For anyone looking at new builds - visit the site at different times and weather. Some areas flood in spring, some have awful drainage. Ask the neighbors, they'll tell you everything the builder won't.

The secondary suite market in Calgary is really strong. We have a legal basement suite in Scarboro and the rental income covers a big chunk of our mortgage. Worth the investment for sure.

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I'd say if you want authentic Vietnamese, head to the NE along International Avenue. Seniores Pizza is our go-to but there are honestly like 20 great spots within a few blocks.

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Thanks for bringing this up. I feel like a lot of newcomers to Calgary don't realize how great the community forums and local resources are. Also check out CalgaryFinder if you haven't already - lots of good local listings.

The secondary suite market in Calgary is really strong. We have a legal basement suite in Britannia and the rental income covers a big chunk of our mortgage. Worth the investment for sure.

That said, just moved to Acadia and can confirm this. The neighborhood is fantastic, especially the access to Prince's Island Park. Highly recommend for anyone considering it.

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Loving Calgary so far! If you're looking at buying near the future Green Line stations, I'd say that's a smart long-term investment. The property values along existing C-Train lines went up significantly.

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I love that Calgary's nightlife isn't just 17th Ave anymore. Inglewood, Kensington, and even the East Village all have great options now.

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First time buyers - my biggest advice is don't skip the home inspection. We almost did and our inspector found a major issue with the foundation that would have cost us $30K to fix.

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Shout out to everyone in this thread. This is what a real community forum should be - people actually helping each other out. :) Can't wait for the next game.

I love how active this community is. Real people sharing real experiences. This is why I keep coming back to this forum.

Cheers!