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Bay 200 Apartments 200 Bay St. South I 905-529-9553 HOMESTEAD.CA
A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954
Brantford-Hamilton-Niagara Edition
May 11 - 25, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 10
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
MAKING APARTMENT BUILDINGS HEALTHIER, ONE STEP AT A TIME
FIND THE RIGHT NEIGHBOURHOOD
Visit us online at www.effortrentals.ca1.888.648.4751 ext. 4111 | [email protected]
LOCATION PROPERTY NAME MAIN INTERSECTION Bach Jr1 1 2 3 TH* FROM PHONE
285 Dundurn Street DUNDURN COURT • $Call 877 6508 849
75 Mericourt WHITNEY COURT • $Call 888 693 6540
126 Charlton Avenue West CANADIANA • $Call 888 723 6152
20 Erie Ave ERIE • • $550 877 469 5002
Indian Road, Kitchener GRAND APTS. • $Call 519-896-3270
85 Barlake Ave WEDGEWOOD • • $Call 877 469 4002
2641 King Street East CENTENNIAL COURT • $Call 888 822 9118
420 Greenhill Avenue GLEN VALLEY $Call 888 693 1655
7 Catherine Street North NORWICH • $Call 888 726 7563
1928 Main Street W. WEST MOUNT • • $Call 877 469 4882
644 Main Street West BEVERLY HILLS $Call 877 469 4993
excellencestriving for
Minutes from McMaster University and the McMaster University Medical Center. Quick and easy access to the 403 and QEW for commuters or travellers
Close to convenience store, local bus routes and Hwy access. Free outdoor parking
Close to McMaster University, local shopping and all major bus routes.
Close to Jackson Sq. Local bus service and shopping
Near Main & Wentworth
The Grand is located near Lackner Centre, Ottawa River Centre, Stanley Park Mall, Stanley Park Conservation Area and many parks. Easy access to major highways and transit.Just minutes away from Eastgate Square, Lake Avenue Park and Centre Mall. Easy quick access to QEW, Lincoln M Alexander Parkway and Chedoke Expressway
Quick highway access. Close to amenities
Excellent location, close to transit, local stores, banks and easy access to Linc.
Close to the Hamilton Go Station, local shops and Jackson Sq.
Close to McMaster University, local bus service and shopping.
Great location, close to shopping, Hwy access and Bus routes.
Beautiful building with Easy Hwy access, Close to Westdale village and local shopping.
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
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excellencestriving for
UPPER JAMES1 & 2 bedrooms available631-633 Upper James Street
Close to Local shopping, Malls and all public transport.
1.877.469.5244
CHEDOKE1,2 & 3 bedrooms available
760 Mohawk Road WestClose to walking trails, shopping and local bus service.
1.877.469.4891
MOUNTAIN PARK1 & 2 bedroom available
8 East 36th StreetClose to schools, transit, parks, hospital.
1.877.469.5237
WESTMOUNT 2 & 3 bedrooms available
1928 Main Street WestClose to 403, bus routes and local shopping
1.877.469.4882
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excellencestriving for
KENSINGTONBachelor, 1 & 2 bedrooms
115 Main Street EastDown town core location, walking distance to the Go Station, Jackson Sq. and all local bus services.
1.877.469.5231
OAKLAND 11 bedroom apts. available
123 Charlton Av. E.Nr. John St. Bus Routes and walking distance to Jackson Sq.
877.469.4964
FONTAINEBLEAU1, 2 & 3 bedroom available
121 Hunter Street Walking distance to Jackson Sq. and city hall
877.469.5005
WESTPARK1 & 2 bedroom available
1760 Main Street WestClose to McMaster University, major shopping and local bus routes.
1.866.454.1849
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Spacious & Sparkling Clean Units, Near Bus Routes & Amenities and the Red Hill Parkway
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Kings Forest Manor
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
Kingswood Place
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
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 includingEastgate Mall, and bus routes.
One and Two Bedroom Apartments
Kently Towers
Providing Hamilton and area with quality dwellings for over 30 years. Call us today, we’ll make you feel at home!
