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Don’t Let One Negative Moment Fool You

Good Morning All – I hope you had an amazing weekend! As always, I like to start the week off right with some words of motivation or inspiration:

“For Every Act Of Unkindness, There Are A Million Kind Acts.” – Wayne Dyer

It’s human nature for us to notice negativity. One bad experience can stick with us far longer than ten positive ones. It can shape how we see people, situations, and even our entire day.

But here’s the truth — the world is far better than it sometimes feels. Every day, there are countless people choosing kindness:

  • Helping strangers

  • Supporting friends

  • Doing the right thing when no one is watching

We just don’t always stop to recognize these things — and we don’t always realize the power we have to contribute to it.

This week is a reminder that EACH OF US can make a differnce in the people and lives around us.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Your Realtor Denis Hrstic

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You Have Another Chance Today

Good Morning All – I hope you had an amazing weekend! As always, I like to start the week off right with some words of motivation or inspiration:

“What A Privilege It Is To Wake Up And Have Another Day To Better Yourself.”

It’s easy to overlook how powerful that idea really is. We often think change requires a big moment—a major decision, a perfect plan, or ideal timing. But in reality, most meaningful progress comes from something much simpler:

Showing up.

Every single day you wake up is an opportunity to:

  • Improve your mindset

  • Make a better decision

  • Take one step closer to your goals

The people who make progress aren’t necessarily the ones who time everything perfectly… they’re the ones who take action consistently. And over time, those small actions create big results.

If you’ve been thinking about making a change—whether it’s your home, your finances, or your lifestyle—don’t wait for everything to line up perfectly.

Today is giving you that opportunity. Don’t try to change everything. 

Just focus on one thing you can do better today than you did yesterday—
and repeat it.

Have a great week!

Sincerely Denis Hrstic 

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New property listed in River Song, Cochrane

I have listed a new property at 522 River Heights CRESCENT in Cochrane. See details here

Welcome to this BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED two-storey home backing onto protected green space in the highly sought-after community of River Song—offering privacy, open views, and over 1800+ SQ FT of developed living space. From the moment you arrive, the home feels warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. The main floor showcases a bright, functional layout that blends everyday comfort with modern style. The living room is filled with natural light from large windows and patio door that provides seamless access to the backyard, creating an open and airy atmosphere ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. A custom built-in media unit with sleek cabinetry and floating shelves anchors the space, offering both functionality and a clean, contemporary focal point. Warm flooring, soft textures, and neutral tones tie everything together—creating a space that feels both cozy and refined. The FULLY RENOVATED KITCHEN is equally impressive, featuring BRAND NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, NEW CABINETRY, AND CONTEMPORARY LIGHTING, all flowing effortlessly into a spacious dining area perfect for hosting family and friends. Fresh paint throughout and OVER $40,000 IN CUSTOM CARPENTRY elevate the entire home, while custom closet shelving adds both style and everyday practicality. Upstairs, you’ll find a well-designed layout with a convenient upper laundry area, a spacious primary retreat featuring a walk-in closet and a full 5-piece ensuite, plus two additional bedrooms and a full main bathroom. The upper level enjoys open views to the south and east, allowing for expansive skies, natural light, and a sense of space rarely found in similar homes. The NEWLY DEVELOPED BASEMENT significantly expands your living space, featuring a 4th Bed and full bat setup with a kitchenette—perfect for guests, extended family, or flexible use. Built with comfort in mind, it includes Roxul and sound bar insulation, upgraded drywall, wood panel finishes, and a subfloor system that creates a warm, quiet lower level. Potential to add a separate side entrance for the basement to create a suite (subject to requirements by Town of Cochrane). Step outside to your private backyard haven—fully landscaped and fenced, complete with a large tiered deck designed for entertaining or relaxing evenings. With no immediate rear neighbours and designated green space behind, you’ll enjoy added privacy and uninterrupted open views year-round. Front and back underground sprinklers add convenience and keep everything looking its best. The municipal area plan behind the home designates the rear green space to remain as green space—protecting your views and privacy long-term. Steps to pathways, parks, and Bow Valley High School, with quick access into town, Calgary, Kananaskis, and Banff—this home offers the perfect balance of lifestyle, location, and long-term value. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with privacy, upgrades, and a fully finished basement in one of Cochrane’s most desirable communities.

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Stop Being Your Own Roadblock

Good Morning All – I hope you had an amazing weekend! As always want to start the week off with some words of motivation or inspiration.

“You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” — Louise Hay

One of the biggest things holding people back is how they see themselves. We live in a world where people constantly second-guess:

  • “Am I ready?”

  • “What if I make the wrong decision?”

  • “What if I fail?”

But here’s the truth — We don’t build confidence before we act. We build confidence by acting.

