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Brantford-Hamilton-Niagara Edition
May 25 - June 08, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 11
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
A NEW APARTMENT, A NEW LIFE
ADVICE ON RENTING UP
www.medallioncorp.comemail: [email protected]
Downtown Location235 Rebecca St.
Walking distance to Jackson Square
Visit us online at www.effortrentals.ca1.888.648.4751 ext. 4111 | [email protected]
LOCATION PROPERTY NAME MAIN INTERSECTION Bach Jr1 1 2 3 TH* FROM PHONE
285 Dundurn Street DUNDURN COURT • $Call 877 6508 849
75 Mericourt WHITNEY COURT • $Call 888 693 6540
126 Charlton Avenue West CANADIANA • $Call 888 723 6152
20 Erie Ave ERIE • • $550 877 469 5002
Indian Road, Kitchener GRAND APTS. • $Call 519-896-3270
85 Barlake Ave WEDGEWOOD • • $Call 877 469 4002
2641 King Street East CENTENNIAL COURT • $Call 888 822 9118
420 Greenhill Avenue GLEN VALLEY $Call 888 693 1655
7 Catherine Street North NORWICH • $Call 888 726 7563
872 Upper Gage Ave GAGE MANOR • • $Call 866 804 3694
123 Charlton Avenue East OAKLAND 1 • • $Call 877 469 4964
70 Jerome Crescent BEL GAL • • $Call 877 469 4885
1928 Main Street W. WEST MOUNT • • $Call 877 469 4882
644 Main Street West BEVERLY HILLS $Call 877 469 4993
excellencestriving for
Minutes from McMaster University and the McMaster University Medical Center. Quick and easy access to the 403 and QEW for commuters or travellers
Close to convenience store, local bus routes and Hwy access. Free outdoor parking
Close to McMaster University, local shopping and all major bus routes.
Close to Jackson Sq. Local bus service and shopping
Near Main & Wentworth
The Grand is located near Lackner Centre, Ottawa River Centre, Stanley Park Mall, Stanley Park Conservation Area and many parks. Easy access to major highways and transit.Just minutes away from Eastgate Square, Lake Avenue Park and Centre Mall. Easy quick access to QEW, Lincoln M Alexander Parkway and Chedoke Expressway
Quick highway access. Close to amenities
Excellent location, close to transit, local stores, banks and easy access to Linc.
Close to the Hamilton Go Station, local shops and Jackson Sq.
Close to McMaster University, local bus service and shopping.
Great location, close to shopping, Hwy access and Bus routes.
Beautiful building with Easy Hwy access, Close to Westdale village and local shopping.
Located just minutes away from the Lime ridge Mall and Eastgate Square. Backs onto a group of beautiful parks including King's Forest Park, Mohawk's Sports Park and Upper King's Forest Park
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Visit us online at www.effortrentals.ca1.888.648.4751 ext. 4111 | [email protected]
excellencestriving for
UPPER JAMES1 & 2 bedrooms available631-633 Upper James Street
Close to Local shopping, Malls and all public transport.
1.877.469.5244
CHEDOKE1,2 & 3 bedrooms available
760 Mohawk Road WestClose to walking trails, shopping and local bus service.
1.877.469.4891
MOUNTAIN PARK1 & 2 bedroom available
8 East 36th StreetClose to schools, transit, parks, hospital.
1.877.469.5237
WESTMOUNT 2 & 3 bedrooms available
1928 Main Street WestClose to 403, bus routes and local shopping
1.877.469.4882
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Visit us online at www.effortrentals.ca1.888.648.4751 ext. 4111 | [email protected]
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KENSINGTONBachelor, 1 & 2 bedrooms
115 Main Street EastDown town core location, walking distance to the Go Station, Jackson Sq. and all local bus services.
1.877.469.5231
OAKLAND 11 bedroom apts. available
123 Charlton Av. E.Nr. John St. Bus Routes and walking distance to Jackson Sq.
877.469.4964
FONTAINEBLEAU1, 2 & 3 bedroom available
121 Hunter Street Walking distance to Jackson Sq. and city hall
877.469.5005
WESTPARK1 & 2 bedroom available
1760 Main Street WestClose to McMaster University, major shopping and local bus routes.
1.866.454.1849
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Spacious & Sparkling Clean Units, Near Bus Routes & Amenities and the Red Hill Parkway
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Kings Forest Manor
6 Kingswood Place | 905-387-0848 - Building Super
Your family will enjoy the spacious layout, complete with clean appliances. Steps away from grocery store, bus routes, schools and Glendale Golf Course. Very convenient!
