CitySearch Journal

How Do You Measure Success as a Property Owner? (And Why Most Get It Wrong)

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

In property management—and real estate more broadly—success is often measured in very narrow terms.How much rent are you generating? What is your asset worth today versus last year? How many doors are in your portfolio?These are the metrics we track, report on, and op...

The Business Case for Short-Term Rentals: Why Flexible Leasing Models Are Gaining Momentum

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

How evolving tenant needs are reshaping rental strategies across CanadaThe way people live, work, and move has changed—and real estate is adapting.Across Canada, there is a growing shift toward flexibility. Professionals are relocating for shorter assignments, families are ...

Most Landlords Don’t Fail at Real Estate—They Stall in the Middle of It

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Why portfolio growth requires a shift in mindset at every stageFebruary 20, 2026In real estate, failure is rarely dramatic.It is not typically a catastrophic deal, a market crash, or a single bad tenant that takes a landlord out. More often, what happens is far less visible&mdash...

Calgary’s Aerospace Emergence: What It Means for Real Estate, Rentals, and Investors

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Why a quiet shift in industry is creating a new class of tenant—and a new opportunity for property ownersFebruary 18, 2026Calgary has long been defined by one industry—energy. For decades, the city’s growth, employment, and real estate cycles have moved in tande...

Landlord Like an Engineer: Practical Tips & Tricks to Manage Your Property Like a High-Performance A...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026In today’s rental market, successful ‘landlording’ requires far more than intuition or a “set it and forget it” approach. Whether you own a single condominium or a portfolio of properties, the most effective landlords approach their inv...

The Five Traits of a Highly Successful Property Manager

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Beyond Rent Collection: What Truly Drives Performance in Today’s MarketMarch 16, 2026Property management is often misunderstood. From the outside, it can appear transactional—collect rent, coordinate maintenance, and handle tenant turnover. In reality, successful prop...

Lease Assignments and Sublets in Alberta: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know Under the Resident...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, March 12, 2026

In property management, there is one message that appears regularly in an inbox:“I need to break my lease.”For landlords and property managers, this statement can immediately raise concerns. Fixed-term leases are designed to create stability. They protect the landlord...

Poly B Plumbing: What Homeowners, Condominium Boards, and Buyers Need to Know

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, March 12, 2026

Across Canada—and particularly in Alberta—polybutylene plumbing, commonly referred to as Poly B, continues to be a topic of discussion for homeowners, condominium boards, insurers, and real estate professionals. While it was widely installed between the late 1970s and...

Elevators, Escalators, and Safety in Alberta: What Owners and Property Managers Must Know About AEDA...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Across Alberta’s residential and commercial buildings, elevators, escalators, lifts, and moving walkways quietly perform thousands of trips every day. From high-rise condominiums in downtown Calgary to suburban residential towers and mixed-use developments, vertical transpo...

From Office Towers to Homes: Inside Calgary’s HAT @ NINTH Conversion and the Future of Downtown Li...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Downtown Calgary’s transformation continues to gain momentum as another major office-to-residential conversion opens its doors to residents. The project, known as HAT @ NINTH, has officially begun welcoming tenants to its newly completed rental suites, marking another miles...