My dream from childhood has always been to travel the world at the age of 25 due to a retina problem I lost most of my eye sight but still I wanna pursue my dreams Watching these videos really motivates me to run after my dreams 🎭 I wanna be an inspiration for others through my channel 💙
As a born and raised Calgarian, I felt proud of being a Canadian and a Calgarian. This video was great . I find that if you practice patience, you can learn to deal with the growing pains of the people moving here. When I was born, Calgary had 310,000 people.
Unfortunately we are getting alot of illegals here who have criminal records via USA and abroad. I aided with CPS In our neighborhood as we had 2 professional criminal gangs shack up here in the past 2 years, not Canadian citizens! And now with the housing shortage we have 9-12 people living in 900-1500 sq ft homes. Read the story about the house explosion recently. Increase in violence at Ctrain stations, increased homelessness is a concern and the handgun traffic from the US is increasing. Even our park has homeless tents now. I've been here for decades. The past 5 years our neighborhoods have seriously suffered. Our mayor has gotta go! And so with Trudeau.
@@iseiyoulaitreMy family is from Calgary, I have been there in 2005 and remember it as a safe, clean and friendly city. Did it really become so bad? Best wishes from Germany 🌸
Brad dedicates his channel to home tours and then just drops a moving to video out of NOWHERE that has me considering packing my bags and calling Calgary home. Bravo sir. Beautifully planned and orchestrated video 👏🏼
I think this is a good look at the city. There are some amazing vibrant communities that offer unique experiences. As well, the rental market is extremely challenging for those who can’t afford to buy. That is becoming a barrier to entry and people coming here should be aware of that.
I'm missing so much school because of medical issues and I can't wait to get back to Calgary. I miss my home so much right now, this made me feel better ❤
Yeah and they all need 8 references and a credit check and first and last month's rent plus dd and no pet all for 1 bed 1 bath basement for the low price of 2200 with 50% utilities oh and it's probably an illegal suite
Lol this clown realtor likes every other comment and makes a comment except when someone speaks the truth like you. Shows you what this guy's motive is. Get as many people here regardless of the rental and job situation so he can see his investments continue to appreciate on the backs of conning other people
I graduated from Central Memorial high school in 2018 and I can speak to Calgary public schools being awesome. My designated schools all ran Spanish/English bilingual programs, the teachers were great, and honestly the arts and theatre programs gave me the unique experience of not just hating school every morning
Amazing video and absolutely on point! I moved out to Calgary last month from Ontario and I'm already certain I'm never moving back :D! You're definitely right when saying it's not for everyone but the fast-paced lifestyle of Toronto was not for me. I am originally from Grenada, a very small Island in the Caribbean and Calgary is the perfect balance of a big city with a small-town vibe. I can't wait to explore more! Also...almost every part of the city is within a 20-30min drive and the Rockies in your backyard is just breathtaking!!
As a born and raised Calgarian, this video is spot on. You could definitely make it an hour longer and I'd still be glued to the screen with the great footage and drone shots! Calgary is definitely a great city to thrive in.
Wow great video! I live in Toronto. I never really thought or entertained the idea of visiting or moving to Calgary. The video is beautifully shot with all the gorgeous views. The content & delivery is smooth. The video gives great exposure to Calgary & peeked my interest to visit. I enjoyed how multifaceted the video is making points about economics, social, entertainment, culture, tourisim housing & more. Well done!
Hi I’m planning to make a language stay in Canada to learn English but I don’t know which city choose between Toronto and Calgary. I want to be in a big city like Toronto but I’m scared of Toronto because of the multicultural culture. You who leave there can you tell me about the peoples because I want to be in a city with a certain local population to have a better chance to learn English correctly. Thank you very much for your reply😄😄😄
you literally just sold me Calgary, I'm planning on moving to Canada soon, and I'm researching places that combine kind of everything you said in the video, thanks a lot man
Listen, I have lived in Canada for my whole life, unless the place your moving from is 3rd world or your rich as fuck, don’t come here, not a good idea, I love my country, but our government is fucking is and don’t come unless you want to be abused by a government
I appreciate the honesty in highlighting all the amazing things about Calgary, but recognizing the downsides as well. Even though it's not a "world city" by most standards, it is is an incredible place.
I will like to know your standard of a world City. Having lived in Gothenburg, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Manchester and London UK, I find Calgary amazing and top notch especially for family oriented people.
Wow!! Thank you for the video Brad. As a new calgarian I was finding myself getting frustrated for trying to convince my friends and family how awesome Calgary is... 👍
I have just relocated to Calgary from Australia. so far in my 24 hours i am absolutely in love with it! Time to find the perfect career and i am truly blessed. Very good video and you have great talent i can see you truly love your work. Keep up these videos more people need to know about this hidden gem!
A lot of my family is from Australia and are struggling. I was telling them about Calgary and how I planned to move there and how housing is so much lower and wages a bit higher. The main concern from them was the weather but I feel like humans are pretty good at adapting to weather. They are struggling with housing just like we are in Vancouver.
