Hamilton Renters Guide - 25 May, 2013

May 25 - June 08, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 11

Brantford-Hamilton-Niagara Edition

Downtown Location 235 Rebecca St.

Walking distance to Jackson Square

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285 Dundurn Street

DUNDURN COURT

Close to convenience store, local bus routes and Hwy access. Free outdoor parking

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75 Mericourt

WHITNEY COURT

Close to McMaster University, local shopping and all major bus routes.

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126 Charlton Avenue West

CANADIANA

Close to Jackson Sq. Local bus service and shopping

20 Erie Ave

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Indian Road, Kitchener

GRAND APTS.

85 Barlake Ave

WEDGEWOOD

2641 King Street East

CENTENNIAL COURT

Quick highway access.

Close to amenities

GLEN VALLEY

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

7 Catherine Street North

NORWICH

Minutes from McMaster University and the McMaster University Medical Center.

Quick and easy access to the 403 and QEW for commuters or travellers

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GAGE MANOR

Excellent location, close to transit, local stores, banks and easy access to Linc.

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123 Charlton Avenue East

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Close to the Hamilton Go Station, local shops and Jackson Sq.

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70 Jerome Crescent

BEL GAL

Great location, close to shopping, Hwy access and Bus routes.

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1928 Main Street W.

WEST MOUNT

Close to McMaster University, local bus service and shopping.

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644 Main Street West

BEVERLY HILLS

Beautiful building with Easy Hwy access, Close to Westdale village and local shopping.

420 Greenhill Avenue

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CHEDOKE

1,2 & 3 bedrooms available

MOUNTAIN PARK 1 & 2 bedroom available 8 East 36th Street

760 Mohawk Road West

Close to schools, transit, parks, hospital.

Close to walking trails, shopping and local bus service.

1.877.469.4891

UPPER JAMES

1 & 2 bedrooms available 631-633 Upper James Street

Close to Local shopping, Malls and all public transport.

1.877.469.5244 Visit us online at

1.877.469.5237

WESTMOUNT

2 & 3 bedrooms available 1928 Main Street West

Close to 403, bus routes and local shopping

1.877.469.4882

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KENSINGTON

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedrooms 115 Main Street East

FONTAINEBLEAU 1, 2 & 3 bedroom available 121 Hunter Street

Down town core location, walking distance to the Go Station, Jackson Sq. and all local bus services.

Walking distance to Jackson Sq. and city hall

1.877.469.5231

877.469.5005

WESTPARK

OAKLAND 1

1 & 2 bedroom available 1760 Main Street West

Close to McMaster University, major shopping and local bus routes.

1.866.454.1849

Visit us online at

1 bedroom apts. available 123 Charlton Av. E.

Nr. John St. Bus Routes and walking distance to Jackson Sq.

877.469.4964

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apartments townhouses Spacious & Sparkling Clean Units, Near Bus Routes & Amenities and the Red Hill Parkway

Kings Forest Manor

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

Kently Towers

Hamilton's

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 including Eastgate Mall, and bus routes.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Place

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

www.desantis.com email: info@desantis.com

Head Office: 905-777-0252

Providing Hamilton and area with quality dwellings for over 30 years. Call us today, we’ll make you feel at home!

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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

BRANTFORD

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

Surrey 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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A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

HOMESTEAD.CA Bay 200 Apartments 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms • Modern & spacious suites • Penthouses with sunken living room • Indoor pool, sauna, squash court, gym • Outdoor deck with BBQ

Bay St.

Queen St.

HAMILTON

Hunter St.

Robinson St.

• Close to GO station • Laundry facilities • Controlled access

200 Bay Street South Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

905-523-7017 The Villager 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms

Market St Bay St

Queen St

HAMILTON

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• Newly renovated • Walking distance to public transit, Copps Coliseum, Hess Village and more • Laundry facilities

• Controlled access • Exercise room • On-site staff

160 Market Street Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

905-523-7017 Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Payment Plans Available!

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A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

HOMESTEAD.CA The Villa Marie Community

Young

Bachelor 1 Bedrooms

John St

HAMILTON 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

• Spacious suites • Location by HSR and GO Station • Laundry facilities • Controlled access

Forest

• 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.

