was growing up. So it's no surprise the 22-year-old university student – who is currently completing her urban planning degree – was one of the first to buy into Minto Communities' the Annex project.