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How To Immigrate To Canada

With the ripple effect that has followed the US Presidential Elections, markets dipping to record lows and shock (and dismay) expressed from around the entire globe, something had to give. It turns out that the sudden interest in Americans wanting to immigrate to the Great White ...
We Need Your Help!

We Need Your Help!

We need your help – October 25, 2016 The Alberta government is poised to create a committee to examine rent regulation, security deposits, and other issues of critical importance to landlords in Alberta.  The Calgary Residential Rental Association (CRRA) has embarked on a cam...
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Calgary’s University Residential District Awarded LEED...

A Moment of Pride for Calgary’s University DistrictThe stars seem to be in perfect alignment for Calgary’s University District lately. Just last month, they appear to have hit a sweet spot with a record number of university students preferring to live in and arou...
Apartment Finder Website ApartmentLove.com Among the W...

Apartment Finder Website ApartmentLove.com Among the W...

CALGARY, AB (October 24, 2016) – ApartmentLove.com, one of the largest apartment rental websites in the world, is now home to more than 600,000 daily active listings spanning 9,500 markets across Canada and throughout the United States. Launched in the fall of 2015, ApartmentLo...
Condo Corporation Cannot Prevent Rental

Condo Corporation Cannot Prevent Rental

Condominium Corporation Cannot Prevent Rental of Unit Condominiums involve a unique form of ownership where the majority of owners control the site in a way that may impact your property rights, but that authority is not unlimited.  The Condominium Property Act (CPA) per Section...
Message from Broker & CEO of City Search

Message from Broker & CEO of City Search

A message from Lisa…   Citysearch is pleased to announce it is very active in leasing and managing residential properties in Calgary and area, from single family detached homes, duplexes and townhouses to apartment condominiums.  Citysearch matches high caliber qualified tena...
Ottawa to Close Foreign Buyers Loop-hole

Ottawa to Close Foreign Buyers Loop-hole

OTTAWA TO CLOSE FOREIGN-BUYERS LOOPHOLE (excerpt from the Globe and Mail – Oct 3, 2016)   “Ottawa will close a tax loop-hole that allows nonresidents to buy homes and later claim a tax exemption on the sale, a government source said Sunday.  The government plans to make sur...
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Calgary’s Low Rental Rates Have A Little Effect on Stu...

Image Source:CBC NewsMost Students Preferring To Live on CampusAlthough Calgary’s sagging rental market has opened up new affordable housing rentals options for students, most of the landlords in Calgary still have rental units. This is really surprising! Due to C...
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Calgary Vacancy Rate High, Rent Prices Expected to Dro...

Declined Home Sales Fail to Affect the Sale PricesLast month, July 2016, the house sales totaled 1,741 units, which is a 12.6% decrease from July 2015, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board. The sales for detached homes were down by 9.2% over the past year. With only 6,908 s...
Know The Truths About Calgary Real Estate Trend! It Is...

Know The Truths About Calgary Real Estate Trend! It Is...

Forever Known FactsFor a long time now, the city of Calgary is considered as one of the best cities to live in Canada. The strength of the area’s oil & gas economy has created an incredible environment for a luxurious lifestyle and profitable real estate investment.Surp...