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Self-managed Condos: Working as a Team

Posted By Karen King

I understand why you may be considering self-managing your condominium: you think you can save money. Is it true? The honest answer is: sometimes.
How Self-Management Works
Think about the composition of your board, and possibly some of the more involved owners. Do you have people who are willing

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Tips For Downsizing & Moving When You’re Older

Posted By Karen King

Everyone finds downsizing difficult, both logistically and emotionally; so what can I do to help? Lots!
Your next house may be the house you retire in and I want it to be filled with blissful memories, just as every other home has been.
I find

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TONIGHT!! 20 Ways to Save Your Condo Money!

Posted By Karen King

Please join us at this amazing event:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/20-ways-to-save-your-condo-money-tickets-21509569702

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Air Quality in Condominiums

Posted By Karen King

Maclean’s has highlighted an interesting new option:
http://www.macleans.ca/education/a-tiny-solution-for-a-condo-sized-problem/
(image courtesy of Paul Gorman)

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EVENT: 20 Ways to Save Your Condo Money!

Posted By Karen King

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How can Energy Audits Benefit your Condo?

Posted By Karen King

Energy costs are significant contributors to the operating expenses of condominiums.  The actual costs for an individual building can vary enormously, and while there are many factors that have an influence on this, some of the main ones are:

Age of building
Construction type
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Multi-family recycling in Calgary effective today!

Posted By Karen King

On-site recycling is now available for those living in apartments and condos as of February 1, 2016! Don’t know how your system works? Call your condo manager and ask where you deposit the following items:

Paper: Newspaper, catalogues and magazines, mixed paper (like flyers, envelopes

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What You Need to Know About Bill 9

Posted By josh

Bill 9 will amend the Real Estate Act and the Condominium Property Act, but more important is how it will change the condominium management industry.
Read this article on Sherwood Park News for more details.
(Photo courtesy of AFGE)

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EIFS and Leaky Condos: Debunking the Myth

Posted By Karen King

Exterior insulation and finishing system (EIFS) has been a subject of debate over the years. EIFS is “a class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system.”¹ So, an exterior with

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Free Offer Regarding 2015-2016 Calgary Property Assessments

Posted By Karen King

The Calgary Herald created a lovely interactive map to tell you the median property assessment value of your neighbourhood. Please click here to check out your neighbourhood on the Map.
There can be a large difference between the property assessment value and the market value of your

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