No matter where your condo is located in the city, people tend to think of condominiums as ‘smaller’ housing options. However, typical condos range anywhere from 500 to 2000 square-feet, creating a wide variation in the type of living space available. Say it comes time to sell your condo and people start walking through it, […]
What’s the upside to a down condo market?
It’s not a new trend, we have been hearing about this for a while, the condo market is experiencing a down period. With an influx of new apartment buildings under construction or coming onto the market soon, condo inventory is high in Calgary, which is driving prices down. Not to mention the addition of resale […]
Calgary’s Condo Craze: the Benefits of Apartments
There is a condo craze going on in Calgary right now, thanks in part due more affordable prices in the apartment market and a shift in desired lifestyles. Financial Post just published an interesting article profiling the rise in demand for condo living in Canadian cities like Calgary. “I definitely do not want a yard […]
Progress on Multi-Family Recycling in Calgary
More and more multi-family dwellings and condo boards/owners are taking up recycling options, now that there’s a year to go until it’s mandatory. City council made the decision to have apartments, condos and townhouses to have on-site recycling a while back, and it will take effect in February 2016. City council is already reporting […]
The Top Calgary Condo Buying Tips
The condo market in Calgary is all the rave right now, as real estate records are being set in our city, and condos continue to be a hot investment. A great article in Style at Home, outlined 25 great tips for those who are in the process of buying a condo. We’ve outlined our […]
A Lot More New Condo & Apartments for Sale Coming to Calgary
A lack of supply in the condominium market is pushing a huge increase in apartment construction in Calgary right now. What may not be great news for those wanting to move into a condo right now, is great for those willing to wait for a brand new apartment. Demand for condos is huge in […]
Enhanced Protection for Calgary Condo Owners: Bill 13
Albertans who own condominiums will soon have more protection, as the province introduced Bill 13 this week: Condominium Property Amendment Act. More than 50 amendments are being proposed, including: • A new condo dispute tribunal • Improved disclosure of financial information and other necessary information to buyers • Updates to qualifications and standards of […]