Hamilton Resale Home & Condo - 13 Sep., 2013

September 14 - 28, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 19

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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 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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Rental living really can make car ownership an unnecessary expense.

No, it’s not that some buildings come with a car included – well not exactly. In many cities in Canada there are one, two and even three carshare programs available. With cars at-the-ready in high usage areas, they’re a perfect option for those occasional drivers. Some property management companies are even starting to offer ride-share on site.

While that may work for non-commuters, those that need to travel a distance beyond a reasonable walk or bike ride start to be hard-pressed to part with their cars. Why not move closer to work or rent on a convenient transit line? Apartments are readily found on the major routes. Whether it’s a train, tram, subway, LRT or bus in your community, moving to a transit pass can save on gas, parking, insurance and car payments – and if you add just a portion of those saving to your rental budget you could be living better and wasting less time in traffic. That time you save is priceless.

Have you ever considered carpooling? If you’re living in an apartment building, chances are you’ll be able to find someone to commute with.

Sharing the expense and enjoying some company can brighten a commute even in the worst weather.

If you want to make the move, we’re here to help. You may even find underground parking in your next move! 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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Kingswood Place-6 Kingswood Drive

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Kings Forest Manor-288 Mount Albion Rd.

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Kently Towers-543 Queenston Rd.

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BRIDES & GROOMS

combining households for the first time

by Dan Hopkins

F

irst-time brides and grooms are older than ever before, according to recent census figures. The median age for men marrying for the fi rst time is now 28 and it’s 26 for women – that’s 30 per cent older than in 1960.

Because today’s fi rst marriages are occurring later in life – not to mention second or third marriages – more often the modern dilemma is whose couch stays and tallying how many flat-screen TVs the couple has between them.

When couples married 40 years ago, they were barely into their 20s and often still living at home. The traditional wedding shower carried great value as it supplied newlyweds with all the necessities married life required, including dishes, cookware and bedding.

» Think about donating to those in need. If a garage sale isn’t of interest, consider donating to local charities, homeless shelters or schools.

Experts agree that couples can successfully blend two households if they take time on the front end to address the move. The key, as with all organizing projects, is proper planning.

For the “new couple” combining households for the fi rst time, proper planning is key to starting off on the right foot in the early years of marriage.

Here are some helpful tips for combining households for fi rst-time marriages: » Go through each existing home together, and identify which items are duplicates. Talk about each item honestly. If you can legitimately use two of something in your new life, such as televisions or stereos, go ahead and keep both, but don’t wait to have the discussion on moving day. » Do the same evaluation for small items, such as silverware, as you do for the larger items. These smaller items can add up quickly, and often produce TheRentersGuide.ca the most clutter. » Organize with boxes and coloured markers, available from companies like Two Men And A Truck. Purchase a variety of box sizes before you begin so you can appropriately tag and box both items that stay and those that go TheRentersGuide.ca along the way.

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40 GRANDVILLE

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per month plus hydro 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 PLUS: Tenants pay personal use hydro only, Seasonal Pool, Exercise room, Dishwasher, Controlled Access

Contact us at the following email addresses: nicklaus@shaw.ca or albright1@shaw.ca

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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 13

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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

King & Gage -$650/mo+ utils Renovated 1 bdrm apt. Stylish & Spacious, 630 square feet hrdwd flrs, foyer with walk in closet. 3 rd floor nobody above you. Newer appls. South exposure. Prkg included. Quiet tenants. Near all amenities: swimming pool, big laundromat, Tim Hortons, bus stop.

Call Waldi for viewing 905-536-7474. 9am to 9 pm

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

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VICTORIA & BARTON -Near General Hospital 1 bdrm apt avail Oct 1st $650/mo all inclusive 1st & Last Required Also 2 other rooms avail in various areas of Hamilton with Shared Accomodations Call Gord (905)383-7737

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STONEY CREEK - -Newly renovated Building 2 bdrms, $825 & $835 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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BY JANE HERMAN

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tatistics show that one in five renters have children. Whether you’re a single parent, or a family with young children and are searching for a suitable apartment, living with children in an apartment can present certain TheRentersGuide.ca challenges. Here are some suggestions that will help to make your experience a success.

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Can you be denied an apartment if you have children?

working or are out for other reasons, but many parents

You are required to disclose on your rental application

to falls, accidents, burns, poisoning, etc., could result from a

who the occupants of the apartment will be. Technically

variety of accidents that could easily occur in an apartment

a landlord cannot deny you an apartment if you have

building. Your children are your responsibility and should

children (this would be a Human Rights violation), but you

not be free to run around the halls and ride on the

should be aware that some buildings are much more child-

elevators. Although it is extremely rare, children wandering

friendly than others. Keep this in mind when searching and

alone through the building could easily be lured into the

if necessary ask the rental agent if there are young children

apartment of a stranger with ulterior motives.

have little choice and do it anyway. Serious injuries – due

or other families with children in the building.

Be sensitive to the needs of childless neighbours Safety should always be paramount

If you do have children, keep in mind that many of your

Infants and toddlers should never be left alone in an

neighbours don’t. Your child-free and childless neighbours

apartment – that includes going downstairs for even five

are not used to living with crying and shouting, or coping

minutes or less to get the mail, do the laundry, take out the

with large strollers, balls being bounced against the doors

garbage, or get something from your car. Infants – even

or children running up and down the halls, so be sensitive

ifTheRentersGuide.ca sleeping in a crib – should never be left unattended.

to the needs and concerns of others. Children do have

Likewise, keep your eye on your toddler and ensure that

a right to be there, but they are your responsibility at all

windows and balcony doors are kept locked.

times. Strollers should be folded up TheRentersGuide.ca and stored inside your

Children, particularly school-age children under the age

apartment or in the storage room and bicycles parked in

of 11, should not be left alone in apartments if parents are

storage racks provided for that purpose.

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Choose an area that’s convenient to schools, parks and playgrounds

When they are old enough, teach your children essential

If you are renting with children, research the

law specifying the minimum age a child must be to stay

neighbourhood first to find out where schools, parks

alone, if you choose to do so, ensure that you give children

and playgrounds are located. Some companies are very

the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to manage

sensitive to the needs of families and welcome children

if they have to be alone in the apartment for any length

enthusiastically and happily provide this information. Some

of time. Address with them, if they can invite friends over.

buildings even provide on-site daycare and host seasonal

How can they use the kitchen safely? What would they

events like Hallowe’en parties, picnics and barbecues for

do in an emergency? It is important to prepare for the

year-round family fun.

unexpected.

streetproofing, safety and other coping skills. While there is no

If your building does not have on-premises daycare, search the Internet for information about municipal daycare in your neighbourhood. Or inquire in the rental office if anyone in the building provides babysitting or childcare services (either in their apartment or in yours). Perhaps TheRentersGuide.ca

after you have settled into your apartment community and have gotten to know some of your neighbours you might be able to exchange babysitting services.

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