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{"id":839,"date":"2019-04-17T11:32:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T11:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cafecreative2.com\/blog\/?p=839"},"modified":"2026-01-23T18:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:15:57","slug":"find-a-great-familyfriendly-affordable-apartment-with-7-these-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weidner.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/17\/find-a-great-familyfriendly-affordable-apartment-with-7-these-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Find a Great Family-Friendly, Affordable Apartment with 7 These Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Living in the Carlton Park Apartment Homes<\/a> community places you near everything Prince Albert has to offer: job opportunities, magical shopping, good schools, fun entertainment and amazing restaurants.<\/p>\n

We recently spoke with Lancy Sawatzky, the new Community Director of Carlton Park Apartment Homes<\/a>, about what residents should look for when searching for an affordable, family-friendly apartment in Prince Albert, SK, or anywhere for that matter.<\/p>\n

She listed the top seven questions future residents should ask themselves before they decide upon the perfect apartment:<\/p>\n

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  1. Is the location close to my everyday needs?<\/b>
    \n\tHow long will it take to run errands and get to work? “Ideally, your apartment will be near local businesses as well as shopping, dining and entertainment options,” said Sawatzky. Also, check out the property’s proximity to schools, sports fields, picnic areas, parks, and whatever else is important in your life. “Transportation and 
    commuting is easy<\/a> here since we’re near Saskatchewan Highway 3 and public transportation stops.”<\/li>\n
  2. Is the property clean and well-maintained?<\/b>
    \n\tLook around. Are the grounds clean? Is the apartment complex 
    landscaped<\/a> and well-maintained? Sawatzky also suggests looking at the surrounding property to see if it’s someplace that will provide peace for you during your non-working hours. “For example, not to brag, but our landscaping is super lush and green, which is really soothing to come home to after a long day at the office.“<\/li>\n
  3. Do you have multiple floor-plan options?<\/b>
    \n\tHaving a variety of choices allows you to pick the best layout for your lifestyle. “You’ll want to be able to choose from 1, 2 & 3-bedroom 
    floor plans<\/a> for singles, couples, or families,” said Sawatzky.<\/li>\n
  4. Is management responsive?<\/b>
    \n\tIt starts with your first phone call. Notice if the staff answers or returns your call promptly. Also, ask if they offer an online option to pay rent, communicate with staff and make maintenance requests.<\/li>\n
  5. Will the amenities make my life easier?
    \n\tIndoors:<\/b> Each apartment will have its own unique offerings, and it’s up to you to decide what will make your life more confortable. You’ll want to choose from 
    amenities<\/a> like spacious living rooms, dining rooms, and huge storage rooms, or you may just want to make sure there’s a good dishwasher.
    \n\tOutdoors:<\/b> Once you step outside your front door, ask yourself what’s important to have in your surrounding community. Says Sawatzky, “Different things matter to different people. In general, I’ve found that our residents choose us because they like our 24-hour emergency maintenance services, pet-friendly atmosphere, on-site laundry facilities and our awesome playground for the kids.”<\/li>\n
  6. Are there any discounts available?<\/b>
    \n\tBe sure to ask if the apartment community has any deals for residents. “For example, we offer a move-in special for $750, and that includes rent and the deposit,” explained Sawatzky. You may get lucky and also land in a place where the monthly cost of water and heat are 
    included<\/a> in the rent, which eliminates two extra bills per month. Also, ask if there are any discounted units available to save even more money.<\/li>\n
  7. What can you do for fun in the area?<\/b>
    \n\tThere are so many entertaining things to do in Prince Albert and they’re all just minutes away:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n