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At Home in a Great Community
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Vice-President, WAll2WAll mediA Jacqueline Hill editor in chief, reAl estAte Susan Legge
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26 Canada’s rental Vacancy rate increases
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30 Tenant insurance is affordable peace of mind
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hat’s on your wish list when searching for a home to lease? I did an informal survey with a small group of past and present renters to see what people look for, and the results are in. In the top spot – without a doubt – are actually two key items that go hand-in-hand: clean and quiet. A building with reliable security system was also near the top of the list in many cases, as was a property manager that responded quickly to issues, and a laundry room that was readily available and fully functional. New appliances and new paint were also in demand and in one case, a home that offered lots of natural light was a request. While your “Top 10” list may read differently, make sure you do in fact have a list handy so that you can compare apples with apples when shopping for a space to lease. It’s important for property managers to know what you’re looking for when you’re shopping so that they can help you find what you’re looking for or can offer alternatives if they have access to other locations. The more locations you have to compare, the better the chances of finding just the right one that tops your list.
Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate susan.legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge
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on’t wait for ‘the perfect time’ to move. It’s never ‘the perfect time’ for anything. Something always comes up, – whether it’s a work thing, a family thing, a personal thing – life will always offer a good excuse to put off your plans. Don’t give into it. Summer is a great time to move. Families want to move in the summer because there’s less disruption for children. July and August give moms and dads enough time to register for new schools and activities and find daycare. August and September are huge for students. Whether it’s the first time moving away from home, or it’s a ritual to go back home to family and friends for the summer break and then move back to school in the fall, there is a lot of movement into student apartments and communities. But not just parents and students, summer is just an ideal time to move for everyone. Apartment balconies have more to offer – buildings onsite pools seem just too appealing, and with less chance of rain and no chance of snow, a smooth move is much more likely for summer moves. This summer Renters Guide will help you find the perfect apartment – we’re here to help! Our magazine and website, TheRentersGuide.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments, informative 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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• Adult Building • Bright luxurious bachelor, 1 & 1 bdrm Two level & 2 bdrm suites • Sizes ranging from 729-1386 sq. ft. • On site fitness club including: exercise room, jacuzzi & two squash courts • Free cable • Security system in each suite • All window coverings • 6 appliances includes washer & dryer • Each unit air conditioned
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In the heart of Edmonton’s downtown core.
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ONE AND TWO bedroom suites... Two bedrooms with two baths.
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“There are many tools available to help merchants avoid fraud, like the address verification service, the ‘three digit code’ and a service called Verified by Visa,”Jamieson said. He also recommends reporting the suspicious activity to their payment service provider as soon as possible. More information on protecting against fraud is available online at www.VisaSecuritySense.ca. NC
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It Is Important to remember that the space you work In should be one of motIvatIon and InspIratIon. we spend a lot of tIme In these areas so It should be a space we love and want to come Into.
(all pieces are made and manufactured in Canada!) – harkeloffice.com. On the one wall we added inspirational quotes to budget-friendly frames hung on picture racks and the wall, the nice part of this DIY project is the quotes can be changed to keep up with the growing mind of your child or you can use them to showcase your children’s art masterpieces. My client spends many hours in her office and I wanted to create a room that was fresh in colour, had sophisticated storage and an efficient workspace that illustrated her true professional personality. I then tied it all together with fun, budget-friendly textures and accessories, which are needed to achieve a clever and interesting home office to work in. We saved money in certain design areas and made sure to splurge on the
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high-traffic pieces (such as the office desk and chair), which is important to keep in mind. Think of your home office as an extension of your home, and use those same design principles you used throughout the dĂŠcor. For example, the importance of accent lighting, the warmth of textures, the completeness of accessories, the joy of colour and the most important part, the functionality of your furniture pieces. Keep in mind your home office should be an important part of your home since it is the room you make a living in.
