Last week on the blog, we discussed four ways in which you can improve your chances of securing the rental apartment of your dreams. This week, we dive a little deeper and explain some of the documents you’ll need to (a) show a landlord or property manager that you are reliable, responsible, and serious about...
There’s no feeling quite like walking into a rental apartment and knowing that it’s just right for you. It can be the location that speaks to you or the kitchen that you can just imagine yourself cooking in or the way the sun streams through the east-facing window in the morning. Sometimes you don’t know...
In a recent article for Global News, realtors from across Canada weighed in on the state of the country’s rental market, which is heating up as the world rebounds from COVID-19. In short, realtors recommend that prospective renters should anticipate that the rental market will become more competitive in the coming months. As such, realtors...
Sault Ste. Marie is a great place to live. On the whole, the Sault area is safe, modern, and affordable. And though Sault Ste. Marie has a modest population of just over 73,000, it offers the amenities of a much larger city. Additionally, compared to bigger cities throughout the GTA and even smaller cities in...
The global pandemic has caused Canadians across the country to rethink their priorities. While a major urban centre such as the City of Toronto was once the it destination for young professionals and even young families, survey after survey has revealed that Canadians today want more space, better affordability, and more access to nature. For...
Contrary to common belief, insurance isn’t just for those who own a home or a car. Tenant insurance—interchangeably known as renter’s insurance—exists to protect renters and their belongings against theft, liability, and damage. One of the ways in which tenant insurance differs from something like auto insurance is that it’s usually not mandatory and it...
There are many benefits to apartment living. Apartment dwellers get to enjoy amenities and a built-in sense of community, while avoiding the time-consuming repairs and maintenance tasks that are necessary to upkeep a property. And though the tradeoff can be square footage, there are plenty of ways to decorate your small space to pack a...
While it may not be your home forever, your rental property should feel like it is, in fact, your home. And with many of us spending more time in our homes than ever before, now is the time to stamp your personality on your space—without upsetting your landlord. If you’re a renter on a mission...
In recent years, sustainable living has taken off as a hugely popular housing trend. Not only are more people wanting to live an eco-conscious lifestyle, but there is more awareness of the cost savings that can go hand-in-hand. And while renters and apartment dwellers may have less control over the physical sustainability of their residences,...
COVID-19 has engendered a new norm of working from home for a significant portion of the Canadian workforce. According to information released earlier this year by Statistics Canada, 32 percent of Canadian employees aged 15 to 69 worked the majority of their hours from home. That’s compared to just 4 percent in 2016. This massive...
