ARTICLES FOR HOMEOWNERS

SPRING HOME MAINTENANCE REMINDERS

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...

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THE SCOOP ON 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...

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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...

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HOW TO LEGALIZE AN EXISTING SECONDARY 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...

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RADON EXPLAINED: HOW IT GETS IN YOUR HOME

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...

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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...

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