Selena Rios - Calgary Realtor

Over the moon for my clients who secured their forever home in Signal Hill 🏡🤍

This journey came with a few obstacles along the way, but staying patient and strategic paid off. We were able to secure the perfect family home at a great price in the exact neighbourhood they had their hearts set on.

Congratulations F & A. So excited for this next chapter for your family!

Selena Rios
RARE Group | Real Luxury
📲 403.923.1648
📧 [email protected]

Some of the best homes never officially hit the market.

They’re the ones tucked into quiet cul-de-sacs in Aspen… the hidden acreage with the perfect tree line in Springbank… the bungalow in Signal Hill where the owners have loved every inch of it for 20 years and casually say, “We’ve talked about selling one day…”

That’s exactly why we’re putting this out there.

Right now, our RARE buyers are actively house-hunting across Calgary and surrounding areas, and not just casually browsing at 11pm with a glass of wine and a dream. 😏 They are pre-qualified, motivated, and ready to make strong offers on the right homes.

From luxury acreages to inner-city condos, west side bungalows to family homes with triple garages, we are working hard behind the scenes trying to create the perfect RARE MATCH between great buyers and great homes.

If you’ve been thinking about selling, even quietly…
Or if you know someone who owns a property that sounds like one of the slides above…

Please tag them, share this post, or send us a DM.

Sometimes the perfect sale starts with a simple conversation before the sign even goes up.

Selena Rios
📲 403.923.1648
📧[email protected]
RAREGroup.ca | We’re ALL in!
REAL Broker Luxury Division

The wait paid off on this one ✨

My clients knew exactly what they wanted. To stay in the neighbourhood they love, just upgrade their space. When the right home finally hit the market, we moved quickly… and it paid off.

A smooth, strategic win and the perfect next step for their family 🏡🤍

If you’re outgrowing your space, let’s talk about what your next step could look like!

Selena Rios
RARE Group | Real Luxury
📲 403.923.1648
📧 [email protected]

OPEN HOUSE | Saturday, April 11 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
📍1016 Mapleglade Drive SE

Backing onto the Maple Ridge Golf Course, this fully renovated home offers over 3,200 sq.ft of beautifully finished living space.

Slow mornings, family dinners, friends over… it all fits here.

If you’ve been looking in the area, or just want to walk through something a little different, come take a look in person!

Selena Rios
RARE Group | Real Luxury
📲 403.923.1648
📧 [email protected]

LA: Kristina Dominguez
RE/MAX First

Another beautiful home off the market and another happy homeowner starting their next chapter! 🏡

Beyond excited for my client’s purchase of her first home! She’s been so much fun to work with & being part of milestones like this is such an honour.

Thinking about buying your first home? I’d love to help 🤍

Selena Rios
RARE Group | Real Luxury
📲 403.923.1648
📧 [email protected]

February’s market is telling a different story depending on the type of home you’re buying or selling. It’s not one size fits all right now, each property type is moving in its own rhythm.

🏡 Detached Homes
Detached homes continue to see some of the tightest conditions in the market with less than three months of supply. Demand remains particularly strong for homes priced under $700K where inventory continues to be limited. Well prepared listings in this range are still seeing strong activity from motivated buyers.

🏠 Semi-Detached Homes
Semi detached properties are experiencing similarly tight conditions. Buyers looking for space and value between condos and detached homes are keeping demand steady. Sellers who price strategically and present their homes well are still positioned to attract solid interest.

🏘️ Row and Townhomes
Row homes are sitting in more balanced conditions compared to other segments. Inventory levels are slightly higher, giving buyers more options to compare. For sellers, thoughtful pricing and strong presentation are key to standing out in a growing pool of listings.

🏙️ Apartments and Condos
The apartment condominium segment continues to see rising supply, with thousands of new units currently under construction across Calgary. This is creating more choice for buyers and shifting negotiating power in their favour. For sellers, strategic pricing and strong marketing are essential to compete effectively in this segment.

Curious about what all of this means for you?

COMMENT “MARKET” and I’ll send CREB’s full Housing Market Update straight to your DMs 💌

& if you’d like a detailed home valuation or a buyer consultation to figure out the best strategy for today’s market, just shoot me a DM - happy to help you feel confident every step of the way!

Selena Rios
403.923.1648

RAREGroup.ca
REAL Broker Luxury Division
We’re ALL in!

So you’re saving up to purchase your first home (yay!) 🎉

You’ve probably been laser focused on the down payment… but there’s one extra cost that quietly sneaks up on a lot of buyers, closing costs!!

You’ll need money set aside for these in addition to your down payment & lenders will often want to see proof of it when you get pre-approved.

Here’s a realistic example for a $500,000 home in Calgary:

Typical closing costs:

• Lawyer fees: $1,000–$1,500
• Land title registration: ~ $1,000
• Title insurance (if not included): $300–$400
• Home inspection: $400–$600
• Property tax adjustment: $500–$1,000
• Condo document review (if applicable): $250–$400

Estimated closing costs total:
roughly $3,500–$4,900

Other recommended budget items:

• Moving costs: $500–$1,500
• First-home purchases (furniture, home essentials, small fixes): $1,000–$3,000

💡 Grand total cash needed beyond down payment:
$5,000–$9,400

⚠️ Rates vary depending on vendors and purchase price - this is just a general estimate.

Save this for later or follow for more real estate tips. Future you will be very grateful. 🤍