The New Year is upon us…..

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, December 22, 2015

As Christmas Eve approaches, Citysearch would like to wish all our owners and tenants a very happy holiday season and all the best in the New Year. We eagerly look forward to 2016 for big changes to come, hopefully positive ones! The past year has been a difficult and trying time...

Bill 204

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, December 20, 2015

Bill 204 As reported by CRA, “In the event you have not heard, Bill 204 – – Safer Spaces for Victims of Domestic Violence passed 3rd reading in the Legislature by a unanimous vote of 62-0. In spite of our collective letters to the Government and all MLA’s pointing out def...

Oil Bust or Bust?

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Found this article on MSN re oil prices for your reading interest. “We are in the midst of the worst oil bust in decades. The industry hasn’t been in this bad shape since 1999, or perhaps as far back as 1986. With prices spiraling down to less than $40 a barrel, companies...

Eau Claire Re-Development Proposal

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, December 10, 2015

The Calgary Herald recently reported “a proposal to radically transform Eau Claire — described by one councilor as the “jewel” of Calgary’s river valley — inched forward at City Hall on Monday with a unanimous first reading of the developer&rsq...

Another year coming to a close in Calgary…

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, December 6, 2015

The end of the year is approaching and it is time where we often reflect on matters…. and develop some resolutions. Here is what I am thinking… Do an inventory of my closest relationships and ask how much peace I bring them. Determine some ways to add peace to their live...

De Beers Diamonds….Calgary’s New Best Frie...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, December 6, 2015

Citysearch welcomes De Beers to Calgary. From the Toronto Star, “De Beers, one of the world’s largest diamond companies, is leaving Toronto and moving its Canadian headquarters to Calgary this June. There are currently 80 to 120 people working at De Beers Toronto headquarters...

View from the Top

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, December 3, 2015

Today, it’s no secret that a hotel’s best views are from the top. But before the elevator was invented in 1852, the top floors of many iconic hotel buildings were used as staff quarters. That changed when industrialist Elisha Otis unveiled the lift, and luxury hoteliers recog...

Citysearch + Corporate Relocations

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, November 29, 2015

Although Calgary corporate relocations are down year-over-year from 2014, Citysearch is pleased to have received an amazing reference from one of our corporate clients, the CEO of Tervita. Additionally, our team was just highly praised by an ExxonMobil employee who is being ...

Calgary Rental Vacancy Rates Rise

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, November 27, 2015

Calgary’s vacancy rate has nearly quadrupled to 5.3% (October 2015) since this time last year according to the fall Rental Market Survey from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The national vacancy rate average is in the order of 3.3%. Among the country...

A Cautionary Tale: On-line self property management...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, November 23, 2015

Owners and tenants: Why is it so important to use a professional, reputable property management company? Among other things, the dangers of self management and on-line scams are more frequent now than ever before and the following story below shows just how scary it can be. �...