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The Surrey-Langley SkyTrain will help to improve local transportation as it looks to extend the SkyTrain line to the communities of Surrey and Langley and improve the commute and transportation of residents in Lower Mainland BC. 

Millennials make up nearly 40% of the workforce in Canada. Homeownership is no longer the end goal for most working adults. Previous generations pursued homeownership, the latest generation of adults (millennials) are choosing to rent rather than own their own homes.

If you are looking for a new apartment, then you already know that there is a lot of research that goes into this important decision. Here are 4 important factors to keep in mind when choosing an apartment floor plan.

If you want to make sure that you are prepared when looking for your first apartment to rent, take a look at our first-time apartment renter checklist.

Even if you have a small bedroom, you can spruce things up and make it appear much bigger than it really is – with smart design and creativity. Follow these tips on decorating a small bedroom.

We've compiled a list of the very best tips to follow when apartment hunting to reduce stress and make the process as painless as possible.

At Mainstreet, the majority of our apartments and buildings are pet-friendly, allowing our tenants to have their animal companions. Here are some of the newer pet features that are available in the marketplace today.

People looking for an apartment these days are more concerned with the amenities in the apartment rather than communal amenities. Here are some of the more popular/in-demand apartment amenities renters are looking for.

Most people dread the thought of having to live in an itty bitty bachelor-style apartment. While everything is crammed in a large, open space, that doesn't mean that you cannot decorate your bachelor suite. Follow these decoration tips to add more character, oomph, and style to your bachelor suite apartment.

Finding the right apartment at the right price in a large city like Edmonton is no picnic. But, apartment hunting doesn't have to be that way. Consider the following ways so you can efficiently find an apartment in Edmonton

Wondering what to do to cut your utility bills? Heating and cooling account for nearly 50 percent of all energy an average Canadian household uses. Here are 6 tried and true ways to save on your next utility bill.

Both buying and renting have their own set of unique challenges and advantages. Here are some of the top reasons why renting a place is better than buying a property.

Moving out can be fun, exciting, liberating and give you a sense of freedom and responsibility that you may not have had before. You might also be nervous and there are questions you might have about getting your first place.

If you are in the market for a large, bright, newly renovated apartment, look no further than our Falconcrest Village location. Here are my top 5 reasons why you should make Falconcrest your next home!

One of the biggest challenges of being a renter can be making an apartment feel like home, designing it the way you want, all while getting your deposit back should you decide to move out.

Are you having a tough time maintaining the temperature of your apartment during the warm summer months? Here are 7 strategies to keep your apartment cool this summer.

Mainstreet's latest addition, Merante, is located right in the heart of thriving and bustling downtown Calgary, in close proximity to the popular and trendy 17^th Avenue SW.

During recession times there are a lot of concerns about the rental marketing in Calgary, Alberta. Learn more about it and what is going on in the economy and the cities rental market.

If you are renting an apartment or home it is recommended to have tenant insurance. Follow this guide to be an informed renter and have the right form of insurance.

Lethbridge is a smaller Alberta market, but the city does have a bright future. Learn about the strength of Lethbridge and why Mainstreet is bullish on the city.

Mainstreet has built its business model around a strategic counter-cyclical investment strategy. Learn how proper acquisitions create value and have helped lead to Mainstreet's success.