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Landlord Like an Engineer

A Structured Approach to Protecting Real Estate AssetsOwning rental property is often described as passive income.In reality, it is asset management.At Citysearch, many of our processes are rooted in engineering-style thinking — structured systems, preventative maintenance,...
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Beyond Rent Collection: The Science of Asset Management

Most people believe landlording is about collecting rent.It isn’t.Rent collection is an output — not the function.True rental property ownership is the structured management of a performance asset. In a cyclical market like Calgary, this distinction becomes even more ...
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Calgary Awards $29.3 Million to Deliver 566 New Non-Market Homes

What the Housing Capital Initiative Means for Our CityCalgary continues to take deliberate steps to address housing affordability. In February 2026, the City of Calgary announced it will invest $29.3 million through the second and final round of its Housing Capital Initiative (HC...
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Canada Renter Interest Report – Q4 2025

Moncton Leads the Nation as Rental Demand Holds Firm into Year-EndDespite the typical seasonal slowdown in late fall and early winter, renter demand across Canada remained resilient in the fourth quarter of 2025. While peak moving season had passed, affordability pressures and li...
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Why Calgary Landlords Should Think Twice Before Offering Short-Term Leases

In Calgary’s evolving rental market, flexibility can seem attractive. Some landlords consider offering short-term leases — three, six, or even month-to-month agreements — believing it provides adaptability in uncertain economic conditions.At first glance, shorte...