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Rental Property Upgrades That Will Pay Off!

Are you interested in upgrades that will help you get more monthly income for your single-family properties? We visited Capitalist Creations and other sites to gather some great suggestions about well-considered repairs and maintenance that can increase the value of your ren...
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How to Avoid Being the Victim of a Rental Scam

6 Ways to Avoid Being the Victim of a Rental ScamSo, you’ve found the perfect rental unit in your desired location. It has all of the amenities that you’re looking for, and then some…but could this sweet deal be too good to be true?Most scammers will create fra...
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Winter is Coming… Here’s How to Prepare!

According to the Insurance Information Institute, property losses caused by snow, ice and freezing temperatures come in third on the list of catastrophic losses caused by weather behind hurricanes and tornadoes. Consider these tips to avoid your property becoming an insuranc...
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CREB Market Update and September Statistics

CREB Market Update and September Stats Package. Inventory increases and sales drop in September, but overall sales for the year remain higher than last yearStrong gains in the first-half of 2017 has put the Calgary year-to-date sales at seven per cent above last years’...
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Canada’s Rental and Housing Affordability

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...
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DIY Upgrades For Your Home Before Renting it Out!

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...
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CREB Market Update & Other Real Estate Informatio...

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...

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

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

We Need Your Help – Albertans for Housing Choice

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

So, You Wanna Be a Landlord

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...