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3 Reasons Why Diligent Property Managers Do Site Inspections

Owners often look at their rental properties similar to their balance sheets: assessing the performance of their investment by the difference between the income collected and expenses incurred.  However, to ensure both the income and costs are optimized, property managers work with tenants to ensure that the rent is paid on time, the property is … Read more

7 Ways to Deal with Noisy Neighbours

We’ve all dealt with an obnoxious, noisy neighbour at some point, especially when living in the big cities. If you have the bad luck of living next door to a loud neighbour, or if you’re a landlord and have received complaints about one of your tenants, know there are a series of ways to help … Read more

What Does a Property Manager Do?

Updated in March 2024 A property manager is a handy solution for rental owners that don’t have the time needed to take care of their investment property. One of the main questions that come to an owner’s mind when looking for a property manager is exactly what these companies do, as many independent landlords aren’t … Read more

Rent Prices in Calgary: How Do They Compare With Other Cities?

Rent prices are one of the most important issues for landlords and tenants alike. And in the current context of the Canadian real estate market, it is more important than ever. We want to start talking about rent prices in Calgary addressing one of the most common questions owners and renters ask themselves: “how do rent … Read more

5 Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Landlord in Calgary

Buying a home to rent out is an attractive investment for many Calgarians. If you’re considering investing in a rental property and becoming a landlord in Calgary, there are a few things you need to consider before making a decision. 5 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Landlord in Calgary 1- Rental Real Estate is … Read more

How to Get Your Rental Property Winter-Ready

We are in the middle of the fall and the weather’s getting cold quickly. This is a good time for landlords to think about winterizing and planning ahead to get your rental property ready for the winter. Whether your property is currently rented or vacant, these are some items you should take into consideration that … Read more

How Are Rising Interest Rates Affecting the Calgary Real Estate Market?

Calgary’s real estate market, as with other major markets across the country, started to shift from booming to cooling when the Bank of Canada started to increase the interest rates back in March. So far, the effects of this corrective measure have been more pronounced in communities surrounding the city, like Canmore and Chestermere, which … Read more

Canada’s Housing Inventory: Is there a crisis around the corner?

RE/MAX’s most recent housing inventory report brought some concerning results: the study shows that average inventory levels in the majority of the major Canadian real estate markets have fallen to their lowest levels in 10 years. Most markets have double-digit declines, including the Calgary market with a 26% below-average inventory level in comparison with the … Read more

Calgary real estate market: what to expect for q4 2022

In a scenario with higher mortgage rates and lower inventory, Calgary’s real estate market continues to slow down but remains active. In its most recent report, the Calgary Real Estate Board reported a -0.51% drop in sales for all home types; however, buyers are reconsidering their options rather than refraining from buying. If you’re in … Read more