What is RECA in Real Estate & Why is it Important?

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, November 17, 2020

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...

So, You Wanna Be a Landlord

Posted By Alex Hripko on Monday, November 16, 2020

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...

The Comforts of Home: Furnished vs Unfurnished

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, November 16, 2020

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 ...

EV Charging Stations

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, November 12, 2020

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...

COVID-19 AND & CONODMINIUM LIVING

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, November 12, 2020

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...

Salt or Ice Melt

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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...

How To Find The Best Calgary Property Management Company

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

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...

Tips for Renting Your Premium Property, Particularly in a Tough Marketplace

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, November 5, 2020

Navigating a leasing process during uncertain economic times requires a combination of experience, finesse, and luck. I'd like to share some essential tips to ensure you and your revenue property are best prepared for a win when opportunity strikes:The Opportune Sc...

2020 Review and Forecast

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, October 29, 2020

Further to our having Ann Marie Lurie, the Chief Economist with the Calgary Real Estate Board present her 2020 review and forecast earlier today, attached find the full video zoom call recording for your review and reference.The session is a 388MB file, lasting 1.25 hours. The so...

Flooring Options for Rental Properties – Oct 2020

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, October 12, 2020

By Lisa Hamielec & Dave Bee, Citysearch Rental Network Inc. This article discusses flooring options for rental properties. There are several options to consider, however the following provides some pros, cons and considerations using the best that technology has to offer...