CitySearch Journal

Calgary’s Office Market Reality Check: What the Imperial Oil Campus Sale Tells Us About Value, Ris...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, March 26, 2026

The recent sale of the former Imperial Oil campus in Calgary’s Quarry Park has quietly become one of the most telling commercial real estate transactions in Western Canada. While on the surface it appears to be a straightforward disposition of a corporate headquarters, a de...

Beyond the Numbers: Interpreting Financial Performance in Real Estate Assets

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Financial performance reporting often appears deceptively simple—until the numbers begin telling different stories. A property can show strong net income on paper, while simultaneously struggling with cash flow. Another may generate healthy cash flow but appear underwhelmin...

A Significant Opportunity for First-Time Homebuyers: Understanding the New GST Rebate

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

There is meaningful and timely news for first-time homebuyers in Canada—particularly those considering newly constructed homes. The federal government has introduced a new GST rebate program aimed at improving affordability and helping more Canadians transition into homeown...

Canada’s Housing Shift: Why Rental Construction Is Surging While Ownership Supply Falls Behind

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Canada’s housing market is undergoing a significant structural shift—one that is not immediately obvious from the headline numbers.At first glance, housing starts increased in 2025. That sounds positive. But when you look deeper, a different story emerges:Much of this...

How Do You Measure Success as a Property Owner? (And Why Most Get It Wrong)

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

In property management—and real estate more broadly—success is often measured in very narrow terms.How much rent are you generating? What is your asset worth today versus last year? How many doors are in your portfolio?These are the metrics we track, report on, and op...

The Business Case for Short-Term Rentals: Why Flexible Leasing Models Are Gaining Momentum

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

How evolving tenant needs are reshaping rental strategies across CanadaThe way people live, work, and move has changed—and real estate is adapting.Across Canada, there is a growing shift toward flexibility. Professionals are relocating for shorter assignments, families are ...

Most Landlords Don’t Fail at Real Estate—They Stall in the Middle of It

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Why portfolio growth requires a shift in mindset at every stageFebruary 20, 2026In real estate, failure is rarely dramatic.It is not typically a catastrophic deal, a market crash, or a single bad tenant that takes a landlord out. More often, what happens is far less visible&mdash...

Calgary’s Aerospace Emergence: What It Means for Real Estate, Rentals, and Investors

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Why a quiet shift in industry is creating a new class of tenant—and a new opportunity for property ownersFebruary 18, 2026Calgary has long been defined by one industry—energy. For decades, the city’s growth, employment, and real estate cycles have moved in tande...

Landlord Like an Engineer: Practical Tips & Tricks to Manage Your Property Like a High-Performance A...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026In today’s rental market, successful ‘landlording’ requires far more than intuition or a “set it and forget it” approach. Whether you own a single condominium or a portfolio of properties, the most effective landlords approach their inv...

The Five Traits of a Highly Successful Property Manager

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Beyond Rent Collection: What Truly Drives Performance in Today’s MarketMarch 16, 2026Property management is often misunderstood. From the outside, it can appear transactional—collect rent, coordinate maintenance, and handle tenant turnover. In reality, successful prop...