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Calgary Property Tax Assessment: How It Works and How to Challenge It
Every January, your assessment notice determines how much tax you'll pay. Chan explains how Calgary calculates your assessed value, common errors to look for, and exactly how to challenge it through the ARB.
Bitcoin and Real Estate in Calgary: How Crypto Transactions Actually Work
Calgary has been at the forefront of Bitcoin real estate in Canada. Chan breaks down how it works, the CRA tax implications, and includes a live BTC/CAD calculator.
Legal vs. Illegal Basement Suites in Calgary: What Every Landlord and Tenant Needs to Know
Calgary has 20,000+ registered suites, but many more aren't. Chan breaks down what makes a suite legal, the real risks of an illegal one, and how to legalize yours.
Calgary Zoning Explained: R-CG, R-C1, M-C1, and the Blanket Rezoning That Changed Everything
The 2024 blanket rezoning automatically converted thousands of Calgary lots to R-CG. Here's what that means and what the potential 2026 repeal could change again.
Renting vs. Buying in Calgary: A Honest Comparison
Not sure whether to rent or buy? Chan breaks down the real pros and cons of each, including what most people get wrong about the math.