Tips for Buying Your First Investment Property

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

“Property investment is an exciting business or side hustle that has a high income potential. You see it on HGTV and read about it in business and financial news, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Especially as a first-time investor, who’s new to rules, reg...

Tenants Have More Choice Than Ever Before In Ca...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, November 16, 2017

Below is an excerpt from the Calgary Sun explaining the current real estate market. It describes that tenants have more choice than ever as the supply of properties is quite high due to unfavorable market conditions for selling. Read below to see why you should call Citysearch to...

CRRA Notice: Security Deposit Interest Rate for 2018

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, November 5, 2017

The notice dated November 1, 2017 from the Calgary Residential Rental Association states:“The rate of interest to be paid on tenant security deposits by landlords, effective January 1, 2018, is 0%. Landlords must pay interest to their tenants annually at the end of each ten...

Rental Property Upgrades That Will Pay Off!

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, November 2, 2017

Are you interested in upgrades that will help you get more monthly income for your single-family properties? We visited Capitalist Creations and other sites to gather some great suggestions about well-considered repairs and maintenance that can increase the value of your ren...

How to Avoid Being the Victim of a Rental Scam

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

6 Ways to Avoid Being the Victim of a Rental ScamSo, you’ve found the perfect rental unit in your desired location. It has all of the amenities that you’re looking for, and then some…but could this sweet deal be too good to be true?Most scammers will create fra...

Winter is Coming… Here’s How to Prepare!

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, October 18, 2017

According to the Insurance Information Institute, property losses caused by snow, ice and freezing temperatures come in third on the list of catastrophic losses caused by weather behind hurricanes and tornadoes. Consider these tips to avoid your property becoming an insuranc...

CREB Market Update and September Statistics

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, October 1, 2017

CREB Market Update and September Stats Package. Inventory increases and sales drop in September, but overall sales for the year remain higher than last yearStrong gains in the first-half of 2017 has put the Calgary year-to-date sales at seven per cent above last years’...

Canada’s Rental and Housing Affordability

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, September 24, 2017

Rentseeker has looked at the math, and there’s one place in Canada where it says housing affordability merits a “satisfactory” rating.And as the Great White North goes, it’s pretty far up there.The rental portal has released a new infographic that shows th...

DIY Upgrades For Your Home Before Renting it Out!

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Have you always wanted to rent out your property but don’t think it’s quite ready to be rented? Take a look at these Do-It-Yourself Tips and Tricks to spice up your home and prepare it to be leased through Citysearch Rental Network! We are here to help manage your ren...

CREB Market Update & Other Real Estate Informatio...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, July 13, 2017

CREB Market Update and June Stats Package June spells a gradual recovery Stable prices in detached sector signal balanced conditions despite increased inventory Calgary’s housing market in June saw a modest improvement in sales along with an increase in new listings. However,...