Whenever people start a new phase in their lives, it typically involves relocating or getting a new home. Getting married, getting a job offer abroad, or starting a family are typical reasons why some people find themselves needing to sell their homes. Tina Boyle of SFGate explains that in a crowded real estate market—such as Calgary, for instance—selling a home can be rather challenging.

A Huffington Post Canada article dated October 23, 2013 tackles the Bank of Canada's apprehensions about the future of the housing market. The real estate industry has lately been doing rather well, but the Bank of Canada foresees disaster up ahead. The article presents the Bank's perception of the industry, and the actions it's taking to avoid a potential catastrophe:

Steve McLinden's article for FoxBusiness.com provides several tips on how real estate buyers and sellers can take advantage of the quickly recovering housing market. McLinden, however, cautions buyers about being complacent, and instead advises them to settle all debts to raise their credit ratings to eventually get good deals. Sellers, on the other hand, should expect or conform to changes in people's buying behavior.

It seems that the Heart of the New West has been turning more hearts to its favor, as more people have been considering the city a good place to live in.