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SIX STEPS TO FINDING A GREAT RENTAL
Know your rental wants and needs before you start looking to simplify your search. CMHC offers some tips to help you find the right place to call “home.”
1. IDENTIFY YOUR RENTAL NEEDS: What’s your budget? Which neighbourhood do you prefer? How many bedrooms? Make a list of your needs and preferences to help narrow down that great rental opportunity.
2. ASK QUESTIONS: Have a list of questions ready to ask the landlord. Is parking included in the rent? Utilities? Ask about the lease and terms. Be clear on any policies that may affect your lifestyle.
3. FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT: Make a good impression when you meet the landlord. Dress neatly and arrive on time. Bring your rental history and references, a current employment letter, and a cheque so you can leave a deposit in case you’re interested in taking the place.
4. TAKE NOTES: If viewing several apartments, write down key features of each so you can compare later.
5. REVIEW YOUR LEASE: Rental agreements vary but generally include the names of the landlord and tenant, the address of the property, the amount of the rent, what is included in that cost, the rent payment due date, the deposit amount paid, the term of the
rental period, and details like who is responsible for upkeep. Ensure all this information is outlined.
6. TAKE NOTES – AGAIN: It’s time to move in! Before you do, you and your landlord should inspect your new home together. Document all issues so you won’t be held liable for any pre-existing damage when you leave.
For more about renting a home, call 1.800.668.2642 or visit CMHC.ca.
Florida Apartments – 239 Colony Street Off Osborne
Newcastle Apartments – 303 Assiniboine Avenue
AIM FOR A SAFE, SECURE MOVE
When you move, you want your belongings to arrive at their destination safely.
But there are other forms of safety and security to consider. For example, as items are being transferred to and from the truck, how can you be sure nothing goes missing?
Make sure those involved don’t leave vehicles unattended for too long. This is particularly important when moving in or out of an apartment building, when trips to the elevator may mean those
carrying the items are gone from the moving vehicle for extended periods of time.
Untrained people who help you move may inadvertently cause damage because they lack the know-how to move certain items.
Movers have special packing materials, labels and loading/ unloading techniques in place to protect these cherished pieces.
Moving electronic storage equipment and servers can be tricky. Does your mover have a strategy in place with information security as a goal? It’s also a good idea to have specific items appraised and insured personally to protect them. Create an inventory, take photos and provide a copy to the mover.
Another aspect of a move is the ability of the drivers. Are
they skilled, experienced or even trained to drive the vehicle safely? If you are not used to driving with a heavy load, it can be risky.
A professional moving company provides trained drivers.
A mover who offers full insurance with professional and bonded employees relieves you of safety and security issues. You can DIY, but in the end, is it worth it?
Chuck Resnick is vice-president
Marketing and Operations for Two Men And a Truck - Canada, a division of Heron Capital Corporation. Visit twomen.ca
FIRST MONTH’S RENT FREE!
AVAILABLE FOR RENT IMMEDIATELY
Welcome to Windsor Luxury Estates – the perfect place to call home in Windsor Park! You’ll love our modern and roomy 3-bedroom apartments, complete with convenient in-suite laundry, private balconies, walk-in closets, premium finishes, and all the comforts to turn your new space into your dream home. At Windsor Luxury Estates, we’re delighted to be a pet-friendly community, because we know your furry friends are family too!
BUILDING AMENITIES:
• 100% Handicap Accessible Building
• Pet Friendly with a wash station available on the main floor
• Gym On-site
• Storage Lockers available on each floor
• Bike Storage and repair area on the main floor
• Card Access “FOB” entrance to the building
• Elevator Service from the underground parkade to the top floor
• Indoor and Outdoor parking options
• Extensive Soundproofing throughout
• High-end Finishes
• 16 Different Suite Options
SUITE AMENITIES:
• Tile flooring in the entryway, bathroom, and laundry facility
• Modern vinyl plank flooring
• White/modern cabinets
• Quartz countertops
• Modern European-style stainless steel sinks, taps, and faucets
• Stainless steel full-size appliance package
• LED pot lights throughout each unit
• 8ft high smooth painted drywall ceilings
• In-suite side-by-side washer and dryer
• City and suburban view
• CCTV (closed circuit) security cameras
• Forced air heating and cooling system
• Balcony with glass railing
Bonavista on the Lake
We invite you to discover spacious suites with truly luxurious finishes. A short drive from the Sage Creek townsite for some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment in South Winnipeg.
