Finding a home that fits your lifestyle needs is important, but finding one that fits the budget is just as critical, if not more so. That’s what “right-sizing” is all about.

The “right-sizer” was never just a buzzword in Calgary, as whether downsizing or upsizing a home, finding the right-size home is what everyone needs. After all, no one wants to be house-poor, meaning having a home that you can’t afford.

“Finding the ‘right-size’ home means creating living spaces that are intentionally designed to match the lifestyle, needs, and stage of life of each homeowner, says Cantiro Homes’ General Manager, Gary Hoeft.

Rather than focusing solely on square footage, he says, emphasis should be on functional layouts, smart storage solutions, and flexible living areas that maximize usability and comfort.

Right home, right price

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a couple of guidelines to finding a home that you can comfortably afford. First, your housing costs shouldn’t be more than 32 per cent of your gross income. Housing costs include mortgage principal and interest, taxes, heating expenses and half of your condo fees. Second, your total debt (for housing, cars, and credit cards) shouldn’t be more than 40 per cent of your gross income.

Fortunately, Calgary’s new homebuilders work with their customers in offering all home types that can fit their various financial and lifestyle needs. Whether a front-drive garage home, a laned home, a duplex, townhome, apartment condo, Calgarians have a wide range of new-built options to choose from for their “right-sizing” lifestyle.

Apartment condos

Logel Homes is arguably Calgary’s preeminent multi-family developer, winning their fifth consecutive Large Volume Multi-Family Builder of the Year at the 2024 BILD Calgary Region Awards, not to mention a host of other industry awards.

“Right-sizers are our primary homeowner group,” says Sales & Marketing Director, Reilly LePage. “We know that right-sizing is a new chapter, but it can be both exciting and stressful. We understand the importance of providing best-in-class customer service and condos that don’t mean compromise to help folks navigate this part of their lives.”

Their numerous condo developments in the city are perfect for “right-sizers” looking for a multi-family lifestyle with their attractive and innovative designs.

“We are well aware that floorplans and finishing options need to continue changing and improving, offering the staples our right-sizers have become used to in their single-family homes: Expansive kitchens, storage, ensuites, and living spaces that can still seat a family for Sunday dinner.”

Logel’s “right-sizer” floorplans have been constantly refined, LePage says, comparing their units to the size of a typical 1960s bungalow or larger at 1,096 to 1,300 square feet. “It’s the space most right-sizers are comfortable with,” LePage says.

They have nine ongoing developments in Calgary and one in Canmore. One of their newest developments is Livingston Central. “We just opened for sale on June 7th and have had a very positive response with over a dozen sales on the first day,” he says. It has over 14 floorplans ranging from 472 to 1,122 square feet. The development is a block of 1st Street and a few minutes’ walk from future grocery stores and Livingstons HOA facility. Find out more at logelhomes.com.

Townhomes

Townhomes are a lot of things for a lot of people, but its inherent affordability is what makes it one of the hottest selling types of homes right now, and a “right-sizer” favourite.

For Cantiro, finding the “right-size” home means creating living spaces that are intentionally designed to match the lifestyle, needs, and stage of life of each homeowner. Rather than focusing solely on square footage, Cantiro emphasizes functional layouts, smart storage solutions, and flexible living areas that maximize usability and comfort.

“Whether you’re a young professional, a growing family, or downsizing, Cantiro aims to provide homes that feel just right—not too big, not too small, but perfectly suited to how you live,” says Cantiro Homes General Manager, Gary Hoeft.

Cantiro offers a variety of townhome styles across Alberta to meet diverse buyer needs. In Calgary, they are introducing their Metro Collection Condominium Townhomes - choose from three-storey, rear-attached garage townhomes, and stacked one and two-storey townhomes.

The Metro Collection is designed for modern, urban living and they are available inside the Stoney Trail Ring Road, at Arbour Lake West in northwest Calgary. The established neighbourhood of has plenty of existing amenities and is close to major routes including Crowchild Trail for easy accessibility.

