Calgary Real Estate - Thomas Calvert at RE/MAX Landan

Calgary Real Estate - Thomas Calvert at RE/MAX Landan This business page is designed to keep you informed of the ever changing Calgary real estate market.

For some time now I’ve been involved in the Calgary real estate market and have a genuine passion for following real estate news, trends and ensuring that my clients get the best representation possible. Whether buying, selling, looking to invest or re-financing I’m confident I can provide you with skilled insight that isn’t available anywhere else. The main thing that separates me from other REAL

TORS® is my true passion for what I do. It’s this passion that drives me to ensure that I exceed the expectations of any individuals or families who trust me to represent them in one of the most important transactions of their lives. Promptly returning phone calls/emails, keeping clients informed at every step of the transaction and ensuring that I’m never unavailable are all things I consider to be crucial components of good service.

Twenty years in Calgary real estate and 1,200+ homes sold.I’ve worked through hot markets, slow markets, bidding wars, r...
08/20/2026

Twenty years in Calgary real estate and 1,200+ homes sold.

I’ve worked through hot markets, slow markets, bidding wars, rate hikes and everything in between.

And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the market is always going to change. Your strategy has to change with it.

Sometimes the right move is to buy. Sometimes it’s to sell. And sometimes the best advice I can give you is to sit tight.

My job isn’t to convince you to make a move. It’s to make sure that when you do, it’s the right one.

Know the numbers. Have a plan. Negotiate well.

And when it’s time to move, play to win.

Thinking about buying or selling in Calgary? Give me a call.

Okotoks is a really interesting market right now.⁠⁠There are actually quite a few buyers...⁠⁠In July, 70 homes sold whil...
08/19/2026

Okotoks is a really interesting market right now.⁠
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There are actually quite a few buyers...⁠
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In July, 70 homes sold while 78 new listings came to market. That’s a pretty strong ratio.⁠
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But here’s what I’m noticing...⁠
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Buyers aren’t behaving like they have no options anymore.⁠
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They’re looking at the house down the street. They’re driving through the new developments. They’re comparing builder incentives. They’re looking at what the same money gets them 15 minutes up the road in south Calgary.⁠
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And they’re taking their time deciding what actually feels worth it.⁠
That matters if you’re selling.⁠
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A couple of years ago, low inventory could cover up a lot. Today, you have to make a stronger case for the house and the price.⁠
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That doesn’t mean homes aren’t selling. This one did.⁠
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It means the conversation before we put the sign in the lawn matters a lot more than it used to.⁠
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What are buyers comparing us to? ⁠
Where are we sitting against the competition? ⁠
What have buyers actually been willing to pay lately? ⁠
And how do we make sure your house is the one that makes sense?⁠
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That’s the part of the job I love.⁠
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If you own in Okotoks and you’re wondering what your home would actually compete with right now, give me a call. I’ll walk you through what I’m seeing.⁠
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Thomas Calvert⁠
📍Calgary Real Estate⁠
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A few months ago, I put my own home on the market in Altadore.⁠It sold fast. ⁠⁠The neighbours across the alley have now ...
06/29/2026

A few months ago, I put my own home on the market in Altadore.⁠
It sold fast. ⁠
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The neighbours across the alley have now trusted me to sell theirs.⁠
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That kind of trust is never something I take for granted.⁠
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Now, let's talk about the home...⁠
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📍1939 26 Avenue SW is everything people love about living in Altadore. Over 3,000 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a chef-inspired kitchen with granite countertops, a gas cooktop and oversized island, a stunning primary retreat, a fully finished basement with a wet bar, and a sunny south-facing backyard built for long Calgary summer evenings.⁠
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And the location? Walk to Marda Loop for coffee, dinner or weekend errands, spend your afternoons at River Park, and be downtown in minutes. It's one of those neighbourhoods people move into and rarely want to leave.⁠
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Whether you're buying your first inner-city home, moving up, or simply looking for the right fit for your next chapter, this home deserves a spot on your list.⁠
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Thinking about making your own move in Calgary? Every successful sale starts with a winning game plan.⁠
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DM "ALTADORE" for the full details or to book your private showing.⁠
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Thomas Calvert⁠
📍Calgary Real Estate⁠
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The first 7 days decide everything in the Calgary real estate market.⁠⁠Here's what happens behind the scenes when a home...
06/25/2026