First winter was great! We had a Polar Vortex hit and we got to -40 that was an awesome experience! FYI your mobile phone stops working at these temperatures but its not long these kind of cold snaps are in and out in a week. otherwise the average of -10 to +5 during day is average. Once you experience the cold snaps 0 degrees and above is sweater only needed weather you acclimatise real quick.@@AngolanAmerican
Fantastic and very informative video. Growing up an hour north of Toronto, a lot of things have had me questioning if I want to stick around here. I am a wedding photographer with a wife and two young kids, and after building my business over the past 10+ years, we cannot afford to purchase a home here without spending absolutely everything that we have. Thus, the reason I have been looking around a little bit to see if we can grow our roots elsewhere. I will definitely be bringing your video to my wife's attention over our dinner tonight :)
Amazing! My wife was a wedding photographer for 6 years in the late 2000's, and I actually was her second shooter. It led me to my passion for videography! :)
Hi Brad.. I was so much confused to choose my future home. You have given answer to all my questions and doubts. As a new immigrant, I have decided to Make my new Home Calgary. Thanks for covering this beautiful and informative video.
@@WizardHarry69 Calgary's unemployment rate is 5.9% - which is the same as Vancouvers. Toronto is WORSE at 6.5%. More good news - when you get a job in Calgary, the average income is higher than anywhere else in Canada. If you had a hard time finding a job/doctor here, I'm sorry, but the reality is its hard everywhere, but a bit easier here.
As a new immigrant landing in calgary later in the year this video helps me alot especially a modern coty but a small town neighbourhood concept. Great job
This one was an eye opener for me being an international professional I always thought Canada had two cities i.e, Toronto and Vancouver however Calgary is next to this big cities. I will surely consider this city for my future prospectus. Also will consider McCallum Group in case if I buy any new propery. Keep Up the good work Brad! Cheers!
I moved to Calgary in May 2006 from NL(my wife - now ex and I bought our townhouse for $269,000. The value fell as low as the $180,000's , now in May 2024, I'm almost up what we bought it for in 2008. As a land surveyor for 18 years now - the ups and downs have been insane! But I'm truly proud to be (a born Newfoundlander - first 28 years and since 2006 - a proud resident of the beautiful world class city of Calgary! I love being a proud Canadian citizen and will be for life ❤️
You should also mention that: 1- Alberta has the highest electricity charges and car insurance premiums in Canada 2- Water is very scarce in major cities 3- there are municipal franchise fees on all utility bills 4- municipalities charge for waste water 5- Alberta has the highest property taxes in the country
@@digy1016 Depends on what you're looking for from Canada. Mild weather yearly, Ok paying job. Housing is super expensive to buy and rent. You get taxed to death on everything, go to BC, specifically the lower mainland. Long cold winters and short Summers. Great paying skilled jobs. Cheaper (than most of the country) to buy a house but very expensive to rent. Less taxes to pay. Go to Alberta, specifically Calgary or Edmonton. Longer Summers. Cold Winters with lots of snow. Decent paying jobs. Expensive to buy and rent. More taxes. Go to Ontario, specifically Toronto and surrounding area.
Great video Brad. Calgary is a very intriguing city for me as the business sector seems to be doing much better there than Toronto where I live. Working as a real estate agent in Toronto is impossible with over 30,000 agents in the city. The market seems to be a little better in Calgary whereas in Toronto, it has been going downhill for over past few years. I can totally see myself moving to Calgary in a year or 2 and continue my career as a Real Estate Agent.
I'm hoping to move my family to Calgary next year, but the prices of many houses have gone up a lot. It makes my burden even heavier. I don't even dare to watch the introductory video of the Chinese Calgary house. Because for the same house, the Chinese offer is even a staggering 30% higher than the Taiwanese!😮💨
I am a born Calgarian thinking of moving back. I have lived a third of my life in Ontario and China. This was a great video and very accurate. In fact, I will look up some of your other videos and see if I can't figure out a new home. I have already invested in the building Gallery project downtown (ear shot of the Calgary tower) and other projects.
I should admit although calgary is more than I was expected . The lack of middle density historical neighbourhood where everything is at walking distance would be the main reason I would not consider Calgary . I lived in Montréal but once lived in Paris .
This is a fair observation! I love Calgary - but we definitely are a newer city, and there just isn't those old historical neighborhoods like some of Canada's eastern cities!
The people, the people, the people! I moved there from Toronto but to move back due to family reasons. Calgary made me feel at home without any hesitation. I always tell people that it's where I want to retire and counting down the months when I return to Calgary to resume life there and eventually retire. :) This video was awesome Brad. Well done!
I appreciate your very detail video… your energy was very welcoming… makes me wanna move to Calgary from Vancouver and your video just might be the selling point❤️❤️❤️
Family and I moved from Toronto 3 years ago, best thing we ever did! I hated the weather in Toronto (among many other things) The weather in Calgary is amazing, we love it. Great video and info
@@nicolerose7639 Weather is a personnel preference. Calgary is pretty Dry in the summer and winter, Toronto is Wet in the summer and winter. The humidity is what I dislike
if you're moving to Calgary, GET YOUR LICENSE!! transit becomes more unreliable in the winter the further from the belt-line (downtown) you get. i was once stuck at a station for an hour before I was picked up by a relative because of the snow.
