Byron Henry, Calgary Real Estate Agent - exp Realty

Byron Henry, Calgary Real Estate Agent - exp Realty REALTOR® at eXp Realty Canada • Real Estate Investor • Independent Computer Software Professional

05/21/2026

One interesting pattern I noticed while reviewing Calgary MLS® activity over the last decade:

communities do not all hold value for the same reasons.

Some seem to benefit from broad buyer participation and housing diversity.

Others maintain resilience through scarcity, prestige, or highly specialized demand.

I put together a short video breakdown comparing communities like Bridgeland, Seton, Acadia, Elbow Park, and Downtown West End.

Full article:

Why Some Calgary Communities Hold Value Better Than Others 👉 https://www.braunrealestate.ca/insights/why-some-calgary-communities-hold-value-better/

Explore Calgary communities:

Calgary Community Pages 👉 https://www.braunrealestate.ca/areas/calgary

Why do some Calgary communities seem to stay desirable through almost every market cycle while others experience sharper...
05/15/2026

Why do some Calgary communities seem to stay desirable through almost every market cycle while others experience sharper swings?

I recently analyzed 10 years of MLS® sales activity across several Calgary communities and found something interesting:

Communities don’t all maintain value for the same reasons.

Some appear to benefit from broad buyer participation and a mix of housing types. Others maintain demand through scarcity, prestige, location, or highly specialized buyer interest.

The article looks at communities like:
• Bridgeland
• Acadia
• Seton
• Elbow Park
• Downtown West End

and explores:
✔ housing mix
✔ redevelopment trends
✔ buyer participation
✔ liquidity / days on market
✔ and what “holding value” may actually mean over time

I also included several charts and visuals to support the analysis.

Read the full article here:
https://www.braunrealestate.ca/insights/why-some-calgary-communities-hold-value-better/

If you own (or are looking at buying) in Storybook Village in Ranchlands, this is worth a look.I broke down the last 12 ...
05/06/2026

If you own (or are looking at buying) in Storybook Village in Ranchlands, this is worth a look.

I broke down the last 12 months of row home sales in the complex, and the numbers tell an interesting story:

✔ Very few sales
✔ Almost no current inventory
✔ Pricing isn’t being driven by size the way you’d expect

It’s a small complex, so one or two sales can shift everything—but that’s exactly why this kind of analysis matters.

Here’s the full market update with charts:
👉 https://www.braunrealestate.ca/insights/storybook-village-row-homes-market-update-May-04-2026/

If you want help interpreting what this means for your specific unit, feel free to reach out.

If you’re looking at condos in Calgary, here’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough:Not all units resell the s...
04/30/2026

If you’re looking at condos in Calgary, here’s something that doesn’t get talked about enough:

Not all units resell the same way — even in the same building.

Some sell quickly. Others sit, get reduced, or struggle to attract buyers.

It’s not random.

In apartment-style condos, resale comes down to:
• how many similar units you’re competing with
• overall inventory levels (currently ~4–5 months in some segments)
• layout and usability
• building-level factors like condo fees and management

I put together a breakdown of what actually drives this:

👉 https://www.braunrealestate.ca/insights/why-some-calgary-apartment-condos-are-harder-to-resell/

If resale flexibility matters to you, this is worth understanding before you buy.

Calgary’s real estate market is often tied to oil—but how accurate is that assumption?I took a 10-year, data-driven look...
04/22/2026

Calgary’s real estate market is often tied to oil—but how accurate is that assumption?

I took a 10-year, data-driven look at WCS oil prices and total residential benchmark prices from CREB® to see how closely they actually move together.

What stands out:
• There is a relationship—but it’s not predictive
• Major turning points align more than short-term movements
• The expected “lag effect” isn’t as clear as many believe

If you’re buying, selling, or just trying to understand how Calgary works as a market, this provides useful context.

👉 https://www.braunrealestate.ca/insights/calgary-home-prices-vs-oil/

Same part of downtown — very different apartment markets.Downtown West End and Downtown East Village are close geographi...
04/07/2026

Same part of downtown — very different apartment markets.

Downtown West End and Downtown East Village are close geographically, but the numbers tell a different story.

I analyzed 12 months of MLS® data to compare:
• Pricing
• Inventory
• Days on market
• Buyer vs seller conditions

If you’re choosing between the two, this will help clarify the difference.

Read the full breakdown:
https://www.braunrealestate.ca/insights/downtown-west-end-vs-downtown-east-village-apartment-homes-market-feb-2026/

Some homes in Calgary look like traditional houses or townhomes but are technically condominiums.These are known as bare...
03/16/2026

Some homes in Calgary look like traditional houses or townhomes but are technically condominiums.

These are known as bareland condos.

In many bareland condominium developments:

• owners usually own the home itself
• owners often own the parcel of land beneath it
• the condominium corporation maintains shared infrastructure such as roads or landscaping

Because the homes look very similar to freehold properties, many buyers encounter bareland condos without realizing the ownership structure is different.

I recently created a guide explaining how bareland condominium ownership works in Calgary.

You can explore it here:

https://www.braunrealestate.ca/calgary-bareland-condos-for-sale/

Most condominiums in Calgary fall into what is known as conventional condominium ownership.In this structure, owners typ...
03/13/2026

Most condominiums in Calgary fall into what is known as conventional condominium ownership.

In this structure, owners typically own the interior space of their unit, while the building structure and land are shared with other owners through the condominium corporation.

This ownership model commonly appears in:

• apartment buildings
• low-rise condo complexes
• many townhouse developments

For buyers who want a lower-maintenance lifestyle, conventional condos can be a very appealing option.

I recently published a guide explaining how conventional condominiums work in Calgary and where they are most commonly found.

You can read it here:

https://www.braunrealestate.ca/calgary-conventional-condos-for-sale/

When people think about Calgary condos, many immediately picture downtown high-rise apartments.But Calgary’s condo marke...
03/09/2026

When people think about Calgary condos, many immediately picture downtown high-rise apartments.

But Calgary’s condo market is actually much broader than that.

Today, condominiums in Calgary include:

• high-rise apartments
• low-rise buildings
• townhouse complexes
• some semi-detached homes
• even certain detached homes in planned communities

Understanding how condo ownership works can make it much easier to evaluate listings and compare properties.

I recently put together a guide explaining how condominium ownership works across Calgary and how different property subtypes fit within the condo structure.

You can explore the guide here:

https://www.braunrealestate.ca/calgary-condos-for-sale/

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