7 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Property Manager

Posted By Erin Radford on Monday, January 18, 2021

Whether you have just bought your first investment property, have been managing your own properties for years, are testing the rental market because you’re not ready to sell… whatever your motive may be, hiring a property manager has probably crossed your mind. Read ...

KEY PAIN POINTS FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, January 15, 2021

There are many steps in the management of a rental property which continue well past the time the tenant takes possession. This article focuses on some of the common pain points for property managers:Property Vacancies: Vacancy costs are a key contributor to...

2021 Calgary Real Estate Market Prediction

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, January 14, 2021

2021 Calgary Real Estate Market Prediction

Top Pain Points for Tenants During the Showing & Leasing Process

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, January 14, 2021

There are several stages in the rental process however below focuses on the showing and leasing steps. Below are some considerations to address common pain points and to improve the renter’s experience.Use Current Technology – Automate tenant lead interactions from th...

Wear and Tear vs. Damage

Posted By Erin Radford on Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Wear and tear is different than tenant caused damage, and due to the subjectivity of wear and tear, conflict will often occur when determining the difference between the two. Let’s start by breaking them down:“Normal” or “Reasonable wear and tear” ca...

The 30-Year Mortgage: A Brief Overview

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The following is a brief overview of the 30-year mortgage. Firstly, mortgages with amortization periods great than 25 years are not new in Canada, but the trend is on the upswing.Are 30-year the new 25-year amortization period for Canadian mortgages?The answer is no at...

Property Inspections – Update to Current & Best Practises – Dec 15, 2020

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Tenant completed inspections are a well used current practice helping property managers and landlords keep abreast of the condition of their rental properties while maintaining social distance. The process is quite simple with the right inspection application. The ten...

Winter Prep: The Apartment Version

Posted By Erin Radford on Monday, December 14, 2020

You might think that, because you live in an apartment, you are free of any of that winterizing prep that would be involved, in say, a single-family home, when in fact, there are a number of things to do, and to be mindful of. We’ve been spoiled so far, but inevitably, wint...

WINTERIZATION OF TOWNHOMES

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, December 8, 2020

To assist you with preparing for cold weather and to prevent frozen pipes, we have prepared the following preventative maintenance checklist. Firstly, we suggest all important lines and valves are tagged, and having your furnace serviced annually.1. Know where the main wate...

Citysearch’s Favorites Holiday Light Displays in Calgary – 2020 – 2021 Dec 7, 2020

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, December 7, 2020

Every year many Calgary residents and neighborhoods decorate their homes with festive holiday lights and other great decorations. Below are a few favorite places to enjoy holiday light displays in Calgary and surrounding communities. Experience how 2+ million lights, 200 di...