I'm living in Toronto right now. And I'm planning to move to Calgary next year. So excited about it. I will go and open a fried chicken restaurant. Hope everyone will like it.
I am from Montreal, moved to Vancouver for few weeks, I completely hated it , it feels like another country, every thing was so expensive. My Canadian $ is like suddently becoming Mexican pesos ( no offense to Mexicans at any mean) I felt like even a garbage bag in Vancouver would have a huge price tag. I just moved into Calgary and it feels already better. Montreal the winter is brutal that's why I left.
hahhaa thanks for sharing Dav and I'm glad Calgary feels a bit more like home for you! Our winter so far has been extremely warm, enjoy it while it lasts! And welcome to Calgary!!! 👊
Me too dav, im from Ontario….BC weather with rain is brutal….never knew how much i need the sun. Calgary housing is manageable, Ontario and BC its ridiculous…
Calgary was very nice back in the 70's, lived in Canmore in the 80's, lived in Edmonton in the 90's to the 2024. Moved to fort Saskatchewan now because of being in those bigger cities you are crasy.
Great place to live most definitely. Favourite spot for our family is Calgary Olympic Park. An amazing little hill to ski or snowboard located inside the city. Awesome video Felix!
I am looking into which city/town to move to on my IEC Canada for a year. I really was looking into Vancouver but for whatever reason the more I looked into it, the more depressed I became. Now exploring deeper into other options.. Calgary seems like the right place. Even many of the cons sounds like + to me with nature being so close by.. can't wait! Thanks!
I'm so pumped to hear that! Come check it out, the nature part of is it unreal. We have so many parks, two rivers that flows through the city, and of course all the snoboarding/skiing you ever want to do. With Banff and Canmore in our backyard, its gives you so many options for an awesome weekend getaway! Check out the Banff Hot Springs, its only $10 and its awesome!
Your positivity made me smile mate! A good and informative video. Thanks for your efforts. I would gladly watch if you have longer videos about the topic
Sounds AWESOME, Eric! We're super pumped to have you here with us, hopefully. Let us know if you're around. We run a weekly shinny if you're into that.
@@Daniel-nt2fw you mean ice hockey 🏒 ? What's pick up hockey man i have no idea and why is it called Shinny and what's the real estate company doing weekly with hockey ??
*Today in 2022 looking at the prices **#Calgary** seems to have become a HIGH priced option now as well like most cities now close to a **#Million** dollar houses* that's a quick GROWTH 📈 already and it is quite high now .. Great Job 👍
@Ravi - prices for single-family homes have essentially jumped $60k - $80k but we are not in a bubble. Our real estate prices are just catching up to where they should have been. We are one of the last, biggest, affordable cities in all of Canada
@@LiveInnerCity Okies and you think it will go higher ! Also are condos or houses available at *200K level to 300K level too* ? Or that option had dissappeared ?
Lol. It's April 19, and while it's raining in Vancouver, the grass is green and the flowers are blooming, trees have leaves, here in Calgary, it's -2, blowing snow like crazy and 3 inches on the ground so far...
Hey! How’s been life in Calgary? I’m also in Vancouver downtown taking into the consideration moving there. I’d be happy to hear your honest comments :)
Thank you so much for the info. My future. wife and i are planing to emigrate to Canada, and after searching for info about Canadian cities, this is the one we want to call home!
Yep 100%! If we look five or 10 years in the future and if Alberta is able to grow the tech sector, our luxury market is going to take off! Inventory levels will stay low because demand will outstrip the supply and that will be for all property types. Better buy now coz we are bullish on all the migration coming here! Over long term we believe this will drive prices up
Good Video, thanks. Thinking of moving out that way ( From Toronto), Interested due to the cost of housing, considering a job in North B.C. and would fly in / out for work. Looking for a area where the house is safe for weeks at a time alone.
Hey @Mike! Calgary in general is pretty safe, plus you could buy a bungalow and live in the basement and rent out the upstairs (since you'll get more rent upstairs) or airbnb the basement while you are away 😆
Hi Felix, I'm an early career Petroleum Engineer looking to make my move to Calgary within the next 1 to 2 years. I'm currently in Australia where the oil and gas industry is very small, so this is a career driven decision. I hope you don't mind, but what are your thoughts on this ?
