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How do I know I can trust him/her? ​(a method I would like to share to start a decent tenancy...) ​ ​Regardless of landlords or tenants, the most critical question one should always ask is "how can I tell for sure he/she is trustworthy before it is too late?". I would like to share a method that I have borrowed from my 20+ years of experience as an engineer. It has allowed me to quit my job, run my rental business, put food on the table…

Quite often, people do not exactly know what to be expected when the culfidant agents/home care specialists show the residences to the prospective. This post give you a quick run-down on how it works.  First of all, How Alberta tenancy act applies. As per the act, it says when it comes to arrange the showing of the residence that is still occupied and going to be available soon to the public, the showing may be arranged and conducted as long as the current tenant are given…

How to save $2,388 a year while sharing home happily! The math is simple: when you choose to enjoy one of FSC standard shared student accommodation, you can save a minimum of $2,388.00 on an annual basis versus you rent along:  Fully furnished room, $50.00/month saved comparing to buy everything on your own In-suite laundry ($27.00/month comparing to pay the laundry coins (or even more if you buy a fancy set of washer and dryer) Wi-Fi cost of $72.00/month, otherwise you have to pay with the fear…

“Is this house in a good or bad area?” - a seemingly simple question with the answer of a bit more than yes or no, because the definition of good/bad varies depending on what you need. In this post, I would like to use Edmonton, a typical city in Canada, as an example, to demonstrate what good or bad truly means to different people, and how to make an informed decision by the students/working professionals who are looking for a great shared home. First of all,…

One of the most common questions being asked is this"I saw a flyer says it is time to clean up my ducts, should it be done? As there are many "motivated" furnace cleaning companies telling the world the answer is an absolutely "YES" or else... Is this a no brainer, or there is more to it? Instead of jumping into any conclusion quickly, we would like to share with you, our valuable clients, unbiased information and then we can make an informed decision together. We would like to invite…

FSC Room Matching Checklist Please read the following carefully BEFORE finalizing the booking. If all answer is Yes, text 780 893 6585 "All yes". If hearing nothing from you in the next 2 hrs, the booking will be cancelled.  01, TIMING - Are you planing to move within 2 months? All of our listing rooms are currently available or within the coming two months. If that matches your plan to move, answer Yes. If you are the few that is extremely well organized and plan way ahead, you are more…