Trung Bien, Real Estate Advisor - EXP Realty

10/12/2026

HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND! 🍂🦃

We've been making the most of the beautiful fall weather with some family adventures, mountain biking, and outdoor fun!

Thanksgiving is always a nice reminder to appreciate the things that matter most: good health, family, friends, and the opportunity to spend quality time together.

Whether you're gathering with loved ones or taking some well-deserved downtime, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

From our family to yours! 💛

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10/06/2026

Calgary’s September housing market was relatively steady overall, but the story looks very different depending on the property type 📊.

Sales totalled 1,650 units, similar to August and nearly 4% below last September. Stronger detached activity helped offset the seasonal slowdown typically seen at this time of year.

Detached sales were up more than 4% year over year, with just over three months of supply keeping conditions relatively balanced ⚖️.

Higher-density homes are facing more competition. Benchmark prices were nearly 6% below last year for row homes, while apartment prices were down more than 8%. Apartments also remained above five months of supply, giving buyers more choice.

👉 The takeaway? Calgary isn’t one uniform market. Property type and location are playing an increasingly important role in the conditions buyers and sellers are experiencing.

We break down the September numbers and what they mean in our full market report.

Read the full report on our website through the link in bio 🔗 .

Source: CREB®

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Detached sales strengthen as Calgary’s housing market becomes more dividedCalgary’s housing market held relatively steady in September, but the citywide numbers continue to mask an important divide between property types.Sales totalled 1,650 units, near...

09/28/2026

Receiving a low offer can make a seller question whether their asking price is still realistic.

But one offer doesn’t always tell the whole story.

Recently, a West Hillhurst seller received an offer approximately $150,000 below asking, with the buyer pointing to slower market conditions as justification.

Rather than allowing that offer to reset expectations, the decision was considered alongside steady showings, REALTOR® feedback and competition within the property’s specific market.

Those signals continued to support the pricing position and justified holding firm.
Several weeks later, the same buyer returned, and the home ultimately sold for $1,360,000, approximately $110,000 above the initial offer.

If you’re evaluating a low offer, it’s worth asking what the rest of the market is telling you about your price.

We’ve shared the full story in our latest In the News feature if you’d like to see how the strategy came together.

👉 Read the full story

CALGARY AB - A recent West Hillhurst transaction shows how steady showings, REALTOR® feedback and market-specific evidence helped a seller evaluate a low offer and ultimately sell approximately $110,000 above the buyer’s initial position.When a market s...

09/25/2026

A FAMILY IN OUR COMMUNITY COULD USE OUR SUPPORT 🙏

Every once in a while, we have an opportunity to use this platform for something far more important than real estate.

A past client of ours and their family are currently navigating a difficult medical journey with their young daughter, including travelling abroad to access specialized treatment.

The journey ahead entails significant expenses for treatment, travel, extended stays away from home, and time away from work. A GoFundMe has been created to help ease some of that financial pressure so the family can focus their energy where it matters most.

We wanted to share their story with our community and help extend its reach.
If you're in a position to contribute, any amount of support is greatly appreciated. If donating isn't possible, sharing the fundraiser and helping it reach more people is another meaningful way to show your support. ❤️

You can read more about their story and support the family through the attached link.

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Hello, my name is Catherine Young, and I am raising funds on behalf of my sister… Catherine Young needs your support for Myla Going to Italy For Treatment!

09/21/2026

Calgary's housing market has been moving toward more balanced conditions, with more inventory and greater negotiating power for buyers.

But one part of the market has continued to stand apart.

Luxury real estate.

So, why has Calgary's upper-end market remained comparatively resilient while many other segments have slowed?

The answer isn't simply bigger homes or higher price points. It has a lot to do with what makes certain properties genuinely difficult to replace.

And that's a lesson that applies whether you're buying a luxury home, a move-up property, or your first home.

In this month's blog, we explore why Calgary's luxury market has remained resilient and what buyers at every price point can learn from it.