The Shift That Changes Everything

Imagine this - instead of criticizing yourself for past decisions, you start approving of where you are today. Instead of focusing on what’s missing, you focus on what’s possible.

This one shift changes how you:

  • Make decisions

  • Handle pressure

  • Move forward

Your Goal This Week

Try this:

  • Catch yourself the moment doubt creeps in

  • Shift that voice to one that supports you

  • Then take one confident step forward anyway

You don’t need to be perfect to move forward — you just need to believe in yourself. 

Have an amazing week !

Your Realtor Denis Hrstic

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New property listed in Woodbine, Calgary

I have listed a new property at 100 Woodfield GREEN SW in Calgary. See details here

Step into a home that feels perfect the moment you walk in—bright, open, and designed for how you actually live. Welcome to this BEAUTIFULLY REMODELLED 2-storey home offering OVER 2400 SF of developed living space, perfectly positioned directly across from playground and green space in the highly sought-after community of Woodbine. This is not just an update, it’s a beautiful transformation focused on style, flow, and everyday comfort. Clean lines, updated finishes, and custom features create a home that is modern, refined, and truly move-in ready. The main floor is designed for connection and functionality featuring a BRIGHT OPEN-CONCEPT layout with a spacious living area filled with natural light, a generous dining space for hosting and family dinners, and a beautifully upgraded kitchen complete with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and extra cabinetry. It’s a layout that works for all the family space you need. Upstairs, the LARGE PRIMARY RETREAT serves as a private escape, complete with its own ensuite and double closets. Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom offer flexible space for family, guests, or a home office. The fully finished basement expands your options even further—whether it’s movie nights, a games area, or space for teenagers or extended family. With two additional bedrooms, a large recreation room with electric fireplace, wet bar, and dedicated laundry room -- this level adapts to your lifestyle. Step outside and unwind in your private backyard featuring a spacious deck with built-in hot tub—perfect for relaxing evenings or entertaining. Rear alley access also provides future potential for a single garage or carport (check with City for requirements). Exceptional location just MINUTES to playgrounds, schools, Fish Creek Park, pathways, shopping, Stoney Trail, Costco / Buffalo run and easy access to the mountains for weekend escapes. Homes like this are RARE; bringing together SPACE, UPDATES, LOCATION and INCREDIBLE VALUE. If you’ve been waiting for one that truly stands out and checks all the boxes — this is it! Book a private showing now before its gone!

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New property listed in Ogden, Calgary

I have listed a new property at 124 Lynnwood DRIVE SE in Calgary. See details here

Welcome to this beautifully renovated Bungalow in sought-after Upper Lynnwood, offering the perfect combination of space, privacy, upgrades, and location. Over 2200 SF of developed living space and set on a HUGE, ULTRA PRIVATE LOT WITH NO NEIGHBOURS BEHIND, this property backs onto a peaceful greenspace from an elevated east ridge setting, creating a rare backyard retreat that is hard to find. The bright, open-concept living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, enhanced by large windows that flood the space with natural light and create a clean, contemporary feel. The main floor offers over 1200 SF of thoughtfully designed living space with 3 bedrooms and full bathroom, featuring beautifully stained hardwood flooring, a completely renovated kitchen and bathroom, and all-new lighting throughout. A cozy gas fireplace in the living room provides exceptional warmth and comfort on cold winter days. The lower level offers incredible versatility with 2 spacious bedrooms with new windows, a full bathroom, and a massive living/flex area—ideal for movie nights, a media room, or entertaining. Perfect for guests, multi-generational living, a home office, or gym, this space adapts to your lifestyle, with bonus potential for a future basement suite (subject to City approval). Fully renovated from top to bottom, this home is completely move-in ready with ALL NEW FLOORING, A STYLISH UPDATED KITCHEN, MODERN BATHROOMS, UPGRADED LIGHTING, AND NEW WINDOWS THROUGHOUT. Behind the scenes, major mechanical upgrades ensure comfort and reliability, including a NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL, HOT WATER TANK, HIGH-EFFICIENCY FURNACE, AND CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING. Updated eaves and soffits, plus a newer roof (approx. 6 years old), add even more value. Step outside into your own private backyard retreat; A MASSIVE ULTRA-PRIVATE OUTDOOR ESCAPE WITH NO NEIGHBOURS BEHIND. Whether you're hosting friends on the covered patio, relaxing in the hot tub after a long day, or enjoying the wide-open space for gardening and outdoor living, this yard offers a lifestyle that’s hard to find. The OVERSIZED 24' x 24' Double Detached Garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or your own workshop setup. Located in quiet, established Upper Lynnwood, this home offers a rare blend of nature, privacy, and convenience with mature trees and a strong sense of community pride. Enjoy easy access to the Bow River pathways, Beaver Dam Flats, and Carburn Park—perfect for year-round outdoor living—along with nearby schools, parks, and recreation amenities. Just minutes to Deerfoot Meadows, Quarry Park, major roadways, and a quick downtown commute, this location delivers exceptional convenience while still feeling private and tucked away. Future Green Line will add easy access to transit. A rare opportunity to own a fully renovated home on a large lot in one of the area’s most desirable streets.

