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How to Update Your Address After You Move
Visit the post office, check your subscription lists, and don’t forget your bank! Here are the top places that your address needs to be updated, and how.
How to Inspect an Apartment Before You Move In
Before you move into your new apartment, it’s important to inspect the space carefully. During a quick tour, it’s easy to miss small issues that could turn into bigger- and more expensive- problems later. A thorough apartment inspection can help protect your security deposit, uncover maintenance concerns early, and ensure your new home is safe […]
How to Plan a Successful Move: A Stress-Free Guide
Learn how to plan a stress-free move with simple packing, decluttering, budgeting, and move-in tips to stay organized before moving day.
What to Know About Renting a Townhome for the First Time
Renting a townhome for the first time can feel like a major step up, and in many ways, it is. With more space, added privacy, and a neighborhood-style setting, townhomes appeal to renters who want something beyond the traditional apartment experience without committing to homeownership. If you’re considering making the switch, here’s what you need […]
How to Respectfully Negotiate Rent
Don’t shy away from a place simply because it is slightly over your budget. Learn these negotiating tactics and seal the deal on affordable rent!
Key Questions to Ask When Touring Apartments
Looking for a new place? Here’s what to ask yourself and consider when touring apartments.
How Much Rent Can I Afford?
With rent prices higher than ever, it’s important to understand how much rent you can afford, including fees and other tagged-on expenses. The base rent price apartments advertise may not include utilities, pet, and administrative fees. Being aware of this total rent cost can help you budget more efficiently. The 50/30/20 Budget Rule The 50/30/20 […]
Rental Hunting: 10 Things to Know Before Signing
So you’ve decided to move, and you’re starting your rental search. Finding the perfect rental involves more than just liking the layout or location. To make an informed decision, you need to dig deeper into the details. Rental Hunting: A Detailed Checklist When you’re looking for a new place to live, there are a lot […]
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Decorating Your Thanksgiving Table
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Apartment Deposits
I have been a tenant for 12 years and my community is terminating the lease in order to renovate the apartment. Can they keep any of my deposit? The outcome of this scenario would depend on the terms agreed upon in your lease. It would be a good idea to obtain a copy of […]
Kitchen Pantry Organization
Along with past posts of junk drawer and closet organization, another important place in your apartment that needs to be organized is your pantry. When all of your food is organized, you can easily locate ingredients for recipes, and you will be more likely to notice if food has expired. Use these tips to help bring […]
Get Fresh – Clean Out the Cleaning Supplies!
Are your cleaning supplies in need of an organizational makeover? These five tips will have your cleaning supplies sorted and ready to work in no time!
How to Fix Small Holes in the Wall
It happens all the time. You decide to move a picture frame or to hang your favorite artwork and notice there are empty holes in the way. Ugh! Not the decorating plan you were betting on. But don’t fret! Patching and repairing unsightly holes in your wall doesn’t have to be a daunting task. A […]
Start Recycling Today
Don’t recycle? It’s time to start. Many people say, “I’m really going to start tomorrow.” Why put something off until tomorrow that you can do today? Recycling doesn’t take too much extra effort. Here are some tips to help you get started: -Place two paper bags next to your trashcan in the kitchen. One can […]