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Guides and stories about short-term stays, Yorkville and life in Toronto.

4 Things You Need to Know About Insurance Relocation

Admin · November 28, 2020

In our previous blogs, we talked about what home insurance is and what a typical homeowners policy offers, as well as the types of homeowner insurance coverage and how the insurance rates are determined. While we don't want this to happen to you, though, worst-case scenario, you're forced out of your home due to unforeseen circumstances. You would be in need of furnished accommodation to stay in temporarily while your home is being restored. In this post, we've gathered 4 things you should know

Things You Need to Know About Online Shopping

Admin · November 26, 2020

As Black Friday is approaching, many shops are getting ready for one of their largest sales of the year. This is one of the best times to go shopping and according to a survey by Retail Insider, nearly 60% of consumers do their Christmas shopping on Black Friday. While all retail stores in Toronto are currently closed due to the Covid-19 lockdown, most shops offer a website in which you can shop online at the comfort of your own home or at Avalon. It's always exciting to get good deals, but safe

Short Term Rentals vs. Hotels: Which is Better for Employee Relocation?

Admin · November 22, 2020

When you are relocating for work, the first thing you need to do after you arrive is to look for a place to live. Here's the question. Should you stay at a hotel or short term rental? You will probably be overwhelmed in a city you're not familiar with. You may have to start working right away while settling down. Therefore, you would want to find a place that is comfortable and ready to move in. The most common options for serviced accommodation are hotels and short term rentals. In this post, w

5 University Course Selection Tips

Admin · November 19, 2020

Did you receive a university offer? If so, congratulations! You've just moved on to another stage of your life. If you're in the progress of applying to universities, good luck with your applications! If you're an international student, check out my previous blog for some tips if you haven't done so already. Getting into university is exciting yet overwhelming as it is a totally unfamiliar experience for you and there are a lot of things to prepare such as housing, tuition, course selection, jus

6 Workouts to Do In Our Premium Suites

Admin · November 15, 2020

Are you staying in our short term rentals at Avalon but feeling bored? Not sure what to do but don't want to go out as it's getting cold outside? We've given you some ideas in our previous posts in which you can order food from one of the restaurants near us and binge watch some Netflix shows. After that, it's time to get fit! While our gym is closed at the moment and it's too cold to go out for a run, you can still workout in one of our premium suites! There are plenty of workouts you can do at

7 Things to Consider When Buying A House

Admin · November 14, 2020

Are you buying a house for the first time? We know most people already have their dream house in mind. However, buying houses is a big step and there are a lot of things to consider. It is extremely important to consider these elements carefully before buying a house as this may be a lifetime decision. In this post, we came up with a list of 7 things you should consider when buying a house.Location, Location, LocationThe first thing to consider is the location of the house. The only thing you ca

7 Tips to Stay Productive While Working From Home

Admin · November 12, 2020

Got screaming kids or barking dogs at home? Distractions everywhere and you're always losing focus? Many people have been working from home since the beginning of this Covid-19 pandemic. If you are relocating for work during this pandemic, you may not be working in the office right away after you arrive, but working from home instead. We understand it's very easy to lose focus in such an environment. In this post, we came up with a list of 7 tips to help you boost your productivity while working

Things to Do Around Bloor-Yorkville

Admin · November 8, 2020

Bloor-Yorkville is definitely one of the best places to visit or even live in. It has everything you need and is extremely convenient. There are so many exciting things to do around Yorkville and is where some of the best restaurants are located there. I personally love the atmosphere of Yorkville, especially during Christmas when all the Christmas lights are up. Yorkville is also known as a shopping paradise so you're in luck if you love shopping. In this post, we have gathered some of the thin

An Overview of Home Insurance (Part 2)

Admin · November 6, 2020

In last week's blog about home insurance, we briefly introduced what home insurance is and what a typical homeowners policy offers. However, we only covered some of the basics in the post. There are a lot more things you should know about homeowner insurance, and it is crucial for you to fully understand what it is about before buying your first home. Therefore, we have decided to make this second post. In this post, we have gathered more information to help you learn about homeowner insurance m