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The Hidden Filter That Shapes Our Belief

Good Morning All – I hope you had an amazing weekend!

"If You Believe It Will Work Out, You’ll See Opportunities. If You Don’t, You Will See Obstacles." – Wayne Dyer

There’s something we tend to overlook when trying to improve anything. We focus on changing our circumstances — but ignore the lens we are looking through.

Same Situation, Different Outcome

Two people can go through the exact same experience:

  • One sees failure

  • The other sees feedback

  • One sees rejection

  • The other sees redirection

The situations didn’t change but the beliefs and responses did.

Our Minds Search for Proof

Our minds are always working—quietly scanning the world for evidence that our beliefs are true.

If we believe:

  • “We can’t do this” → we’ll find reasons to stop

  • “We’ll figure this out” → we’ll find ways to move forward

Same situation but totally different focus.

This is because we’re not seeing reality as it is -- we are subjective; we’re seeing the world through who we’ve decided we are.

The Power of a Shift — the most powerful change we can make isn’t around us—it’s within us.

When we shift from:

  • Problem-focused → solution-driven

  • Fear-based → possibility-led

  • Passive → intentional

Everything starts to move differently, and our actions will always follow our thinking.

Life will always offer both:

Obstacles and Opportunities.

The question is -- what are we training our minds to see? 

Have an amazing week!

Sincerely,

Your Realtor Denis Hrstic

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Burn That Bridge

A common misunderstood idea is the phrase “burning bridges.” Most of us immediately think it means anger, conflict, or destroying relationships.

But it doesn't need to mean this. Sometimes burning a bridge simply means making the decision not to go back to anything that is not helping us.

The truth is — some paths only lead us in circles, and real growth often begins the moment we decide we are done with them.

Sometimes the bridge we need to burn isn’t physical at all. It’s the mental bridge that keeps pulling us back to:

  • toxic relationships

  • negative thinking

  • destructive habits

  • limiting beliefs

  • or a life direction that no longer fits who we are

The moment we truly let go of these things, something powerful happens.

We stop looking backward and living in the past. For the first time, our energy is fully focused on the road ahead -- that’s where real progress begins.

Every meaningful change in our lives begins with a decision — the decision to move forward without keeping one foot buried in the past.

What kind of bridges do you need to burn ?

Sincerely,

Your Realtor Denis Hrstic

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New property listed in Acadia, Calgary

I have listed a new property at 636 Arlington DRIVE SE in Calgary. See details here

Welcome to this beautifully renovated bungalow in the heart of Acadia, offering a modern open floor plan and over 2100 SF of developed living space in one of Calgary’s most established and desirable neighborhoods. Fully renovated in 2020, the main floor features a bright open-concept layout with large windows and pot lights throughout, creating a warm and inviting space filled with natural light. The beautifully designed kitchen is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining, showcasing quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, a spacious breakfast bar, and abundant pantry and storage space. The main level offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, highlighted by a huge primary retreat designed for comfort and privacy, complete with a spa-inspired ensuite featuring a large glass walk-in shower — the perfect place to relax and unwind at the end of the day. The fully developed lower level significantly expands the living space, featuring 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a massive family / recreation room—perfect for movie nights, a games area, teenagers, guests, or a flexible home office setup. Major upgrades provide both modern comfort and long-term peace of mind, including a high-efficiency furnace and humidifier (2025), new attic insulation (2026), roof shingles approximately five years old, upgraded vinyl windows, and a durable stucco exterior accented with soffit lighting for beautiful evening curb appeal. These upgrades make this home truly move-in ready, allowing you to simply enjoy the space without worrying about major expenses. Outside you’ll love the massive backyard and large rear deck, perfect for summer entertaining, gardening, or relaxing evenings. The OVERSIZED heated garage is fully insulated and drywalled with a gas heater, providing an ideal space for parking, storage, or a workshop, with potential for future EV upgrades if desired. Located in prime Acadia, this home is within walking distance to schools, parks, tennis courts, pools, shopping, and transit, with quick access to Southland Drive, Blackfoot Trail, and Deerfoot Trail for easy commuting. Everyday amenities including Costco, IKEA, and major shopping centres are just minutes away. Known for its mature tree-lined streets, wide lots, and strong community feel, Acadia remains one of Calgary’s most desirable established neighborhoods. Quick possession available. Move in and enjoy.