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Canada’s Rental VaCanCy Rate InCReases The average renTal aparTmenT vacancy raTe in Canada’s 35 major centres1 increased to 2.7 per cent in April 2013, from 2.3 per cent in April 2012, according to the spring Rental Market Survey2 released recently by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). “While demand for rental units remains high, substitutes to purpose-built rental market units, such as rented condominiums, have taken some of the overall demand for rental units,” said Mathieu Laberge, Deputy Chief Economist at CMHC’s Market Analysis Centre.“Sustained demand for rental housing from net migration was partly offset by moderating employment growth, notably for young workers aged 20 – 24.” The results of CMHC’s spring survey reveal that the major centres with the lowest vacancy rates in April 2013 were Edmonton and Calgary (1.2 per cent each) and St. John’s (1.5 per cent). The major centres with the highest vacancy rates were Saint John (10.4 per cent), Charlottetown (8.7 per cent) and Moncton (7.4 per cent). The Canadian average two-bedroom rent in new and existing structures was $911 in April 2013. With respect to the Census Metropolitan Areas, the highest average monthly rents for two-bedroom apartments were in Vancouver ($1,255), Toronto ($1,202) and Calgary ($1,202). The lowest average monthly rents for two-bedroom apartments were in Saguenay ($560), Trois-Rivières ($562) and Sherbrooke ($586). Overall, the average rent for two-bedroom apartments in existing structures across Canada’s 35 major centres increased 2.7 per cent between April 2012 and April 2013, up from 2.2 per cent in the previous year. The major centres with the largest increase in fixed sample average rent were Calgary (7.2 per cent), St. TheRentersGuide.ca John’s (5.5 per cent) and Regina (4.7 per cent). Year-over-year comparisons of average rents can be slightly misleading because rents in newly built structures tend to be higher than in existing buildings. Excluding new structures and focusing on structures existing in both the April 2012 and April 2013 surveys provides a better indication of actual rent increases paid by tenants. TheRentersGuide.ca
As Canada’s national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 65 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of high quality, environmentally sustainable and affordable housing solutions. CMHC also provides reliable, impartial and up-to-date housing market reports, analysis and knowledge to support and assist consumers and the housing industry in making informed decisions. Follow cmhc on Twitter @cmhc_ca 1 major centres are based on Statistics canada census metropolitan areas (cmas) with the exception of the Ottawa – gatineau cma, which is treated as two centres for rental market Survey purposes and charlottetown, which is a census agglomeration (ca).
2 cmhc’s rental market Survey is conducted twice a year in april and October, to provide vacancy, availability and rent information on privately initiated structures in all centres with populations of 10,000 and more across canada. reports are released in June and December. note that there are differences between the fall and spring surveys. The spring survey covers apartment and row structures containing at least three rental units, and, unlike the fall survey, does not report information on: a) Smaller geographic zones within centres; b) Secondary rental market (rented condominium apartments, single TheRentersGuide.ca detached, semi-detached, duplexes or accessory apartments).
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The liquid the vegetables/fruits were cooked in can be added to the puree to adjust consistency. Breast milk or formula can also be used to thin the puree.
Storing the baby food: Transfer baby food puree into ice trays or baby food container. If freezing in glass use “safe to freeze” jars or containers. Fill each cube with the puree (should be about one ounce in measurement). Cover the tray with lid or plastic wrap and freeze. Once the cubes of puree have set and are frozen, you can transfer the cubes into freezer bags. Label the bag with the date of preparation as well as the type of food. Different foods have different recommended freezing times, but to be safe use the cubes within a month of freezing.
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o, you’ve found your ideal apartment: a two bedroom basement paradise or a mid-town penthouse or a fantastic south-facing one bedroom. Now it’s time to move in right away, right? Sure, start packing, but make sure you also budget for tenant insurance.
Perhaps you think you don’t need it because you’re only renting and you don’t own any fancy stuff. But, what if something happened – would you have enough set aside to replace all your belongings and to find temporary housing? If you said no, Pina FerraroNovello, a corporate underwriter with Desjardins General Insurance Group would like you to reconsider. “Tenant insurance is necessary because it protects your property and also covers you in the event that you accidentally cause damage to the property of others,” said Ferraro-Novello.“For example, if your bathtub overflowed and flooded the apartment below destroying your neighbour’s property, tenant insurance would protect you. Luckily, it’s a simple and affordable coverage. Also, if you’re a student, your parents’ policy might automatically extend coverage to you at school.”
apartment is seriously damaged as a result of an insured loss, tenant insurance would also typically cover your additional living expenses while it’s being repaired. Tenant insurance also provides liability coverage if someone gets hurt because of your negligence, like slipping and falling on a wet floor in your apartment for example.
How much coverage do you need? The total cost of tenant’s insurance will depend largely on the value of your contents. Most renters tend to underestimate what it would cost to replace their belongings. It’s smart to take an inventory, including photos, which only takes a few minutes and will make things a lot easier if you experience a loss. Start by walking from room to room and itemize all the contents, including your closets and cupboards. You might think they’re not worth that much until you have to replace them. Keep in mind however that coverage for some insured items may be subject to exclusions or maximum limits. Read your policy carefully to determine your exact coverage.
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