Oil and gas makes up 25% of Alberta's GDP and it will take a while to diversify our economy to the tech sector which is already happening. Looking at the Ukraine conflict, the EU's dependency on oil, the low inventory of oil, we see prices staying up for a while. Higher prices of oil = more investment in the oil sands = more jobs = people migrating to Alberta = vacancy rates decrease = real estate prices stay up or go to the Moon. Make the move, give us a call, get into a happy home! We can help 👊
Oil and gas is a boom and bust industry. Most of the people that tend not to get fired as soon as oil prices tank are geophysicists with APEGA certificates. And oil and gas accountants. Too many geologists and petroleum engineers here.
I live in Vancouver and absolutely hate it. Been to Calgary a few times now and seriously like it. People are friendlier drivers are better and the city is cleaner and more affordable. Vancouver has got to be the most miserable and depressing place I’ve ever been
Hey @Dark! Haha yea we've had a lot of people from Van calling us complaining about the same thing ... which is why our real estate industry in Calgary is still relatively strong! If you ever want to learn more about Calgary and our housing, feel free to reach out to us! Hello@liveinnercity.com
Hi there I’m curious to hear what part of Vancouver you’re living that made you feel the depressing vibe.. could you disclose and share if yoi moved to Calgary?
Hye Felix - What's the #income - total you need for a 500,000 thousand home ?? Can you guide on that ? ... And what would the EMI be and what is the interest and extra costs to bear in mind ? *also are these houses really huge a d with a GREAT VIEW ? like do you get houses with Mountains and River view etc easily ? What would be the PRice For that one and a detached home ?* Also DOWNTOWN townhouse or *Apartment high rise* would cost how much here ?? Do people prefer CONDOS and High rise apartments in Calgary ?
Hey Ravi! Since you have a lot of questions, it would be best if you looked at the pricing in the link below. The cost of homes varies depending on the community, location, size, etc. Not sure if you are looking for yourself or as an investment property but we would need clarity as to your PURPOSE before answering your last questions. Everything is based on your preapproval amount - felix.redlinecanada.com/idx/?feed=pwmls&usersearch=1&search_location=calgary&search_type%5B0%5D=Residential&bounds%5Bne%5D%5Blat%5D=51.23805354082496&bounds%5Bne%5D%5Blng%5D=-113.57971436437501&bounds%5Bsw%5D%5Blat%5D=50.79659623271129&bounds%5Bsw%5D%5Blng%5D=-114.56848389562501&order=ListingDOM&sort=ASC
Hi, have a couple of questions on whether. 1. On average how many days Calgary will have freezing temperatures below -30C? 2. How many times we can expect a hailstorm in a year? 3. Is it always windy in Calgary?
this is all on google but just from my memory and living here over 30 years this is what i would say 1. if we are talking with windchill then around 7 days 2. two to three times a year 3. nope
Hi Narshimha! This past winter we had about two weeks of -30 weather (there was a cold snap which doesn't happen often). Hailstorms happen every year, just not intense ones that cause a ton of damage. Wind is normal here, it's not a big issue
That is a manual job my friend. There have been websites that list pre-construction properties but they have never lasted. The best is to work with a real estate agent, even then it is a bit of a challenge to keep up with all projects
Nice to meet you felix!I am HKers and I will come to Calgary for living. Just say hi to you! =) I will rent a house, do you speak Cantonese? Can I contact you when I arrive? haha
Hey @Vuuvvdg! hahha you are awesome, thank you for reaching out! I speak Chin-Glish lol (Chinese-English). Feel free to call me anytime!!! Looking forward to it!
My biggest pet peeve with Calgary is it is soooooooooooooo boring. Look at any city in the states that is similar size to Calgary 1-1.6 million, and they all have way more entertainment and things to do then Calgary. Our downtown core is empty after 6 pm and weekends, our museum is ok, but a lot of similar size cities have lots of museums and some a lot better. There are way more outdoor things to do around the city (I get it were cold 7 months out of the year). Our restaurant scene sucks. Once you get out of downtown and the surrounding area, it is all franchises, and they are all the same (Moxies, Earls, Joeys, Original Joes, and so on). Go down to the states and they have so many better restaurants. Not much to do for nightlife pre-covid. Yes we have 17th ave, but every city even Regina/Saskatoon has a few block stretch of bars and clubs. Travelling the states, most similar size city has a nice theme park (that would put Calaway park to shame) indoor water parks, huge indoor arcade/play fun centers. Also Calgary is close to...nothing (city wise...besides carbon copy clone called Edmonton). Lastly the one thing I always defended Calgary about was how safe it was. You can go to a small 70k+ city in the states and they have ghettos worst then anything in Calgary, but the past year or two there has been such a huge growth in our homeless population. Its like it doubled over night. People getting attacked on C-trains on a daily basis, drug use out in the open everywhere. Every few days there is a new article in the paper about how unsafe c-trains or downtown is. Also I will mention that I am well aware of the mountains and that is a huge plus for Calgary.
