Benefits of Living Off Campus
Benefits of Living Off Campus

We know some of you are still living on campus and may be thinking about whether to move off campus. We’ve gathered some information on some of the benefits of living off campus in case you are considering the transition

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Credit Reports and Co-Signers
Credit Reports and Co-Signers

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 to prepare your place for winter
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.

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The Most Important Housing Amenities and Extras
The Most Important Housing Amenities and Extras

In this week’s blog, we browsed through some of our previous postings from our Facebook groups and identified the most important and popular amenities and extras that renters look out for. So landlords, if you are ever posting a listing for your apartment, condominium or house, make sure you emphasize and highlight these amenities if they are available.

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How to prepare for midterms
How to prepare for midterms

Midterms are just around the corner, so we wanted to give you some advice on how to get ready for midterms and exams in general.

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