SUITE AMENITIES
9’ high smooth painted drywall ceilings
All kitchen and sink counter tops are solid thick quartz
All light fixtures are modern
Balconies with glass railings
City Views, Park views and country Views depending on your unit
Contemporary modern style cabinets with a European look as well as a deluxe double compartment sink and tile back splash
Corner suites have panoramic wrap around living room windows
Ensuite bathrooms have a 5 foot walk in shower with built in seat, grab bar and glass sliding shower doors
BUILDING AMENITIES
Heated underground Parking
24 hour Emergency service coordinator onsite
Storage lockers on each floor
Bicycle storage
Pet wash station
Extensive sound proofing through complex
Parks and walking trails nearby
THE RIGHT MATCH:
ROOMMATE COMPATIBILITY TESTING
If you’re sharing a space with someone else, unless you’re both on completely different schedules, they’re going to become a pretty big part of your life. Girlfriends and boyfriends come and go, but especially in a big city, roommates can be with each other for years –even decades if the lease is good enough. If you’ve been “set up” by friends, it’s easy to find out about the other person’s habits and foibles before you let them sign the lease. But how can you ensure that cool-seeming stranger who answered your ad won’t become your new worst enemy once the lease is signed?
I just happen to be a professional matchmaker, and the similarities that run between a love match and a roomie match are astounding, so I’m going to offer my professional matchmaking advice on finding that perfect roommate. These five topics can guide your roommate compatibility testing – and are ideal to cover before you go making any year-long commitments.
1. ARE YOU A LARK, OR AN OWL?
If you’ve barely hit the sack at 3 a.m. after a Walking Dead marathon and your roomie rises at 4:45 a.m. for an early morning run, it’s never going to work unless you’ve got an extremely soundproof kitchen and bathroom. Better to find someone who keeps similar hours.
2. HOW DO YOU PLAY THE SOCIAL GAME?
How’s your social life? A single introvert may not pair up very well with somebody who hosts a party every month and has friends “drop by” at random. Make sure you ask before the first spontaneous after-work session occurs in your living room.
3. WHERE ARE YOUR BOUNDARIES?
Can I borrow your boots? Do you mind if I use some of this soy sauce? Some people are extremely comfortable with sharing not only a space, but also the items within it. I once had a roommate who –after I’d told her she could wear a particular skirt – took to dressing herself daily from my wardrobe, never bothering to ask permission. Boundaries around everything from the food in the kitchen to the contents of your closet need to be clearly delineated.
4. WHO’S A BATHROOM HOG?
How much longer will you be in there? When two people share a lone bathroom, shower length,
makeup application time and the duration of your depilation sessions all become a matter of some urgency. Talk to your potential cohabitant about their personal habits, especially if you both leave for work around the same time.
5. HOUSEKEEPING EXPECTATIONS?
When was the last time you cleaned your bathtub? If your answer is “this morning, right after my shower,” and your prospective roommate responds incredulously, “you clean your bathtub?” it’s not a match. Be upfront about housekeeping standards, or one of you might end up feeling like the other one’s mom.
Anne Marshall has lived in New York City, Glasgow (Scotland), Greensboro (NC), Toronto, and somehow ended up back in the fabulous small city of Guelph, where she grew up.
ANNE MARSHALL
Thorwin.ca
Located just steps from the University of Manitoba, this pet-friendly community offers unparalleled convenience with everything you need within walking distance. Whether you're shopping at local boutiques or big-box stores, enjoying a meal at nearby restaurants, or catching a game at Investors Group Field, your ideal lifestyle is just moments away.