Thanks for all your input! The food scene is getting much better here, but that also depends on what you're into. Same thing goes with entertainment. As we move out of the health crisis and into an economy with sustainable growth we will see less crime as that has been historical trends. Different strokes for different folks, but if homeownership is one of your goals in life then Calgary is a great place to consider!
Hey Don! Nothing wrong with Mattamy, you just need to make sure that they are able to deliver on what you want. FYI - I highly recommend you use a realtor to represent you because the sales people don't work for you, they're there to make sales for the builder. No different than having a lawyer represent you in court, the biggest difference is you have to pay your lawyer, whereas the builder usually compensates the realtor
Hi buddy, love your videos. I need a second thought on the property i put offer on. Its 1515 sqft corner lot detached lane home in savanna. I got approved for 465k. It has some upgrades like gas stove, large deck, extra windows. Former show home. No garage included. Is it right price?? Any thoughts appreciated..
How's the Views there in most of houses .. you get mountain or river etc ? And Without a Garage ? I dont know much but won't you have garages there much ? Also how's the real estate market there and in downtown is it very costly there and no big homes ?
Hi sir,we r from India... present we r styaing in near Toronto (ON)..we r planning to buy a home in Calgary...which area is best to live in Calgary...For families.... Please help me sir, And how to find a home in Calgary from Ontario
Yes summer time you can run hike walk or kayak in Fish Creek Park. Also great for biking or cross-country skiing. The park is massive. Great facilities too like the YMCA in the south such as Remington or Seton or the NW eve Repsol Centre. Also shopping in Kensington, South centre, downtown or Chinook. Glenmore Park is good too, there are farmers markets around the Lamborghini dealership, also at crossroads and the NW near COP. Flames games at the Saddledome. UofC has many tournaments and shows. Oval skating rink etc. Stanley Park for skating and BBQ etc.
@Shannon, I think @mJor's response nailed it lol to add to that in the summertime there are lots of festivals happening, from cultural to music to night markets to name a few. Of course this is all dependent on your lifestyle, it's really great for those who love the active life
In Edmonton and Calgary, yea you can find a good home. But in Vancouver and Toronto ... it would probably only buy you a bathroom of a detached home lolol
Thinking of moving there .. *Hye **#Felix** Other than that which University one or two are the best output and experience for like **#MBA** or Phd there and which programs are realy doing well for everything and the high paying jobs as well??* What industries or subjects are doing the best in Calgary and what programs or areas are really doing great .. your other videos touched upon this topic a bit about Calgary ?? And do MBA'S easily get a job there and what's the Average Salaries and fields that really are having a huge potential and jobs and comparatively is starting UNIVERSITY better in BC and then coming to settle in Calgary a better idea ??
@@LiveInnerCity Hye thanks for the Video and the answer .... Is it still shifting to other economies or as of now it is the OIL and GAS and i did not mention or ask for #CPA .. I asked about the #MBA ?? They are 2 different things completely AND Yes I do know about the #Calgary Economic D..... I haven't got your link 🔗 that you mentioned but have seen a lot of videos that CED have posted and CED happens to be RUN by council is it ? And is it specific to only Calgary or every city has One of the same economic development unit ?
Hey @Maman! We get smoke every year, some years are better than others. It was pretty minimal this year though, even with the crazy heat wave we got. Most of the times the smoke is coming from BC
Ok but the main issue i have and concerns are the wild fire that you guys have often... Was thinking of moving to Calgary or Edmonton but just hearing about the fire season isnt great at all.
@@LiveInnerCity are the fires pretty bad yearly? I was an evacuee from the Behemoth fire in Fort Mac so I know a thing or 2 about how fast it can spread in Alberta (spent the primary amount of my life in BC though)-have you ever had a threat of evacuation in Calgary?
What I dont understand...you say a 1800 sqf home is affordable ... " only 500k....so how does the majority people earning 52k a year buy a house of that price....perhaps you know something we dont know
Hi @Norman! Your budget only allows you to go so much given a certain income. Long gone are the days of a single earner in a family household and when compared to BC or Ontario, we are very affordable
What's the income - total you need for a 500,000 thousand home ?? Can you guide on that ? ... And what would the EMI be and what is the interest and extra costs to bear in mind ?
