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Tips, how-to guides, stories and real talk about life through real estate.
How to Network When Living in a New City
Whether you’ve relocated for a work project, to visit family or simply to experience life in a new city for a period of time, building a support system in a new locale can be a challenge. Here, we provide some tips for living your best life in a new zip code.
How to Make a Mid-Term Rental Feel Like Home
Congratulations! You’ve just moved into a rental property for a period of three to twelve months. Whether you’ve moved across the country to a new city for a work contract, you’ve relocated to visit the in-laws or you’re renting while your primary residence undergoes a renovation, mid-term tenancy can be an exciting, and convenient, experience. Even though you’re not planning to live in your mid-term rental forever, there are still ways make it feel like home. Here are some easy and inexpensive tips for making a rented space your own.
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4 Signs It’s Time to Turn Your Property Into a Mid-Term Rental
You’ve owned your rental property for a few years now and you’re feeling a bit stuck. Maybe you’re not attracting tenants who treat your home with respect, or perhaps you are not getting the cash flow you had hoped for. Have you considered transforming your property into a short-term rental? Read on to discover the signs that this could be the route for you to take.
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The holidays are a great time to discover and support amazing companies in your city while finding thoughtful gifts that will leave a lasting impression.
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Investor success stories — Helen Crabtree
Rental properties can be a great investment, if you already own or are interested in getting into the market you may be wondering how to get the most out of your investment while not having it become a part time job. Maybe you’re wondering why you would pay someone to do all the things you could do yourself: what does a property manager do? Professional property management can take away the headaches of finding and maintaining tenants while also ensuring that your investment gives you the best possible returns. Find out the right way for you to reap all the benefits of investment property.
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Five Ways to Be an Amazing Tenant
Whether you’re renting a mid-term furnished or unfurnished rental for three months or one year, it’s important to maintain a respectful relationship with your landlord. Honesty, open communication and mutual respect can ensure a harmonious tenancy—and solid references—if you need to ask them to give you a good word in the future. Here, we share some tips for being a renter landlords love.
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Lesser-Known Tax Tips for Property Owners
Being a landlord has its perks, especially during tax season. Here are a few Canada Revenue Agency-approved tips you may not be aware of that can make a big difference to your bottom line. Speak with your accountant to ensure you’re capturing all of the deductions relevant to your situation.
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2020 local holiday gift guide – Toronto
Rental properties can be a great investment, if you already own or are interested in getting into the market you may be wondering how to get the most out of your investment while not having it become a part time job. Maybe you’re wondering why you would pay someone to do all the things you could do yourself: what does a property manager do? Professional property management can take away the headaches of finding and maintaining tenants while also ensuring that your investment gives you the best possible returns. Find out the right way for you to reap all the benefits of investment property.
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Should you manage your property or hire a property management company?
We sat down for a call with a long-standing client, Helen Crabtree, at the beginning of 2021 to chat about her impressions of our Property Management Services.
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4 Awesome Calculators for Canadian Real Estate Investors
Whether you’re considering purchasing your first real estate property (or your fiftieth), doing your due diligence to determine whether the home is a smart investment decision is a must. Here, we’ve put together a list of some of the most useful real estate investing calculators on the Internet.
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2020 local holiday gift guide – Montreal
The holidays are a great time to discover and support amazing companies in your city while finding thoughtful gifts that will leave a lasting impression.
Keep readingBC property owners’ year-end duties 2021
If you own investment property in BC there are a number of responsibilities that you need to attend to as we move forward into a new tax year.
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