Very accurate.. transit is not the best option I'm winter..too many homeless people riding for free and breakins at train station car parks.. I know because I've been a victim too many times
Brilliant. You must have thought i lived in a world without money where I could just spend weeks of time and thousands of dollars creating a video for the sole purpose of your entertainment. Or maybe you’re unsure how TH-cam actually works - you’d rather watch a TH-cam advertiser than a creator for 15 seconds…. Give me back the half you watched and you can keep your luck. 😀
Thanks to moving to Calgary! I been living here for the past 11 years my rent went up from $1,000 to $2000 in 2 years now i can't longer afford to live in Calgary anymore, I'm moving to Edmonton.
I love Calgary, but this is a very rosy picture…. It’s all these things you mention if compared to Vancouver, Montreal or Toronto…. But for most people, the surge of people moving there and increase in investing parties from outside AB have really increased cost of living, unemployment is one of the highest in the country, and many of the small city benefits are not really existent any longer.
Since we released the video five months ago some things have definitely changed - but unfortunately it’s not got a lot better elsewhere either, so although the advantage isn’t as strong, in many ways it’s still got an edge over those major markets, but you’re right - it’s not the same as it was.
Awsome video! been thinking about moving to Calgary from Toronto.Maybe its time I make that move at least real estate is still a bit more effordable then T.O and Vancouver. Best video about calgary . Thx Brad
@@WizardHarry69 I literally fact checked everything. EVERYTHING. So what's the BS? Why does every uneducated person in the comment section think realtors want to 'pump' prices?! Or do you REALLY believe that every Realtor's goal is that prices go so high that NOBODY can afford them? How on earth would I make a living if nobody were buying homes?
@@BradMcCallumthere will always be people to buy the houses regardless of how high prices go. A lot of people are worried about that here. Im lucky i have owned a home since 06. But it is a great city!
Brad this is a fabulous video but there is one correction - Calgary is Canada's 4th largest city. Vancouver is Canada's 3rd largest city. Calgary is awesome!
We spent last summer there and considering buying a property. I can't imagine how do you get outside and enjoy at - 40?????? What kind of shoes and coat one must have to survive there?
Great content! Thank you for shining light on a lot of points that are not mainstream. The energy you put in the video is very convincing that moving there would be ideal for everyone :D
The rentals for the two bedroom condo in Calgary costs around 2000-4000, which it was 1200- 1800 two years ago. Now it is not affordable anymore. The average house price is around 600 k. If you work in the oil & gas industry, your salaries are above 100 k , you can afford 600 k above houses. If you work in the other industries, you do not earn 100 k. When the oil price drops, you lost the jobs in that industry. the homeless and crime rates hike in downtown area.
Great video Brad! I just released a video on my channel with a very similar title, but about moving to Lethbridge. Yours definitely has mine beat on the production value tho! 4:58 you used a stat from 2022 but detached homes in Calgary have increased over 100k this year alone. Do you think we will see this trend continue?
I believe so! I'll leave it up to you to decide if that's a good or bad thing. There is just a higher demand for the life/real estate that Alberta has to offer because of our provinces affordability. As long as the demand remains higher than the pull of higher interest rates on pricing, I think we'll see appreciation.
What I LIKE about Calgary is housing prices. What I DON'T LIKE is those areas almost in the city centre (such as Parkdale) look like remote outskirts. it's almost no city in the city.
Great video!! I am a Parisian of French origin and I have been living in Calgary for 10 months. I really like the climate but I find that Calgary is not very dynamic for a big city… especially downtown. Calgarians prefer to drive rather than walk so sometimes the city seems really empty 😅
I had lived in Calgary from 2007 through 2012. When the oil & gas boom had stopped and the oil projects closed down, I lost my job at and decided to leave the city for a job in another province. If I hadn't lost my job at that time, I would have never left Calgary which is until these days my favorite city in Canada. Finding a rental home has always been and is a major challenge there. Also, finding a job in Calgary without a car is not an option.
Thanks Brad. Have a question for you. 3 years ago my Dad gave me $500k to pay off the house (Calgary), now that it is about $650k. What should I do: doing nothing and enjoy the debt-free, keep the house and waiting for higher price in the future, sell the house and invest in something, or something else. Please give me some advice. Wish you all the best.
Thanks for your comment - without fully knowing your situation, I'm limited in my advice - but here's what I'd consider if I were you. Let's say you chose to sell... what would you do with the money? Stocks look risky - and the outlook is generally bearish - with an expectation that the US could enter recession or might already been in it. So I wouldn't invest there. You could take the money and put it in a GIC or money market fund and receive 5% on your money - but there are some concern around the banks and liquidity - so it means that this isn't a totally risk free approach either. Right now, around the world, people with money are seeking safe assets, and there are few places to find them. Personally, if I were you - I'd hold your house. I believe Calgary market will continue to appreciate due to low supply and high demand - and you're insulated from bank issues somewhat, and you don't have to worry about stock volatility. There is no SURE thing. Even just selling and buying again has expenses. I'd either ride it out, or leverage it to buy rentals. There is strong demand for rentals here. Be conservative though with whatever you decide!