Two and Three Bedroom Townhomes
Kingswood Place
288 Mount Albion Rd. | 905-578-5488 - Building Super
Offers many features for your active lifestyle. Includes swimming pool, and is only steps away from the Niagara Escarpment. Well maintained with up to date amenities including underground parking for some units.
One and Two Bedroom Apartments
543 Queenston Rd. | 905-561-1239 - Building Super
Worry-Free living is what you can enjoy in this extremely secure building. Ideal for seniors, close to many conveniences includingEastgate Mall, and bus routes.
One and Two Bedroom Apartments
Kently Towers
Providing Hamilton and area with quality dwellings for over 30 years. Call us today, we’ll make you feel at home!
www.desantis.comemail: [email protected] Head Office: 905-777-0252
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A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954
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BUILDING DIRECTORY
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John & Charlton The Villa Marie Community - 43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St., 151 Hughson St. – 905 528 5253
Main & Bay Blink Bonnie Apartments - 136 Bay St. South – 905 528 4675
Main & Bay Bay 200-200 Bay St. South – 905 529 9553
Main & Bay Haldimand Apartments - 140 Robinson St. – 905 529 9553
Main & Bay Robinson Place - 33 Robinson St. – 905 525 8373
Bay & Charlton The Concord - 187 Park Ave. – 905 525 3371
Main & Queen Savaria & Pannonia Towers - 145 & 165 Queen St. South – 905 570 8691
Bay & King The Marketeer & Villager - 150 & 160 Market St. – 905 529 9401
Main & John Landmark Place - 100 Main St. East – 905 528 1414
John & Burlington Harbour & Marina Towers - 35 Brock St. & 600 John St. North – 905 526 1994
Main & Nash The Eldorado - 494 Queenston Rd. – 905 573 6361
West & Fairview Westgate Towers - 661 West St. – 519 751 3867
Fairview & North Park Dornia Manor - 321 Fairview Dr. – 519 752 3596
Fairview & North Park North Park Towers - 325 North Park Rd. – 519 752 3596
Plains & King S urrey Lane Apartments - 685,695,705 Surrey Ln. – 905 639 0456
Lakeshore & Brant The Caledon - 1363 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 637 8431
Lakeshore & Brant The Sandpiper - 1431 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 632 1427
Queen Mary & Rebecca Park Terrace I, II, III - 199, 187, 189 Queen Mary Dr. – 905 842 5300
Navy & Randall Centennial Towers - 155 Navy St. – 905 842 3859
Speers & Kerr The Premier Court - 41 Speers Rd. – 905 338 3342
Lakeshore & Dixie Lakewood Apartments - 1257 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 271 5370
Dixie & Bloor Pacific Way I – 3480 Havenwood Dr. – 905 629 7941
Dixie & Bloor Pacific Way II – 1485 Williamsport Dr. – 905 629 7941
Lakeshore & Parklawn Landmark Apt. -2493 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 255 4559
Lakeshore & Parklawn Promenade -2301 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 253 2246
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HOMESTEAD.CA
• Newly renovated• Walking distance to public transit, Copps
Coliseum, Hess Village and more• Laundry facilities
• Controlled access• Exercise room• On-site staff
1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms
The VillagerHAMILTON
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160 Market StreetHours: Mon-Fri 8-8;
Sat-Sun 10-4
905-523-7017
• Modern & spacious suites• Penthouses with sunken living room• Indoor pool, sauna, squash court, gym• Outdoor deck with BBQ
• Close to GO station• Laundry facilities• Controlled access
1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms
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200 Bay Street SouthHours: Mon-Fri 8-8;
Sat-Sun 10-4
905-523-7017
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HOMESTEAD.CA
• Spacious suites• Controlled entry• Laundry facilities
• Includes heat & hot water
Bachelor1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
Savaria & Pannonia TowersHAMILTON
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Hunter St.
Robinson St.
