ARTICLES FOR HOMEOWNERS

SPRINGTIME HOME MAINTENANCE

Posted on Apr 24, 2024 in For Homeowners

It may take longer to arrive than we would like, but Spring still manages to make its way to us every year. Spring comes with responsibilities though, and let's face it -- when we finally obtain freedom from shovelling snow, the last thing we want to do is think of more home maintenance and remember all the to-do items for Spring. Alas, it must be...

ADDING A NEW LEGAL SUITE

Posted on Feb 21, 2024 in For Homeowners

Here's the scoop. The popularity of adding a legal secondary suite has risen dramatically in Calgary over the last few years. Why?

Demand for rentals in Calgary is sky high. A huge influx of people into our city looking to rent, along with existing demand from current inhabitants has meant demand for rentals has outpaced supply, and rents have been...

TOP PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT MYTHS

Posted on Jan 12, 2024 in For Homeowners

Every January, the city sends out tax assessment notices advising property owners of their assessment values for yearly tax purposes. There are so many myths and misunderstandings surrounding how tax assessments work that even many Realtors don’t understand it! Let's break it down so it's easy to digest and clear up any confusion. Here are the top...

LEGALIZING AN EXISTING SUITE

Posted on Jan 02, 2024 in For Homeowners

Legalizing an existing secondary suite in Calgary is becoming more common due to the recent up-zoning and changes in the bylaws affecting both existing and new suites. Legalizing a secondary suite can offer numerous benefits, such generating more income, increasing property value, and aligning with the City's bylaws.

In this article, we'll walk you...

RADON EXPLAINED: HOW IT WORKS

Posted on Nov 27, 2023 in For Homeowners

In a recent blog post, we talked about whether your new home is at risk for radon, what radon is, and what to do if your home tests positive for high levels. If you haven't read it yet, we encourage you to start here for the big picture on what radon is and why it should be taken seriously. In this article, we're going to explore the ways radon ent...

IS YOUR HOME AT RISK FOR RADON?

Posted on Jan 19, 2023 in For Homeowners

As we shared back in 2017, the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine released a study about dangerous levels of radon gas in Calgary and Southern Alberta homes. The study proved that by Health Canada's standards, one in eight Calgary homes exceeds what is considered "acceptable" (200 Becquerel per cubic meter) radon levels.

In 2019, an...

TAX ASSESSMENT TOO HIGH?

Posted on Jan 17, 2023 in For Homeowners

It’s that time of year again! Over half a million property assessments have been mailed out to Calgary homeowners this month, ultimately providing them with the value that will be used to assess their upcoming property taxes. For some, the assessment may be confusing or seem incorrect. Thoroughly reviewing and understanding your residential propert...

WINTER MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Posted on Nov 15, 2022 in For Homeowners

We absolutely LOVED the 2022 Autumn season – blissfully warm days, more time spent outdoors, and the rare chance to prepare for Winter gradually rather than diving in headfirst as usual. But now that time has passed, the recent snowfall was a great reminder that there are several things to take care of when the snowy weather hits. As temperatures c...

WINTERIZING YOUR HOME

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 in For Homeowners

It's inevitable – winter is coming. Getting your property ready for freezing cold weather is something that most people dread. While getting down and dirty to look for leaks and drafts isn't anyone's favourite thing to do, it's crucial! It's an invisible preventative measure that is not as fun as other home projects and feels more like a chore.

BUT...

5 BENEFITS OF RAIN BARRELS

Posted on Apr 25, 2018 in For Homeowners

Starting in late March and running to the end of June, a new initiative by Green Calgary is offering rain barrels for sale around the city so that you can reduce wasted resources while maintaining your garden this Summer! With your rain barrel, you'll be able to water and nourish your garden with collected rainwater, ultimately reducing the amount...

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