Managing Moving Madness

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, August 9, 2021

Did you know that the average person in North America moves house 12 times in their life-time? Life Expectancy in Canada is close to 83 years, which means we move approximately every 7 years… I personally find this stat a bit underwhelming given that I am approaching ...

What a Pretty Picture

Posted By Erin Radford on Thursday, July 15, 2021

Measure twice, stick a hole in the wall once. Wise words when it comes to hanging art and decor in your home. Anybody can stick a nail in the wall and hang a picture on it, but in there lies the challenge to arrange these objects in a pleasing way and cause the least amount of de...

Oyster Shell

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, June 4, 2021

Oyster scale is considered a pest in Calgary; it has the appearance of small clusters of oyster-shaped shells that cover bark on plants, shrubs and trees. This pest reproduces once per year, with the egg hatch occurring in early to mid June over an approximate ten-day period...

Tips On Selecting A Rental Property

Posted By Erin Radford on Monday, May 10, 2021

You’ve decided not to renew your lease, your company is relocating you, or you’ve sold your home and are planning to rent for a while. There are so many things to now consider: When do you start looking? What kind of property are you looking for? What can’t you ...

Amusing Facts…

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, May 6, 2021

The more that your read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go”Dr. SeussDid you know?Quartz countertops are man-made and more resistant to staining than some natural stones.75% of the stainless steel used in Sub-Z...

Annual Report - Pet Policies and Amenities in MultiFamily

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, May 5, 2021

This report features the input of residents from rental-housing operators in the conventional multifamily and student-housing segments. 26% of pet owners surveyed adopted or bought a pet after February 2020. In addition to this skyrocketing pet ownership trend, 19% of respondents...

Knowing the Risks of Condition-free Offers

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, April 13, 2021

As a buyer in a competitive market, you may feel you need to tailor your offer to appeal to the seller. In a multiple-offer situation, you might even consider making a condition-free offer in order to get the home you want. This strategy may make your offer stand out, but it'...

Spring is in the air!

Posted By Erin Radford on Monday, March 22, 2021

Spring. It’s officially here! Will it stay?? I make no promises and hope that by writing this I am not jinxing anything *knocking on wood*. But let’s proceed like it’s here to stay, shall we?We’ve all been couped up in our homes over the long winter which ...

Wear & Tear vs Damage – what is the Difference?

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, February 25, 2021

Landlords must understand the practical difference between wear & tear and damages especially when reconciling a tenant’s security deposit. It is important to factor in the length of the tenancy as well as the life expectancy of items when determining what to charge aga...

The Move-in Inspection

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Move-Out Inspection often gets a bad rap because it seems like it’s much more detailed than the Move-In Inspection. While the Move-In will usually go along at a swifter pace, I can assure you, the inspector is not being any less detailed. What happens is the proper...