• Spacious suites• Location by HSR and GO Station • Laundry facilities• Controlled access
• 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.
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• 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• Overnight security patrol• On-site laundry room
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1 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from $710
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Walk to GO Station, Hospitals, Shopping, Restaurants.
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• Individually Controlled Heat • Freshly Painted• Secured Entry • Newly Carpeted• Large Balconies • New Appliances*Ceramic tile in kitchen, entry, dining room & washroom
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Bay 200 Apartments 200 Bay St. South I 905-529-9553 HOMESTEAD.CA
A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954
Brantford-Hamilton-Niagara Edition
May 11 - 25, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 10
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
MAKING APARTMENT BUILDINGS HEALTHIER, ONE STEP AT A TIME
FIND THE RIGHT NEIGHBOURHOOD
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Feature
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renters' help 16 Find the right neighbourhood
by Jane herman
19 Spring cleaning 101 by Jane herman
FrpO repOrt 29 Making apartment buildings healthier one step at a time
by ted Whitehead
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Features:• Clean apartment in modern building• Large balconies with view• Shopping nearby & on bus route• Security monitored premises• New private underground parking available• Quick access to QEW & Niagara
1 Bedroom $600 + hydro
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• Fabulous Senior Apartment• On a major bus route• Close to shopping• Secure building• Central Air
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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
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• small walk to Elizabeth Bagshaw elementary and Bishop Ryan Secondary schools!
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By Jane Herman
Find the right
neighbourhood
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Choosing the right neighbourhood or location is as important as the apartment you live in. Your community or neighbourhood impacts significantly on your lifestyle by virtue of its proximity to work, school, transportation, shopping and recreation, along with family and friends.
Living in a dynamic urban setting
that’s dominated by business, within
walking distance of transit, community
centre, great restaurants, shops and
entertainment offers the opportunity
for a different lifestyle than a quiet
suburban setting where you might have
more need for a car to get around, and
find a high concentration of families
and retirees. Before you begin to search
for an apartment, it’s a good idea to
establish what kind of neighbourhood
you would best enjoy living in and what
kind of lifestyle best suits your needs.
Start with a good map of the general
area – either printed or virtual– and
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make a list of potential neighbourhoods in which you could consider searching.
You may want to be near the nightlife. You may want to be near the financial centre. You may want to choose an area based on specific places of worship or cultural offerings. If you have friends, relatives or co-workers who live in a particular area ask them what they like about the area they are living in; this will help you decide if it’s right for you.
If you are moving to begin a new job, your employer may be able to collect information on your behalf. Prime locations, especially those near public transit or major highways often cost more but offer many advantages, such as reduced commuting time.
Use the Internet to research potential neighbourhoods. Many real estate professionals have online neighbourhood directories that will give you some background about the special character and features of a neighbourhood you might want to consider. Prepare a list of locations that best match your personal needs and then add secondary locations that you would also consider. When evaluating a prospective neighbourhood the most important factors to consider are:
• Safety. How safe is the neighbourhood?
• Access to public transportation and major highways
• Distance to work or school and travel time either by car or public transportation
• If you have children, where would they attend school? Take some time to carefully research the schools in the neighbourhood. What parks areas are nearby?
• If you require day care, what facilities are available?
• How is the traffic in the area?
• How are the grocery shopping and other necessary services such as banks,
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post office, dry cleaners, pharmacy, cinema and restaurants?
• What kind of recreation facilities are available in the neighbourhood? Where is the nearest branch of the public library and community centre, if these are important to you?
• How do the noise levels vary at different times of the day and would this be a factor?
• If you are a walker or if you have a dog, is the neighbourhood accessible to scenic walking trails, off-leash areas or greenspace?
• If you have health issues and need to be close to a medical clinic or hospital, is the facility close by?
• What is the general ambience of the area? Is the apartment in a primarily residential or commercial district?
• If you need to be close to an older parent or relative, this may also impact on your decision.
