Mar 13 - Apr 17, 2015 Volume 31 Issue 03
Edmonton Edition
a great place to call home
Huntington & South Ridge
780.800.8925 • 45 Ave & 106 St www.rentulm.ca
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all the right angles a fresh perspective on downtown living
Suite 105, 10404-104 ave
587-400-5195
one and two bedroom suites... two bedrooms with two baths.
Luxurious adult living.
Grant Macewan Univeristy
104 ave nw 101 St nw
104 St nw
105 St nw
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• In-suite laundry • Balcony or patio included in each suite • Small pet friendly • Location, location, location! • 6 appliances • window coverings • Cozy fireplace • 24 hour exercise room • Heat & water included • Underground heated parking available • easy access to all amenities
on-site management office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00aM - 5:00PM I Saturday 10:00aM - 5:00PM
EDITORS’ NOTES
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he spring season is traditionally a busy time of year in the rental market. Perhaps many people prefer to wait for nicer weather to make their move, but students in need of a new home-away-from-home for the upcoming new school year definitely make up a large part of the market. Where are you at in your search for the perfect rental suite?
Whether you’ve just started looking for a new place or are almost ready to sign on the dotted line, we know you’ll find this publication helpful. Using the information and advertisements, you’ve got the latest in rental accommodations, news and advice at your fingertips. Leasing a rental property is a serious decision and a significant commitment, so it is imperative that you do your homework and research the marketplace to ensure you’re getting the best value for your money. If you have a question about leasing a property, write to us. We’d love to hear from you!
Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate susan.legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge
m
arch means spring. And if it’s spring, it must mean spring cleaning.
Now most people feel about cleaning the same way they feel about winter. Yes, it’s okay if you’re in the mood. Yes, there are benefits. However, for the most-part, we could all do with a little less of it. But, as Molly Maid reminded me on a recent call, there’s a good reason for Spring Cleaning. After all of the big coats and boots and wet and salt being dragged in every time you come home, you’re going to want to freshen up for spring. And besides that, there are some tasks that we just never get to, and setting yourself up for a good spring cleaning helps you get your home really clean – hitting those tasks that need the attention a minimal one time a year. I wish I’d been speaking to Molly Maid for my own home, but I do my own cleaning. I was actually speaking with Kim Dunn of Molly Maid Aurora to share with you some of their great tips that will help with the spring cleaning. You’ll find articles about it on our website and in our newsletter over the next few weeks. Sign up for the newsletter to make sure you don’t miss any valuable advice on spring cleaning your apartment at RentersGuide.ca/subscribe. And if that weren’t enough motivation, we’ll be giving away a $100 Molly Maid gift certificate to one lucky subscriber as the next newsletter reveals our latest contest. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to have Molly Maid clean for you! If it’s spring moving you’re interested in, we can help with that - first and foremost! Our magazine and website, plus RentersGuide.ca, our Renters Guide app and our newsletter offer the best selection of available apartments as well as great articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!
Elisa Krovblit EDITOR elisa.krovblit@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/ElisaKrovblit Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheRentersGuide
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President, YeLLOW PAGes neXtHOMe Jacqueline Hill
a great place to call home
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editOr in CHief, direCtOr Of COntent Susan Legge direCtOr Of sALes, nAtiOnAL Josh Heppner nAtiOnAL sALes MAnAGer, rentAL Anne-Marie Breen
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Live Downtown & Love It! Grand Central Manor. Contemporary Chic! Grand Central Manor
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MACEWAN RD
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Elizabeth Gardens Apartments It’s your home
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• 6 Appliances • Laminate flooring throughout • Window coverings • Heat & Water included • Adults only building • Close to Amenities • No smoking • No pets
1, 2, 3 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE FROM $995
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1&2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE FROM $995 ALL COMMON AREAS ARE FULLY UPGRADED
780.475.5717
• Includes heat, water & parking • Window coverings, laminate & tile flooring • Close to Londonderry Mall & all amenities • Extra storage • On-site Manager • Clean, quiet secure building • No pets • Fire safety approved • On call maintenance • ADULT building only
13215-66 Street
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18240 - 84 Ave., phone 780-486-4177 rentalrantings
Five signs you’re a RENTER IT DOESN’T TAKE a certain type of person to rent their own space, but a renter does become a certain type of person. Here are five signs you’re a renter. 1. YOU’RE A HANDYMAN (SORT OF) Just like home owning, your rental will present minor annoyances like a continuous leaking kitchen sink and a squeaking oven door. But as an experienced renter, you’re able to decode any cricks and cracks in your home and do minor repairs yourself. If not, you have your landlord on speed dial. 2. WHY BUY WHEN YOU CAN DIY? Your rental is your home and naturally you want it to reflect your personality and taste. Yet, you always put off investing in good decor and furniture because you’re only renting. Never mind you’ve been only renting for the last 3 years. Instead, your Pinterest is filled with pins like “7 DIY projects for renters” and “28 decorating tricks to brighten up your rental home”.
RentersGuide.ca 3. YOU ROCK AT SMALL TALK You can only talk to your neighbours so many times throughout the year about the weather. Instead of living though the awkward silence of an 11 floor elevator ride, you’ve mastered the art of small talk. You can keep a lighthearted conversation going for at least 90 seconds and you’re able to get out of it once you’ve reached your RentersGuide.ca door.“Nice talking to you Bob!”