Thanks for sharing! It depends on what you are into and its actually a very diverse city with many different cultures. Btw, you probably think we wear cowboy hats all the time ... but we don't 😆
Is Calgary WORTH it? No, it is a bureaucratic oligarchy, a police state hell-hole replete with two attack helicopters. a crazy mayor, insane taxation (to support the parasite class) and exploding over-crowded inner city bungalows (yes, literally exploding, as in boom). A house costs 600k and there are so few good jobs that thirty two percent of the downtown core sits empty.
Calgary isn't all doom and gloom - it boasts lovely outdoor activities and friendly folks. Drop by sometime, you might just be surprised (in a non-explosive way, of course)! 😉
We have about 1.3M people - it's not a super tiny city and even so, some people may see that as a good thing - it won't take you 1 hr from city end to end! 😆
@@LiveInnerCity not super tiny city very spread out! But we don’t even have 3M so I don’t know why everyone thinks 1.3M is so much. Those people would faint seeing Tokyo with almost 40M lol
I guess that depends on any individuals definition of "boring". We have a River, lots of new and great restaurants, a decent night life, and it's a short drive from one of the most iconic towns in North America ... Banff! And that's just scratching the surface lol
Health care is free…? News to me, each working Canadian pays around and between 36%- 51% higher taxes than Americans due largely government health care cost’s. Free…? Hardly. I would actually prefer to have a binary system mixing Canadian and American options.
There is no free lunch in this world but most of the times you get what you pay for lol I don't think there is a perfect system out there, you just gotta weigh out what is best for your lifestyle and budget 😆
Got any favourite memory or places you love to visit in Calgary? Let us know in the comments below. We might give it a try ;)
How was it like getting a job in calgary? Is it difficult?
I'm living in Toronto right now. And I'm planning to move to Calgary next year. So excited about it. I will go and open a fried chicken restaurant. Hope everyone will like it.
Sweet! Tell us when it opens!
@@LiveInnerCity sure thing
Calgary is much more peaceful than Toronto and I think much friendlier! It can feel boring at times especially in the winter but it’s very nice.
Wishing you good luck and hoping that you succed ❤
I am from Montreal, moved to Vancouver for few weeks, I completely hated it , it feels like another country, every thing was so expensive. My Canadian $ is like suddently becoming Mexican pesos ( no offense to Mexicans at any mean) I felt like even a garbage bag in Vancouver would have a huge price tag. I just moved into Calgary and it feels already better. Montreal the winter is brutal that's why I left.
hahhaa thanks for sharing Dav and I'm glad Calgary feels a bit more like home for you! Our winter so far has been extremely warm, enjoy it while it lasts! And welcome to Calgary!!! 👊
Me too dav, im from Ontario….BC weather with rain is brutal….never knew how much i need the sun. Calgary housing is manageable, Ontario and BC its ridiculous…
How ya liking the weather today buddy! Lol. April 19...
The winter is worse in Montreal than Calgary?
@@daniellelu__ yes
Calgary was very nice back in the 70's, lived in Canmore in the 80's, lived in Edmonton in the 90's to the 2024. Moved to fort Saskatchewan now because of being in those bigger cities you are crasy.
That's amazing you've lived in so many different Alberta cities! How are you liking Fort Saskatchewan so far?
Great video I’ve lived in calgary all my life and I don’t think I could leave
Its only going to get better as our population grows around 90,000 people over the next 4 years!
Thank you, unfortunately I hate the long cold winter, short summer. Maybe when I retire I will move there.
Bah, you'll get used to it Martha! lol Summers are getting longer and winters are getting shorter as the globe heats up!
Great place to live most definitely. Favourite spot for our family is Calgary Olympic Park. An amazing little hill to ski or snowboard located inside the city. Awesome video Felix!
I am looking into which city/town to move to on my IEC Canada for a year. I really was looking into Vancouver but for whatever reason the more I looked into it, the more depressed I became. Now exploring deeper into other options.. Calgary seems like the right place. Even many of the cons sounds like + to me with nature being so close by.. can't wait! Thanks!
I'm so pumped to hear that! Come check it out, the nature part of is it unreal. We have so many parks, two rivers that flows through the city, and of course all the snoboarding/skiing you ever want to do. With Banff and Canmore in our backyard, its gives you so many options for an awesome weekend getaway! Check out the Banff Hot Springs, its only $10 and its awesome!
Your positivity made me smile mate! A good and informative video. Thanks for your efforts. I would gladly watch if you have longer videos about the topic
@Kerem! Thank you my friend, here is a personal note for you! vid.us/s9zsc2
For the first time in my life I’m considering moving there! It’s just so cheap compared to Vancouver
Sounds AWESOME, Eric! We're super pumped to have you here with us, hopefully. Let us know if you're around. We run a weekly shinny if you're into that.
