…6 Million Dollars in Tenant Damage for 2...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, July 6, 2017

Hi everyone, “CRRA Members Report Nearly 6 Million Dollars in Tenant Damage for 2016!” The CRRA has posted their seasonal rental review and it has some very valuable information. In this newsletter, you can read about the turnover survey results from individual zones in Calga...

We Need Your Help – Albertans for Housing Choice

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, June 26, 2017

Hello, Please find attached a request by the Calgary Residential Rental Association to complete a survey to ensure that the choice of individuals, specifically shift workers and seniors, is not taken away. “The Calgary Residential Rental Association (CRRA) has been working clos...

So, You Wanna Be a Landlord

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, April 16, 2017

So, You Wanna Be a Landlord By: Trevor Davidson – President & CEO ApartmentLove.com Interest rates are at near historic lows, there’s an unprecedented demand for rental properties and, let’s face it, being a landlord seems easy. I mean, buy the apartment, give it a good cl...

Citysearch emphasizes the importance of carefully scre...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 29, 2017

As reported by the CBC (article below), Citysearch emphasizes the importance of carefully screening applicants to lease a property, short-term or long-term…. The risks are the same. Checking previous landlord references, credit checks and confirming employment are just a fe...

Tenant’s Security Deposits

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Tenants’ Security Deposits – If a home is left unkempt and requires cleaning, damage by pets, broken appliances, Citysearch has a fiduciary duty to its owner to charge these expenses back to the tenant which means a reduction in the tenant’s security deposit refund. The d...

Secondary Suites

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Secondary (Basement) Suite – Important Notice Designing a secondary or “basement” suite just got a lot easier. The City of Calgary has approved the Secondary Suite Development Permit exemption which eliminates the need for a Development Permit when people are looking to ...

CMHC Rental Market Report for Calgary

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Hello, Please find attached the most recent CMHC Rental Market Report for Calgary… just issued today reflecting October 2016 statistics. “The vacancy rate has moved well above historical averages largely due to a rise in supply in both the primary and secondary rental markets...

Calgary Home Rental Market and Real Estate Trend

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, December 4, 2016

Alberta’s largest, most populous city and one of the finest lifestyle providers in the province – yes, you guessed it right, we are talking about none other than the city of Calgary. The city has witnessed tremendous growth in the recent years. It wo...