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CONTENTS
VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER
Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER
Shawn Woodford ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
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12 Edmonton Market The rental market at a glance for lower east central Edmonton
Anne-Marie Breen DIRECTOR, CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Jennifer Reynolds MANAGING EDITOR
Wayne Karl EDITOR
Marlene Eisner ART DIRECTOR
Megan Pike CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Sara Duck, Marisa Baratta
17 Calgary Market
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Salina Yara Halabi, Kait Kucy, Jackie Marchildon
The rental market at a glance for southwest Calgary
MEDIA CONSULTANT
Heather Harke 780.456.1153 heather.harke@nexthome.ca
ADVICE
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SALES CO-ORDINATOR
Gary Chilvers
Why you should consider getting tenants’ insurance
SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION
Dwayne Rutherford NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER
John Jenkins
INSPIRATION MANAGER OF PRODUCTION
13 Home Brass will add a touch of shine to any room in your home
Anthony Majetic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Swinder Jodhka, Mike Terentiev
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SPRING: A GOOD TIME TO WALK THE NEIGHBOURHOODS
MARLENE EISNER EDITOR NextHome
Spring! It’s finally here. Longer days and warmer temps make it perfect conditions for walking through different neighbourhoods to see where you’d like to live. This is probably one of the best ways to find a rental that suits your needs and lifestyle. Yes, budget is important, but so is feeling comfortable in the neighbourhood you choose. Walking through a variety of areas allows you to compare the housing and amenities, narrowing down your choices. Look to see if the area has apartment buildings, condos or houses? Are they older construction or newly built? This will give you an idea of how rentable the area is, as well as an approximate idea of price. What about amenities? Are there grocery stores nearby? If cooking isn’t your thing, then a restaurant-dense neighbourhood may be more your style. For dog lovers, being near a park may top the list of priorities and if you commute to work, being close to public transit is a must. So enjoy renting, and when it’s time to make a move, let Renters Guide help. If there is something you’d like us to write about, or if you have a comment or suggestion, please send me an email.
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Currently we are renting Bachelor and 1 bedroom apartment suites. Bachelor starting at $700.00 Heat and Water, 1 bedroom starting at $800.00 Heat and Water. The building offers laundry machines on every floor, in-suite storage, large solarium windows, 1 parking stall per unit, and ample visitor parking. Windsor Estates is an excellent location for students and employees of the West Edmonton Mall. There is no shortage of employment opportunities surrounding this area. Close to: West Edmonton Mall, grocery stores, banks, restaurants, schools, playgrounds, hospital, bus, and walking paths. Lease terms: 6-12 months. Security deposit - one month’s rent. Rent includes heat, water. At Fireside Property Group, we provide affordable rentals in well-maintained, conveniently located quality buildings. We know what it takes to get and keep good tenants.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE
OLD STRATHCONA A UNIQUE CHARM HOT SPOTS
OLD STRATHCONA FARMERS’ MARKET Pop into this local treasure on Saturday and treat yourself to 130 vendors selling only locally produced and handmade products. For many locals, this market has become part of their Saturday ritual.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
SALINA YARA HALABI
The sprawling University of Alberta Campus is on the doorsteps of Old Strathcona, so expect to see a large number of young adults
Old Strathcona is one of Edmonton’s
in the community. Students seek
most celebrated communities.
refuge in coffee shops and park
Located on the south side of the
areas to catch up on studies and
city, near the University of Alberta,
take advantage of the entertainment
this vibrant district centres on Whyte
available on Whyte Avenue.
Avenue (82nd Avenue) and is filled
This historic community is also
with an array of unique shopping,
home to long-time residents and
dining and entertainment venues that
young families who embrace the
add to the unique charm of the area.
pedestrian-friendly and easy-going
PRINCESS THEATRE Built in 1915, the historic Princess Theatre features its original auditorium and balcony, providing the perfect atmosphere to catch up on some of the latest indie or foreign films.
lifestyle. THE VIBE
Tree-lined streets, boutique
IN THE AREA
shops and cozy cafes make Old
This boutique neighbourhood
Strathcona a wanderer’s paradise.
