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...

GROW A SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY GARDEN – February 2021

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Friday, February 19, 2021

If you grow together, you grow together... With Spring on the horizon, it is the perfect time of year to get into a gardening mindset. Several condominium complexes have garden boxes for its owners to ‘grow a green thumb’. Having these garden boxes are fostering ...

Condominium Living – Drains

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Clogged drain lines can occur beneath any water-using appliance, or it could be located in a waste stack or the main sewer line. An experienced plumber should address this blockage as resulting damage can affect other units in the condominium complex. Every condomini...

Ultimate Gray and Illuminating by Pantone

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The global authority on colour put a surprising spin on its highly anticipated colour of the year announcement: Pantone chose two contrasting shades as its top picks for 2021. Ultimate Gray, a practical and dependable neutral, and a sunny yellow called Illuminating combine to ref...

The Move-out Inspection

Posted By Erin Radford on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The move-out inspection can feel a bit like going through airport security – eyes scrutinizing every little detail as your luggage is x-rayed and picked through by strangers with cold stoicism. But in this case, rather than luggage, it’s the place you’ve called ...