Take a read, and if you'd like to talk through what these considerations could mean for your own home search, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd be happy to chat. 🙌

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Over the past year, Calgary's housing market has continued its transition toward more balanced conditions. Inventory has increased, buyers have gained more negotiating power, and many segments are experiencing slower sales than they were just a few year...

09/17/2026

No two real estate decisions are exactly alike because no two clients come to us with the exact same priorities 🤔.

That means good real estate advice, while grounded in knowledge and experience, always depends on the individual client and their situation.

For one person, timing may matter most. For another, it might be maximizing value, finding the right neighbourhood, creating more space for a growing family, or simply making a move with as little disruption as possible.

👉That’s why good advice shouldn’t begin with assumptions. It should begin with questions. Questions that help us determine what a successful move would actually look like for you.

The more we understand about your goals, priorities, and circumstances, the better we can help you evaluate your options and build a strategy around what you’re trying to accomplish 💪.

Because our job isn’t simply to know the market. It’s to understand you well enough to make that knowledge useful.

📌 If you’re considering a move and want to start with a conversation about what matters to you, we’d be happy to listen.

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09/14/2026

When buying and selling a home at the same time, one of the biggest worries is usually “What happens if the dates don’t line up?”

You might sell before you’ve found your next home. Or you might find the right home while yours is still on the market. But neither automatically means your plans have fallen apart.

Here’s what often gets missed:

👉 Coordinating possession dates can create more breathing room between your sale and purchase.
👉 Understanding your financing options ahead of time can help determine whether buying or selling first makes more sense for you.
👉 Conditions and other terms can sometimes be used strategically to help manage risk.
👉 Having a backup plan, whether that means temporary accommodations, storage, or another solution, can make a gap between possession dates much easier to navigate.

So why does this myth persist? 🤔

Because buying and selling are two separate transactions, it’s easy to assume the dates need to line up perfectly for the move to work.

While a valid concern, that’s also exactly why planning ahead matters. Possession dates, financing, conditions, and backup plans can all provide options when the two transactions don’t follow the exact same timeline.

The goal isn’t perfect timing. It’s having a strategy for the different ways your move could unfold.

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09/10/2026

🙌 CLIENT TESTIMONIAL 🙌

“Working with Brittany and Trung through the process of buying our first home was amazing. They provided us with the best tips and information and guided us with the utmost professionalism. They answered all of our questions, and zeroed in on what we wanted for a home until we found it.

At times, I felt we were being picky, but they assured us this is our first home; being picky is good, and didn’t make us feel bad about it. Going from house to house, Brittany was constantly encouraging us, and always seemed to arrive before us. It was easy to put 100% trust into what Trung and Brittany told us and we never felt like we were taken advantage of.

They even provided us with references and contacts for getting renovations and any other things that needed to be fixed.

Highly recommend working with Brittany and Trung as they are brilliant, knowledgeable and provide the best guidance when buying, in our case, a first home. We would've been lost without them and definitely an utter mess.”

Gracia + Kyle + Kaylee

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Hey Gracia,

This review is so thoughtful and really warms our hearts ♥️. Knowing that, with a bit of patience and effort, we were able to find you a home you are thrilled about means a lot to us. We really hope the refresh turns out perfect, and we're here if you ever need anything.

Cheers to your next chapter in life 👏!

09/07/2026

HAPPY LABOUR DAY WEEKEND! ☀️

It’s hard to believe we’re already at the unofficial end of summer!

With the kids heading back to school and the regular routines about to kick back into gear, Labour Day weekend always feels like one last opportunity to squeeze a little more out of the season.

We’ve been fortunate to enjoy plenty of family adventures around Calgary this summer, including some time out on the Bow River. One of the things we love most about living here is how easy it is to get outside and find something to do without travelling very far from home.

Whether you’re heading to the mountains, spending time around the city, getting together with friends and family, or simply enjoying a slower weekend before September gets busy, we hope you make the most of it.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labour Day long weekend! 🙌

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