does have its bargains, but with
This community offers residents
many specialty shops and housing
and visitors a relaxed and cool
that are in high demand, expect
atmosphere. With a farmers’ market
prices to range between average
and a thriving art and theatre district,
to above average. This is one of
this neighbourhood doesn’t run
the interesting things about this
short on character. Known for its live
neighbourhood: we’re seeing its
music and theatre, Old Strathcona is
clientele and residents changing
a hub for both local and international
in real time, as the community
artists who perform in various venues
continues to develop.
throughout the community. 10
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BAMBOO BALLROOM This women’s apparel shop is a must visit for fashion aficionados. Bamboo Ballroom offers a wide variety of fashions and accessories from an assortment of brands, including Canadian labels.
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EDMONTON RENTAL MARKET AT A GLANCE
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QUEEN EL
If you’re a renter in the city this spring, the rental market is in your favour. Generally speaking, high vacancy rates mean more options for renters, and that means rents charged by landlords are lower. Bottom line: You likely have more choice for rental units – and may be able to pay less for the apartment you want. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s latest Rental Market Survey, Edmonton has the highest purposebuilt rental vacancy rate in Canada, at seven per cent, along with Regina.
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OLD STRATHCONA
SEARCHING FOR AN APARTMENT IN THE OLD STRATHCONA NEIGHBOURHOOD IN LOWER EAST CENTRAL? HERE’S WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING AT, IN TERMS OF BEDROOM TYPE, VACANCY AND RENTAL RATES.
BACHELOR
TWO-BEDROOM
4.4% AVERAGE RENT $966
N/A AVERAGE RENT: $1,414
ONEBEDROOM
THREE OR MORE BEDROOMS
6.1% AVERAGE RENT: $1,056
6.2% AVERAGE RENT: $1,326
VACANCY RATE
VACANCY RATE:
VACANCY RATE:
VACANCY RATE:
Alistair pendant light in brass by Canvas. $40. canadiantire.ca 16-in soiree natural pillow. $63. cb2.com
INSPIRATION | MARKETPLACE NewGen four-slice brass toaster by Dualit. $462. crateandbarrel.com
THE Hex brushed brass knob. $8 each. cb2.com
Beaulieu side table in brass. $139. urbanbarn.com
and the B E A U T I F U L by SARA DUCK
Forma chair in milkyway ivory. $899. article.com
“Metals can inspire creativity or simply be the finishing touches to your space. This year, I’ve been falling in love all over again with brass. The brass of today is modern, less formal than gold and can add a pop of shine to any space. I find I’m drawn to brass for bathroom fittings, lighting, cabinet hardware and accessories. Become inspired and embrace brass again in 2018!”
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Victorian high-arch bar faucet in polished brass by Kingston Brass. $69. Amazon.ca
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ADVICE | THE RENTALIST
DO YOU REALLY NEED
RENTERS’ INSURANCE? JACKIE MARCHILDON If your apartment building or rental home doesn’t require you to have proof of renters’ insurance, you might hum and haw about having to pay an extra monthly fee and decide it’s not necessary. I’m all for avoiding extra monthly payments – but that renters’ insurance policy might really help you out should you come across a series of unfortunate events. Your landlord probably has property insurance on your building, but their policy doesn’t likely protect your personal belongings, upgrades you’ve made to your unit, or cover you if someone hurts themselves in your home. It will cover certain things, but disregard others – know what’s what when it comes to your landlord’s insurance versus your own. IF A FIRE BURNS YOUR BUILDING DOWN: Landords’ insurance: Generally
speaking, your landlord’s property insurance would pay for the demolition of the building (if necessary), as well as cover the expenses required to repair or rebuild it. This means it would pay to fix the structure itself, as well as any permanent fixtures – lights, built-in cabinetry, etc. Their insurance would not cover your personal belongings. VS Renters’ insurance: In most cases, renters insurance would cover all 14
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of the contents in your unit in the case of a fire. Most policies would also cover your expenses if you needed a place to live while your home was out of commission. It’s best to check the fine details of your policy to make sure you’re covered in the way that you want. IF SOMEONE GETS HURT IN YOUR HOME: Landlords’ insurance: Chances are, if you organize a get-together and a party-goer slips on a spill and is hurt in your home, your landlord’s insurance would not be of any help if that person decided to sue you. VS Renters’ insurance: If you had liability coverage included in your renters’ insurance, it would protect you financially if you unintentionally caused bodily harm to someone in your home. It would also likely cover you if you accidentally caused damage to the property in which you live. IF SOMEONE BREAKS IN AND STEALS YOUR STUFF: Landlords’ insurance: The
landlord’s property insurance
doesn’t extend to the contents of your unit, which means that without renters’ insurance, you’d be on the hook for replacing everything in this situation. VS Renters’ insurance: In most cases, your renters’ insurance policy covers your possessions and personal property if your apartment gets broken into. Whether you’re renting a basement apartment in a home, a unit in a mid-rise or highrise, insurance is all the same – the property owner insures the structure and property, and the resident insures the contents. Take a look around your place – how would you feel without everything in your home? Is it all worth paying a small monthly fee to protect?
