QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Feb 19 2009, 07:00 PM) note the date .. likely lower going forward @ $35/barrel .. and with Obama saying "carbon footprint" and "buy America" and "tar sands" a real shift in $s will happen .. less oil sands projects .. but more carbon sequestration / storage for each new...

QUOTE (ZanderRobertson @ Feb 15 2009, 03:52 PM) That`s great news Glenn! I like to hear this kind of thing. Yeah!!! Keep up the positive posts

Does anyone remember what the appreciation rate of Calgary real estate in 2007?

QUOTE (jarrettvaughan @ Dec 7 2008, 12:09 PM) Great post Dan, that was very helpful. Hi Dan, Excellent post. I would be interested in a copy of a spreadsheet, lease, and option to buy agreement. Can you please email me a copy at [email protected]? thanks for sharing, Vic

Hi All, For townhouses, owners are not allowed to change the exterior of the building or add an extension to their townhouses. Does anyone know if the same laws apply for a duplex? thanks

QUOTE (RedlineBrett @ Dec 14 2008, 11:33 AM) Very cool.. thanks for posting! Very cool!!! I own a townhouse behind the recreation center as I am concerned that the station might only be too close. From the multi-media, it looked that the station will be underground. Does anyone know if it is...

QUOTE (Lucas @ Dec 12 2008, 06:19 PM) I wasn`t attacking you personally or questioning whether you are for or against RE as an investment option...I was just bringing to light some of the advantages RE has in a downward trending market, regardless of the city, province or country...

Jack, you are right that prices have gone down. I am worried as well as I had purchased a couple of properties in 2007 and value has gone down. However, as a business owner, I understand that there are good years and bad years. Most businesses lose money for the first fews years (ranging from...

QUOTE (thoyem @ Dec 5 2008, 04:59 PM) While there may be a lot of posting of negative news, it is good to know what is happening or forecast to happen out there. My properties all cash flow nice too and even better with interest rate cuts with variable mortgage. True enough law of attraction...

QUOTE (ZanderRobertson @ Nov 28 2008, 05:19 PM) I disagree, let's do it anyway. Garth what's the next step? I am in as well. I disagree with Jack. It is never too late. Alberta is a great place to invest. Companies might change their minds or might be encouraged to increase investment...

QUOTE (MatzoB @ Nov 25 2008, 06:21 PM) I have two questions Don. I understand there are various predictions and models for investing in times of uncertainty. I do not have the time to spend hours researching the economic fundamentals nor do I know how to analyze the subtleties and variables...

QUOTE (investmart @ Nov 23 2008, 11:31 AM) Thank you Adam. $1,000 just sounds way too expensive for it to be a "really good deal". On the other hand, I am not experienced in this. haven`t had to hire anyone to do it yet. Regards, Neil What happens if there is a ticket? Does the snow...

QUOTE (investmart @ Nov 21 2008, 11:30 PM) Thanks everyone for the feedback, really helpful! Thanks everyone. This is a very helpful post. We own a 4-plex and the tenant that who looked after the snow shovelling has decided he would not do so this year. The previous thread mentions...

QUOTE (EdRenkema @ Nov 13 2008, 07:31 PM) Ya thats priceless, AmEx charges exorbitant rates to the willing consumers and when they can`t pay the gov`t aka the consumer/taxpayer must bail them out. Can`t blame them really for asking if the big boys on Wall St. got it why not them... I agree with...

QUOTE (MichaelBradfield @ Nov 9 2008, 05:17 PM) Hi Rebecca: Re signs at Staples: How big are they, and do they come with stakes to stick them in the ground? Are the signs foam core? Thanks Mike Bradfield Calgary I remember being in the same situation last year. November, December are...

Hi Vince, I overheard that oil and Gas companies are now using $50 barrel of oil for estimating their revenues and deciding if their projects are going to be economically viable. Rumor has it that some oil and gas companies are talking about cutting their expenditures At $50/barrel, does you...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Sep 3 2008, 09:41 AM) depends on how large. A single unit (condo, TH or home) would be at least 8%, likely 10% and possibly 12% of rent collected. Less % for more units .. down to perhaps 3% for 100+ units ! yes, unless he co-owns the property. there is no "standard"...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Sep 3 2008, 09:41 AM) depends on how large. A single unit (condo, TH or home) would be at least 8%, likely 10% and possibly 12% of rent collected. Less % for more units .. down to perhaps 3% for 100+ units ! yes, unless he co-owns the property. there is no "standard"...

Hello Everyone, I am currently looking at hiring a property manager and the following questions came up: (1) What is the current property management fee in Calgary? (2) I am looking at hiring a friend as a property manager. Does a property manager need a license? (3) Would anyone like to...

This is a great initiative. I was wondering if the webcast is going to be available for download as I might be in meetings at work at the proposed time and I do not want to miss such an event. thanks