With an educational background in oil and gas its been more than 2 months that i moved here to Calgary, Canada and i am unable to find any job in oil and gas. Even odd jobs are hard to find and housing is at astronomical level. Welcome to Calgary guys 😄
Dude - with all due respect you've just moved to a new city, and you haven't found your dream job in the ideal industry? Be patient - it will happen. If you find housing is astronomical, its worse almost everywhere else sooooooo.....
thank you for your meaningful and exciting video. it's giving me more reasons to choice Calgary as my next destination; thank from cameroon. I will read other comment to know more about Calgary
Dam you put so much energy in it respect yes I'm thinking moving next year I'll be hoping you could help me find a new home so can settle with my family tks
My dream from childhood has always been to travel the world at the age of 25 due to a retina problem I lost most of my eye sight but still I wanna pursue my dreams
Watching these videos really motivates me to run after my dreams 🎭
I wanna be an inspiration for others through my channel 💙
As a born and raised Calgarian, I felt proud of being a Canadian and a Calgarian. This video was great . I find that if you practice patience, you can learn to deal with the growing pains of the people moving here. When I was born, Calgary had 310,000 people.
This might be the best comment I've ever received. Thank you so much for sharing, and I'm glad we did you proud!
Unfortunately we are getting alot of illegals here who have criminal records via USA and abroad. I aided with CPS In our neighborhood as we had 2 professional criminal gangs shack up here in the past 2 years, not Canadian citizens! And now with the housing shortage we have 9-12 people living in 900-1500 sq ft homes. Read the story about the house explosion recently. Increase in violence at Ctrain stations, increased homelessness is a concern and the handgun traffic from the US is increasing. Even our park has homeless tents now.
I've been here for decades. The past 5 years our neighborhoods have seriously suffered. Our mayor has gotta go! And so with Trudeau.
@@iseiyoulaitreyou belong in tRumpite America
@@iseiyoulaitreMy family is from Calgary, I have been there in 2005 and remember it as a safe, clean and friendly city.
Did it really become so bad?
Best wishes from Germany 🌸
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Brad dedicates his channel to home tours and then just drops a moving to video out of NOWHERE that has me considering packing my bags and calling Calgary home. Bravo sir. Beautifully planned and orchestrated video 👏🏼
Thank you for checking it out! It felt good to put something together to showcase this great city!
This video took us forever to study for and shoot. Did we do Calgary justice?! What did we miss?
@@mbeckford this is amazing feedback! Thank you! Great points and we plan to dive deeper into those topics if the video is received well
it is awesome
The Alberta tax advantage is real. It's definitely worth calling out.
I think this is a good look at the city. There are some amazing vibrant communities that offer unique experiences. As well, the rental market is extremely challenging for those who can’t afford to buy. That is becoming a barrier to entry and people coming here should be aware of that.
@@annemariepedersen5616 this is true. Rentals are in high demand - and its challenging to find something right now due to the large influx of people.
I'm missing so much school because of medical issues and I can't wait to get back to Calgary. I miss my home so much right now, this made me feel better ❤
Tried to move this summer, but the rental market is unbelievable. Couldn't even get a viewing without it being cancelled the same day.
Absolutely true!
Yeah and they all need 8 references and a credit check and first and last month's rent plus dd and no pet all for 1 bed 1 bath basement for the low price of 2200 with 50% utilities oh and it's probably an illegal suite
Lol this clown realtor likes every other comment and makes a comment except when someone speaks the truth like you. Shows you what this guy's motive is. Get as many people here regardless of the rental and job situation so he can see his investments continue to appreciate on the backs of conning other people
Fast becoming as expensive as Toronto and Vancouver
I graduated from Central Memorial high school in 2018 and I can speak to Calgary public schools being awesome. My designated schools all ran Spanish/English bilingual programs, the teachers were great, and honestly the arts and theatre programs gave me the unique experience of not just hating school every morning
Amazing video and absolutely on point! I moved out to Calgary last month from Ontario and I'm already certain I'm never moving back :D! You're definitely right when saying it's not for everyone but the fast-paced lifestyle of Toronto was not for me. I am originally from Grenada, a very small Island in the Caribbean and Calgary is the perfect balance of a big city with a small-town vibe. I can't wait to explore more! Also...almost every part of the city is within a 20-30min drive and the Rockies in your backyard is just breathtaking!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Welcome to Calgary, and I hope you continue to love it!
This video deserves more views. The quality of the content is top tier
Appreciate that!
As a born and raised Calgarian, this video is spot on. You could definitely make it an hour longer and I'd still be glued to the screen with the great footage and drone shots! Calgary is definitely a great city to thrive in.
Amazing! We were worried people wouldn’t watch any longer so we kept it as tight as possible.
Wow great video! I live in Toronto. I never really thought or entertained the idea of visiting or moving to Calgary. The video is beautifully shot with all the gorgeous views. The content & delivery is smooth. The video gives great exposure to Calgary & peeked my interest to visit. I enjoyed how multifaceted the video is making points about economics, social, entertainment, culture, tourisim housing & more. Well done!
