I Tried Buying the Cheapest House in Calgary… Here’s Exactly What Happened

Everyone wants a deal. So I went on a mission:Find the cheapest home for sale in Calgary and see what the actual experience is like.

Here’s what I found:

• The photos were… creative.

• The basement had mystery smells.

• The foundation had opinions.

• The neighbour politely told me not to walk around after 10 PM.

• The reno costs were double what the house was worth.

But I also discovered something no one ever tells you:You can still find affordable homes in Calgary — you just need to know where to look and what “cheap” really means.

Sometimes a $350,000 home in a solid community is a better investment than a “steal” you’ll spend $180,000 repairing.