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Corporate Relocations and Renting in Alberta

How to Build a Fair, Defensible Rental Budget Using Disparity Analysis and Cost-of-Living Data1) What “disparity analysis” means in relocation housingIn corporate relocations, disparity analysis refers to adjusting housing allowances to account for differences in cost...
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What Property Owners and Tenants Need to Know

With increased workforce mobility, it is now common for Canadian residential properties to be owned by individuals who live and work outside of Canada. While non-residents are permitted to own and rent Canadian real estate, doing so triggers specific tax, reporting, and complianc...
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Understanding the RTDRS Process in Alberta

Disputes between landlords and tenants are never ideal, but they do happen. In Alberta, the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) provides a faster, less formal alternative to court for resolving many tenancy-related disputes under the Residential Tenancies Act (...
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Smart Ways to Boost Long-Term Rental Returns in Alberta

Owning a rental property in Alberta can be an excellent long-term investment — but strong returns don’t happen by accident. In markets like Calgary and Edmonton, where rental conditions can shift quickly due to economic cycles, interest rates, and new supply, successf...
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Exciting Announcement

Citysearch Partners with Canada’s Leading Condominium Management CompaniesWe are proud to announce a strategic partnership between Citysearch and one of Canada’s largest and most respected condominium management companies—an alliance designed to elevate rental m...
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Hidden Costs of Self-Managing Rental Properties

Self-managing a rental property in Calgary often looks appealing on paper. No management fees, direct control over decisions, and the belief that “no one will care about my property more than I do” are common reasons owners choose this route.What is less visible are t...
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2026 Finish Trends: Warmth, Depth, and Intentional Design

As we move into 2026, finish selection in residential and condominium design has become far more intentional, expressive, and influential. What were once considered minor details—such as hardware and metal finishes—are now central design elements that shape the overal...