CitySearch Journal

Gazebo, Pergola, or Cabana? A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Backyard Structure

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, December 15, 2025

If you’re thinking about upgrading your outdoor space, adding a backyard structure can dramatically change how you use and enjoy your yard. Gazebos, pergolas, and cabanas are all popular options, offering shade, comfort, and visual appeal—but they’re not interch...

Alberta Security Deposit Interest Rates: What’s Changing in 2025 and 2026

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, December 15, 2025

When you collect a security deposit in Alberta, you’re not just holding funds—you’re holding them in trust. Under the Residential Tenancies Act and the Security Deposit Interest Rate Regulation, landlords must pay interest on those deposits every year, based on ...

What’s Happening in Downtown Calgary?

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Calgary’s downtown continues to undergo a major transformation, with the City accelerating its push to reimagine millions of square feet of underused office space. What began as a response to record-high vacancy levels has evolved into one of the most ambitious urban redeve...

Enhancing Security in Condominium Parkades: Tips for Residents

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, January 2, 2025

Condominium living offers many benefits, including access to shared amenities and the convenience of secure parking facilities. However, parkade security can sometimes be a concern, particularly when unauthorized individuals gain access and cause damage or theft.Here’s how ...

How to Winterize Your Home: Essential Tips for Single-Family Home Tenants

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, December 6, 2024

Winter is a magical time, but it can also bring challenges if your home isn’t prepared for the cold. As a property manager, we want to help you, our tenants, safeguard your home and enjoy a cozy, hassle-free winter. Here are some essential tips to winterize your single-fami...

Understanding the Tenant Security Deposit Interest Rate for 2025

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Citysearch Rental Network Inc. – December 2024As we approach 2025, there is an important update for both property managers and tenants regarding the interest rate on tenant security deposits. The interest rate, which had been set at 1.6% in 2024, will now decrease to 1% for...

Privacy Protections in Alberta: A Closer Look at the Legal Gaps and Possibilities for Change

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Sunday, December 1, 2024

Canada is governed by two key federal laws that help protect personal privacy. The Privacy Act controls how public organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information, while the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) applies to organizatio...

Bill 30: Proposed Amendments to Alberta's Condominium Property Act

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, November 29, 2024

On November 4, 2024, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 30, which aims to amend the Condominium Property Act. If enacted, this legislation will bring several notable updates to condominium governance and management. Key proposed changes include:Establishment of a Condomi...

November 2024 Calgary Real Estate Update

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The holiday season is fast approaching, and as we step into the final stretch of 2024, there’s still ample opportunity to achieve your real estate and investment goals. Whether you’re buying, selling, renting, or investing, Calgary’s dynamic real estate market c...

Why Your Property Won’t Rent: Insights for Calgary, Alberta Landlords

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, November 18, 2024

As the year comes to a close, the Calgary rental market is experiencing a noticeable slowdown. According to recent data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Calgary’s rental vacancy rate was approximately 2.7% in 2023, a drop from the previous year&rsquo...