Unreal! Might not be for sometime.
@@LiveInnerCity what's a shinny ?
@@deboraabh pick-up hockey
@@Daniel-nt2fw you mean ice hockey 🏒 ? What's pick up hockey man i have no idea and why is it called Shinny and what's the real estate company doing weekly with hockey ??
Very well said and explained, thanks for sharing your valuable insights about Calgary and it’s neighbouring areas👍
Anytime @Roberto! Glad this has given you some insight on Calgary!
*Today in 2022 looking at the prices **#Calgary** seems to have become a HIGH priced option now as well like most cities now close to a **#Million** dollar houses* that's a quick GROWTH 📈 already and it is quite high now .. Great Job 👍
@Ravi - prices for single-family homes have essentially jumped $60k - $80k but we are not in a bubble. Our real estate prices are just catching up to where they should have been. We are one of the last, biggest, affordable cities in all of Canada
@@LiveInnerCity Okies and you think it will go higher ! Also are condos or houses available at *200K level to 300K level too* ? Or that option had dissappeared ?
Lol. It's April 19, and while it's raining in Vancouver, the grass is green and the flowers are blooming, trees have leaves, here in Calgary, it's -2, blowing snow like crazy and 3 inches on the ground so far...
Yup, weather kind of blows here! But just like in life, you can't have it all 😭
Blowing windchill and mucus is running from nose,and freezing on your chest welcome to prairies
"Having a white Christmas is always awesome" - couldn't agree with you more :)
Word ... its not the same without it!
great video! we're making the move from vancouver to calgary next month.
Awesome! Let us know if you need help with your mortgage or real estate! 👊
Hey! How’s been life in Calgary? I’m also in Vancouver downtown taking into the consideration moving there. I’d be happy to hear your honest comments :)
Thank you so much for the info. My future.
wife and i are planing to emigrate to Canada, and after searching for info about Canadian cities, this is the one we want to call home!
Sounds awesome, J.E! We can't wait to have you in Calgary! It's a great choice.
But its too cold
Very informative video
Thank you @Luc! Hope its helped you make a decision to move to this awesome city!
Great video Felix! They keep getting better!
Awesome video! Informative and interesting! Cheers
Happy to help, Diego! See you in our next video?
i used to wanna move to calgary but because of me getting sick in the cold alot i had to just move to vancouver
Summer is great there! The cloudy weather doesn't bug ya though in the winter?
the tech industry is really growing there as well
Yep 100%! If we look five or 10 years in the future and if Alberta is able to grow the tech sector, our luxury market is going to take off! Inventory levels will stay low because demand will outstrip the supply and that will be for all property types. Better buy now coz we are bullish on all the migration coming here! Over long term we believe this will drive prices up
can you explain more about the weather? what is chinooks?
Chinooks are warm winds that we get in the WINTER. Don't know the science behind it but it takes the bite out of winter for us Calgarians!
Dude you're like the Asian-Canadian Graham Stephan haha! Great channel, respect the hustle!
Whatsup @TheDiomio! For you my friend! vid.us/aefcjz
Good Video, thanks. Thinking of moving out that way ( From Toronto), Interested due to the cost of housing, considering a job in North B.C. and would fly in / out for work. Looking for a area where the house is safe for weeks at a time alone.
Hey @Mike! Calgary in general is pretty safe, plus you could buy a bungalow and live in the basement and rent out the upstairs (since you'll get more rent upstairs) or airbnb the basement while you are away 😆
Great video.
Thank you, David! Are you from Calgary?
10/10 intro
haha awesome thank you @Callahan!
Lets go Calgary!!
Whooooooot whoooooot!!! hahha
Hi Felix,
I'm an early career Petroleum Engineer looking to make my move to Calgary within the next 1 to 2 years. I'm currently in Australia where the oil and gas industry is very small, so this is a career driven decision. I hope you don't mind, but what are your thoughts on this ?
Oil and gas makes up 25% of Alberta's GDP and it will take a while to diversify our economy to the tech sector which is already happening. Looking at the Ukraine conflict, the EU's dependency on oil, the low inventory of oil, we see prices staying up for a while. Higher prices of oil = more investment in the oil sands = more jobs = people migrating to Alberta = vacancy rates decrease = real estate prices stay up or go to the Moon.
Make the move, give us a call, get into a happy home! We can help 👊
@@LiveInnerCity MY MAN! See you in the next 12-18 months buddy!
@@Channel8eight Good luck buddy. Hopefully you live cheap and within your means. Invest as much as possible.