145 & 165 Queen Street SouthHours: Mon-Fri 8-8;
Sat-Sun 10-4
905-523-7017
• Spacious suites• Location by HSR and GO Station • Laundry facilities• Controlled access
• Offers clean, quiet living in fully renovated, suites at an excellent price
• Visit our friendly, on-site staff at the office located at 57 Forest Ave.
Bachelor1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms3 Bedrooms
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The Villa Marie CommunityHAMILTON
43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St.& 151 Hughson St SHours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
905-523-7017
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• Start the week off right with FREE breakfast in the lobby for kids, every Monday during the school year• Walk to schools, public library and Jackson Square Mall• Renovated lobby• Across from McLaren Park with playground, splashpad and basketball court• Bus stop at the corner• Overnight security patrol• On-site laundry room
Have you seen Downtown’s Best Rental Value?
181 John St. N. 905.522.1043 [email protected] Rental Offi ce Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am – 6 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
1 BDRM from $720 • 2 BDRMS from $820 • 3 BDRMS from $995 Includes heat, hydro & water
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www.greenwin.ca
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Proudly Managing for Over 40 Years
905-522-5246or 905-528-6922
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CamelotT O W E R S
WEST HAMILTON
* applicable to all new approved application
McMasterUniversityHospital
Main St. W.
Longwood
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Main St. W. Exit
403 East Ramp403 West Ramp
403 Entryfrom Main
CamelotTowers
McMasterInnovation Park+ Research Centre
Hwy403
• Walk to school and the Hospital• Bus stop at your door• Mature treed setting• Large bedrooms, suitable for roommates• Outdoor pool• GO bus stop at our front door• Easy access to Highway 403
Live in Hamilton and work in the GTA
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• Easy access to the Linc.
Call 905-387-7221
townhomes515 Queen Victoria Drive
2, 3 & 4 BEdROOM townhomes from $970
• Clean & secure building• Wheelchair accessible
• Close to all amenities • Wheelchair accessible
• Easy access to the Linc.• Wheelchair accessible
• Clean & secure• Wheelchair accessible
Call 905-529-2616
Call 905-561-6352
Call 905-765-0895
Call 905-309-8738
downtown
Eastgate square
caledonia
grimsby
140 Wellington Street South
70 Glenburn Court
130 Argyle Street North
1 & 3 Slessor Blvd.
Jr. 1, 1 & 2 BEdROOM
spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms
1 & 2 BEdROOM
bachelor 1, 2 & 3 BEdROOM
from $559
from $699
from $620
from $603
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Hamilton
• prime downtown location
• suitable for professionals
• walking distance to GO station, buses or shopping
• clean building• quiet tree-lined
neighbourhood
• free parking• controlled access• laundry facilities
on-site• included heat,
hot water, hydro extra
• blinds included• storage lockers
One Bedroom$600
01524
Call [email protected]
Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 10 am - 3 pm Wed 10 am - 7 pm • Thurs 10 am - 5pm
Rental office located at
47 Bold Street, Unit 1
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1 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from $710
2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from $820
Main floor space for lease $300/Mth
ideal for accountant
Hamilton
Incredible ValueIDEAL DOWNTOWN LOCATION
Walk to GO Station, Hospitals, Shopping, Restaurants.
On the Bus Route!
The Newly Renovated
RenaissanceTOWERS
100 Ferguson Ave. S.,Hamilton
Ferguson @ HunterCall
905.527.2626
01505
Open 7 Days a Week & Evenings. For rental Inquiries please email: [email protected]
• Individually Controlled Heat • Freshly Painted• Secured Entry • Newly Carpeted• Large Balconies • New Appliances*Ceramic tile in kitchen, entry, dining room & washroom
820All
utilities included
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Brantford-Hamilton-Niagara Edition
May 25 - June 08, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 11
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
A NEW APARTMENT, A NEW LIFE
ADVICE ON RENTING UP
www.medallioncorp.comemail: [email protected]
Downtown Location235 Rebecca St.
Walking distance to Jackson Square
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Feature
eDItorIaL FeatureS
renters' help 16 A new apartment A new life
by Jane herman
19 Renting Up By Kim Carlton
CmhC 22 Renting a Home?
DéCor 29 Thinking outside the box spring
By Brad Warner
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are you too busy to manage a home? Perhaps you’ve done the homeownership thing, and want to unshackle yourself from the costs of upkeep and home maintenance?
