We rented a condo for our trip through Expedia. The building is in downtown Calgary near the…read morewaterfront. The building is new and very modern. You will need a key fob to get in and use it at several entrances since the building is very secure. The front desk will not assist you at all if you are a vacation renter however. Our condo was the perfect size for the two of us. It was clean and modern. The only downfall was the pigeon problem. We could not use our balcony because there was pigeon poop all over. The Waterfront is centrally located and an easy walk to shops, points of interest, restaurants, and bars.

This is a condomium building. The Waterfront consist of many units. There are building being built…read more The ones facing the water is still being built and is already 90% sold out. Its close to the River Walk which is a major selling point here. Also its close to Eau Claire market and that is nice. Very convenient because its close to downtown. If you live in complex A, B or C. It comes with an awesome amenities such as steamroom, gym, theater room, party room and etc.

If you have been reading my threads you know that I am now in the market to buy my own condo. I am…read morelooking more at a loft idea with a more urban twist. Enter Colours at Battistella. I know you know this particular building because it's patchwork of coloured glass makes it an obvious funky hip location. Never in my wildest dreams would I imagine setting foot inside because I assumed owning property there was not within reach. Today with the recent good news of a mortgage approval I thought why not? What would I lose if I walked in? Battistella office generously gives half of its space to a Calgarian artist, a new artist each month as a matter of fact. They decided to partnership with the arts community and offer an artist a space to paint and to sell without commission. So walking into the office is like walking into a gallery. Such nice guys at Battistella! Glen met me at the door and had such a relaxed tone that I managed the courage to actually ask him about the places available in the building. He took me to a wall and explained the pricing of the different floors of the building and exactly what was available. The blueprints are actually printed on the wall of the Battistella office so you get a great visual of what to expect. He then proceeded to show me two amazing suites which had polished cement floors and great floor to ceiling city views with very modern layouts. He explained at 1000 dollars down you could actually put a space at Colours on hold for two weeks, if you changed your mind within that time they would refund your money for you without penalty. But if you wanted to continue with your transaction a 10% minimum deposit and the proper paperwork could basically get you the keys to your own brand new crib! I was floored; he made it sound so easy and so affordable. Basically with a small deposit and the mortgage to back you up, condo fees, and taxes you could own one of those puppies and pay $1,300 a month. Now don't many people in Calgary already pay this for rent? So imagine the ease, you can actually own a property here and pay perhaps even less than you pay for rent. He was so easy to talk to, and knew so much about the building because he is in fact one of the builders. The building itself is one of 5 projects they have in the city and the detail to specifications, design, down to selling information is so well thought out. Today I walked away like I was walking on a cloud. I was so grateful that Glen made the tour and the information so easy to understand I felt less intimidated and more optimistic about Colours as a buying option.

I just purchased a condo and had no clue what to look for in the multitude of condo documents that…read morewere provided - condo check reviewed everything for me. I felt so much better knowing a professional had reviewed them. Also with the newest changes to condo legislation the condo corporation had not automatically provided some of the newer required documents, I wouldn't have even known there was anything missing. Thanks Bernice and staff at Condo Check.

I'm very impressed with the service and how nice the staffs were, specially Bernice is amazingly…read morekind and vey helpfully!

As a long-time condo owner, I've had years of experience dealing with Karen King & Associates…read moreInc.--none of it positive. This company consistently fails to follow through on basic property management responsibilities. Despite repeated complaints about noise violations, unauthorized tenants, unapproved renovations, and health and safety issues, they respond with deflection, delay, or worse--counter-complaints against owners trying to maintain the quality of their investment. We've experienced unresolved noise disturbances from adjacent units, guests smoking in shared areas, repeated door slamming, and garbage smells left unchecked. When renovations above us caused a leak into our ceiling (paid for by the condo fund, not the responsible owner), management did nothing. The same renovations also reduced the soundproofing in our unit--making everyday life far more disruptive. And when we reported these issues, we were either ignored or met with antagonism. This is not just my experience--Karen King & Associates has 26 negative reviews out of 27 on Yelp, is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and has a troubling reputation for lack of professionalism, transparency, and accountability. Calgary has many property management companies that offer better service, clearer communication, and more respect for residents. This is not one of them. Avoid if you value peace, professionalism, or property value.

Emeraldsky condo airconditioner keeps breaking down since the heat waves…read more Karen king can't manage the contractor, what good is kk good for?