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During your apartment search, you may have to make a decision in terms of what floor you are most comfortable living on. You may immediate think about the pros and cons of renting on the top floor vs. the bottom floor, but what is it like to rent somewhere in the middle? Here are a…
The official start of the moving season is well underway. It is surely a stressful and overwhelming time if you are one of the millions of Americans packing up to move on to your next place. The entire process is a headache. The search. The number crunching. The cleaning. The packing. And of course, the…
There are only two ways for a person to save more money. One way is to increase your income. The other way is to decrease your expenses. In many cases, cable TV is the first luxury that people look to cut out when trying to figure out how to keep more money in their wallet,…
Keeping an apartment clean is something that most of us would never categorize as “fun.” However, when you own a dog (or two… or three…) cleaning up is a job that just cannot be delayed or ignored. Dogs shed. A lot. And they drool. A lot. They track dirt and mud onto the floor. And…
The work from home trend has been all the rage for quite a few years now. While the concept seemed foreign just 10 or 15 years ago, it’s quite likely that you–or someone you know–spends at least some time working from home. It’s not hard to point out the obvious benefits of working from home.…
If you have ever endured a move before, then you know very well that the expenses can go far beyond just hiring some professional movers to help you out. Unfortunately, there is no limit when it comes to what you will pay out of pocket to get from one residence to the next. Here are…
Your relationship with your roommate will have a huge and lasting effect on how you view the apartment rental experience. Although being best friends with that person would be perfect, the real world usually doesn't lend itself to such ideal circumstances. Because you two are sharing personal space and time, it is important to at least…
We are currently in the midst of a pretty rough flu season. If you reside within close quarters with one or more people, keeping your apartment germ-free will be nothing short of a daily struggle. Flu germs can spread easily and quickly, and they can even lie dormant for a long time before anyone ever…
Deciding on a roommate should involve more than just pairing with another individual who needs to save money on rent and utilities. You need to choose someone you are truly compatible with on many different levels. Here are some questions and issues you may not have thought to address before deciding to share a lease…
Not everyone is able to enter adulthood with a perfect financial track record. Life happens. Has your credit history taken a hit? You are certainly not alone. It’s a stressful situation to be in–that’s no doubt. But there are tips and tricks you can put into practice if you think that getting an apartment now–or…