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Your Daily Routine

Good Morning All – I hope you had an amazing weekend!

As always, I like to start the week off right with some words of motivation:

“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” — John C. Maxwell

Many people search for the secret to success in big moments — the big decision, the breakthrough idea, or the lucky opportunity.

But the real secret is much quieter - It lives in your daily routine.

Your life today is the result of thousands and thousands of small choices repeated over time. Some examples:

  • What time you wake up.

  • How you start your day.

  • How long you stay focused before allowing distractions to take over.

A structured routine removes the mental friction of constantly deciding what to do next. Instead of reacting to the day, you begin directing it.

One of the greatest writers in history, Leo Tolstoy, understood this deeply. At just 18 years old, he began keeping a journal tracking his daily activities and evaluating how well he used his time.

His days followed a rhythm: early mornings, long walks, focused writing sessions, and disciplined work habits.

His success wasn’t accidental - it was built one routine at a time.

Today we face a different challenge than Tolstoy did.

Constant digital distraction.

Our phones are designed to capture attention. Notifications interrupt our thinking. Social media pulls us into endless scrolling and mind games. 

But these distractions comes with a hidden cost. Even a brief interruption can take ten minutes or more to fully regain focus.

The lesson is simple.

  • Protect your time.

  • Delete unnecessary apps.

  • Reduce distractions.

  • Create a daily routine that supports your goals instead of working against them.

Your future isn’t created by occasional bursts of effort. It’s created by what you consistently do every day.

Make the right choice today — not the easy one.

Sincerely,

Your Realtor Denis Hrstic

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February 2026 Market Report

What This Means by Property Type

🏠 Detached Homes – Still Balanced
736 sales / 1,269 new listings

Just under 3 months of supply

Benchmark price: $734,300 (down ~3% year-over-year)

Detached homes remain one of the most stable segments of the Calgary market. Demand continues to absorb most of the new listings coming to market, keeping supply relatively tight—especially for homes priced under $700,000. While prices remain slightly lower than last year, the market is still considered balanced overall.


🏘 Semi-Detached – Tightest Segment Right Now
175 sales / 253 new listings

2.4 months of supply

Benchmark price: $682,200 (roughly unchanged from last year)

Semi-detached homes are currently the tightest segment of the market. Strong demand combined with relatively limited inventory is helping push prices slightly higher month-to-month, particularly in the City Centre, North West, and West districts.


🧱 Townhomes – Moving Toward Balance
270 sales / 491 new listings

Just over 3 months of supply

Benchmark price: $423,600 (down ~5% year-over-year)

Townhomes remain in relatively balanced territory. While inventory increased earlier in the year, stronger sales in February helped bring supply levels down slightly. Prices are still below last year’s levels, with the North East and East districts seeing the largest declines.


🏢 Condos – Still the Softest Segment
345 sales / 753 new listings

Over 4 months of supply

Benchmark price: $298,600 (down ~9% year-over-year)

Apartment-style condos continue to face the most pressure. Rising inventory and a surge in apartment construction across Calgary are creating more options for buyers. Supply levels remain elevated, especially in the North East and South East, putting continued downward pressure on prices.


Surrounding Communities

Airdrie: Balanced market, price $512,200 (down ~5% YoY)

Cochrane: Stable conditions, price $553,500 (down ~3%)

Okotoks: Tight inventory, price $612,300 (roughly flat YoY)


Bottom Line

The Calgary housing market continues to split into two different realities depending on property type.

Detached and semi-detached homes remain relatively balanced with limited supply in key price ranges.

Townhomes are stabilizing after inventory increased earlier in the year.

Condos continue to face oversupply as thousands of new apartment units are under construction across the city.

Overall, Calgary currently sits at about three months of supply, meaning the market remains balanced—but the experience for buyers and sellers can look very different depending on the property type.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just want to know what your home might be worth today, I’d be happy to walk you through what these numbers mean for your specific neighborhood.

Denis Hrstic

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What is the Plan?

Every one of us has had a plan that didn’t work.

  • The night we stared at the ceiling at 2am, wondering how you’re going to fix this.

  • The month the money didn’t stretch far enough.

  • The call from our kid’s school.

  • The layoff we didn’t see coming.

  • The friend who stopped calling back.

  • The parent whose health suddenly shifted.

  • The business plan that did not work

And in the moment? It feels like loss and pain and failure.

But looking back at our life.

How many times did something fall apart…only to make room for something better?

Faith isn’t passive. It’s not sitting back doing nothing.

Faith is doing the work — and trusting that when doors close, it’s redirection, not rejection.

Sometimes we need to double down on our faith because sometimes the better plan takes time.

With Gratitude,

Your Realtor, Denis Hrstic

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