Apartment Amenities
Modern interior and exterior finishes
Water included
In-suite washer and dryer
Stainless steel fridge, stove, and dishwasher
OTR microwave
Quartz countertops
Walk-out balcony
Silent concrete walls
Walk-in closet
patios
Aetna Manor Apartments – 566 McMillan Avenue
Off Corydon. Handy to Confusion Corner. One bedroom, ground level suite for immediate possession. Rents $926 - $975, includes heat and water.
Marquis Apartments – 26 Roslyn Road
To
Handy to Osborne Shopping. 1 Bedroom, 3 room, renovated unit available for August 1 possession. Rent $1150, includes heat and water.
Grant Wilton Apartments – 1055 Grant Avenue
To
At Wilton. Across from Grant Park Shopping Plaza. Handy to bus line. 3 ½ room one bedroom suites with balcony for immediate possession. Elevator. Security building. Seasonal air conditioning. Rent $1,200 includes heat and water.
2735 PEMBINA HWY.
Experience
Apartment Amenities
Private entrance
Large open living space
Modern interior and exterior finishes
In-suite washer and dryer
Laminate and carpet flooring
Stainless steel appliances
OTR microwave Window covering included
High efficiency heating and air conditioning system
AGNES RAMSAY
FUN AND FIT THE SUMMER CHALLENGE…
Ah summer… Images of long days, lounging under a tree reading your favourite book, chatting with friends over a spritzer, barbecuing burgers and enjoying endless evenings.
What is your image of the perfect time spent in the summer?
The temptation of relaxation and socializing with its inherent fun food and drinks is certainly part of our love of summer months. And it is absolutely important that you enjoy these moments in life.
At the same time, don’t forget that our health and fitness should not be put on the back burner. Nothing replaces feeling good, and once good health deteriorates, it becomes more difficult as we age, to get that back.
The great news is that research tells us that it doesn’t take summiting mountains to have good health. But do you need to walk 10,000 steps every day to get any health benefits?
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association asked the question “What are the associations between daily step counts and step intensity with mortality among U.S. adults?”
According to this large study, yes, more steps can, in essence, equal a longer life with less risk of disease.
However, what was interesting is that 8,000 steps a day was the
threshold for change, and it didn’t seem to matter what the intensity level of the steps was, nor did it take into account if the steps were walking, gardening, housecleaning or what have you.
Please be aware that several other studies, including from the Centres for Disease Control, recommends 75 total minutes of intense exercise per week. However, you can break it up into smaller segments.
To summarize. Move your body – every day. Get your heart rate up at multiple times through the week during your activities. In other words, push yourself without overdoing it. You should always be able to talk during exertion.
Also, importantly – exercise responsibly. Always confer with your doctor before trying something new. During hot summer days, go early or later in the cooler parts of the day. Hydrate, lots of plain water. Wear sunscreen, hats, long light UV shirts and pants. If you go in the forest, wear long pants and socks and look for ticks afterwards.
1) Meet your friends and family for an activity, hike a trail, go berry picking, bike one of the many rail trails. Or simply walk around the neighbourhood and enjoy the gardens.
2) Start playing pickleball. As this sport grows in popularity, it will be easy to find a court/ association near you. Start slow, with a beginners group. And do some research on exercises that you can do to prepare.
3) Rent a cottage that has activities close by. Swimming, hiking, room for bocce ball or croquet with the kids and/or grandkids is always a good laugh.
4) If you are inclined as I am, pick a defined walking route and time yourself. Listen to good music (watch out for traffic) and change your cadence while you are walking. Move quickly and get that heart going, and then slow down until your breathing is normal again, and repeat. Get outside, preferably in the shade, every day. No excuses. They make rain coats and umbrellas for a reason. Take deep breathes and stop and smell the roses. It is a beautiful world, take it in.
Agnes Ramsay is a Registered Nurse, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach who specializes in Electric Muscle Stimulation Training. agnes.ramsay@xbodyworld.com
