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Like it or not, winter weather is upon us. Winter can be a beautiful season: the shorter days promoting togetherness with friends and family enjoying time inside together to stay warm, the glittering snow and frost twinkling in the morning light as you step out into the crisp air, and of course all the holidays…
If you reside in or even near a large metropolitan area, chances are that you have a pretty lengthy commute to and from work each day. Have you ever stopped to think about how that commute could be affecting your overall life? Research shows that a long, stressful commute could have a negative impact on…
Earning credit is a necessary but difficult task. Getting approved for the apartment that you've been eyeing or saving for a mortgage to finally buy the home you’ve been saving up for can be a nightmare without credit. If you have a low credit score, or no credit at all, it can seem like you’re doomed. You’re…
When growing up in a home with siblings, it’s quite natural to want to branch out on your own once you are officially an adult. Then reality hits. Rent accounts for almost all of the money you make each month. The desire–or need–to live with your brother or sister again may kick in. Here are…
In general, community amenities are extra features that are included in your apartment community. They are features that may or may not be available at other nearby apartments, but a lot of times, there’s something special that sets these features apart. The more amenities an apartment community can offer, the more desirable it will be…
Like most things in life, studio apartments have good aspects and bad. You may be on the fence about whether or not claustrophobia will kick in during month 3, or be convinced that you’ll have the time of your life living comfy and cozy. Wherever you see yourself living, it’s important to take in all…
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…
By the time your lease renewal comes in the mail, you’ve probably already started thinking about whether or not you want to stick around your current place. Before you make any big decisions, though, be sure to think about some of these questions. What is the rental market like out there? The grass…
Are you a student living on your own? If so, then you surely have a ton of responsibilities to juggle. Classes. Research papers. Midterms and final exams. Extracurricular activities. Something that remotely resembles a social life. And work. Yikes! The good news is that it is totally possible to have it all. Achieving a little…