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Canadian Apartment Magazine
Pricing an investment property
Financing is the number one reason real estate transactions fail to complete, even among high net worth clients. So why do mainstream lenders decline on a loan, even when the buyer and seller both agree on a purchase/sale price?
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario’s rental buildings are certifying green
FRPO’s Certified Rental Building (CRB) Program is fast becoming the quality assurance marker of choice for renters throughout Ontario. Developed in 2008, it is the only multi-residential certification program of its kind in North America
Canadian Apartment Magazine
When residential tenants fail to pay
When it comes to collecting money owed as a result of non-payment of rent, for damage to a property or even for utilities, landlords are forced to attend small claims court. Here's what else they should do.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Financing green apartment building retrofits
n today’s progressively green society, energy efficiency, sustainability, and eco-friendly features are no longer considered ‘optional’ even if they still cost more than traditional alternatives. To own and operate a multi-residential building means understanding the changing industry and striving be as green as possible.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Energy saving tips for rental property managers
Apartment residents are among the last group of consumers to become actively engaged in the ‘save the environment’ regime. Here are some energy saving tips to help property managers engage them.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canadian apartment vacancies steady in 2014
Apartment vacancy rates for purpose-built apartments in Canada held steady in 2014 according to the CMHC Spring Market Report.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
The value of an apartment water audit
What is an apartment water audit and how is it done? Klaus Reichardt of Waterless No-Flush Urinals offers his expert advice.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Student housing trends in Canada
Greg Romundt of Centurion Asset Management outlines the latest student housing trends, providing snapshots of the Canadian and US markets.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
How to fill apartment vacancies and find tenants
Property managers can fill apartment vacancies and find tenants by getting involved in the community, knowing their market and offering promotions.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Turning a forgotten penthouse into office space
How Quadrangle Architects renovated and repurposed an apartment penthouse into a stylish and modern office space.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Toronto apartment transactions down in Q1
Toronto apartment transactions were down in the first quarter of 2014 compared to last year, with a total of 23 completed deals.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
How to get rid of and prevent drain flies
How can staff and tenants get rid of and prevent drain flies? Dan McCabe of Magical Pest Control offers his expert advice.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Apartment rentals rise in slow housing market
Apartment rentals are going up in the U.S. amidst a slow housing market. But experts question whether the same trend is occurring in Canada.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Green roof benefits for buildings
Green roof benefits include better air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved storm water management and economic advantages.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Communicating green building plans to tenants
Talking to tenants and using social media are useful strategies to get occupants working toward the same energy-efficient green building plans.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Building energy audits 101
What do building energy audits involve? Narayana Asogan of New Dawn Energy Solutions explains.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
TCHC CEO resigns amidst scandal
TCHC CEO Gene Jones resigns due to scandal. But the troubled CEO has found a defender in Mayor Rob Ford and a vocal group of tenants.




