Wear and Tear vs. Damage

Posted By Erin Radford on Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Wear and tear is different than tenant caused damage, and due to the subjectivity of wear and tear, conflict will often occur when determining the difference between the two. Let’s start by breaking them down:“Normal” or “Reasonable wear and tear” ca...

The 30-Year Mortgage: A Brief Overview

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The following is a brief overview of the 30-year mortgage. Firstly, mortgages with amortization periods great than 25 years are not new in Canada, but the trend is on the upswing.Are 30-year the new 25-year amortization period for Canadian mortgages?The answer is no at...

Property Inspections – Update to Current & Best Practises – Dec 15, 2020

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Tenant completed inspections are a well used current practice helping property managers and landlords keep abreast of the condition of their rental properties while maintaining social distance. The process is quite simple with the right inspection application. The ten...

Winter Prep: The Apartment Version

Posted By Erin Radford on Monday, December 14, 2020

You might think that, because you live in an apartment, you are free of any of that winterizing prep that would be involved, in say, a single-family home, when in fact, there are a number of things to do, and to be mindful of. We’ve been spoiled so far, but inevitably, wint...

WINTERIZATION OF TOWNHOMES

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, December 8, 2020

To assist you with preparing for cold weather and to prevent frozen pipes, we have prepared the following preventative maintenance checklist. Firstly, we suggest all important lines and valves are tagged, and having your furnace serviced annually.1. Know where the main wate...

Citysearch’s Favorites Holiday Light Displays in Calgary – 2020 – 2021 Dec 7, 2020

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, December 7, 2020

Every year many Calgary residents and neighborhoods decorate their homes with festive holiday lights and other great decorations. Below are a few favorite places to enjoy holiday light displays in Calgary and surrounding communities. Experience how 2+ million lights, 200 di...

There’s a mouse in my house!

Posted By Erin Radford on Monday, December 7, 2020

Mice. Cute in cartoons, not so cute when you find you’ve got new roommates that leave behind a mess and have no intention of ever paying rent. I used to naively believe mice were strictly a country living or hoarder’s issue, until one Fall day when I noticed two tellt...

CONDOCLASS - Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 in Condominiums

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, November 19, 2020

Condo Boards and property managers of apartment style condominiums play a significant role in protecting residents and building staff, ensuring the continuity of operations during emergencies like the COVID-19 outbreak. We address some of the key measures that can be taken to hel...

Packages heading your way in a condominum

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, November 18, 2020

I am writing about one of my favorite subjects…. On-line shopping. I have been an internet shopper for decades well before it was common place. Although I also like supporting local businesses, I enjoying shopping at my leisure no matter what time of ...

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...