Sam Askar - Calgary Realtor

Sam Askar - Calgary Realtor 5 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Trying to Get a Bigger Home
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08/12/2026

Do you know approximately how much equity you have in your home right now?

YES / NO / NOT SURE

08/11/2026

Should you sell your current home before buying the next one?

There’s no universal answer.

For growing families, I look at three things first:

🏡 Your current home: How quickly could it realistically sell?

🔎 Your next home: How specific is your wish list, and how difficult will that property be to find?

💰 Your finances: What level of risk are you actually comfortable with?

Sometimes selling first creates certainty.

Sometimes buying first gives you the flexibility you need to wait for the right family home.

And sometimes the best solution is carefully coordinating both transactions.

That’s why I don’t believe your upsizing journey should begin with listings.

It should begin with a plan.

If your family needs more space but you’re worried about how to coordinate buying and selling, send me “PLAN.”

We’ll look at your situation and map out your options before you make any commitments.

No pressure. Just clarity. Which part worries you more: selling your current home or finding the next one?

Tell me below. 👇

Airdrie is about to hit 94,347 people in 2026 and 103k+ by 2028. That’s why Rocky View is pushing 4 new schools at once....
08/10/2026

Airdrie is about to hit 94,347 people in 2026 and 103k+ by 2028. That’s why Rocky View is pushing 4 new schools at once.

Here’s the breakdown:

The big one: a new 1,810-seat 9-12 high school now under construction since Feb 2025. This is the relief valve for George McDougall and W.H. Croxford.

Then 3 new K-9s right where growth is hottest:
SW Airdrie - Windsong / Bayview K-8 now under construction
SE Airdrie - Lanark K-8 in design (May 2026)
SW Airdrie - Chinook Gate K-9 in planning

Rocky View says target openings are Fall 2027 and Fall 2028 for the K-9s, high school right after.

What this means if you’re a growing family buying this year:

Your interim designation matters. Every new school triggers a boundary redesignation and RVS is already asking for community feedback. If you’re buying in Reunion, Bayview, Windsong, Chinook Gate or Lanark, ask where you’re designated TODAY vs. where you’ll land in 2027.

Expect portables this September. The relief is coming, but 500-1000+ new RVS students per year means tight classrooms until these open.

This is the upsize window. Families moving from Calgary to Airdrie for detached + yard are landing before Airdrie hits that 100k milestone. SW and SE is where 3 of the 4 schools are going.

Want the map of the 4 new sites vs current catchments? DM me AIRDRIE and I’ll send it.

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08/05/2026

A bank tells you what you can borrow.

A good plan tells you what you should spend.

Those aren’t always the same number.

One of the biggest mistakes I see is families stretching their budget to buy the largest home possible—only to realize later that they’ve sacrificed the lifestyle they were trying to improve.

When you’re planning to upsize, think beyond the purchase price.

Ask yourself:

✔️ Will we still be able to save each month?

✔️ Can we still enjoy family vacations?

✔️ Are the kids’ activities still affordable?

✔️ Will we feel excited about our new home… or stressed by the monthly payments?

The best move is the one that gives your family more space and peace of mind.

That’s exactly why I start every client relationship with a strategy—not a home tour.

💬 Comment “SPACE” or send me a DM if you’d like to understand your buying power and create a plan that fits your family’s goals.

If you moved tomorrow, what would matter more?

🏡 A larger home

❤️ More financial peace of mind

Tell me which one you’d choose—and why.

08/04/2026

Not every home problem can be solved with a renovation.

Sometimes the issue isn’t your kitchen…

It’s your lifestyle.

Maybe your commute has become exhausting.

Maybe your kids need more space.

Maybe you’re working from the dining room table every day.

Those aren’t renovation problems.

They’re lifestyle problems.

Before you spend thousands of dollars updating your current home, ask yourself:

✔️ If I renovate, will this home still work for us in five years?

✔️ Am I improving the house—or solving the real problem?

✔️ Would moving give us a better quality of life?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

But there is a right answer for your family.

💬 Comment “OPTIONS” or send me a DM if you’d like help comparing the numbers and exploring both paths before making a big decision. If you had the budget, what would you choose today?

🏡 Renovate your current home

OR

🔑 Move into a home that already fits your family’s lifestyle

Tell me why in the comments.

5 Things I Would Never Ignore When Buying a Family HomeAfter helping Calgary families for over 20 years, these are my no...
07/30/2026

5 Things I Would Never Ignore When Buying a Family Home

After helping Calgary families for over 20 years, these are my non-negotiables.

Buying a family home is about much more than finding a beautiful kitchen or a bigger backyard.

It's about making a decision that will support your family for years to come.

After helping Calgary families buy and sell homes for more than 20 years, I've found that the happiest homeowners focus on five things:

✔️ A functional layout

✔️ The right neighborhood

✔️ Room for future growth

✔️ A comfortable monthly budget

✔️ Strong resale potential

When you evaluate every home through these five lenses, you'll make smarter decisions and avoid many of the regrets I hear from buyers who rushed into a purchase.

A house can be changed.

Paint can be updated.

Kitchens can be renovated.

But you can't easily change the location or the layout.

Take your time, ask the right questions, and choose the home that fits your family's life—not just today's wish list.

💬 Comment "CHECKLIST" or send me a DM, and I'll send you my Family Home Buying Checklist.

07/29/2026

Acreage living isn’t just buying a bigger property—it’s choosing a different lifestyle.

For many families, having more space, privacy, and room for kids (and pets!) to roam is the dream.

But before making the move, it’s important to understand what comes with that dream.

Here are a few questions I encourage every acreage buyer to ask:

✔️ Am I comfortable maintaining a larger property?

✔️ Do I understand how a well and septic system work?

✔️ Does the longer commute fit my family’s daily routine?

✔️ Is this the lifestyle we truly want over the next 10 years?

Acreage living can be incredibly rewarding—but it’s not the right fit for everyone.

That’s why I always recommend looking beyond the house and thinking about how you’ll live there every day.

💬 Comment “ACREAGE” or send me a DM if you’re considering a move to Rocky View County or Foothills County. I’m happy to help you understand the opportunities—and the responsibilities—that come with acreage ownership.

Could you see yourself living on an acreage?

🌾 Absolutely!

🏙️ No, I prefer city life.

Tell me why in the comments.

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