If you are looking to relocate to another city or province due to work or school, the Internet (Ed’s note: therentersguide.ca is a great source) offers many sites that provide listings of apartments as well as information about the general
rental climate in any given area. Depending on the site you may be able to search by province, region or major cities. Some specialized rental sites may include photographs, descriptions, links to floor plans and even virtual tours. Narrowing your search down to two or three neighbourhoods at the beginning will help simplify the process.
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Melvin Ave neAr -expressway. Spacious, bright, painted & upgraded 1 bed apt. $650 +Hydro. Includes parking, fridge & stove. Convenient lo-cation. Bus stops at door. Laundry room, spec-tacular views! (289)396-8500, www.smar.ca
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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
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StOneY CreeK - -Newly renovated Building 1bdrms $735 2 bdrms, $825 Heat, hydro & prkg incl. Quiet, well-kept adult bldg. Hrdwd/ceram-ics, laundry, Seniors welcome. Elevator. Walk to amens. No dogs.(905)319-1835, (905)662-8953
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WOOdMAn drive & -Queenston 1 Bdrm con-dominium all adult building.3rd floor Walking distance to Eastgate Square No Dogs $830/mo utils,cable & parking included.Avail MAy 1st Call (905)563-1902
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Why does the return of longer days and warmer temperatures trigger an urge to purge our homes of
clutter and engage in cleaning them from top to bottom? In climates with a cold winter, spring was traditionally seen as the best season for dusting because it was getting warm enough to open windows and doors and the high winds could carry the dust out of the house. In winter-weary Canada, the good weather means we can finally relegate our boots and heavy outerwear to the back of the closet. And just as birds can be seen fashioning their nests in the spring, so does a similar instinct to freshen up and “feather” our own nests suddenly manifest itself.
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In tackling your own apartment, organize the task into de-cluttering and cleaning and spread it out over a period of several weeks. Before getting started, make sure you have all necessary cleaning supplies on hand (broom, vacuum, mop, bucket, cleaning cloths and enough cleaning products).
De-clutteringThoroughly clean all boots, footwear and outerwear and clean out your coat closet. Go through your collection of hats, gloves, and scarves, washing and cleaning where necessary, discarding odd gloves and organizing all into storage baskets. Wash your boot tray or hallway mat and put away in a closet until next winter.
Remove everything from your pantry and straighten up all your dry ingredients, discarding stale boxes of cereal, cookies, crackers, etc. Take an inventory of what you need and replenish with fresh spices, oils and other staples. Check under the sink and refresh your supply of sponges, cleaning products and other supplies. Go through your dishes, cutlery and cookware, discarding odd, broken items or things you never use. Treat yourself to a trip to a kitchen supply store and
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purchase something that will make food preparation and serving easier, such as a good set of storage containers, some new glasses, or a special serving piece.
Spring is a good time to go through your books, CDs and DVDs. Is it time for a new media storage unit or bookshelf? Apartment storage space is limited and you don’t want to become a pack rat. Does your coffee table look like a war zone? Move everything off of it and re-evaluate what you want it to be, a focal point for the room or a catch-all for your books and papers.
Go through your upper and lower bathroom cupboards, discarding all expired cosmetics and other products. Replace and replenish soaps, body wash, shampoo, sunscreen, paper products, etc. Check the condition of your towels – if you can afford it, spring is a good time to invest in a set of new ones.
Take time to re-arrange your wardrobe, so that warm weather garments are more accessible. Wash or dry clean garments before storing them in zippered bags. Go through your closets, drawers, shoe collection, cleaning, polishing, repairing and discarding where necessary. Donate apparel you no longer use. Some apartment buildings have charity drop boxes right on the grounds; if yours doesn’t, take things you no longer need or use to a shelter or resale centre.
cleaningTurn off your refrigerator and begin by cleaning the dust off the coils (these are usually at the bottom, under the grill). Clean with a vacuum attachment or damp cloth. Remove everything from inside the refrigerator and wash the bins and shelves in hot soapy water, drying thoroughly. Defrost the freezer and wipe the interior with a solution of 2 tbs. baking soda per 1 litre hot water.Clean all the surfaces of the kitchen, including the walls, backsplashes, tops and doors of cupboards and the oven.
