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and Real Estate Markets
5 Essential Fall Maintenance Tips for your Rental
When temperatures start to drop, it’s time to prep your property for the upcoming winter months. Follow these simple steps, to make sure you have a safe and warm winter season.
How to Find Good Tenants for Your Rental
Finding good tenants for your rental doesn’t have to be a challenge. Read our guide on how to screen your tenant properly.
The Sales Boom is Done, Make Way for the Rental Boom
September 1, 2022 - Rents in Calgary have increased twenty-five to thirty percent year-over-year! That is a staggering increase, even more, remarkable is the speed with which the rents increased.
Community Feature: University Heights
A buzzing neighbourhood located next door to some of Calgary’s biggest attractions, University Heights is a popular neighborhood for students and families.
How much does it cost to hire a Property Manager?
Property management companies have a variety of fee structures, but there are some standard fees you can expect.
Power Properties Stampede Breakfast!
Join the team at Power Properties for our Annual Calgary Stampede Breakfast! Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Calgary Rental Market is Hot!
July 1, 2022 - The answer to the question we keep hearing “how’s the rental market?” In a word “HOT!”
How to Invest in Real Estate
What are the actual steps you need to take to start your successful investment journey? As a Property Management Company with over 40 years of experience, we’ve broken it down for you in 4 easy steps.
The Best Time to Plant a Tree
June 1, 2022 - Right now your Calgary real estate has benefited from an approximately 25% year over year increase in value. This makes it a great time to refinance your existing home and rental properties to maximize your equity.
42 Years in Calgary Property Management
Founded in 1980, we’ve been providing hassle-free property management to landlords and safe and comfortable homes to tenants for 42 years! 🎉
Rent, Inflation, Real Estate
May 1, 2022 - We’re all feeling the effects of inflation. So how does that affect your rental property?
Community Feature: Inglewood
Inglewood is a trendy and highly sought after location in Calgary’s downtown core. Rich in history, activities, amenities and events, this neighbourhood has no shortage of lively people and passionate businesses to keep you entertained.
How to Be Successful With Your First Investment Property
You may have only thought about investing in Real Estate or you may be weeks into the process. In either case, there are a few things you can do to make sure your first investment in Calgary goes smoothly and turns a profit.
How to Find Good Property Management Companies
How do you pick the right property management company to manage your rental property? Here are some key steps to finding good property management companies in your area.
Immigration, Interest Rates, and Rent
Feb 1, 2022 - To say the current sales market is wild is a bit of an understatement! So how will this impact Calgary’s Rental Market?
Community Feature: Braeside
Braeside is a cozy, friendly neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, tucked in behind 14th Street, Anderson Road and Southland Drive.
Power Properties voted Calgary’s 2022 Top Choice in Property Management
Power Properties is voted Calgary’s Top Choice in Property Management Services 2022.
2021 Calgary Real Estate and Rental Market Review
President of Power Properties, Jamie Palmer, reviews the highs and lows we saw in the 2021 Calgary Real Estate and Rental Markets.
Calgary Rental Property Insurance Outlook for 2022
Getting the proper insurance coverage for your Calgary rental property is important. Our Insurance Broker breaks down his outlook for 2022 and what it will mean for your rental property.
Community Feature: West Springs
Welcome to West Springs, one of Calgary’s most up and coming, exciting neighbourhoods to live in! With many new homes, townhouses and condos going up in Calgary’s southwest quadrant, this is a bustling community for young individuals, those who enjoy escaping to the mountains or really anyone who enjoys a little excitement.