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. ...

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, October 7, 2019

Farmers’ markets, cozy coffee shops, and your last chance to enjoy some of your favourite attractions make Calgary the perfect place for a long weekend adventure. Be thankful for time with friends and family and discover all the great things to see and do this Thanksgiving ...

Calgary’s Rental Market Shifting

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Harrison Gallelli Harrison Gallelli has two decades of real estate experience in Canada and the United States, and was Business Development Manager – Real Estate for Calgary Economic Development. He currently works as a business and community development consulta...

Citysearch Loves Coffee

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Coffee… a global delight, all day long. Coffee is that one beverage which is the most consumed around the world, after water. There are numerous brewing techniques. Coffee can taste different because of the difference in brewing methods and the way the co...

Staging Your Bathroom

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, June 2, 2019

Create a spa-like feel when staging your bathroom which is especially important when readying your property for lease. You can take a few simple and easy steps to make your bathroom more appealing without breaking the bank.Most people like new or renovated bathrooms, a...

Hanging Artwork

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, May 31, 2019

Before you start hammering, read this…1. Start Prepping – Take stock of what you wish to display and decide where you wish to hang. There are no rules whether you choose one piece or an arrangement.2. Arrange it all on the floor befor...

Rental Scams – Update from Citysearch – June 2019

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, May 30, 2019

Alert… there are many fraudulent rental scams that pique the interest of many as often they seem too good to be true. There are some tell-tale signs to watch out for. Many scammers will create fraudulent classified ads for available rental units in ar...