Calgary Real Estate – Economy of Alberta

The Asbestos & HVAC Overhaul Trap: Why Edmonton’s Horizontal Industrial Edge is Out-Indexing Calgary’s Conversion Strategy

For the past decade, the commercial real estate narrative in Alberta has been dominated by a tale of two distinct civic strategies. In the south, Calgary has embarked on a…

Bored-Economist June 2, 2026

Articles Housing & Real Estate

The Death of the Suburban Strip Mall? How Calgary Zoning Changes Favor the 15-Minute Retail Grid

For decades, the architectural signature of Calgary’s economic expansion was the sprawling suburban strip mall. Characterized by expansive asphalt parking lots, low-slung cinderblock construction, and illuminated pylon signs, these commercial…

Bored-Economist May 24, 2026

Articles Housing & Real Estate

Why Calgary Warehouses Are Going Vertical While Edmonton Expands Outward

To understand the economic pulse of Alberta, one must look beyond the gleaming downtown office towers and turn their attention to the industrial parks on the fringes of its two…

Bored-Economist May 20, 2026

$From Calgary Office Tower to Micro-Apartment: The Hard Math Behind Commercial Conversions$

Articles Housing & Real Estate

From Calgary Office Tower to Micro-Apartment: The Hard Math Behind Commercial Conversions

Walking through the core of downtown Calgary, one is struck by the towering monuments of glass, steel, and concrete that define the skyline. For decades, these structures were the undisputed…

Bored-Economist May 20, 2026

Articles Cost of Living & Personal Finance Housing & Real Estate

Negative Equity: The New Reality for 2026 Homeowners

The Alberta real estate landscape, long characterized by its "boom and bust" cycles, has entered a sophisticated and challenging new chapter. As we navigate the mid-point of 2026, the exuberant…

Bored-Economist March 1, 2026