Hi I’m planning to make a language stay in Canada to learn English but I don’t know which city choose between Toronto and Calgary. I want to be in a big city like Toronto but I’m scared of Toronto because of the multicultural culture. You who leave there can you tell me about the peoples because I want to be in a city with a certain local population to have a better chance to learn English correctly. Thank you very much for your reply😄😄😄
@arnaud7311 people in Ontario are much more friendly than Calgary. Alberta is a purely conservative province also
Born and raised in Calgary. Absolutely enjoyed this video and it is very accurate 👌
you literally just sold me Calgary, I'm planning on moving to Canada soon, and I'm researching places that combine kind of everything you said in the video, thanks a lot man
:) Happy to help!
@@wolfc8755this is not true at all.
Listen, I have lived in Canada for my whole life, unless the place your moving from is 3rd world or your rich as fuck, don’t come here, not a good idea, I love my country, but our government is fucking is and don’t come unless you want to be abused by a government
I love living in calgary the landscape, the sighting and even seeing the rocky mountains
I appreciate the honesty in highlighting all the amazing things about Calgary, but recognizing the downsides as well. Even though it's not a "world city" by most standards, it is is an incredible place.
No place is perfect for sure - and all the growth creates challenges for Calgary too. But its a great city!
@@Gloryboyquan no. Canada doesn't have any restaurants or warehouses. It's strictly against our culture.
@@Gloryboyquan lots of work yes!
@BradMcCallum u meaning in calagary r Toronto please explain please
I will like to know your standard of a world City. Having lived in Gothenburg, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Manchester and London UK, I find Calgary amazing and top notch especially for family oriented people.
Wow!! Thank you for the video Brad. As a new calgarian I was finding myself getting frustrated for trying to convince my friends and family how awesome Calgary is... 👍
Pls share it! It’s a great city!
A round of applause for the McCallum Group 👏👏
Thank you! This was an epic undertaking for us - and we're proud of how we repp'd our city!
@@BradMcCallum I’ve been working on doing something similar for my city
This just amped up the 🔥
I have just relocated to Calgary from Australia. so far in my 24 hours i am absolutely in love with it!
Time to find the perfect career and i am truly blessed.
Very good video and you have great talent i can see you truly love your work.
Keep up these videos more people need to know about this hidden gem!
Love it!
A lot of my family is from Australia and are struggling. I was telling them about Calgary and how I planned to move there and how housing is so much lower and wages a bit higher. The main concern from them was the weather but I feel like humans are pretty good at adapting to weather. They are struggling with housing just like we are in Vancouver.
Wait until winter.... so cold there
First winter was great! We had a Polar Vortex hit and we got to -40 that was an awesome experience! FYI your mobile phone stops working at these temperatures but its not long these kind of cold snaps are in and out in a week. otherwise the average of -10 to +5 during day is average. Once you experience the cold snaps 0 degrees and above is sweater only needed weather you acclimatise real quick.@@AngolanAmerican
Moved to Calgary 3 years ago and absolutely love it!! Found a great job in tech sales & and was able to by our first home last spring!
I love to hear that Calgary has kept its promise of being a great home for you and your family! Thx for sharing your story!
And you are making our local calgarian proud, you are truly one incredible entrepreneur and inspiring figure!
The greatest show on earth 😂. I don't think so but I visited Calgary and thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice people too
Awesome video, I'm a Londoner living in London, ON, but I will really consider moving to Calgary after I saw this video.
Thx for checking it out!
Best representation of Calgary’s pro and cons. I will add that the salaries in Calgary and the provincial income tax is lower in AB. 😊❤
Fantastic and very informative video. Growing up an hour north of Toronto, a lot of things have had me questioning if I want to stick around here. I am a wedding photographer with a wife and two young kids, and after building my business over the past 10+ years, we cannot afford to purchase a home here without spending absolutely everything that we have. Thus, the reason I have been looking around a little bit to see if we can grow our roots elsewhere. I will definitely be bringing your video to my wife's attention over our dinner tonight :)
Amazing! My wife was a wedding photographer for 6 years in the late 2000's, and I actually was her second shooter. It led me to my passion for videography! :)
Hi Brad.. I was so much confused to choose my future home. You have given answer to all my questions and doubts. As a new immigrant, I have decided to Make my new Home Calgary. Thanks for covering this beautiful and informative video.
Thanks so much for watching, and I'm thrilled to hear you'll be calling Calgary home!
Wrong choice. Impossible finding a job or doctor despite this guy lying about it.
@@WizardHarry69 Calgary's unemployment rate is 5.9% - which is the same as Vancouvers. Toronto is WORSE at 6.5%. More good news - when you get a job in Calgary, the average income is higher than anywhere else in Canada. If you had a hard time finding a job/doctor here, I'm sorry, but the reality is its hard everywhere, but a bit easier here.
As a new immigrant landing in calgary later in the year this video helps me alot especially a modern coty but a small town neighbourhood concept. Great job
Of all the “Moving to ______” videos I’ve seen, this is by far the best one.
This one was an eye opener for me being an international professional I always thought Canada had two cities i.e, Toronto and Vancouver however Calgary is next to this big cities. I will surely consider this city for my future prospectus. Also will consider McCallum Group in case if I buy any new propery.
Keep Up the good work Brad!
Cheers!
thank you so much!