43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St. & 151 Hughson St S Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

905-523-7017

Savaria & Pannonia Towers Bachelor 1 Bedrooms

Queen St.

HAMILTON 2 Bedrooms

• Spacious suites • Controlled entry • Laundry facilities

Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

905-523-7017 Payment Plans Available!

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Robinson St.

• Includes heat & hot water

145 & 165 Queen Street South

Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Bay St.

Hunter St.

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Have you seen Downtown’s Best Rental Value?

1 BDRM from $720 • 2 BDRMS from $820 • 3 BDRMS from $995 Includes heat, hydro & water

• 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 GYM COMING • Overnight security patrol SOON! • On-site laundry room B ar t on S tree t We

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WEST HAMILTON Live in Hamilton and work in the GTA • 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

Main St. W. Exit

Longwood

Camelot Towers

McMaster University Hospital

McMaster Innovation Park + Research Centre

Main St. W. 403 Entry from Main

Hwy 403 403 West Ramp

Aberdeen

403 East Ramp

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Hamilton 01537

townhomes 515 Queen Victoria Drive

• Easy access to the Linc.

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140 Wellington Street South

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• Clean & secure building • Wheelchair accessible Call

905-529-2616

Eastgate square 70 Glenburn Court spacious 1, 2 & $ from 699 3 bedrooms • Close to all amenities • Wheelchair accessible Call

905-561-6352 caledonia 130 Argyle Street North

1 & 2 BEdROOM

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• Easy access to the Linc.

• Wheelchair accessible Call

905-765-0895 grimsby 1 & 3 Slessor Blvd.

bachelor 1, 2 & $ from 603 3 BEdROOM • Clean & secure • Wheelchair accessible Call Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

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Hamilton

Incredible Value

The Newly Renovated

IDEAL DOWNTOWN LOCATION

Walk to GO Station, Hospitals, Shopping, Restaurants.

Renaissance TOWERS

On the Bus Route!

1 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from 2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from Main floor space for lease $300/Mth ideal for accountant

01505

• Individually Controlled Heat • Freshly Painted • Secured Entry • Newly Carpeted • Large Balconies • New Appliances *Ceramic tile in kitchen, entry, dining room & washroom

710 $ 820 $

All utilities included

100 Ferguson Ave. S., Hamilton Ferguson @ Hunter Call

905.527.2626 Open 7 Days a Week & Evenings.

suenicholson@live.ca

For rental Inquiries please email: Hamilton

• prime downtown location

• free parking

• suitable for professionals

• laundry facilities on-site

• walking distance to GO station, buses or shopping • clean building • quiet tree-lined neighbourhood

• controlled access

• included heat, hot water, hydro extra • blinds included • storage lockers

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May 25 - June 08, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 11

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Brantford-Hamilton-Niagara Edition

Downtown Location

Feature

235 Rebecca St.

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re 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.

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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.

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Kingswood Place-6 Kingswood Drive

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Greenwin - 181 John St.

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Camelot Towers

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Senior Housing 1100 Limeridge Road East

Macassa Avenue

• Fabulous Senior Apartment

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If you are 60 years of age or older and would like to be close to shopping, on a major bus route, close to a hospital and in great community setting, and are wanting all of this at the reasonable cost...

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129 Bold Street Hamilton Clean & Spacious

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Juniors $670 + Hydro 1 Bedrooms $770 + Hydro 2 Bedrooms $870 + Hydro Parking $30 For rental InquIrIes please call 905-920-8810

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a new apartment

A new life

By Jane Herman

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 TheRentersGuide.ca 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 TheRentersGuide.ca 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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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 Independence After 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 Canada New 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 TheRentersGuide.ca 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 Spouse Since 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.

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 TheRentersGuide.ca living and personal finance for several publications.

Hamilton

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401 Main Street -East 1 bdrm apts $735/mo & 2 Bdrm apts $850/mo Hydro extra. Underground prkg included. Security cameras. Keyless entry. Close to all amenities,shopping & Bus Routes Call Kevin at (905)317-9885 Owned & operated by Rainco Inc

Melvin Ave Near -expressway. Spacious, bright, painted & upgraded 1 bed apt. $650 +Hydro.

Includes parking, fridge & stove. Convenient location. Bus stops at door. Laundry room, spectacular views!