Most everyone these days is looking at ways to de-stress and simplify their lives, and renting rather than owning one can be one of the easiest ways to get relief. When you really think about it, it’s an option that may take some getting used to! Needless to say, when you’re renting a home, your “to-do” list will likely look very different than those from your homeownership days. It could include things like frequent trips, and longer vacations; more time to enjoy friends and family and plentiful periods of “me” time with those books and movies you’ve always wanted to check out. Whether you’re a life-long renter or a homeowner in need of a change, this issue of Renters Guide is for you. We’ve profiled some of the top buildings and suites in the Greater Toronto Area, and we’ve got some great advice on renting and decorating in the issue too. Your new “to-do” list is waiting. Time to set yourself free.
Susan LeggeEDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate [email protected]
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if you’re apartment hunting at this time of year, buildings with outdoor amenities like a pool, tennis courts and gorgeous grounds will seem extra-enticing. And air-conditioning will probably also top the list.
Some communities just seem designed for summer living – practically like living at a resort!
While it sounds like fun, take a minute to look at your wishlist before you get too attached to that dream of days by the pool. There’s no reason you can’t have it, but make sure that some of the other important items on your list don’t get missed. It might seem reasonable to go a bit further away from your ideal location, but once the summer fun is over and the days grow shorter, will the longer walk to the bus stop become annoying, and more of an issue in rain and snow? If you trade off for no underground parking, will you be upset while cleaning off the car all winter?
If you’re going over budget for those extra amenities, make sure it’s worth it in the long run. It can seem perfectly reasonable to make decisions for the
‘now’ but if they come at the cost of what you’ll need later you may regret it. There’s really no reason you can’t have it all, but it may take some searching.
We’re here to help! With Renters Guide in hand you’ll find that perfect place. Our magazine and website, TheRentersGuide.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments, informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!
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Effort Trust - Various Central and West Hamilton Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 2G
Effort Trust - Various East Hamilton and Stoney Creek Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3G
Effort Trust - Various Locations Hamilton Mountain Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 4G
Kingswood Place-6 Kingswood Drive Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 5G
Kings Forest Manor-288 Mount Albion Rd. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 5G
Kently Towers-543 Queenston Rd. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 5G
Homestead Land Holdings Limited - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 6G
Homestead Land Holdings Limited - 200 Bay St., 160 Market St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 7G
Homestead Land Holdings Limited - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 8G
Greenwin - 181 John St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 9G
Camelot Towers Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 10G
Greenwin - 125 Wellington St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 15G
Pinedale Properties - The Woodlands Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 16G
Medallion Corp - 235 Rebecca Street Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 20G
Medallion Corp - 195 Wellington Street Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 20G
40 Grandville From $695 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 13
70 Glenburn Court $539-$719 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 1
Aberdeen Apts From $599 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3
Centennial & Barton From $675 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 15
City Housing Hamilton Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 11
First Place From $450 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 2
Greenwin - 181 John St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 14
Mt. Albion & King - 15 Albright & 15 Nicklaus From $725 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 12
Parkdale & Barton - 221 Melvin Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 11
Renaissance Towers From $610 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3
Wellington & Main - 140 Wellington S. From $609 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 1
John & Charlton - 129 Bold St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 13
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Homestead Land Holdings Limited - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 6G
Cumberland Village-3270 Prospect Dr. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 12G
Dominion - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 14G
478 Pearl & 477 Elizabeth Street Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 23
Brant & Lakeshore - 478 Pearl St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 23
Guelph Line & Prospect - 3270 Prospect Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 25
Lakeshore & Brant - 1249 Lakeshore Blvd. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 24
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Features:• Clean apartment in modern building• Large balconies with view• Shopping nearby & on bus route• Security monitored premises• New private underground parking available• Quick access to QEW & Niagara
1 Bedroom $600 + hydro
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Lifestyle choice is important to many of us and these buildings offer many amenities. Spend the summer in the gazebo, watch the kids in the playground or cool off in the pool; stroll around the landscaped lawns or under a shade tree. Major building renovations undertaken over the past three years. Top quality found in this family-oriented condominium complex offering various suites -some in a unique two storey design.
COMMUNITY FEATURES: Highway Access, Grocery / Supermarket, Pharmacy, Movie / Theatre, Elementary School, Middle School, Daycare Center
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2-bEDroom unit:$795per month plus hydro
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LARGE 2 BEDROOMS $745✔ OnLy $250 DEpOSit!
