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Downsizing in Calgary? Start With the Distance to the Grandkids.

Most empty nesters aren’t scared of a smaller home. They’re scared of a longer drive to the grandkids.

Good news. You can downsize in Calgary and still live close to family. Start with how far is too far, then look for a smaller home inside that circle.

My latest post covers how to test the drive, how to stay on the same side of the city as your kids, and what to do if the grandkids live somewhere else.

Read it here: Downsizing in Calgary: Can You Move and Still Live Close to the Grandkids?

No rush. The timing can be next spring or five years from now.

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Open House. Open House on Saturday, October 24, 2026 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 12817 Douglasview BOULEVARD SE in Calgary. See details here

Open House on Saturday, October 24, 2026 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Open House Saturday, Oct 24, 2:00 - 4:00. Welcome to this lovely 2-storey walkout in Douglasdale Estates, with mountain views, west-facing sunsets and beautiful landscaping. The home offers 2,613 sq ft above grade plus a 1,167 sq ft developed walkout basement, with 4 large bedrooms upstairs. Updates include the renovated kitchen and bathrooms, triple-pane windows throughout (2024), central vac and water softener (2024), a new dishwasher (2025), and two furnaces, hot water tank and basement carpet (2022). The foyer opens with vaulted ceilings beside the formal living room, which flows into the dining room and its natural stone feature wall. Hardwood floors continue into the kitchen, with a large granite island, granite counters, a walk-in pantry and a sunny eating area open to the family room and its updated stone fireplace. Step out to the large west-facing aluminum and glass deck, and take in the mountain views. The main floor also has a good-sized office/den, a renovated half bath, and a mudroom with laundry next to the oversized garage. Upstairs, the huge primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet with built-in shelving and a window, a renovated 4-piece ensuite and spectacular views. Three more generous bedrooms and a renovated main bath complete the upper level. The lower level has a wet bar, a media area with built-in cabinetry, room for a pool table, and a large bathroom with a spa steam shower. Walk out to the west-facing covered patio and the hot tub, surrounded by the landscaped backyard. Steps from the Fish Creek and Bow River pathways, close to schools, golf and shopping, with easy access to Deerfoot Trail and the Quarry Park YMCA.

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New property listed in Douglasdale/Glen, Calgary

I have listed a new property at 12817 Douglasview BOULEVARD SE in Calgary. See details here

Welcome to this lovely 2-storey walkout in Douglasdale Estates, with mountain views, west-facing sunsets and beautiful landscaping. The home offers 2,613 sq ft above grade plus a 1,167 sq ft developed walkout basement, with 4 large bedrooms upstairs. Updates include the renovated kitchen and bathrooms, triple-pane windows throughout (2024), central vac and water softener (2024), a new dishwasher (2025), and two furnaces, hot water tank and basement carpet (2022). The foyer opens with vaulted ceilings beside the formal living room, which flows into the dining room and its natural stone feature wall. Hardwood floors continue into the kitchen, with a large granite island, granite counters, a walk-in pantry and a sunny eating area open to the family room and its updated stone fireplace. Step out to the large west-facing aluminum and glass deck, and take in the mountain views. The main floor also has a good-sized office/den, a renovated half bath, and a mudroom with laundry next to the oversized garage. Upstairs, the huge primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet with built-in shelving and a window, a renovated 4-piece ensuite and spectacular views. Three more generous bedrooms and a renovated main bath complete the upper level. The lower level has a wet bar, a media area with built-in cabinetry, room for a pool table, and a large bathroom with a spa steam shower. Walk out to the west-facing covered patio and the hot tub, surrounded by the landscaped backyard. Steps from the Fish Creek and Bow River pathways, close to schools, golf and shopping, with easy access to Deerfoot Trail and the Quarry Park YMCA.

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Downsizing in Calgary? You May Not Have to Move.

Everyone asks the same thing once the kids are gone. Do we have to sell the house?

Short answer: no. If you like your home, can manage it and can afford it, you can stay. Downsizing is a choice, not a deadline.

My full post covers how to tell if staying put still works, the small signs it might be time to look, and what to do if you’re not sure yet.

Read it here: Downsizing in Calgary: Do You Actually Have to Move?

No pressure. Think about it for a year, or five. And staying is a good answer too.

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Bungalow, Villa or Condo? Start Here.

Choosing a smaller home gets confusing fast. Three kinds of home, three sets of trade-offs.

Here’s the short answer. A bungalow gives you one floor. A villa gives you one floor and less outside work. A condo gives you the least to look after.

My full post on downsizing in Calgary covers what each one really means, how to tell which fits the way you live now, and what to do if you’re not ready to give up your yard.

Read it here: Downsizing in Calgary: Bungalow, Villa or Condo, Which Fits You?

No rush. If the house still works for you, that’s a good answer too.

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Downsizing in Calgary? Start With the Junk Drawer.

Thirty years of stuff is a lot to face.

Here’s the short answer. Sort it in small rounds. Start with the things that carry no feeling. Leave the hard things for last.

Downsizing is about 80% emotion and only 20% real estate, and the stuff is where you feel it most.

My longer post covers where to start, what to do with the things you can’t let go of, and what happens when your kids don’t want the dining set.

Read it here: Downsizing in Calgary: What Do You Do With Thirty Years of Stuff?

No rush, and no need to call me. Read it when you’re ready, even if the move is years away.

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