The Metro Collection townhomes are also fit for modern living. “Cantiro is known for its award-winning models and commitment to innovation in homebuilding. The Metro Fit 14 (winner) and Metro Tailored 18 (finalist) were recognized at the 2025 BILD Awards,” Hoeft says. Find out more at cantiro.ca/arbour.

Duplex homes

Partners Homes believes “right sizers” deserve the breathing room—and the finish level—usually reserved for far pricier single family homes. Their newest duplex collections deliver on that promise with thoughtfully planned square footage and a spec sheet that starts above the industry norm.

“Our Essentials specification already includes an impressive list of upgrades,” says Ryan Hall, Partners’ Director of Marketing. “You get real value for your money: quality materials, meticulous attention to detail, and all the must haves built in. From there, you can personalize with curated upgrade packages, but the base spec alone outshines most competitors.”

Partners offers three duplex plans in NE Calgary’s Homestead, ranging from 1,561 to 1,667 sq. ft. Two include a main floor den that can be converted to a bedroom, creating up to four bedrooms and three full baths. The third model delivers a spacious three bed, 2.5 bath layout. Every home includes a side entry for a future legal suite, adding income potential and resale value.

Looking for even more room? The Mackenzie in NW Calgary’s Upper Greenwich stretches to 1,985 sq. ft. and will soon be available on walk out lots in the next release of Partners’ Luxury Paired Homes. Like all Partners designs, it offers three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, beautiful exterior finishings and the same uncompromising craftsmanship. Visit them at partnershomes.ca

Laned homes

Bedrock Homes is making its debut in Calgary with new laned and front-drive attached garage showhomes in the southeast community of Heartwood. Their laned homes are particularly popular with one of the six models they offer here already sold out.

“At Bedrock Homes we build our laned homes with the same fit and finish as what you see in move up product, along with including our smart home package, upgraded features, all bundled in an energy efficient home,” James says. All models come with separate entrances on the side that gives buyers plenty of options to further develop the home to their liking.

The Aurora is Bedrock’s most popular laned home and is at 1,705 square-feet with three or four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

“The Aurora offers a convenient main floor bedroom and full bathroom, spacious kitchen, with a wide-open feel. Upstairs features double sinks in both the ensuite and main bathrooms, a large bonus room, laundry, and a luxurious primary suite with premium finishes. The separate entrance leads to a nine-foot basement with rough-ins and two bedroom windows.”

Visit the showhome at 76 Heartwood Lane SE or go to bedrockhomes.ca.

Front-drive homes

Daytona Homes’ commitment to providing comfort to its buyers remains paramount. “Finding comfort in our lives in is a goal everyone strives towards, but creating comfort through design takes skill and expertise, says Tyler Warner, Sales & Marketing Manager at Daytona Homes Calgary. “At Daytona Homes, the goal has always been focused on creating comfort not just in the home but in the entire process of buying and building a home.”

That skill is easily seen in Daytona Homes’ showhomes in the communities of Rangeview, and Walden in southeast Calgary; Harmony in Springbank; as well as Southbow Landing and Heartland, both in Cochrane.

New is their Silverado II showhome in Harmony which marks the first time Daytona Homes is offering front-drive garage homes in the beautiful, family-friendly lakeside community just west of Calgary.

With its third-floor loft, the 2,894-square-foot Silverado II showhome brings new excitement to Harmony’s latest phase. It is part of Daytona Homes’ 2025 new model line-up and includes high-quality home finishings and thoughtful features, making it safe, comfortable and budget friendly.

Buyers can also choose from a variety of different floorplan options and styles to suit the unique lifestyle found in Harmony. The master-planned community, located in the Springbank area just west of Calgary, is a vision and partnership between Qualico Communities and Bordeaux Developments. Find out more at daytonahomes.ca