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Maybe you are celebrating 2010 with a new addition to the family – a puppy! Finding an apartment community that allows pets was only half the battle. Now you have the challenge of housebreaking that little bundle of joy. Paper training and housebreaking are two of the more popular training techniques. In paper training, the […]

As summer leaves and autumn rolls in, changing up your space to reflect the season can be a challenge! Here’s how to decorate your apartment for fall.

Are you paying too much for rent? How would you know if you were? According to the US Census Bureau, 25% -30% of your gross income is an ideal amount to budget toward rent. In addition to rent, remember to factor in another 3-4% for housing expenses, like utility costs. When setting your budget for […]

Learn how you can throw a fun party responsibly in your apartment.

Living on campus in a dorm can be very convenient. However, many dorms have strict rules for when you have to be completely out of the building. For Old Dominion University Quad residents, inhabitants must be out by the end of final exams. This leaves students on campus with two options: pack everything up early […]

According to a recent survey, only 34 percent of Americans who rent their homes or apartments have renters insurance. In other words, almost two in three renters lack any type of insurance coverage. Some renters may assume insurance is just for homeowners, but that’s just the first in a series of myths and misconceptions about renters insurance. […]