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If you are renting an apartment for yourself for the first time, one of the most difficult decisions to make is how much you can you afford to pay for rent. I found the rent affordability calculator on the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website that may be a good starting point for you. This will help estimate how much you can afford to pay for rent each month.

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How do I prepare my home for a long absence?

Exams are finally over and the term has come to an end, so some of you may be traveling or visiting family and friends. We’ve put together a list of things to do in your apartment before you leave.

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How to prepare for exams

Exams are just around the corner, or in progress, so we wanted to give you some advice on how to get ready for exams.

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Ways to Protect Yourself from Losses When Renting

In this week’s blog we will discuss different ways tenants can avoid financial losses when renting.

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How to Prepare Your Place for Winter

Winter is coming! With winter right around the corner and the first signs of snowfall showing up across different cities in Canada, we decided to give you some ideas on how to prepare your place for winter.