Figuring out how much to charge for rent is tricky. If you price it too low, you’re leaving money on the table. If you price it too high, you’ll scare…
Condo budgets usually look fine until a roof leaks or a boiler dies. That’s exactly when real condo reserve fund planning in Alberta actually matters. If you sit on a…
Switching management companies doesn’t have to be a logistical nightmare for your tenants. Whether you hold a single suite or a full portfolio of rentals in Calgary, market an apartment…
Owning a rental should feel like an investment, not a second job with surprise calls at 9 p.m. If you’re comparing property management fees in Calgary, the hardest part is…
A fire alarm goes off at 11 p.m. A water line breaks during a cold snap. Smoke from a nearby wildfire fills the air. In those moments, residents don’t want…
A storm can cause a lot of damage fast. Hail cracks a window. Wind tears at siding. Water finds its way under a door. Then the big question comes up:…
When the sky turns grey and the hallway smells like a campfire, that’s when the tenant maintenance calls start rolling in. Wildfire smoke season is now an expected part of…
Explore the Summer 2026 edition of Emerald Insights, Emerald Management & Realty Ltd.’s quarterly condominium newsletter featuring expert advice on governance, maintenance, emergency preparedness, insurance, legislation, and practical resources for Alberta condominium boards and owners.
People move into condos and apartments for the convenience. Great location. Less maintenance. Amenities right downstairs. But somewhere between the lobby and the elevator, it’s easy to end up…
