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There’s a mouse in my house!

Mice. Cute in cartoons, not so cute when you find you’ve got new roommates that leave behind a mess and have no intention of ever paying rent. I used to naively believe mice were strictly a country living or hoarder’s issue, until one Fall day when I noticed two tellt...
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CONDOCLASS - Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 in Condominiums

Condo Boards and property managers of apartment style condominiums play a significant role in protecting residents and building staff, ensuring the continuity of operations during emergencies like the COVID-19 outbreak. We address some of the key measures that can be taken to hel...
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Packages heading your way in a condominum

I am writing about one of my favorite subjects…. On-line shopping.  I have been an internet shopper for decades well before it was common place.  Although I also like supporting local businesses, I enjoying shopping at my leisure no matter what time of ...
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What is RECA in Real Estate & Why is it Important?

RECA stands for the Real Estate Council of Alberta and it regulates real estate industry professionals in Alberta.  This is the regulatory body established by the government of Alberta that oversees the activities of real estate professionals and brokerages in the provi...
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So, You Wanna Be a Landlord

By: Trevor Davidson - President & CEO ApartmentLove.comInterest 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 cleaning a fresh...
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The Comforts of Home: Furnished vs Unfurnished

With fewer tenants looking for short-term rental properties in todays market, and more tenants working creatively within a set budget, gone are the days when renting out your property furnished would garner you an extra $1000-$2000 in rent a month. Often first to mind, from ...
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EV Charging Stations

Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership is on the rise and as such there are several stations throughout Calgary.  The city of Calgary has 186 public charging station ports (Level 2 and Level 3) within 15km of which 96% of the ports are Level 2 charging ports, and 73% of the po...
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COVID-19 AND & CONODMINIUM LIVING

Following are some basic guidelines to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus for residents in apartment style condominium buildings.  As we are all living with COVID with no clear end in sight, we need to follow protocols to protect each other, and to minimize the li...
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Salt or Ice Melt

Shovels, snowblowers, and plows are all effective tools for removing snow but despite best efforts, ice will still find a way of creeping on sidewalks, patios and driveways.  If you live in a climate where temperatures dip below freezing, snow and ice melts are recommen...
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How To Find The Best Calgary Property Management Company

Leasing a real estate property in Alberta is a financial decision for a property owner and often mitigation of expenses is part of that consideration in today’s market.  Once the decision is made to lease your property, the next important step is to find a capable...