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The FRPO Awards

By Tom Schwartz on 12/17/2013 in CAPREIT News Comments (0)

Awards From the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario Every year, the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) celebrates businesses and individuals who are leaders in the residential rental housing industry

Prepare your apartment for colder weather

By Rentseeker on 12/10/2013 in Apartment Living Comments (0)

A great article from our friends at Rentseeker. Although most of Canada has been experiencing a mild fall this year, the cold weather will be upon us like a blanket (of snow) before we know it. Weather experts are forecasting a mixed bag across the country for the win

Landlords and crime prevention safe apartment buildings

By Mark Kenny on 12/09/2013 in Apartment Safety Comments (0)

There seems to be a common stereotype that most people have in mind when the topic of landlords is brought up. People often envision a shady or murky character banging on the door every 1st of the month demanding rent. Someone who is cruel

Recycling tips for your apartment

By Trish MacPherson on 12/02/2013 in Apartment Living Comments (0)

according to a 2013 report provided by Solid Waste Management Services, Toronto residents throw out an astonishing 51% of all materials that could be recycled! While the routine behind garbage and recycling collection can certainly

CAPREIT expands into beautiful Prince Edward Island

By Tom Schwartz on 11/25/2013 in CAPREIT News Comments (0)

I’m happy to announce that CAPREIT is continuing to grow with our newly acquired residential suites and land lease sites in the gorgeous province of Prince Edward Island. We announced earlier this month that we acquired a portfolio of 240 resid

Tools to help you find a safe neighborhood for your next apartment

By Mark Kenney on 11/01/2013 in Apartment Safety Comments (0)

With the uncertainty of today’s job market, many people find themselves making unexpected moves in order to stay employed. As a result, more people are on the lookout for apartment and home rentals than ever before. After all, it makes sense

Halloween party ideas for apartment renters

By Trish MacPherson on 10/28/2013 in Apartment Living Comments (0)

Halloween is a great time for children and adults of all ages, and if you aren’t going out door to door to trick or treat, then odds are you’re going to, or hosting a Halloween party In your own apartment. Hosting a Halloween party is a

Ten must have items for your first apartment

By Trish MacPherson on 10/21/2013 in Apartment Living Comments (0)

Moving can be hectic at the best of times, below is a list of common items often overlooked when choosing your first apartment for rent. Flashlight   Power outages unfortunately do happen and you’ll want to be prepared in those

Irish eyes are smiling

By Thomas Schwartz on 10/15/2013 in CAPREIT News Comments (0)

This is an exciting time for CAPREIT. We have in the last few weeks finalized a purchase of 338 apartment suites and 33,800 square feet of commercial and retail space in four properties in Dublin, Ireland. All of the rental suit

Interior design tips for small spaces

By Trish MacPherson on 10/08/2013 in Apartment Living Comments (0)

In 2012, Ikea released a catalog showcasing small, yet trendy spaces. The tagline on the cover read, "A home doesn't need to be big, just smart." This mentality, combined with simple interior design techniques and a little common sense

Welcome to the official CAPREIT blog

By Thomas Schwartz on 09/26/2013 in CAPREIT News Comments (0)

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to CAPREIT’s new blog! A driving force behind this company has always been to push forward and never remain stagnant – to never rest on our laurels, but instead always find new challenges and new avenues to succeed in ...

Helping your child cope with stresses and dangers of the post-secondary life

By Trish MacPherson on 09/26/2013 in Student Living Comments (0)

Helping your Child Cope with Stresses and Dangers of the Post-Secondary Life Sending a child to college is one of the scariest things a parent can do. As they taketheir first big step into the great unknown, you  know many

Blackout survival kit

By Mark Kenney on 09/24/2013 in Apartment Safety Comments (0)

Blackouts are a very common occurrence that range from small shortages during a thunderstorm, to longer lasting grid issues. Having a simple plan laid out for these circumstances is quick and easy to achieve. The results will come in handy