Canada’s Rental and Housing Affordability

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, September 24, 2017

Rentseeker has looked at the math, and there’s one place in Canada where it says housing affordability merits a “satisfactory” rating.And as the Great White North goes, it’s pretty far up there.The rental portal has released a new infographic that shows th...

DIY Upgrades For Your Home Before Renting it Out!

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Have you always wanted to rent out your property but don’t think it’s quite ready to be rented? Take a look at these Do-It-Yourself Tips and Tricks to spice up your home and prepare it to be leased through Citysearch Rental Network! We are here to help manage your ren...

CREB Market Update & Other Real Estate Informatio...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, July 13, 2017

CREB Market Update and June Stats Package June spells a gradual recovery Stable prices in detached sector signal balanced conditions despite increased inventory Calgary’s housing market in June saw a modest improvement in sales along with an increase in new listings. However,...

…6 Million Dollars in Tenant Damage for 2...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, July 6, 2017

Hi everyone, “CRRA Members Report Nearly 6 Million Dollars in Tenant Damage for 2016!” The CRRA has posted their seasonal rental review and it has some very valuable information. In this newsletter, you can read about the turnover survey results from individual zones in Calga...

We Need Your Help – Albertans for Housing Choice

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, June 26, 2017

Hello, Please find attached a request by the Calgary Residential Rental Association to complete a survey to ensure that the choice of individuals, specifically shift workers and seniors, is not taken away. “The Calgary Residential Rental Association (CRRA) has been working clos...

So, You Wanna Be a Landlord

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, April 16, 2017

So, You Wanna Be a Landlord By: Trevor Davidson – President & CEO ApartmentLove.com Interest 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 cl...

Citysearch emphasizes the importance of carefully scre...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 29, 2017

As reported by the CBC (article below), Citysearch emphasizes the importance of carefully screening applicants to lease a property, short-term or long-term…. The risks are the same. Checking previous landlord references, credit checks and confirming employment are just a fe...

Tenant’s Security Deposits

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Tenants’ Security Deposits – If a home is left unkempt and requires cleaning, damage by pets, broken appliances, Citysearch has a fiduciary duty to its owner to charge these expenses back to the tenant which means a reduction in the tenant’s security deposit refund. The d...

Secondary Suites

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Secondary (Basement) Suite – Important Notice Designing a secondary or “basement” suite just got a lot easier. The City of Calgary has approved the Secondary Suite Development Permit exemption which eliminates the need for a Development Permit when people are looking to ...

CMHC Rental Market Report for Calgary

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Hello, Please find attached the most recent CMHC Rental Market Report for Calgary… just issued today reflecting October 2016 statistics. “The vacancy rate has moved well above historical averages largely due to a rise in supply in both the primary and secondary rental markets...