I’m a first time landlord, what do I need to know?
I’m a first time landlord, what do I need to know?

We know the first time you do anything can be challenging, so we wanted to help you get going. In this weeks blog we would like to share some tips with any new landlords out there who have invested in some real estate and are ready to add it to the rental market for the first time.

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Leading causes of roommate conflicts
Leading causes of roommate conflicts

Lets face it, every once in a while roommates will get into conflicts. Sometimes you can solve them and move on, but sometimes you can’t solve them and you have to go your separate ways. In this week’s blog, we decided to talk about some of the leading causes of roommate conflicts. If you know what the common causes of conflicts are, maybe you’ll be able to get ahead of them before they blow up into something major. We just hope if you're reading this, it’s not too late.

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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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