I would reconsider we are trying to get oil and gas out of the country it seems which is dumb
Oil and gas is a boom and bust industry. Most of the people that tend not to get fired as soon as oil prices tank are geophysicists with APEGA certificates. And oil and gas accountants. Too many geologists and petroleum engineers here.
We want to move there. From oakville.. looking for help to look for house affordable.
Great to hear Roxanne! Please reach out to us here - hello@liveinnercity.com
What do you mean when you say” If you’re in Oil and Gas, there’s a lot of money”? Do you mean the oil field jobs or sales jobs?
If you are working in the oil and gas sector, your compensation tends to be pretty good
I live in Vancouver and absolutely hate it. Been to Calgary a few times now and seriously like it. People are friendlier drivers are better and the city is cleaner and more affordable. Vancouver has got to be the most miserable and depressing place I’ve ever been
Hey @Dark! Haha yea we've had a lot of people from Van calling us complaining about the same thing ... which is why our real estate industry in Calgary is still relatively strong! If you ever want to learn more about Calgary and our housing, feel free to reach out to us! Hello@liveinnercity.com
Hi there
I’m curious to hear what part of Vancouver you’re living that made you feel the depressing vibe.. could you disclose and share if yoi moved to Calgary?
Hye Felix - What's the #income - total you need for a 500,000 thousand home ?? Can you guide on that ? ... And what would the EMI be and what is the interest and extra costs to bear in mind ?
*also are these houses really huge a d with a GREAT VIEW ? like do you get houses with Mountains and River view etc easily ? What would be the PRice For that one and a detached home ?*
Also DOWNTOWN townhouse or *Apartment high rise* would cost how much here ?? Do people prefer CONDOS and High rise apartments in Calgary ?
Hey Ravi! Since you have a lot of questions, it would be best if you looked at the pricing in the link below. The cost of homes varies depending on the community, location, size, etc. Not sure if you are looking for yourself or as an investment property but we would need clarity as to your PURPOSE before answering your last questions. Everything is based on your preapproval amount - felix.redlinecanada.com/idx/?feed=pwmls&usersearch=1&search_location=calgary&search_type%5B0%5D=Residential&bounds%5Bne%5D%5Blat%5D=51.23805354082496&bounds%5Bne%5D%5Blng%5D=-113.57971436437501&bounds%5Bsw%5D%5Blat%5D=50.79659623271129&bounds%5Bsw%5D%5Blng%5D=-114.56848389562501&order=ListingDOM&sort=ASC
@@LiveInnerCity IN THE LINK YOU SENT - I will try first to try the *OPEN HOUSE* of the 18 Avenue Nw, Calgary *$69,900 on JAN 22 AND JAN 23*
Hi, have a couple of questions on whether.
1. On average how many days Calgary will have freezing temperatures below -30C?
2. How many times we can expect a hailstorm in a year?
3. Is it always windy in Calgary?
this is all on google but just from my memory and living here over 30 years this is what i would say 1. if we are talking with windchill then around 7 days 2. two to three times a year 3. nope
Hi Narshimha! This past winter we had about two weeks of -30 weather (there was a cold snap which doesn't happen often). Hailstorms happen every year, just not intense ones that cause a ton of damage. Wind is normal here, it's not a big issue
It is ALWAYSSSSSS windy here
The snow and hail is iffy our weather is actually bipolar
@@canadianjatti did you say nope to the wind??? Are you on glue?
@@lauriehealey6255 she asked if it was ALWAYS windy and the answer is no.
How can I monitor pre construction condos/townhome developments coming up?
That is a manual job my friend. There have been websites that list pre-construction properties but they have never lasted. The best is to work with a real estate agent, even then it is a bit of a challenge to keep up with all projects
Nice to meet you felix!I am HKers and I will come to Calgary for living. Just say hi to you! =)
I will rent a house, do you speak Cantonese? Can I contact you when I arrive? haha
Hey @Vuuvvdg! hahha you are awesome, thank you for reaching out! I speak Chin-Glish lol (Chinese-English). Feel free to call me anytime!!! Looking forward to it!