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Life is a journey, from chiLdhood to aduLthood to oLd age... But the path is not always a straight and even one, twisting and turning through varying stages of our evolution, as we develop our independence, find a partner and build a family, live in an empty nest and ultimately on our own again. Sometimes, a long term relationship ends in a divorce or the death of one’s spouse. (Apparently 50 per cent of all marriages do end in divorce). Another major life change occurs when grown children move on, leaving empty-nesters to readjust once again.
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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 personal finance for several publications.
Knowing that our lives do change, sometimes abruptly, it can be reassuring to know that apartment living offers many social and financial advantages that can help us to successfully transition through a variety of challenging situations.
That First Apartment Helps Build IndependenceAfter attending school in Montreal and living with roommates, my son announced that he no longer needed to live in the same household as us, that he was perfectly capable of cooking, cleaning, doing his own laundry and managing on his own. He’s never looked back, nor have we. Living alone for the first time affords a hands-on opportunity to share the expenses and responsibilities of managing a household with roommates – and can help develop the skills needed for later in life.
Apartment Living Facilitates the Transition to Life in CanadaNew immigrants, depending on their circumstances and where they have come from, often arrive in Canada and may be surprised to discover that in our society collective, intergenerational living is not the norm. Some immigrants may initially choose to live with relatives and/or friends while learning their way around, finding a job, and adjusting to a new culture. Renting is a great option during this period of transition, and gives you the flexibility to move again once you have found a job, or chosen a different neighbourhood or city where you ultimately want to settle.
Apartment Living Helps you Get Back on Your Feet After a messy divorce several years ago, a friend of mine moved with her two adolescent daughters to a comfortable three-bedroom rental
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apartment, to minimize her expenses and get her finances in order. “Renting was a great option for me at that time,” she recalled. “Not only was it the most economical option available – no property taxes or maintenance fees, as in a condo – there were no landscaping or maintenance issues to worry about – even the hydro was included! Even better, the management company organized a lot of social activities for the residents, so I had the opportunity to meet a lot of my neighbours, which I found helpful and welcoming while going through the transition to being a single mom.”
Renting Helps to Transition After the Death of a SpouseSince the death of his wife only three months ago, a man I know has moved into an apartment, within walking distance of his office. After several months of coming home to an empty house filled with reminders of their life together, their children now grown, surrounded by married friends, and suddenly on his own again, he found living in a new space, with furniture he had chosen by himself, helped him to move on. Renting – and in a lively downtown
neighbourhood where great shopping and entertainment opportunities abound – was the option also chosen by his octogenarian mother, who also had the good fortune to meet a very nice gentleman in her building, after her husband died three years ago. Selling the marital home after the death of a spouse late in life affords you the advantage of the considerable equity you have accumulated, and enjoy the convenience of walking to neighbourhood shopping and recreation as well as potential social opportunities.
When life takes an unexpected turn in a new direction, remember the financial freedom and social advantages renting can offer.
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APARTMENTS (EAST HAMILTON) -- Near Mount Albion. Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $595 Clean, well kept building, close to schools & shopping. No pets. Call (905)573-7813
STONEY CREEK - -Newly renovated Building 1bdrms $735 2 bdrms, $825 Heat, hydro & prkg incl. Quiet, well-kept adult bldg. Hrdwd/ceram-ics, laundry, Seniors welcome. Elevator. Walk to amens. No dogs.(905)319-1835, (905)662-8953
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Renting UpDo you want to live in a posh, exciting neighbourhood, but think that it is out of your reach? You might be mistaken. Renters Guide talked to Jodi Gilmour, of HGTV’s For Rent, about the possibilities when you ‘rent up.’
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Renters Guide: What is ‘renting up’?
Jodi Gilmour: ‘Renting up’ is a term I coined for people who rent in a neighbourhood where they couldn’t afford to buy.
RG: What is the appeal of renting in a neighbourhood that they could not afford to buy in?
JG: Renting up is all about lifestyle! Since renting is generally less expensive than owning, renters can ‘live the life’ without having to pay the price. A neighbourhood would become popular for renting up if it’s a place you to go ‘to see and be seen.’
