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Find out why Bowness was just ranked in Calgary's top three neighbourhoods

New to the City of Calgary? Or a born and raised Calgarian? It doesn't matter we have you covered. In this post, we will discuss some of our favourite events, places and communities to visit in Inner City Calgary. 

In 2019, Canada was the fastest growing country in the G7, with a recorded population growth rate of 1.4%. This was double the per-capita growth of the United States and the UK. Canada also posted over 4x the growth of France & Germany. If this trend continues, Canada could top the United States in Economic Growth this year as immigration being the driving force.

According to the Conference Board of Canada, the province of Alberta is expected to rebound in 2020 & 2021. Factors attributing to this include; a new government, and strength in investments fueled by the Trans-Mountain Expansion.

Alberta, Canada has experienced upward population growth over the course of 2018 and 2019. The following is a look at the 2019 Alberta population growth trends and where Alberta stands in comparison to other Canadian provinces.

Real estate trends and statistics are an important measure of the current health and state of the real estate market. Alberta as a province has seen years of recession, which has altered real estate values and the number of transactions taking place.

There are many different neighborhoods and communities in Calgary, each with their own unique traits and vibes that may appeal to a wide range of people and potential renters.

Mainstreet Equity has a number of Calgary apartment buildings situated along the newly established bike lanes. These lanes are designated roadways and individual lanes exclusively for bikers in Calgary's Urban areas.

Real estate experts in Calgary say that the east and the northeastern regions show good promise. The areas that have long been desired to live are lagging a bit behind in price momentum. What are the top Calgary neighborhoods to put in your money?

If you're looking for a postcard-perfect place to live, work or play in Alberta, look no further than Calgary. Here are some of the 7 most popular neighbourhoods worth renting in Calgary.

If you are in the market for a large, bright, newly renovated apartment, look no further than our Falconcrest Village location. Here are my top 5 reasons why you should make Falconcrest your next home!

You might think of Calgary as a city where you need a car to get around and it's the only option for transportation.Over recent years Calgary has seen a lot of infrastructure in bike lanes and public transportation.

Calgarians have an array of different places to visit come spring and summer. If you are new to Calgary, visiting Calgary or want to make the most of a "staycation" I suggest you check out these great areas.

Mainstreet's latest addition, Merante, is located right in the heart of thriving and bustling downtown Calgary, in close proximity to the popular and trendy 17^th Avenue SW.

Hardeep moved from India to Calgary and quickly learned how to cope with the cold. Learn his story in this blog. 

Uncertainty is high in the province of Alberta and its 2 largest cities (Calgary & Edmonton). Learn why we are bullish and faithful in the Calgary and Edmonton markets.

We work with a number of organizations in Calgary. Through our work and the work of the organizations we support we aim to end homelessness in Calgary.

During recession times there are a lot of concerns about the rental marketing in Calgary, Alberta. Learn more about it and what is going on in the economy and the cities rental market.

Mainstreet Head Office has undergone some renovations, adding elements of feng shui to our office, in order to create a positive work environment for our employees during this period of economic recession. Our goal was to maximize the positive energy in the workspace of our 110-year-old office building located in Calgary's beltline.

Calgary has the vision to become one of the premier cycling cities in North America and is looking to make changes that will encourage more people to cycle in Calgary. The City has allocated 1.1% of its transportation budget exclusively to the cycling strategy.