4. ULTIMATE LIFE HACKER Being a renter keeps you on your toes and your experience has served you well because today, you are the ultimate life hacker. It doesn’t matter what life throws your way, you’ve worked around your landlords “rules” and now you can find a solution to anything. 5. YOU ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES If you’re a new renter or an experienced renter, chances are you’re renting because you’re not sure where life is going, and you’re enjoying the ride. Either way, you roll with the punches and enjoy the flexibility that renting provides. If any of these signs remotely describe you, congratulations! You are a renter. JENNIFER BRAUN Jennifer Braun is a freelance lifestyle writer from Montreal. When she isn’t writing about fabulous things like her city and its fashion scene, she’s watching Sex and the City reruns and planning her next big story. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @justbejealous and find her blog at www.justbejealous.com
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How is your ELEVATOR ETIQUETTE YOU NEED THE ELEVATOR in your apartment building, and there are some huge pet peeves that come along for the ride. Here’s an elevator etiquette refresher. 1. EXIT THEN ENTER. Let passengers off before boarding the elevator. 2. KNOW WHEN TO TAKE THE STAIRS. One flight up or two flights down – use the stairs when able. This isn’t a hard and fast rule, but it helps keep the flow on a busy elevator. 3. HOLD THE DOOR! Hold the door for others who are running to catch the elevator. Neighbours will remember you watching the doors close on them – and not in a good way. 4. KIDS. If they’re old enough, let them push the button, but RentersGuide.ca don’t let your children play with the panel or light up all floors like a Christmas tree. 5. KEEP YOUR GERMS TO YOURSELF. If you are sick, wait for an empty elevator. If that is truly impossible, absolutely RentersGuide.ca refrain from coughing/sneezing, and otherwise sharing germs
for the duration of the ride. Always sneeze or cough into your sleeve, not your hands, and never put your germ-infested hands on the floor buttons. 6. KEEP IT DOWN. If you’re listening to music, talking on the phone or chatting it up, keep the volume down so you don’t disturb other riders. 7. BE AWARE. If you’ve got a backpack or large package make sure it’s not pressing into anyone or acting like a battering ram as you turn around. And when other passengers board, move a little to give everyone some personal space. Now, enjoy the ride! JANE HERMAN Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and RentersGuide.ca personal finance for several publications.
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A GREAT RENTAL WHEN IT COMES TO FINDING A GREAT RENTAL, knowing your wants and needs before you hit the streets will simplify your search. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) offers some tips to help you find the right place to call “home.” 1. IDENTIFY YOUR RENTAL NEEDS. What is your budget? Which neighbourhood do you want to live in? How many bedrooms do you need? What amenities are important to you? Make a list of your needs and preferences to help narrow down that great rental opportunity.
2. ASK QUESTIONS. Have a list of questions ready to ask the landlord. Is parking included in the cost of rent? What about utilities? Ask about the lease and terms. Be clear on any policies surrounding pets, smoking, or anything else that may affect your lifestyle.
3. FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT. Make a good impression when meeting with the landlord. Dress neatly and arrive on time. Make the landlord’s job easier by bringing your rental history and references, a current employment letter, and a cheque so you can leave a deposit in case you’re interested in taking the place.
4. TAKE NOTES. If you will be viewing more than one apartment, write down the key features of each place so you can compare them later. Better yet, use your smartphone to snap photos for reference.
5. REVIEW YOUR LEASE AGREEMENT RentersGuide.ca CAREFULLY. When you find a great rental and are ready to move forward, typically you’ll sign a lease. Rental agreements vary, but they generally include the names of the landlord and tenant, the address of the property, the amount of the rent, what RentersGuide.ca
is included in that cost, the rent payment due date, the deposit amount paid, the term of the rental period, and details like who is responsible for upkeep. ensure all this information is outlined.
6. TAKE NOTES – AGAIN. Once you’ve signed your lease, it’s time to move in! But before you do, you and your landlord should inspect your new home together. Document all issues so you won’t be held liable for any preexisting damage when you leave. You can even take photos to document the condition of the unit before you move in. For more about renting a home, call 1.800.668.2642 or visit CMHC.
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Sunset Valley Apartments It’s your home
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quicktips
Cost-effective tips to cut your clutter WHEN YOU’RE CUTTING CLUTTER, why not cut costs at the same time? You may already have some thrifty answers in your home! USE WHAT YOU HAVE. Organizing doesn’t have to cost a fortune; just get creative. Look around your home for containers you can re-purpose. Here are some ideas: » Egg cartons or ice cube trays can be used to organize earring sets, cuff links or hair accessories. » Empty plastic baby-wipe containers can be used to store crayons, first aid or sewing supplies, and they stack easily on a shelf. » Empty baby food jars can be used to keep touch-up paint, spare buttons, or screws and nails. » A mug holder can be re-purposed into a scarf or baseball RentersGuide.ca cap holder. » Empty tissue boxes can hold plastic grocery bags or, with the top cut off, packets of gravy and instant soup. » The large clear plastic container that you can buy prewashed salad in is perfect for storing special occasion RentersGuide.ca shoes, keeping them visible yet dust-free.
BEFORE YOU GO SHOPPING, ELIMINATE THE OLD TO MAKE ROOM FOR NEW. Use the “one in – one out” rule: for every item you bring home, let go of one. ZIP BAGS ARE A COST-EFFECTIVE CURE-ALL FOR CLUTTER. Plastic bags that zip shut are for more than just sandwiches. Use the large ones to store shoes when travelling. Use the small ones to organize the contents of your drawers. Place elastic bands in one bag, and cotton swabs in another. Bonus: no need to label because you can see the contents clearly.
HELLEN BUTTIGIEG Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box. For tips on organizing your home, your office and your life, visit WeOrganizeU.com and sign up for the free RentersGuide.ca newsletter. info@WeOrganizeU.com
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