RG: How much could a person save renting instead of owning in a prime location?
JG: There’s no solid statistic, since cost to carry in different places varies so much! You can rent 650 square feet in a luxury building for $1800 a month, whereas the same unit would cost about $2200 a month to own, with a minimum down payment of five per cent ($20K), and $8K in unrecoverable land transfer tax. In this scenario, the renter saves 20 per cent per month, and can live there even if they don’t have 30 G’s kickin’ around.
RG: Are apartments different in trendy and upscale areas than in other areas?
JG: Not necessarily. Since the areas are usually fancy or desirable in some way, that can be reflected in the real estate, but isn’t always. I’d say that people renting up often occupy the smaller, most affordable places.
RN: What are people looking for in a rental in one of these neighbourhoods?
JG: People who rent-up are looking for essentials; a place to lay their head at night, a functional bathroom, and a descent closet (because totally they’re into their ‘look’). They’re not really into their kitchens, since they probably only eat breakfast at home. The area is too good to stay home for more important meals! In fact, with one
gal who was renting up, we turned her ample kitchen cabinetry into extra storage space for ‘cashmere and collagen.’
RG: Is there a backlash from homeowners towards ‘renting up’ renters?
JG: Renters and owners are in the area for the same reasons, so while there may be some differences between them, there’s also a sense of camaraderie.The owners can afford the Canada Goose jacket they’re sporting, while the renter is paying it off on their VISA, but everybody is warm and fashionable!
RG: Do you recommend ‘renting up’?
JG: Everybody should live in an area that makes them giggle, or takes them out of their safety zone once in their lifetime. Since you can become sick of a certain lifestyle after a short while, often, renting up is just the ticket.
Jodi Gilmour has been the host of HGTV’s For Rent and and a featured contributor on Marriage Under Construction.
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Whether you are a first-time renter or a long-time tenant, there are many important decisions to make when
evaluating potential rental accommodations. To help make these decisions easier, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a number of resources, including work-sheets and helpful hints, to help you make responsible and informed rental decisions.
Starting with tips for getting started and identifying rental needs, to evaluating rental options and meeting a landlord, to signing rental agreements and paying rental deposits, CMHC’s resources support renters throughout all stages of the rental process.
CMHC also offers resources designed specifically for recent immigrants to Canada in eight different languages. Renting in Canada: What Newcomers Need to Know includes a variety of relevant and appropriate tools, products and re-sources to make finding safe and affordable housing easier.
Taking the time to plan and determine what you need and how much you can afford will make the overall rental ex-perience less stressful and the outcome more satisfying. In the planning stage, it is important to identify things like the number of bedrooms and location requirements, establish a budget and evaluate an apartment’s affordability.
The tenant-landlord relationship is one of shared respon-sibility and CMHC’s resources provide guidance on the re-sponsibilities of both. They also offer advice on dealing with issues such as regular and emergency repairs, rent increases and payment difficulties.
Because the law governing landlords and tenants in Canada varies among the different provinces and territories, CMHC also offers Provincial and Territorial Fact Sheets that include province-specific information.
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Renting a Home? CMHC Offers a Range of Tips and Resources
Finally, moving can be a hectic time with a varied checklist of tasks. Once you have chosen a place to live, CMHC’s tools for renters provide helpful tips on selecting reputable movers as well as reminders to transfer or close your service accounts at your existing residence and arrange for services at your new home.
For more than 65 years, CMHC has shared a wealth of knowledge and housing expertise, as well as useful tools and guidance, to help Canadians enjoy an informed and as-sured housing experience. To consult or download copies of CMHC’s resources for renting a home visit www.cmhc.ca.
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477 Elizabeth St.
Prime Downtown location BurlingtonA walk to shops • lake • park • public transportation
Prime Downtown location BurlingtonA walk to shops • lake • park • public transportation
478 Pearl St.■ Modern Elevators■ Upgraded Suites/Utilities Incl.■ Garden Terrace (Pearl)■ Indoor Parking Available■ On-site Management■ Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms (subject to availability)
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We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, so this simple item has a tremendous impact on our health and wellbeing. The good news is that lately, mattresses have taken an elevated place of importance, as celebrities are associating their names with manufacturers, specially branded products and their retailers. This practice has raised a new level of awareness and attracted attention to a topic that for far too long has been viewed as an afterthought by the general public.