My biggest pet peeve with Calgary is it is soooooooooooooo boring. Look at any city in the states that is similar size to Calgary 1-1.6 million, and they all have way more entertainment and things to do then Calgary. Our downtown core is empty after 6 pm and weekends, our museum is ok, but a lot of similar size cities have lots of museums and some a lot better. There are way more outdoor things to do around the city (I get it were cold 7 months out of the year). Our restaurant scene sucks. Once you get out of downtown and the surrounding area, it is all franchises, and they are all the same (Moxies, Earls, Joeys, Original Joes, and so on). Go down to the states and they have so many better restaurants. Not much to do for nightlife pre-covid. Yes we have 17th ave, but every city even Regina/Saskatoon has a few block stretch of bars and clubs. Travelling the states, most similar size city has a nice theme park (that would put Calaway park to shame) indoor water parks, huge indoor arcade/play fun centers. Also Calgary is close to...nothing (city wise...besides carbon copy clone called Edmonton). Lastly the one thing I always defended Calgary about was how safe it was. You can go to a small 70k+ city in the states and they have ghettos worst then anything in Calgary, but the past year or two there has been such a huge growth in our homeless population. Its like it doubled over night. People getting attacked on C-trains on a daily basis, drug use out in the open everywhere. Every few days there is a new article in the paper about how unsafe c-trains or downtown is. Also I will mention that I am well aware of the mountains and that is a huge plus for Calgary.
Thanks for all your input! The food scene is getting much better here, but that also depends on what you're into. Same thing goes with entertainment. As we move out of the health crisis and into an economy with sustainable growth we will see less crime as that has been historical trends. Different strokes for different folks, but if homeownership is one of your goals in life then Calgary is a great place to consider!
Calgary IS boring. But it’s also very peaceful and lovely.
hi, what people do when it's hail storm, to protect the car
Bring it inside the garage or pray 😂
whats your take on the build quality of Mattamy homes?
Hey Don! Nothing wrong with Mattamy, you just need to make sure that they are able to deliver on what you want. FYI - I highly recommend you use a realtor to represent you because the sales people don't work for you, they're there to make sales for the builder. No different than having a lawyer represent you in court, the biggest difference is you have to pay your lawyer, whereas the builder usually compensates the realtor
Hi buddy, love your videos. I need a second thought on the property i put offer on. Its 1515 sqft corner lot detached lane home in savanna. I got approved for 465k. It has some upgrades like gas stove, large deck, extra windows. Former show home. No garage included. Is it right price?? Any thoughts appreciated..
Hi @Jay! There are many other factors that we do not know, such as location of the lot, upgrades, etc. so it's hard to give you our thoughts on it
How's the Views there in most of houses .. you get mountain or river etc ? And
Without a Garage ? I dont know much but won't you have garages there much ? Also how's the real estate market there and in downtown is it very costly there and no big homes ?
does the northwest have the largest chinese community in calgary?
Hey @aj the Northwest/North and parts of the NE does with TnT's in both sections of the city
Hi sir,we r from India... present we r styaing in near Toronto (ON)..we r planning to buy a home in Calgary...which area is best to live in Calgary...For families.... Please help me sir,
And how to find a home in Calgary from Ontario
Hi Yoshitha. Please email me at hello@liveinnercity.com so I can understand your situation better!
Better stay in Toronto bro
Most of the activities you mentioned are outside of Calgary, is there really that little to do within the largest city in Alberta?
Yes summer time you can run hike walk or kayak in Fish Creek Park. Also great for biking or cross-country skiing. The park is massive. Great facilities too like the YMCA in the south such as Remington or Seton or the NW eve Repsol Centre. Also shopping in Kensington, South centre, downtown or Chinook. Glenmore Park is good too, there are farmers markets around the Lamborghini dealership, also at crossroads and the NW near COP. Flames games at the Saddledome. UofC has many tournaments and shows. Oval skating rink etc. Stanley Park for skating and BBQ etc.
@Shannon, I think @mJor's response nailed it lol to add to that in the summertime there are lots of festivals happening, from cultural to music to night markets to name a few. Of course this is all dependent on your lifestyle, it's really great for those who love the active life
it's worth it!
Hope you're doing well, Frank! Thanks for vouching for Calgary!
is half a mill a good price for a house things are so crazy in canada ahha
In Edmonton and Calgary, yea you can find a good home. But in Vancouver and Toronto ... it would probably only buy you a bathroom of a detached home lolol
@@LiveInnerCity things are just so bad right now, only way to own something is becoming a debt slave for years.
Thinking of moving there .. *Hye **#Felix** Other than that which University one or two are the best output and experience for like **#MBA** or Phd there and which programs are realy doing well for everything and the high paying jobs as well??*
What industries or subjects are doing the best in Calgary and what programs or areas are really doing great .. your other videos touched upon this topic a bit about Calgary ??
And do MBA'S easily get a job there and what's the Average Salaries and fields that really are having a huge potential and jobs and comparatively is starting UNIVERSITY better in BC and then coming to settle in Calgary a better idea ??