The first 7 days decide everything in the Calgary real estate market.⁠
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Here's what happens behind the scenes when a home hits the market.⁠
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Buyers who've been quietly watching listings for weeks suddenly get notified. Agents send it straight to their clients who match the criteria. ⁠
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Anyone actively looking books a showing fast, because nobody wants to be the person who waited and lost it to someone else.⁠
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That's the window. Those first 7 days are the highest point of attention your home will ever get. More eyes, more showings, more genuine interest than at any other point in the process.⁠
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Here's the part most sellers miss time and time again...⁠
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If a home is priced and positioned right out of the gate, that attention turns into momentum. Multiple showings in the first few days create urgency. Urgency creates competing offers. Competing offers push the price up, not down.⁠
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But if a home launches even slightly off, the opposite happens just as fast.⁠
Buyers notice it sitting. They start asking why. They assume something's wrong with it, even when nothing is. Showings slow down. And once that happens, getting buyers excited again is far harder than getting it right the first time.⁠
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I've watched this play out the same way for over 20 years in this city. Two nearly identical homes, same neighbourhood, same week. The one that launched with the right price and the right prep sold fast and sold strong. ⁠
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The one that launched without a plan sat for weeks and eventually sold for tens of thousands less.⁠
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Same house but different outcome. The only real difference was what happened before the sign went up.⁠
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This is why I tell every client the same thing. The work isn't done once your home is listed. The work is done before it's listed. Pricing strategy, prep, photos, positioning, all of it needs to be locked in before day one.⁠
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If you're even starting to think about selling in Calgary this year, let's talk about your first 7 days before they happen, not after.⁠
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Text me GAME PLAN and let's build it properly.⁠
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Thomas Calvert⁠
📍Calgary Real Estate

Listed at $789,000. Sold in 3 days for $825,000.⁠⁠This is exactly what happens when pricing strategy and timing line up....
06/24/2026

Listed at $789,000. Sold in 3 days for $825,000.⁠
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This is exactly what happens when pricing strategy and timing line up. We didn't list this home hoping for the best. We launched it with a plan, and the market responded.⁠
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Buyers saw the value, momentum built fast, and competition did the rest.⁠
This is the part most people don't realize about pricing. The right number doesn't leave room on the table, it creates urgency. And urgency is what gets you offers like this.⁠
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If you're thinking about selling in Calgary this year, this is what a strong launch can look like.⁠
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Thomas Calvert⁠
📍Calgary Real Estate

Calgary's got a full weekend. Here's what I'd do with it. And this one's a good one — it's Father's Day weekend.⁠⁠If you...
06/18/2026

Calgary's got a full weekend. Here's what I'd do with it. And this one's a good one — it's Father's Day weekend.⁠
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If you've got kids — take dad to Wings & Wheels at the Hangar Flight Museum. June 20 and 21. Vintage aircraft, classic cars, cockpit access, helicopter rides over the city, and flying-themed crafts for the kids. Every dad secretly wants to sit in the pilot seat. This is the excuse to do it without explaining yourself. thehangarmuseum.ca — 4629 McCall Way NE.⁠
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If you're looking for a date night — Sled Island is running all week across 30+ venues citywide and wraps up Sunday June 21. 300+ artists, music, comedy, art, small rooms, good energy. It's the kind of night where you walk into a venue with no expectations and walk out having discovered something you didn't know you needed to hear. That's what this festival does every year. sledisland.com for the full schedule and tickets.⁠
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If you want to take dad somewhere that actually means something — the Calgary Rugby Union has matches running all day Saturday June 21 at the Rugby Park on Shepard Rd SE. I played rugby for 25 years. If your dad ever played sport — any sport — he'll understand the CRU in the first five minutes. Cold beer, good rugby, Rockies in the background. That's Father's Day sorted right there. calgaryrugby.com for the Saturday schedule.⁠
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Happy Father's Day to all the dads in Calgary this weekend. Hope it's a good one.⁠
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What are you doing with your dad this weekend? Drop it in the comments — always good to know what people are getting up to around the city.⁠
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THOMAS CALVERT⁠
📍CALGARY REAL ESTATE⁠
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Most people think selling a home is about finding the right buyer.Most people think selling a home is about finding the ...
06/12/2026

Most people think selling a home is about finding the right buyer.Most people think selling a home is about finding the right buyer.⁠
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It isn't.⁠
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By the time the right buyer walks through your door, the outcome is already mostly decided. It was decided by the pricing strategy. ⁠
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By the preparation. By how the home was positioned before it ever hit the market.⁠
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The sellers who get top dollar in Calgary aren't the ones who got lucky. They're the ones who showed up ready.⁠
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Six hours to chop down a tree. Four hours sharpening the axe.⁠
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That's exactly how I approach every listing. The work that nobody sees is what makes the result look easy.⁠
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If you're thinking about selling in Calgary this year, the best time to start sharpening is before you think you need to.⁠
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Text me GAME PLAN and let's map it out before you make a move.⁠
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THOMAS CALVERT⁠
📍CALGARY REAL ESTATE

