Condominium Insurance

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, August 6, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, revised condominium governance regulations came into effect in Alberta. Condominium corporations must maintain insurance to protect common property and condominium units against loss from destruction or/and damage.The changes further clarify:The condomi...

Condominium Reserve Fund Studies – A Snapshot

Posted By Alex Hripko on Thursday, August 6, 2020

A reserve fund report is a written document which outlines the findings from the reserve fund study which involves a physical inspection of the condominium’s depreciating property. Condominium corporations must establish and maintain a reserve fund to cover the costs of maj...

Cold Weather Reminder!

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, December 5, 2019

If you haven't had to turn your thermostat up yet, you will soon! Please note the following guidelines for your comfort, and the safety of all residents:When closed, ensure that windows and patio doors are locked to reduce draftsReduce the temperature on your thermostat ...

How to Select a Property Manager

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, December 5, 2019

We get calls every day about taking over property management files. We strongly encourage you to do some front-end research when evaluating and selecting a PM company to use. I am Lisa Hamielec, Citysearch Rental Network Inc.This video focuses on some key t...

'This is effectively adding another major pipeline': How more oil will be exported from Alberta

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

As new export projects are delayed in Canada, companies find ways to send more oil through existing pipelinesKyle Bakx · CBC News Export pipelines out of Western Canada are running at full capacity, but operators are now finding ways to squeeze even more oil through those ...

20 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Property Managers

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Choosing a property management company who will work in your best interests and who will fit best with you is very important! We have compiled a list of 20 questions that are good things to ask the property management companies that you are interviewing. By asking these questions...

2020 Security Deposit Interest Rate

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Saturday, November 9, 2019

The CRRA has just been advised that the interest rate payable on Security deposits for 2020 is 0%. The rate of interest to be paid on tenant security deposits by landlords, effective January 1, 2020, is 0%. Landlords must pay interest to their tenants annually at the end of each...

Calgary Q4 2019 Market Report

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, November 4, 2019

Citysearch has been the authority for providing rental statistics to corporations directly and through workforce globalization firms for Calgary and surrounding areas. We have just provided our 4Q2019 report. If you are interested in receiving this report, please email&...

Media Release: Homes under $500,000 moving to more balanced conditions

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, November 4, 2019

City of Calgary, November 1, 2019 – Sales activity in October improved by nearly 10 per cent compared to last year, driven mostly by improvements for apartment and attached product.New listings also eased, which helped reduce inventory levels and the oversupply in the ...

4 Home Hazards You May Not Know About

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, October 21, 2019

You have smoke detectors. Your doors have good locks. The bathtub has a slip-free pad. By all accounts, your home is a safe and secure place for your family to live.However, there are some hazards that many homeowners don’t consider or even know about. For instance:1. ...