Hey Ravi - I'm no economist or job expert, but here is my take on it! vid.us/l6u7oz
@@LiveInnerCity Hye thanks for the Video and the answer .... Is it still shifting to other economies or as of now it is the OIL and GAS and i did not mention or ask for #CPA .. I asked about the #MBA ??
They are 2 different things completely AND Yes I do know about the #Calgary Economic D..... I haven't got your link 🔗 that you mentioned but have seen a lot of videos that CED have posted and CED happens to be RUN by council is it ? And is it specific to only Calgary or every city has One of the same economic development unit ?
A White Christmas is awesome…. White Easter on the other hand not so awesome
Depends if you like snow! 😂
What about the smoke please?
Hey @Maman! We get smoke every year, some years are better than others. It was pretty minimal this year though, even with the crazy heat wave we got. Most of the times the smoke is coming from BC
@@LiveInnerCity thank you🙏🏻
Safety.....not this year :(
income tax higher in alberta than in BC.
it depends on your income level
Ok but the main issue i have and concerns are the wild fire that you guys have often... Was thinking of moving to Calgary or Edmonton but just hearing about the fire season isnt great at all.
Hi Rez, that's reasonable! What have you heard about it so far?
Bc has wild fires every summer 🤷♂️ it's still fine here, although I rather move to calgary
@@LiveInnerCity are the fires pretty bad yearly? I was an evacuee from the Behemoth fire in Fort Mac so I know a thing or 2 about how fast it can spread in Alberta (spent the primary amount of my life in BC though)-have you ever had a threat of evacuation in Calgary?
What I dont understand...you say a 1800 sqf home is affordable ... " only 500k....so how does the majority people earning 52k a year buy a house of that price....perhaps you know something we dont know
You can afford it with someone else. Family or friend
Hi @Norman! Your budget only allows you to go so much given a certain income. Long gone are the days of a single earner in a family household and when compared to BC or Ontario, we are very affordable
Exactly @Kim! We don't help any individuals buy a $500,000 home, it's always a couple or a young family
What's the income - total you need for a 500,000 thousand home ?? Can you guide on that ? ... And what would the EMI be and what is the interest and extra costs to bear in mind ?
@@deboraabh use an online calculator. fast and easy.
all pros, even the cons sounds like pros
Bahahha 😂
The buzz static sound you add after every scene, is not comfortable to the ears. Please dont add that
Thanks for letting us know buddy!
Calgary is so boring.
6 months of winter.
Gotta love hail storms.
Red neck city.
High unemployment.
Thanks for sharing! It depends on what you are into and its actually a very diverse city with many different cultures. Btw, you probably think we wear cowboy hats all the time ... but we don't 😆
@@LiveInnerCity 1. Cowboy boots 2. Pick up trucks 3. Literally no electric cars 4. Steak/potatoes 5. Racism 6. Farm country 7. Cold/snow/salt/sand/engine block heater
Is Calgary WORTH it?
No, it is a bureaucratic oligarchy, a police state hell-hole replete with two attack helicopters. a crazy mayor, insane taxation (to support the parasite class) and exploding over-crowded inner city bungalows (yes, literally exploding, as in boom). A house costs 600k and there are so few good jobs that thirty two percent of the downtown core sits empty.
Calgary isn't all doom and gloom - it boasts lovely outdoor activities and friendly folks. Drop by sometime, you might just be surprised (in a non-explosive way, of course)! 😉
Vancouver economy is not diverse lol
Thanks for watching anyways!
CONS: tiny population.
We have about 1.3M people - it's not a super tiny city and even so, some people may see that as a good thing - it won't take you 1 hr from city end to end! 😆
@@LiveInnerCity not super tiny city very spread out! But we don’t even have 3M so I don’t know why everyone thinks 1.3M is so much. Those people would faint seeing Tokyo with almost 40M lol
everyone that lives here tells me its a boring city
I guess that depends on any individuals definition of "boring". We have a River, lots of new and great restaurants, a decent night life, and it's a short drive from one of the most iconic towns in North America ... Banff! And that's just scratching the surface lol
It is very boring.
@@LiveInnerCity I think our restaurant scene is pretty sad. Getting better though. You wanna eat well? Travel to a city with more people.
Health care is free…?
News to me, each working Canadian pays around and between 36%- 51% higher taxes than Americans due largely government health care cost’s.
Free…?
Hardly.
I would actually prefer to have a binary system mixing Canadian and American options.
There is no free lunch in this world but most of the times you get what you pay for lol I don't think there is a perfect system out there, you just gotta weigh out what is best for your lifestyle and budget 😆