Calgary's got a full weekend. Here's what I'd do with it.⁠⁠If you've got kids — the Inglewood Night Market is on this Fr...
06/11/2026

Calgary's got a full weekend. Here's what I'd do with it.⁠
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If you've got kids — the Inglewood Night Market is on this Friday June 12, 5pm to 10pm on 10th Ave SE. 140 local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a beer garden right in the heart of Inglewood. It's free, it runs until 10pm, and the neighbourhood is electric on market nights. If you haven't taken the kids through Inglewood on a summer evening, put this one on the calendar. inglewoodnightmarket.ca⁠
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If you're looking for a date night — same place, same night. Inglewood on a Friday evening in June is genuinely one of the better settings this city has. Grab something from a food truck, walk through the vendors, find a patio on 9th Avenue after. No tickets, no reservation, no plan needed. Just show up and let the night sort itself out.⁠
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If you want to watch something worth watching — this is a personal one. The Calgary Rugby Union has matches running all day Saturday June 14 at the Rugby Park on Shepard Rd SE, and the Canucks are hosting the Saints on Friday night at 6:30pm at the same grounds. I played rugby for 25 years and I'm still convinced the CRU on a Saturday afternoon is one of the most underrated sporting experiences in Calgary. Cold beer, good rugby, Rockies in the background. Check calgaryrugby.com for the full Saturday schedule and go watch some real sport.⁠
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What are you and yours getting up to this weekend? Drop it in the comments. Always like knowing what people are doing around the city.⁠
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THOMAS CALVERT⁠
📍CALGARY REAL ESTATE⁠
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Calgary real estate isn't complicated. But it is unforgiving if you get these three things wrong.⁠⁠After 20+ years and 1...
06/11/2026

Calgary real estate isn't complicated. But it is unforgiving if you get these three things wrong.⁠
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After 20+ years and 1,200+ homes sold in Calgary, here's what separates the sellers who walk away with top dollar from the ones who leave money behind. ⁠
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Price it wrong and buyers step back. Miss the launch window and momentum is gone before it starts. Present it poorly and buyers walk in already negotiating against you.⁠
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Three mistakes. All of them avoidable. All of them decided before the sign ever goes up.⁠
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If you're thinking about selling in Calgary this year, even if it's just starting to cross your mind, this is the stuff worth knowing before you make a move.⁠
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Questions? Drop them in the comments. Happy to answer anything.⁠
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THOMAS CALVERT⁠
📍CALGARY REAL ESTATE

Don't touch Zillow until you read this.I know. Everyone does it. You're "just looking." You've been scrolling at 11pm fo...
06/09/2026

Don't touch Zillow until you read this.

I know. Everyone does it. You're "just looking." You've been scrolling at 11pm for three weeks now.

I'm not telling you to stop. I'm telling you to use it right.

Here's the truth most Calgary buyers learn the hard way: Zillow is not a pricing tool.

The numbers on there are algorithm guesses based on broad models and outdated data. They don't reflect what buyers are actually paying in Calgary right now. They never will.

So what is Zillow good for?

Think of it like a Pinterest board. Not a price guide.
It's where you figure out what you actually like before you ever step inside a real home.

But before you scroll one more listing, do this first.

Step 1: Figure out what you can actually afford.
Not what the bank pre-approves you for. What you can afford and still live your life. Talk to a mortgage broker. Run the real numbers — mortgage, property tax, utilities, condo fees, maintenance, the cost of just owning a home in Calgary.

Then set your Zillow filters to that number.
Because here's what happens when you don't: you fall in love with a $750K house when your real budget is $620K.

And once you've seen the $750K version, the $620K one feels like a downgrade. You've ruined your own search.

Set the vision to match the wallet. Not the other way around.

Step 2: Use Zillow to find your non-negotiables.
Scroll without budget pressure for a few hours. Save 15–20 homes you love in your real price range.
Then look at what they have in common.

Maybe it's:
→ A garage that fits two cars and the snowblower → A south-facing backyard (Calgary winters are real) → Main floor laundry (you'll thank me later) → A separate entrance for the basement → Walking distance to a school or train line → Original hardwood. Or no carpet. Or both.
Those patterns are your non-negotiables. Everything else is just a preference. Knowing the difference is what stops you from making a $40,000 mistake.

Most buyers start with Zillow. The smart ones start with their numbers and their non-negotiables ... then they open Zillow.

Let's figure out your real numbers and your real non-negotiables together. Then go have fun on Zillow.

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