(289)396-8500, www.smar.ca

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STONEY CREEK - -Newly renovated Building 1bdrms $735 2 bdrms, $825 Heat, hydro & prkg incl. Quiet, well-kept adult bldg. Hrdwd/ceramics, laundry, Seniors welcome. Elevator. Walk to amens. No dogs.(905)319-1835, (905)662-8953

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Up

Do 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.’

By Kim Carlton

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Renters Guide: What is ‘renting up’?

gal who was renting up, we turned her ample kitchen cabinetry into extra storage space for ‘cashmere and collagen.’

Jodi Gilmour: ‘Renting up’ is a

RG: Is there a backlash from homeowners towards

term I coined for people who rent in a neighbourhood where they couldn’t afford to buy.

JG: Renters and owners are in the area for the same reasons,

RG: What is the appeal of renting in a neighbourhood that they could not afford to buy in?

‘renting up’ renters? 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!

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?

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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JG: People who rent-up are looking for essentials; a place to lay their head at night, a functional bathroom, and a TheRentersGuide.ca 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

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Burlington/Waterdown

From the very first day... you’re at home

BURlInGtOn tOWERS • Utilities and window coverings included • Individually controlled heat and A/C • Indoor heated pool, sauna & fitness centre • Outdoor sundeck & tennis courts • Recreational activities • Close to the GO station, QEW, 407, 403 Highways, Joseph Brant Hospital, Spencer Smith Park.

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CMHC

Renting a Home?

CMHC Offers a Range of Tips and Resources

W

hether 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 worksheets 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 resources 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 experience 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 responsibility and CMHC’s resources provide guidance on the responsibilities of both. They also offer advice on dealing with issues such as regular and emergency repairs, rent increases and payment difficulties.

TheRentersGuide.ca 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.

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 assured housing experience. To consultTheRentersGuide.ca or download copies of CMHC’s resources for renting a home visit www.cmhc.ca.

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Burlington/Waterdown

Prime Downtown location Burlington AA walk walk to to shops shops •• lake lake •• park park •• public public transportation transportation

478 Pearl St.

477 Elizabeth St. ■ Upgraded Windows

■ Upgraded Suites/Utilities Incl.

■ Outdoor Heated Pool

■ Garden Terrace (Pearl)

■ Newer Laundry Machines

■ Indoor Parking Available

■ In-house Maintenance Staff

■ On-site Management

■ Beautifully Maintained Buildings

■ Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

■ Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

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478 PEARL ST.

(905) 632-1643

01555

■ Modern Elevators

(subject to availability)

477 ELIZABETH ST.

(905) 634-9374

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Northshore Towers 1249 Northshore Blvd. East. Burlington

WESTDALE PROPERTIES A Limited Partnership Residential - Industrial - Commercial

Great Lake Views & Gorgeous Sunsets!

1 & 2 Br. Suites Available

02476

Utilities Included (Parking Extra)

An immaculate, quiet residential property conveniently located in downtown Burlington across from Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital

and Spencer Smith Park. Right outside your front door is the new lake front trail made for walking, biking and blading!

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St. Catharines

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Niagara

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$629 $799

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Niagara

03905

M c L eo d

Street

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Dunn

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Dorchester

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décor

Thinking Outside

THE BOX SPRING

By Brad Warner

It’s interesting that many people look at mattresses as merely a category, rather than what they are – personal furniture.

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 Queensize 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 TheRentersGuide.ca 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’ TheRentersGuide.ca company staying overnight, using the sofa bed

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 Warner Co-President Marshall Mattress, TheRentersGuide.ca marshallmattress.com, in Toronto.

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1 bedroom from $795 2 bedroom from $895

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16 Tremont Drive

utilities included

• Parking available • Laundry on-site • Storage on-site • Ceramic tile in bathroom • Parquet floors throughout • Outdoor pool - life guard on duty from 11:30am to 8pm (Open June 26th to Labour Day) • Patios with ground floor apartments • Upper floors with balconies

01686

tremont apartments

Community Information: • Public transit • Schools nearby • Easy access to Hwy 406 • Close to Pen Center, entertainment, restaurants, grocery store and all other amenities you could ever wish for.

