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Condo News

Secure Your Condo! Part 1 of 2 (For Owners and Residents)

Posted By josh

The cold weather setting in, paired with the hard economic year in Alberta, is causing crime to thrive. Since 2003 crime rates have been steadily trending down. In 2015 we saw the first upward swing in over a decade. The crime severity index states for

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Do You Know Where Your HOA/Condo Fees Are Going?

Posted By Karen King

It’s sad but true. Most owners dutifully pay their obligated fees, but few truly know where their dollars go.
The annual budget is truly important, as it reflects the decisions the condominium board has made. If your condominium fees are too high, this is the first document

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#Parkade #Lighting – #Green #Savings!

Posted By Karen King

Benefits

There are many benefits to improving parkade lighting:

Lower maintenance costs

LED lighting systems are generally maintenance free for up to 50,000 hours of operation
Induction lighting systems are often maintenance free for up to 100,000 hours of operation


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10 Ways to #Improve Your #Doorway

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10 Ways to #Improve Your #Doorway

Posted By Karen King

It is all well and good for me to blog about how to improve your outdoor space in order to increase the value of your home, but it is useless unless I give you concrete examples of how to do this! So here are the top

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The Impact of #Carbon #Tax

Posted By Karen King

Let’s be honest. The carbon tax will increase the utility costs of your condominium significantly. For natural gas it will increase $1.01/GJ in 2017 and $1.52/GJ in 2018. The electrical costs will increase at the generation level as well.
So what can we do about

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Quick Tips to Saving Energy in Condos

Posted By Cole Romaniuk

Why not save more energy where possible to lower your bills and contribute to a greener environment? Here are somethings within your reach to do it.
First, it is important to look around your unit for holes, leaks, and other damages to the unit’s structure

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Condo VS. Individual Insurance – What You Should Know

Posted By Cole Romaniuk

Condo Corporation Insurance:

A Condominium Corporation refers to the collection of individual units and the land these reside on, whereas an unit owner obtains a title to space within a unit
Condo Insurance is regulated by the Alberta Condominium Property Act and Regulations and

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TONIGHT! 20 WAYS TO SAVE YOUR CONDO MONEY!

Posted By Karen King

Our presentation is tonight! Please come – learn about how to save your condo money and have a few nibbles!
7PM @ 1320 5 Ave NW, Calgary
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/20-ways-to-save-your-condo-money-tickets-24223417895

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5 things to know about condo fees

Posted By Karen King

This article was in the Calgary Herald. It is simple but true.
5 things to know about condo fees

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20 Ways To Save Your Condo Money! (April 21st)

Posted By Karen King

Hello condo owners and board members!
Tired of your condominium’s financial woes? Expecting upcoming special assessments or want to avoid them altogether? Want to squeeze every dollar of savings out of your operations that you can? Learn how by joining us for 20 Ways to

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