Sylvanfan, sounds like you are you going into the financial transaction with your eyes wide open (and in not bad finances either.) Also with a long term plan/view.
Regardless of my silly rambling statistical commentary, congratulations on the purchase and I hope you, your family and the pets really enjoy the new place.
Though what happened 2 years ago?
EDIT: Also noticed this over the weekend:
Vacancy rates in Calgary continue to climb amid a weak job market and a population exodus not seen in the city for decades.
Some 17,000 dwellings sit empty -- including apartments, condos, homes and duplexes -- according to the 2010 civic census.
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/busines...#ixzz0umuteLWw