Clean out your files, reviewing bank statements, paid bills, contracts, household inventories, warranties and other personal documents. Clean your computer keyboard with a cotton swab; wipe the screen with a special cloth and spray cleaning solution.
Thoroughly clean or replace your mattress pad. Replace winter bedding with lighter, warm weather blankets. Clean your pillows to rid them of mould, bacteria and odours.
If you’ve been using your balcony as a storeroom, now is the time to move those snow tires, bicycles and other large items out of sight. On a warm day when the sun is not shining directly, go out and clean your balcony sliding door. Mix up a solution of one part white vinegar and one part hot water. Using a large
sponge, rub the glass with the water and vinegar solution to rub away the dirt. Wet a squeegee and wipe the glass thoroughly. Wipe the surfaces with lint-free cloths such as cloth diapers or other cloths that have not been laundered with fabric softener which will leave a residue. Clean the frames with all-purpose cleaner or more vinegar and water.
Wipe down or vacuum all furniture and other surfaces, such as windowsills and baseboards. Clean window coverings and rugs. Check the batteries in your smoke detector and ensure they are fee of dust. Moving all the furniture to clean around and underneath where possible, dust and vacuum every room in the apartment, then wash and mop all floors. Open the windows and let the fresh air and sunshine in. Now, sit down and relax and enjoy the pleasure of your clean apartment!
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 living and personal finance for several publications.
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As Ontario’s leading advocate for quality rental housing, the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of
Ontario (FRPO) is continually looking for ways to improve the quality of life of apartment dwellers and staff in the province.
The organization created the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) to help apartment-seekers locate professionally operated and maintained buildings. Landlords and apartment managers whose buildings are enrolled and qualify agree to maintain stringent standards.
Tenants also have responsibilities in keeping their quality of life healthy and vibrant. The push for environmental friendliness and healthier living has a place in the today’s rental residences and can be achieved in many ways with the help of renters.
Obeying the Smoke-Free Ontario Act of 2005 is one example. Under this Act, smoking is not allowed in the common areas of apartment buildings such as elevators, hallways, stairwells, parking garages, laundry rooms, lobbies and amenity spaces. Smoking in individual apartments is not regulated, but some renters today are choosing to smoke only outdoors on their balconies or outside the building.
“Respecting the rights of everyone, smokers and non smokers alike,
leads to a healthier, safer and more harmonious living environment for all,” says Mike Chopowick, director of Policy Matters, Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario.
Most people understand that outdoor air quality is affected by things such as smog and the exhaust from vehicles, but may not realize that indoor air can actually be a lot worse. This is because residents live in proximity to commonly used products that may be toxic and pollute the air that they breathe.
To avoid this scenario, tenants can do simple things such as switch to unscented cleaning products, and if they paint their walls, they can use low-VOC paints.
As time passes, we see new materials and techniques on the market that contribute to Greener, healthier, more sustainable living. Looking to the exterior, some buildings now have Green roofs with plant material that absorbs water and is easier on the city’s storm system.
Low-growing succulents are one example of plant life that helps. On some of these roofs, rainwater is collected to use for irrigating the landscaping. Plants and trees have a great impact on the environment in filtering toxins.
There may be spots around apartment buildings where well-placed trees
can even provide shade and reduce cooling costs in the summer months, and switching to non-toxic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers for the building’s landscaping is to everyone’s benefit.
FRPO and the Greater Toronto Apartment Association (GTAA) have been assisting the Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA) to develop voluntary guidelines and associated educational resources to promote healthier apartment buildings.
As these guidelines are developed, they will be added to the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) that provides apartment-seekers with a tool to help find professionally operated and maintained buildings. Based in Toronto, the GTAA represents the interests of active and concerned firms participating in the multi-family rental housing industry.
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