I moved to Calgary in May 2006 from NL(my wife - now ex and I bought our townhouse for $269,000. The value fell as low as the $180,000's , now in May 2024, I'm almost up what we bought it for in 2008. As a land surveyor for 18 years now - the ups and downs have been insane! But I'm truly proud to be (a born Newfoundlander - first 28 years and since 2006 - a proud resident of the beautiful world class city of Calgary! I love being a proud Canadian citizen and will be for life ❤️
You should also mention that:
1- Alberta has the highest electricity charges and car insurance premiums in Canada
2- Water is very scarce in major cities
3- there are municipal franchise fees on all utility bills
4- municipalities charge for waste water
5- Alberta has the highest property taxes in the country
@2.64%, Winnipeg has the highest property taxes in Canada.
So which Canadian cities could you advice to a new comer; Thank you
@@digy1016 Depends on what you're looking for from Canada. Mild weather yearly, Ok paying job. Housing is super expensive to buy and rent. You get taxed to death on everything, go to BC, specifically the lower mainland.
Long cold winters and short Summers. Great paying skilled jobs. Cheaper (than most of the country) to buy a house but very expensive to rent. Less taxes to pay. Go to Alberta, specifically Calgary or Edmonton.
Longer Summers. Cold Winters with lots of snow. Decent paying jobs. Expensive to buy and rent. More taxes. Go to Ontario, specifically Toronto and surrounding area.
Great video Brad. Calgary is a very intriguing city for me as the business sector seems to be doing much better there than Toronto where I live. Working as a real estate agent in Toronto is impossible with over 30,000 agents in the city. The market seems to be a little better in Calgary whereas in Toronto, it has been going downhill for over past few years. I can totally see myself moving to Calgary in a year or 2 and continue my career as a Real Estate Agent.
Great video. I’ll give you a shout when I am ready to buy a house here in Calgary.
I'm hoping to move my family to Calgary next year, but the prices of many houses have gone up a lot. It makes my burden even heavier.
I don't even dare to watch the introductory video of the Chinese Calgary house. Because for the same house, the Chinese offer is even a staggering 30% higher than the Taiwanese!😮💨
Great video Brad! I lived in Calgary for 10 years before retuning back to my home province. This video has me wanting to move back.
Thank you for checking it out!!!
Excellent video Brad. All a very true lived experience being here for 20 years myself. We are never leaving 😊
Thank you! It's not perfect, but we love it too. :)
I am a born Calgarian thinking of moving back. I have lived a third of my life in Ontario and China. This was a great video and very accurate. In fact, I will look up some of your other videos and see if I can't figure out a new home. I have already invested in the building Gallery project downtown (ear shot of the Calgary tower) and other projects.
Thanks so much!
Same...I have lived in Toronto for the past 20 ish yrs... debating to go back
I should admit although calgary is more than I was expected . The lack of middle density historical neighbourhood where everything is at walking distance would be the main reason I would not consider Calgary . I lived in Montréal but once lived in Paris .
This is a fair observation! I love Calgary - but we definitely are a newer city, and there just isn't those old historical neighborhoods like some of Canada's eastern cities!
Man, this is spectacular! That was a fun watch!
Thank you my man!
The people, the people, the people! I moved there from Toronto but to move back due to family reasons. Calgary made me feel at home without any hesitation. I always tell people that it's where I want to retire and counting down the months when I return to Calgary to resume life there and eventually retire. :) This video was awesome Brad. Well done!
I appreciate your very detail video… your energy was very welcoming… makes me wanna move to Calgary from Vancouver and your video just might be the selling point❤️❤️❤️
Very kind of you to say that thank you!
Family and I moved from Toronto 3 years ago, best thing we ever did! I hated the weather in Toronto (among many other things) The weather in Calgary is amazing, we love it. Great video and info
That's awesome! For some people the weather is awesome! I'll admit it - I wish we had palm trees and beaches, but realistically, it's really great!
Is the weather not worse in Calgary?
@@nicolerose7639 Weather is a personnel preference. Calgary is pretty Dry in the summer and winter, Toronto is Wet in the summer and winter. The humidity is what I dislike
Bravo to you...i hear ya about the weather among other things!!
2 are same shit
if you're moving to Calgary, GET YOUR LICENSE!! transit becomes more unreliable in the winter the further from the belt-line (downtown) you get. i was once stuck at a station for an hour before I was picked up by a relative because of the snow.
Very accurate.. transit is not the best option I'm winter..too many homeless people riding for free and breakins at train station car parks.. I know because I've been a victim too many times
@@Ashoud_Anobetah i dont necessarily care about people riding for free, but i care when those people are high!
Great video and well put together as a person who has lived in Calgary it has good diversity and yes cheaper housing keep up the great content!
Ok, after watching half video I found that you are promoting yourself. Best luck.
Brilliant. You must have thought i lived in a world without money where I could just spend weeks of time and thousands of dollars creating a video for the sole purpose of your entertainment. Or maybe you’re unsure how TH-cam actually works - you’d rather watch a TH-cam advertiser than a creator for 15 seconds…. Give me back the half you watched and you can keep your luck. 😀
Brad, you have done a great job. Following you from Brampton
Appreciate it!
Thanks to moving to Calgary! I been living here for the past 11 years my rent went up from $1,000 to $2000 in 2 years now i can't longer afford to live in Calgary anymore, I'm moving to Edmonton.
