One of five communities in Calgary's new north within the Symons Valley area, Sage Hill topped the 2018 census charts for population growth, expanding by 1,136 residents over the past year from 6,083 to 7,219 people.

And that growth is expected to continue, while the community's latest development, Sage Hill Quarter, comes to life. It's really a community within a community and it's destined to bring a downtown vibe to this suburban oasis.

Crestmont View, the new extension to the established community of Crestmont on Calgary's western edge, offers beautiful views, lots of wide-open space and all the benefits of living in the city.

"This is an estate community and then some," said Cheryl Heilman, marketing director with Qualico Communities, the developer behind the project. "It's both the east and west Artist's View by today's standards – it's a really customizable and elite community."

Renovations or repairs to your home can make it a nicer place to live and add resale value for the future. But when it comes to home improvement projects, the first decision to make is whether you should do it yourself or leave it to the professionals.

Mikael Anderson, Western Canada director of field services with Lowe's Canada, says customers at the company's Lowe's and Rona stores tackle all sorts of home renovations, but preparation is key.

Whether you've recently purchased it or lived there for years, an older home in an established area is chalk full of lifestyle benefits, from great schools to stunning streetscapes with mature trees. However, older homes often need a little bit of love when it comes to design.

Fear not, though, as refreshing the look can be easy. With a few simple upgrades, that '50s bungalow or '70s split-level can sparkle with style, making it feel brand new.

With office vacancy rates in Calgary still at near-peak levels, companies are converting entire office towers into residential buildings to appeal to a different type of tenant.

In a matter of days, cannabis will become legal across Canada. How will this new era affect the home buying and selling process? CREB®Now sat down with Ryan DeLuca, supervisor of training and compliance at CREB®, to discuss the information buyers and sellers need to avoid getting stuck in the weeds.

When plants blacken and turn to mush with overnight frost, it seems like the whole gardening game is over for another year. Well, not so fast.

If you work in your garden, you benefit from positive vibes and lower blood pressure, and scientists say we relax at just the smell of evergreen trees in our parks and yards. So let's stretch the season a bit and do some fall gardening before it's really all over.

If you head west from Calgary, the views of the Rocky Mountains keep getting more and more spectacular. Given the scenery, it's no wonder that areas west of the city have long been home to much sought-after real estate.

The Town of Cochrane, and the rural communities of Bearspaw and Springbank in Rocky View County, are prized for their mountain views and easy access to the Rockies.

Bringing vintage or retro design into the home can be a fun way to add style and personality.

"Incorporating vintage or retro elements in design is very on trend right now," said Alykhan Velji of Alykhan Velji Designs. "The great thing about adding such pieces in your design is that they add character and make your home feel curated and less like a showhome."

Many people talk about designing unique buildings, but the minds behind the new Calgary Central Library have truly succeeded. Located one block east of the former central library building and just behind city hall, the new digs are distinctive for all the right reasons.