Jackie Marchildon is a bilingual writer and editor.
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CALGARY
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CALGARY
NORTH WEST NORTH EAST
SOUTH WEST
CENTRAL
SOUTH EAST
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TRENDING | MARKET REPORT
CALGARY RENTAL MARKET AT A GLANCE 16 AVE NW
16 AVE NW
OLD MARDA LOOP CROWCHILD TRL NW
SARCEE TRL SW
It's good news for prospective renters in Calgary. The rental market is in your favour – for now, at least. The economy in the province is rounding the corner and things are tightening up slightly in rentals. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s latest Rental Market Survey, the apartment vacancy rate in the primary rental market in Calgary declined to 6.3 per cent in October 2017, from 7.0 per cent in October 2016. Generally speaking, high vacancy rates mean more options for renters.
GLENMORE TRL SW
SEARCHING FOR AN APARTMENT IN THE OLD MARDA LOOP AREA IN THE SOUTHWEST SECTOR OF CALGARY? HERE’S WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING AT, IN TERMS OF BEDROOM TYPE, VACANCY AND RENTAL RATES.
BACHELOR
TWO-BEDROOM
9.8% AVERAGE RENT $777
7.3% AVERAGE RENT: $1,189
ONEBEDROOM
THREE OR MORE BEDROOMS
7.2% AVERAGE RENT: $1,007
N/A AVERAGE RENT: $1,230
VACANCY RATE
VACANCY RATE:
VACANCY RATE:
VACANCY RATE:
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE
MARDA LOOP VIBRANT AND BUSTLING HOT SPOTS
MY FAVOURITE ICE CREAM SHOPPE My Favourite Ice Cream Shoppe is filled with delicious frozen treats, with something for the whole family. They now have an amazing candy selection, too.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
KAIT KUCY
The area is filled with young families, established homeowners and students of Mount Royal University. An active community,
Located in the SW quadrant of
these residents love to spend time
Calgary, Marda Loop is a vibrant and
outdoors and visiting local shops
bustling part of the city. With a thriving
and businesses. While the Marda
restaurant and retail scene, there are
Loop Communities Association
some serious foodies and shoppers
definitely has some incredible
that frequent the area. You can live in
amenities for the winter, residents
the area and hardly ever leave thanks
love it during the summer, too,
to all of the amenities nearby. This
thanks to the outdoor pool and
neighbourhood is beautiful with local
beach volleyball courts.
PHIL & SEBASTIAN COFFEE ROASTERS The flagship location of this Calgary coffee roaster is an ideal spot for folks to plan meetings, work from the cafĂŠ or just have a delicious cup of coffee.
parks and gardens. THE VIBE
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
This is a hip, young and trendy
This is primarily a car area due
neighbourhood that is a very
to it being farther from the Core.
sought out area for people from
While there are reliable city buses
all over Calgary. There is definitely
frequenting the neighbourhood,
a big foodie trend, with incredible
the easiest way to get around is by
restaurants that always bring out
vehicle. This is also a very walkable
a big following. Despite it being
neighbourhood with local residents
a bustling neighbourhood, Marda
sharing the streets and parks.
Loop definitely settles down in the evenings and is quite a calm and quiet area. 18 RentersGuide.ca
Kait Kucy is a lifestyle and design writer based in Calgary.
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