What is rent there? Hasn’t it went up like everywhere else?
What a video! AMAZINGLY DONE, personally, professionally and creatively! That's what GOOD Content is. ✔️
Agreed
im proud to be a Calgarian this video is crazy good thanks to make a video about my City!
Ikr I am from calgary to
Thank you for sharing we live in Montreal for the past 10 years and are planning to move to Calgary very soon
We'd love to assist you in finding a place when the time comes!
Did you shift? My husband got job offer in Calgary, he's currently working in Montreal , we're confused whether we should move or not
Damn your videos are amazing.Your videography man is topnotchhhhhhh
Heyyy thank you!!! Our teams ONLY goal is to make content that stands out!
Thank you for this great video. Best of luck!
I love Calgary, but this is a very rosy picture…. It’s all these things you mention if compared to Vancouver, Montreal or Toronto…. But for most people, the surge of people moving there and increase in investing parties from outside AB have really increased cost of living, unemployment is one of the highest in the country, and many of the small city benefits are not really existent any longer.
Since we released the video five months ago some things have definitely changed - but unfortunately it’s not got a lot better elsewhere either, so although the advantage isn’t as strong, in many ways it’s still got an edge over those major markets, but you’re right - it’s not the same as it was.
Awsome video! been thinking about moving to Calgary from Toronto.Maybe its time I make that move at least real estate is still a bit more effordable then T.O and Vancouver. Best video about calgary . Thx Brad
Thanks for checking it out and considering Calgary!
What a video!!! Props to all the team involved and thank youuuu!!!
Thanks so much! :) It was a lot of work - but we're proud of it.
I am coming next year, thank you so much for your super informative video
Appreciate you checking it out!
The best video ever! You are attracting too many people from everywhere now. You truly are the Calgary ambassador! ❤
Haha thank you so much! We ❤️ our city!
You and this guy are just real estate pumpers. This video is complete bs tricking many unfortunately.
@@WizardHarry69 I literally fact checked everything. EVERYTHING. So what's the BS? Why does every uneducated person in the comment section think realtors want to 'pump' prices?! Or do you REALLY believe that every Realtor's goal is that prices go so high that NOBODY can afford them? How on earth would I make a living if nobody were buying homes?
@@BradMcCallumthere will always be people to buy the houses regardless of how high prices go. A lot of people are worried about that here. Im lucky i have owned a home since 06. But it is a great city!
Top notch presentation skills, editing and delivery
Thank you very much!
We are now considering to move here from Toronto.
What an amazing video 👏👏 I mean, it’s a work of art, really good! Very well explained and detailed, great b roll, and your energy is great! Thank you!
Brad this is a fabulous video but there is one correction - Calgary is Canada's 4th largest city. Vancouver is Canada's 3rd largest city. Calgary is awesome!
Well Calgary is actually technically #3 largest City, but the fourth largest metropolitan area behind Vancouver!
@@BradMcCallum Wow! My bad! Thanks for your message and terrific video and info Brad!
@@christinecamley I actually thought I had made the mistake when I saw your comment and then looked it up!
Wow! What a killer video, Brad. Absolutely loved it.
Thanks my friend! Always good to hear from my favorite Vancouver TH-camr!
awesome vid brad! appreciate the effort in highlighting all the amazing things about our city :D
Glad you enjoyed it my friend!
Who filmed this video ? Thats incredible work for the size of you channels
Hey Brad. Great video. You definitely have peaked my interest, but reading the comments has given me second thoughts. Any videos on the rental market?
We spent last summer there and considering buying a property. I can't imagine how do you get outside and enjoy at - 40?????? What kind of shoes and coat one must have to survive there?
The reality is most of the time in winter it’s only -3, -4. If we get a real cold patch it might be a week or so at most
Great content! Thank you for shining light on a lot of points that are not mainstream. The energy you put in the video is very convincing that moving there would be ideal for everyone :D
Great video on Calgary..I first heard about Calgary as a kid because Bret “the hitman” Hart was from there.
Hometown Hero!
The rentals for the two bedroom condo in Calgary costs around 2000-4000, which it was 1200- 1800 two years ago. Now it is not affordable anymore. The average house price is around 600 k. If you work in the oil & gas industry, your salaries are above 100 k , you can afford 600 k above houses. If you work in the other industries, you do not earn 100 k. When the oil price drops, you lost the jobs in that industry. the homeless and crime rates hike in downtown area.
100%. Rents are insane
He doesn’t like this comment I wonder why😮
It's the same in Victoria. Complete bs
It's getting crazy in every city now. Big or small. Corporate and government greed mostly. Sorry for being a bummer. Good luck to all!
@@sirjibsalot8910people call the government greedy meanwhile they haven’t heard of a thing called inflation
The 15 mins flew by. Great content. Nailed it!
🫵 thx buddy!!!
Dear Brad, this video is by far the best one!
Great video Brad! I just released a video on my channel with a very similar title, but about moving to Lethbridge. Yours definitely has mine beat on the production value tho! 4:58 you used a stat from 2022 but detached homes in Calgary have increased over 100k this year alone. Do you think we will see this trend continue?
