The number of workers living at a rented home on Gould Place appears to be within what’s allowed under the city’s bylaws, but that hasn’t brought any relief to neighbours.
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Homeowners, renters alike face big repairs
For one couple, the flood has had an even larger affect since they are not only homeowners, but landlords too.
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Calgary office market adjusting to economic times
CALGARY — The Calgary office market is going through a “readjustment” to reflect less favourable economic times, says a report by real estate firm Avison Young.
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Cheap suites are not the answer
The City of Edmonton has extended a $3 million grant program to encourage low-cost secondary suites in private homes, but the real demand in the city is not for cheap rentals.
A recent Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) survey found that, in a city where the overall rental vacancy rate is 1.7 per cent, the vacancy rate in units that rent for less than $750 per month is approaching 3.5 per cent and was as high as 5.5 per cent a year ago.
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DEAR NEW YORKERS: Here’s Why Your Rent Is So Ridiculously High
Average asking rents in New York City have climbed to $3,017, according to REIS research. Everyone is freaking out about it.
As far as we can tell, most New Yorkers have spent today complaining about high rents on Facebook instead of actually doing the high-paying jobs that allow them to pay so much rent.
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Should people living in high-risk locations rent instead of buy?
The news that property owners in Alberta may not be covered by their insurance policies for damage and loss caused by the recent floods has infuriated many Canadians. But until that lack of coverage is addressed, people who live in areas that have a high risk of flooding should consider renting a home, instead of buying.
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Secondary Suites Debate Continues
The path to legal secondary suites in Calgary may get a little easier, in some neighbourhoods.
A report released by the City’s planning department is recommending changes to the way the suites are handled. City bureaucrats have suggested easing permit requirements in certain districts, such as areas within walking distance of major transit stops and postsecondary schools.
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Grandich:The Self-Storage Factor
One in 10 U.S. Households rented a storage unit in 2009.
That number grew from one in 17 in 1995.
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Buy or rent? 10 major cities
Figuring out whether it’s better to buy or rent rests on three main factors: where you live, how long you plan to stay and how home prices compare to rents in the area.
Real estate website Trulia analyzed data from 100 major metro areas to help determine that last factor.
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Surge of homeowners renting rooms to travellers catches lawmakers’ eyes
For British student Carly Connor, a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel, so instead she rents a room in a Londoner’s home.
Ms. Connor, 26, is among a growing number of people taking advantage of a surge in the number of homeowners offering to rent out a room for a night or longer, with the cash a welcome addition to recession-squeezed budgets.
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