Helpful Links
Here are links to websites that might interest you. Most of these are real estate related, but there are some important links for the City of Calgary information as well.
Resource Information
How to Maintain Your Home - Tips on protecting your investment
Home Maintenance - Seasonal home maintenance checklists
City of Calgary Assessments - Property database open to the public
AREA - (Alberta Real Estate Association) Great information about our industry in Alberta
RECA - (Real Esate Council of Alberta) Our self governing body. If you have an issue with anything real estate related, this is a good place to start
CREA - (Canadian Real Estate Association) Information about our industry from a national perspective
Mold Wiki - Infomation on mold & mold remediation
Rentperks.com - Looking for a better way to find tenants and good landlords?
Rentfaster.ca - need a place to rent for the short term?
Homerent.ca - focuses more on single family homes to rent
Buyers
Buying a Home - Tips on buying a home
Buying & Owning a Condo - Tips on buying and owning a condominium
Calgary Communities - find out more about the community you want to live in
Walkscore - Find out the walkability to amenities of your potential new home.
Calgary Catholic School District
CMHC Insurance - Information on mortgage loan insurance through CMHC
Housing For Newcomers - New to Canada? Here are some helpful tips from CMHC
Sellers
Market Value vs Appraised Value
Government Sites
Members of Parliament - need to find out who is your MP?
Member of the Legislative Assembly - need to find out who is your MLA?
Service Alberta - registry services for everything from name changes to land title searches
Alberta Health Services - find a facility near you
Misc
Neighbourhoods.net - need a tool or machine, but don't feel the need to buy it? Share with your neighbor - wicked site!
Calgary Sport & Social Club - looking to stay active? CSSC provides lots of options for sports. Sign up as a single or a group.
Real Estate News
Regulations
City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw