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Winter Prep: The Apartment Version

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...
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WINTERIZATION OF TOWNHOMES

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...
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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...