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WESTDALE PROPERTIES

01566

St. Catharines

A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Residential - Industrial - Commercial

Garden Terrace Apartments call: 905.682.5104 or 905.682.3214 anytime email: northshore@westdaleproperties.com address: 24 Ida Street, St. Catharines, Ontario (Between Queenston & Welland St.)

• Free Outdoor Parking • Easy Access to Shopping • Close to Schools • (no pets)

SERVICE RD. BERRYMAN

24

IDA STREET

SCHOOL

QUEENSTON

• 1 & 2 Bedrooms • Hardwood Floors • Laundry Facilities • 2 Appliances • Utilities Included

NIAGARA ST.

QEW to NIAGARA Cut off

Now Accepting Payments Interac Only

www.westdaleproperties.com

Briarfield Townhomes call: 905.646.2469 email: northshore@westdaleproperties.com office: 116A-44 Berkley Dr. address: 33 & 44 Berkley Dr., St. Catharines, Ontario

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• Great Highway Access for Commuters • Close to Schools, Shopping & Buses • Situated Near Park • (no pets)

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• 2 & 3 Bedrooms • Carpeted • Full Basements • Some with Rec. Rooms • 2 Appliances

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1710 -1716 Main Street

905-521-0299

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1 & 2 Bedrooms from $680 16G

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Mon-Fri 12pm-2pm and 5pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-4pm - Beautifully renovated suites - Includes 6 appliances - Parking included - Central heating and air - Private walk out patios - Close to amenities

From 2 bedroom $1045.00 + gas/hydro 3 bedroom $1145.00 + gas/hydro 3+ bedroom $1195.00 + gas/hydro 196 Cushman Rd, St Catharines butera@iaw.com 905-371-1201 toll free phone# 1-855-371-1201 www.panoramicproperties.ca *Prices, specifications and availabilty subject to change without notice. E&O.E.

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40 Front St. - Thorold 7591 Scholfield Rd. - Niagara Falls 3401 Weinbrenner Rd. - Niagara Falls 6635 Thorold Stone Rd. - Niagara Falls 155 Hagar St. - Welland • Fully Renovated • Outdoor inground pool • Excellent neighbourhoods close to all amenities • Private courtyards and garden walk-out balconies • Five appliances included

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments and Townhomes Available CALL TODAY

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Garden Terrace Apartments call: 905.682.5104 or 905.682.3214 anytime email: northshore@westdaleproperties.com address: 24 Ida Street, St. Catharines, Ontario (Between Queenston & Welland St.)

• Free Outdoor Parking • Easy Access to Shopping • Close to Schools • (no pets)

SERVICE RD. BERRYMAN

24

IDA STREET

SCHOOL

QUEENSTON

• 1 & 2 Bedrooms • Hardwood Floors • Laundry Facilities • 2 Appliances • Utilities Included

NIAGARA ST.

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Now Accepting Payments Interac Only

www.westdaleproperties.com

Briarfield Townhomes call: 905.646.2469 email: northshore@westdaleproperties.com office: 116A-44 Berkley Dr. address: 33 & 44 Berkley Dr., St. Catharines, Ontario

• Great Highway Access for Commuters • Close to Schools, Shopping & Buses • Situated Near Park • (no pets)

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• 2 & 3 Bedrooms • Carpeted • Full Basements • Some with Rec. Rooms • 2 Appliances

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235 Rebecca St.

Downtown Location Walking distance to Jackson Square Wilson St. Wellington St. N.

Cathcart St.

On bus route Underground parking Friendly staff Secure building Laundry on Smart Cards

Ferguson Ave. N.

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Rebecca St.

King William St.

$650 plus hydro 2 Bedroom from $850 plus hydro 3 Bedroom from $1000 plus hydro Bachelors from

289-975-4317 www.medallioncorp.com email: 195WellingtonSite@medallioncorp.com

195 Wellington St. S. Affordably Priced

Forest Ave.

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Charlton Ave. E.

Wellington St. S.

John St. South

Main St. E.

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James St. South

King St. E.

Victoria Ave. W.

• We offer a clean, well-maintained, secure home for 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

Wellington St.

Quality Family Living in Hamilton

St. Joseph's Hospital

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289-275-4340