Calgary Surrounding Communities | Cochrane, Okotoks, Airdrie & Chestermere

Dean Martin Real Broker Calgary  |  35 Years of Calgary Real Estate Experience The four surrounding communities I work in — Cochrane, Okotoks, Airdrie, and Chestermere — are telling four very different stories this month. Cochrane is the only town in the entire Calgary and area market where sales ac

Calgary Schools Guide 2026: What Families Need to Know Before They Move

  Dean Martin Real Broker Calgary  |  35 Years of Calgary Real Estate Experience The first question I get from almost every family moving to Calgary from Ontario or BC is about schools. Which one will my kids go to? Is it good? Do I get a choice? Can I pick the school before I pick the neighbourhood

Calgary vs Vancouver: Which City Is Better for Families in 2026?

Dean Martin Real Broker Calgary  |  35 Years of Calgary Real Estate Experience If you're weighing Calgary vs Vancouver in 2026, the housing numbers alone will stop you in your tracks. The gap between these two cities has grown into one of the most dramatic in Canada — and for families who want space

Calgary vs Toronto 2026: Cost of Living, Housing & Lifestyle

Dean Martin Real Broker Calgary  |  35 Years of Calgary Real Estate Experience Calgary vs Toronto is the comparison I get asked about more than any other. In the last few years, more than half the families I work with have arrived from Toronto and the GTA — often with the same set of questions. Is C