Written By Guest Blogger Mary Sauer of Modernize Choosing a house or apartment to rent is a big decision. At Modernize, we believe in creating a space that feels like home, whether you own the property or will simply be renting for a short time. Even though the commitment isn’t nearly as long-term as…
This holiday season RentFaster.ca would like to help those experiencing poverty and homelessness in the communities of Calgary and Edmonton by donating to The Mustard Seed. The Mustard Seed provides housing, shelter, food, clothing, employment, health services, and emotional wellness care to Calgarians and Edmontonians in need. This cause is so important, especially during Alberta’s…
RentFaster.ca is looking to fill the role of a Customer Service/Technical Support Professional. RentFaster.ca began in 2003 to help homeowners advertise their vacancies and renters find their perfect home. We are now the leading online home listings service for Calgary with plans to grow in Edmonton and beyond. RentFaster.ca has rapidly changed over the…
The East Village is continuing its evolution into a dynamic and iconic community in Calgary with the ground breaking for the N3 residential tower on November 17. At the corner of 8th Ave and 4th Street SE, N3 is notorious in our city for being the first car-free condo building (each sold unit comes with a Biria bike…
Albertans are proud to honour the soldiers that have fought, died, and continue to fight for our freedoms, our safety, and our beloved country. They are also proud to host some truly breathtaking and moving ceremonies commemorating the brave women and men that are in our thoughts and hearts this Remembrance Day. Image by John Lucas…
A sure way to get more interest from potential renters is to include great photos of your property in your rental ad. You may think that producing an impressive set of interior photos of your home requires hiring a professional photographer or using an expensive camera. Although these options do result in great photos, this…
Notes: The graphs above are displaying a 1 year time horizon. Approximate number of active rental listings: April 2014 = 3200. April 2015 = 4900. Average prices of active listings: = $1861 (April 7th/2014). $2024 (June 23/2014). $1804 (March 30/15). Note: This 1 year graph indicates a significant decline from the peak in June/2014 to the current…
Notes: The historical graphs above are displaying information from the past 3 years. As of April 2nd, 2015, the average price of all active listings is $1811. Note: This price does include a small number of parking spots and storage places for rent. Approximate number of active rental listings: April 2013 = 2300. April 2014 =…
Last month, Mayor Nenshi told the media that he has not raised his rent in 4 years and commented that landlords need to stop ‘gouging’ their renters. “And so I am reaching out to landlords and saying, ‘Come on, this is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Figure out a way that you can continue to provide…