I believe so! I'll leave it up to you to decide if that's a good or bad thing. There is just a higher demand for the life/real estate that Alberta has to offer because of our provinces affordability. As long as the demand remains higher than the pull of higher interest rates on pricing, I think we'll see appreciation.
What I LIKE about Calgary is housing prices. What I DON'T LIKE is those areas almost in the city centre (such as Parkdale) look like remote outskirts. it's almost no city in the city.
cool videooo !!! high quality in all aspects!!! congrats mr mcCallum!!! 🎥👏👏👏
Thank you ! Appreciate you checking it out!
Great video!! I am a Parisian of French origin and I have been living in Calgary for 10 months. I really like the climate but I find that Calgary is not very dynamic for a big city… especially downtown. Calgarians prefer to drive rather than walk so sometimes the city seems really empty 😅
Great balanced video dude! Really enjoyed it!
Thanks so much! Glad you dig it!
@brad you have fully persuaded me! totally sold now
Incredible video! You left a Brazilian woman who is waiting for permanent residence with a warm heart! 💓😂
Wow fantastic thank you !!! 🎉 im sold !!!!
😃
I had lived in Calgary from 2007 through 2012. When the oil & gas boom had stopped and the oil projects closed down, I lost my job at and decided to leave the city for a job in another province. If I hadn't lost my job at that time, I would have never left Calgary which is until these days my favorite city in Canada. Finding a rental home has always been and is a major challenge there. Also, finding a job in Calgary without a car is not an option.
Hi Dear, just looking for advice. Few days ago i've been offered a job in oil&gas company called Enerplus. Do you know anything about this company?
The weather is a deal breaker for me. Also it's far away from other major locations
This is for a lot of people.
Thanks Brad. Have a question for you. 3 years ago my Dad gave me $500k to pay off the house (Calgary), now that it is about $650k. What should I do: doing nothing and enjoy the debt-free, keep the house and waiting for higher price in the future, sell the house and invest in something, or something else. Please give me some advice.
Wish you all the best.
Thanks for your comment - without fully knowing your situation, I'm limited in my advice - but here's what I'd consider if I were you. Let's say you chose to sell... what would you do with the money? Stocks look risky - and the outlook is generally bearish - with an expectation that the US could enter recession or might already been in it. So I wouldn't invest there. You could take the money and put it in a GIC or money market fund and receive 5% on your money - but there are some concern around the banks and liquidity - so it means that this isn't a totally risk free approach either. Right now, around the world, people with money are seeking safe assets, and there are few places to find them. Personally, if I were you - I'd hold your house. I believe Calgary market will continue to appreciate due to low supply and high demand - and you're insulated from bank issues somewhat, and you don't have to worry about stock volatility. There is no SURE thing. Even just selling and buying again has expenses. I'd either ride it out, or leverage it to buy rentals. There is strong demand for rentals here. Be conservative though with whatever you decide!
Thanks for sharing this, i am now convince to move in Calgary❤
Canada is so vast it will take a lifetime to explore it ❤
Great..! such a beutful details McCallum...Thank you champ.
Thank you thank you!
Great ,interested ,knowledge ....all in one....
Love and respect from Colorado, USA.
Calgary reminds me of home.
They did a story a while back about matching CDN cities to US ones. Denver Colorado was most closely matched with Calgary.
Great video work, plot and the city we all love
Much appreciated
@@BradMcCallum in case you need a guy with audio , photo and a little of video backgrounds lmk
I like your presentation style, it is very interesting, and I will be needing your services soon.
With an educational background in oil and gas its been more than 2 months that i moved here to Calgary, Canada and i am unable to find any job in oil and gas. Even odd jobs are hard to find and housing is at astronomical level. Welcome to Calgary guys 😄
Dude - with all due respect you've just moved to a new city, and you haven't found your dream job in the ideal industry? Be patient - it will happen. If you find housing is astronomical, its worse almost everywhere else sooooooo.....
This video makes me want to move to Calgary 😮💨
Haha, come one come all!
thank you for your meaningful and exciting video. it's giving me more reasons to choice Calgary as my next destination; thank from cameroon. I will read other comment to know more about Calgary
Most TH-camrs give a negative impression of Canada , this is the first time I have seen a TH-camr say something good about Canada❤️❤️❤️
Great work Brad, sending this around to convince my friends to join me here!
Let’s bring them home!
WOW!!! Great promo video!!!
What a great presentation 👏🏻 Callum for Mayor
Hahaha, I'm just happy to be an ambassador. :)
Dam you put so much energy in it respect yes I'm thinking moving next year I'll be hoping you could help me find a new home so can settle with my family tks
Haha thanks! We would love to help! Just email us at office@mccallumgroup.ca when the time is right!
AWESOME video with lots of great information! And look at that landscape
Glad you enjoyed it friend!
You made an amazing video about Calgary.
Thannk you, I'm really proud of our team!
Nice video. great job in finding info and shooting pictures.
Very nice video Brad. I really need your help because my familly and I wanna really move there. 🥰
@@manitraraharisolofo1871 we would love to assist! Please feel free to look at our contact info in the description to chat further!
@@BradMcCallum I took it Brad. Many many thanks. 🙏
I miss Canada in some ways but god our cities are so bland, the obsession with cars really needs to be phased out 😅