Trung Bien, Real Estate Advisor - EXP Realty

06/09/2026

When working with people to achieve their real estate goals, it's easy to feel that trust is built exclusively on milestones: the listing signed, the offer accepted, the deal closed.

But trust isn't developed in those moments alone. It’s also built through all the conversations, the follow-ups, phone calls, text messages and insights shared along the way to achieve those goals.

Every interaction is an opportunity to demonstrate professionalism, communicate clearly, and reinforce confidence. Over time, those small moments add up to something much more valuable than a successful transaction: a lasting relationship.

The strongest businesses aren't built on transactions alone. They're built on trust, earned one interaction at a time.

📌 Whether you're buying, selling, or simply looking for trusted advice, we're here to help.

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06/05/2026

🙌 CLIENT TESTIMONIAL 🙌

“Brittany and Trung are wonderful! They truly took the time to understand what my partner and I wanted in a home and then supported us the whole way through to the finish line.

We are so delighted with our new home and are very grateful to both Brittany and Trung. They are compassionate, caring, and they know their way around real estate.

What a brilliant team!”

Lara Tierney

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Thank you so much, Lara 🙌! It was a pleasure helping you find a home, and we're so grateful for your trust throughout the journey. Congratulations on your new home, and we wish you many happy years and wonderful memories ahead!

06/02/2026

🏠 MAY SALES 🏠

As we move toward summer, buyers continue to benefit from greater choice across many market segments, while sellers are experiencing very different conditions depending on property type, price point, and location.

Inventory rose to 6,752 units in May, consistent with last year but still 11% above long-term trends ⬆️. At the same time, Calgary recorded 2,162 sales last month, down 16% year-over-year, as slower migration and affordability concerns contributed to softer demand. 

Apartment-style homes continue to face the most pressure, as elevated inventory levels and increased competition from both the rental and new-home markets weigh on prices. Meanwhile, detached homes remain relatively balanced, with inventory levels sitting below both last year's levels and long-term trends.

Overall, conditions remain balanced, with opportunities and challenges continuing to vary significantly across market segments ⚖️.

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✨ Thank you to our May clients for trusting us with your real estate goals. We’re grateful to be part of your journey and look forward to seeing what this next chapter brings 🙏.

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05/28/2026

🗞️ BLOG POST 🗞️

Is Calgary’s 2026 real estate market creating more breathing room for first-time buyers 🤔 ?

If you’re contemplating buying your first home in Calgary right now, the market likely feels very different than it did just a few years ago.

Between 2022 and 2024, rapid price growth, limited inventory, and bidding wars pushed many entry-level buyers to the sidelines. In 2026, conditions have shifted. Inventory has expanded, urgency has cooled, and negotiation dynamics have changed 📊.

That doesn’t mean homes are suddenly inexpensive. What it does mean is that seller leverage has normalized, and with more options available and new government and builder incentives, buyers may have more negotiation room than they realize.

In this month’s blog, we break down what this shift actually means for first-time buyers who are considering entering the market✨.

Read the blog, or send us a DM if you’d like clarity on how these changes apply to your situation 👏.

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If you’re a first-time homebuyer contemplating buying a home in Calgary right now, the market likely feels different from what it did even just a few years ago. Between 2022 and 2024, rapid price growth, combined with bidding wars and limited inven...

05/21/2026

It was a pleasure to be consulted for a recent MoneySense article on Calgary’s real estate market heading into 2026 👏.

Along with highlighting some of the top neighbourhoods for real estate purchases in Calgary, the article explores how Calgary compares to other major Canadian markets and reinforces how nuanced the local market really is, with very different conditions depending on price point, property type, and buyer profile 📊.

The article also touches on how first-time buyer demographics are evolving, the financial trade-offs many buyers are navigating to enter the market, and the risks out-of-province buyers face when relying too heavily on comparisons to Toronto or Vancouver without understanding Calgary neighbourhood dynamics.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the conversation and help provide context around where Calgary’s market is today and where it may be heading next ✨.

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Calgary’s housing market offers relative affordability and long-term upside, but a split market, shifting buyer profiles, and economic uncertainty are shaping who’s buying—and when.

05/18/2026

Happy May Long from our family to yours 🙌!

It’s been a pretty typical May long weekend so far… rain, a little bit of snow, and every season mixed into one weekend 🌧️❄️🌤️!

One upside of this year’s seemingly never-ending winter was getting to sneak in a beautiful ski day in the mountains last weekend. The kids had a blast getting out on the slopes, soaking up the sunshine, and making the most of one last winter adventure before we fully turn the page to summer mode 🏔️.

Hope everyone is finding a chance to relax and enjoy the weekend, whatever the weather brings!

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05/15/2026

As Realtors®, it’s easy to feel like we need to provide every piece of information all at once. Market data, timelines, legal considerations, strategy, next steps, all of it matters. However, sometimes in our attempts to provide clients with information, we end up overwhelming them 🤷.

Great guidance is about learning to distill complexity into clarity 🧐.

The best advisors know how to identify what matters most in the moment, communicate it clearly, and guide clients through the next step with confidence.

That doesn’t mean oversimplifying the process. It’s more about making the process easier to understand. Because when clients feel informed rather than overloaded, they make stronger decisions and trust the process more deeply ✨.

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05/12/2026

Price adjustments are often viewed negatively in real estate, like something went wrong or the listing “failed.” But in reality, pricing is rarely static, especially in markets like the one we’re seeing in Calgary right now.

Here’s what often gets missed:

👉 Pricing is a strategy, not just a number.
👉 Buyer feedback helps determine whether a home is positioned correctly.
👉 Sometimes small adjustments create stronger momentum and attract the right audience.

So why does this myth persist? 🤔

Because price reductions can feel emotional. Sellers naturally want reassurance that their home is valuable, and changing the price can feel personal. But in most cases, it’s simply part of responding to real-time market conditions and buyer behaviour.

The goal isn’t just to list at the highest possible price; it’s to position your home in a way that creates interest, builds confidence, and ultimately gets you the best overall return on your investment.

✨ If you’re thinking about selling and wondering how the pricing strategy really works in today’s market, drop a question in the comments or send us a DM. We’re here to help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

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05/08/2026

🙌 CLIENT TESTIMONIAL 🙌

“We started working with the TB Real Estate team back in June of last year, and they were so supportive with every step of the process.

Not only did we feel like we were working with an educated team, but they became part of the family, and through learning what we wanted in a home, they were able to nail down the exact place for us.

A special thank you to Brittany for taking the time to get to know me so well, for following up with us even on a personal level, and for making the experience of buying my first home so incredible!”

Danielle Kaye

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Hey Danielle! Thank you so much for the thoughtful review. Helping you and D find a home that fits your lifestyle is what mattered most 🙏

Brittany will really appreciate the extra shoutout. She puts a lot of care into building real relationships, and I’m glad that showed up in your experience. Thank you for the trust and the recommendation.

Wishing you all the best in your new place ✨!

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05/04/2026