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So I know there are a number of threads and discussions about Calgary communities, but I find that they are kind of useless unless you break it down. Most of those conversations end in an argument that Sunnyside is better than Nolan Hill. Well yeah. How do you compare Hillhurst to Skyview Ranche? What's the point?

So here's a more specific comparison. The SO and I are house shopping, due to preference, price and family reasons we are looking in the SE. We are looking in McKenzie Towne/Lake, Douglas Dale/Glen and Chaparral.

We are in the 450k range. I don't like the super narrow lot and 1500sq ft that you get in Auburn Bay and Mahogany with 450k so I haven't seen much that I like in those areas. Chaparral seems nice but God damn is it way far south (I'm a northerner).

I know the best thing to do is check it out for yourself, and we have. I just like any and all opinions. There's always an angle that I didn't consider. I'd love to hear people's opinions! (preferably based on experience).