A well-made mattress is, in fact, a piece of furniture that will last for years. In North America, most warranties cover a mattress for a decade, and they should perform well for that length of time. Despite warranty claims, some low-quality mattresses fail after only five or six years. This is significant enough that a mattress deserves to be selected with as much care as a dining table, dresser, sofa or the bed itself.
Speaking of mattresses as a piece of furniture, the sofa bed is another example. This popular item provides extra sleeping facilities for overnight guests without having to take up space in the room with a conventional full Double or Queen-size bed. It is dual purpose functional furniture that if made properly, sits identically to a high quality sofa. Many of today’s designs are superior to those that were on the market years ago, but you will still find a range of quality.
The same issues confront shoppers when looking for the right sofa bed. Since the sofa bed offers two complete functions sit-and-sleep, you would expect to pay more for both qualities.
Unfortunately, when treated as a discount item it is built most often with a lesser quality mattress inside the bed-mechanism and the result is compromised sitting and sleeping. The sleeper mattress will offer short-term sleeping comfort (sometimes not all!) and in use compromises and degrades the seating comfort of the sofa itself by failing to support the cushions.
Skimping on quality will mean a hard sofa, lumpy mattress, or perhaps both – defeating your purpose. How many of us hear stories of ‘good’ company staying overnight, using the sofa bed
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and experiencing an uncomfortable night’s sleep? They hate to complain, but they do to your embarrassment!
We have been making sofa bed mattresses for over 50 years. When shopping a good quality sofa bed, consider the quality of both the mattress and sofa. Consider its functionality in addition to its beauty. It should be easy to open and close, and comfortable in both its forms – your obvious goal in the first place. Take a look at the mechanism to observe how the mattress folds up into the sofa. In addition to being constructed with top-quality materials using today’s technology, a mattress can also be hand-crafted rather than merely mass produced. Marshall designs and assembles its sofa bed mattresses with quality layered natural-source padding, with a final step that involves tufting the padding throughout the full mattress construction. To the eye the upholstery padding is channeled, drawn together into place, dimpled
and looks as attractive below the cover as it is comfortable.
Barrymore Furniture carries our product, as do many other manufacturers. You can also find
high-quality sofa bed mattresses sold as upgrades in some stores that specialize in sofas, chairs and sofa beds. Many purchasers find it well worth the extra expense for the added comfort.
The point is to pay as much attention to your mattress purchase as you do to other furniture items, whether it’s for a full-size bed or part of a sofa bed.
You and your guests deserve a good night’s sleep, and the right mattress can make all the difference in the world.
Brad WarnerCo-President Marshall Mattress, marshallmattress.com, in Toronto.
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1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartmentsand Townhomes Available
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call:905.682.5104 or905.682.3214 anytimeemail: [email protected]: 24 Ida Street,St. Catharines, Ontario(Between Queenston & Welland St.)
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Garden TerraceApartments
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• 1 & 2 Bedrooms• Hardwood Floors• Laundry Facilities• 2 Appliances• Utilities Included
• Free Outdoor Parking• Easy Access to Shopping• Close to Schools• (no pets)
call:905.646.2469email: [email protected]: 116A-44 Berkley Dr.address: 33 & 44 Berkley Dr.,St. Catharines, Ontario
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BriarfieldTownhomes
• 2 & 3 Bedrooms• Carpeted• Full Basements• Some with Rec. Rooms• 2 Appliances
• Great Highway Access for Commuters• Close to Schools, Shopping & Buses• Situated Near Park• (no pets)
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ESTDALEW ROPERTIESPA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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235 Rebecca St.Downtown LocationWalking distance to Jackson Square
• On bus route• Underground parking• Friendly staff• Secure building• Laundry on Smart Cards
195 Wellington St. S.Affordably Priced
• We offer a clean, well-maintained, secure homefor you and your family
• Enjoy the convenience of schools and shopping• Large finished suites• On-site management• Base of the mountain• Beside park• Family surroundings• Laundry on site• Video cameras at doors & door fobs
for additional security
Bachelors from $5801 Bedroom from $6802 Bedroom from $780
Bachelors from $650 plus hydro
2 Bedroom from $850 plus hydro
3 Bedroom from $1000 plus hydro
289-975-4317
289-275-4340
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