There are so many factors to consider when selecting your next apartment home including such things as rental price, size and the neighbourhood you live in.
We asked 4 media personalities across Canada about what factors come into play when choosing a neighbourhood to live in – here is what they had to say:
JODY VANCE – Broadcast Journalist, Co-Host Steele and Vance on CHEK this fall, Vancouver BC
When searching for a new neighbourhood I look for trees and green space, walkability for the basics – mom and pop shops, grocery stores and pharmacies and access to transit. While I drive a plug in hybrid and certainly must commute to visit and support family and friends, I work from home – and want to love where I live.
Jody Vance is a born and raised Vancouverite who’s spent 30 years in both local and national media. The first woman in the history of Canadian TV to host her own sports show in primetime, since 2011 she’s been working in both TV and radio covering news and current affairs. Starting September 8th at 8, catch her every Thursday night hosting “Steele and Vance” on CHEK.
JOHNNY NOVAK – Standup Comedian/Radio Host, Victoria BC
To be honest I go with whatever’s cheapest but that’s not really an option with the current housing market, especially here in Victoria, BC. All the neighbourhoods here are costly but that also in a twisted way gives you more options because they’re all about the same expensive price. I chose James Bay because of it’s walkability. I don’t need my car to get to work, the grocery store or all the entertainment venues and green spaces this city has to offer.
Johnny Novak is a standup comedian and radio host in Victoria, British Columbia. He is one half of Virgin Mornings with Bailey & Johnny on 107.3 Virgin Radio. Originally from Ottawa, his hobbies include birding and running but just not at the same time because it’s horrible for your neck.
JULIA SUPPA – Content Creator/Blogger, Vaughan ON
When it came to choosing a neighbourhood to live in, location was a big factor. We wanted to remain close to our families, with access to major highways and proximity to shops, gas stations and attractions. While we do live in a large suburb of Toronto, we are fortunate to have a backyard for our kids and lots of nearby green spaces and parks to explore. Plus, whether we need to travel or commute to the city, or want to escape to the beach or country, we can do so fairly easily.
Julia Suppa is a professional storyteller and award-winning producer. Her blog — www.simplysuppa.com — recounts some of her favourite experiences, including travel, dining, home renovation, parenting and more. Follow Julia on social media @simplysuppa.
CASIE STEWART – Content Creator/Blogger, Toronto ON
When choosing a neighbourhood, I like somewhere close to the subway, good restaurants and that has a community. I used to live at Cityplace and it was so busy, loud, and non-stop. A rat race! When we moved to Junction Triangle, I loved the slower pace, small local shops, and places to eat, plus we’re close to Roncesville! The neighbourhood here has grown so much since moving almost a decade ago. We’re close to breweries, great places to eat on Dundas West, and lots of little cafes.
Casie Stewart is an award-winning content creator and expert in digital media. She’s been writing her blog CASIE STEWART : THIS IS MY LIFE since 2005 and is the Social & Culture Manager at Funday Agency. She also co-hosts the Cast of Creators podcast presented by Hvr, a new mobile browser that’s social. Follow her on Instagram @casiestewart and visit her blog at casiestewart.com.
In addition to finding the right neighbourhood to live in, the apartment home you choose to live in is equally important. As a renter, you should inform yourself about the options that are available to you… your search should include selecting your next apartment home in a CRB-approved buildings.
As the Canadian Certified Rental Building Program continues to roll out across Canada, we continue to certify more apartment buildings in various provinces including Ontario, BC and launching soon in Alberta.
This means as a renter, you can make the empowered decision to select your next apartment home in a CRB-approved building.
Why would you choose a CRB-approvedTM building?
You can rent with confidence and have the “peace-of-mind” because the Canadian CRB Program assures renters that:
1. Property managers must adhere to strict rules & regulations – over 300+ standards and requirements.
2. Your apartment home is well-managed with professionally trained property management staff
3. Building cleanliness is a key mainstay of each CRB-approved building, and regular cleaning schedules must be strictly adhered to
4. Resident maintenance requests & inquiries will be addressed in two-business days or less.
5. Property managers and their residents care about their impact on the environment, and work together to ensure greener, healthier apartment communities
