Finding an apartment and making the decision to move takes time and patience. Start with setting a budget (one you can afford) and then choose your favorite community location. This will help narrow down your search. Read More
Renting Tips
6 Apartment Hunting Tips
Thinking about upgrading to a newer, roomier apartment in Calgary? These apartment hunting tips should help you along the way. Read More
Keep fit and save money by using your apartment gym
If you happen to have a gym in your apartment, then you’re in luck. Staying in shape using the gym in your apartment is not only convenient, it can also save you a lot of money over the course of a year. Read More
Spring Cleaning Tips for the Modern Apartment
No matter how big or fancy your apartment is, it can definitely benefit from a little spring cleaning. Cleaning is, of course, a necessary evil. But the practice of “spring cleaning” seems to have originated in more ancient times. Read More
Tips to Save Money for Your 1st Home
Saving money for your first home may seem like a daunting prospect. After all, we’re talking about needing a down payment that can range from several thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. Read More
Make the most of your apartment balcony, plant a garden.
Just because you choose to live in a stylish downtown apartment doesn’t mean you don’t still want a garden and an outdoor oasis to enjoy during the hot days and the long summer evenings. That’s what spacious balconies were made for! Read More
When your nest feels empty, rent a smaller nest.
Kids grown up? Are they off raising families of their own? Are you still rattling around in a multi-thousand square foot home when you really only use the kitchen and bedroom? What effect is all that empty space having on you mentally? Read More
How to pick a great neighbourhood to rent in
You’ve decided you want to rent an apartment with a friend. You already know you get along well. You’ve downloaded your roommate agreement and have a plan for how all the details are going to work. Read More
Renting 2 bedrooms makes a lot of sense
Renting 2 bedrooms makes a lot of sense when you’re starting again. Have you seen this new This Hour Has 22 Minutes sketch? So funny. But seriously, eating alone…living alone…can actually be a positive choice. Read More
Thinking of renting with a friend? Protect yourself and your friendship.
Sharing an apartment (and the rent and expenses that go with it) makes sense for a lot of people just starting out. It even makes sense for people that love to travel, that work out of town, or people that just would rather not be alone. Read More