Condominium Ownership 101

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, December 29, 2021

When you purchase a condominium, it is important to review condominium documents including the corporation’s bylaws, the reserve fund study and plan, the rules & regulations, and the budget, at a minimum. A condominium is a multi-unit property that is divided into...

Inflation in Rental Real Estate November 2021

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Saturday, November 13, 2021

Economists refer to inflation as a sustain increase in prices for goods and services, which include real estate prices, rent, salaries as examples. As inflation rises, the cost of everything goes up including real estate and rents. Keep in mind the following: V...

Discover Calgary (Summer Edition)

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Calgary is a beautiful city situated on the periphery of the Rockies at the confluence of the Bow River and Elbow River. Known for the surrounding beauty of 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Cowboy Culture and Sporting History (ever heard of the Jamaican Bobsled Team and Eddie the E...

Managing Moving Madness

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, August 9, 2021

Did you know that the average person in North America moves house 12 times in their life-time? Life Expectancy in Canada is close to 83 years, which means we move approximately every 7 years… I personally find this stat a bit underwhelming given that I am approaching ...

What a Pretty Picture

Posted By Erin Radford on Thursday, July 15, 2021

Measure twice, stick a hole in the wall once. Wise words when it comes to hanging art and decor in your home. Anybody can stick a nail in the wall and hang a picture on it, but in there lies the challenge to arrange these objects in a pleasing way and cause the least amount of de...

Oyster Shell

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, June 4, 2021

Oyster scale is considered a pest in Calgary; it has the appearance of small clusters of oyster-shaped shells that cover bark on plants, shrubs and trees. This pest reproduces once per year, with the egg hatch occurring in early to mid June over an approximate ten-day period...

Tips On Selecting A Rental Property

Posted By Erin Radford on Monday, May 10, 2021

You’ve decided not to renew your lease, your company is relocating you, or you’ve sold your home and are planning to rent for a while. There are so many things to now consider: When do you start looking? What kind of property are you looking for? What can’t you ...

Amusing Facts…

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, May 6, 2021

The more that your read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go”Dr. SeussDid you know?Quartz countertops are man-made and more resistant to staining than some natural stones.75% of the stainless steel used in Sub-Z...

Annual Report - Pet Policies and Amenities in MultiFamily

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, May 5, 2021

This report features the input of residents from rental-housing operators in the conventional multifamily and student-housing segments. 26% of pet owners surveyed adopted or bought a pet after February 2020. In addition to this skyrocketing pet ownership trend, 19% of respondents...

Knowing the Risks of Condition-free Offers

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, April 13, 2021

As a buyer in a competitive market, you may feel you need to tailor your offer to appeal to the seller. In a multiple-offer situation, you might even consider making a condition-free offer in order to get the home you want. This strategy may make your offer stand out, but it'...