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Field Notes from an Edmonton Property Manager
Practical, numbers-first writing from a local Edmonton property manager and realtor. No fluff, no AI sludge.
May 2026
CMHC MLI Select in Alberta: the property management mistake that can put your financing at risk
Why property management is not just an operational detail for Alberta MLI Select borrowers, and how the wrong manager can affect your financing, compliance, and asset.
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Tenant screening just changed: what lower credit scores really mean right now
Applicants did not get worse, the economy got tighter. How Edmonton landlords should actually read credit reports in this market.
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Multiplex Fever: Adding Value to Detached Homes
Everyone is chasing multiplexes. That same push may quietly make single-family detached rentals more desirable, and more valuable, over time.
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MLS Select mortgages, builders, and rental reality: why your brand new unit is sitting there
Edmonton is full of new builds and MLS Select specials that look great on paper but sit vacant. Here's what tenants actually care about, and why parking and shared spaces matter more than finishes.
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Paws, claws, and lease laws: a smarter approach to pet-friendly rentals in Edmonton
Banning pets does not eliminate risk, it just shrinks your applicant pool. Here's how strong screening, clear lease terms, and professional maintenance turn pet-friendly rentals into a performance advantage.
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Two birds, one property: can you rent and sell at the same time?
Renting your Edmonton property while it's listed can offset holding costs, but only when the tenant side and the sale side are coordinated.
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