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No one likes to fill out paperwork and rental applications are no different. However, one of the easiest ways to take the pain out of your rental application is to study what rental property management companies look for when reviewing your application and what documents you can prepare to expedite the process. If you’re hesitant…
It’s Financial Literacy Month! Yes, a whole month dedicated to bringing awareness to financial education. Just some brief history, originally it was launched as Youth Financial Literacy Day by the National Endowment for Financial Education but in 2000, the initiative was passed on to Jump$tart Coalition who launched Financial Literacy for Youth Month. In 2004,…
Choosing between the space a one-bedroom apartment provides and the simplicity and cost-benefits of a studio apartment can be challenging. At Pangea, we make your choice easy. Regardless of your preferences, we provide you with affordable apartments that suit your needs best. This blog discusses the pros and cons of studio and one-bedroom apartments. It…
Winter is here, and with it, higher utility bills. You all know better than anybody that staying warm in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Baltimore is a constant grind. Below zero temperatures and blustering winds make it a full-time job. But there are ways to keep your apartment warm without worrying about how you’re going to pay…
2020 has been a doozie. Unfortunately, it shows no sign of letting up for the holiday season, which means we have to do what we humans do best and make lemonade out of lemons. For many of us, the pandemic means we can’t see our loved ones. But just because we can’t see them in…
2020 has been a historic year for so many reasons it's hard to recount them all. But one of the most significant shifts we've seen has been in the housing market. The pandemic has created such uncertainty it's hard to imagine which way the market is trending. In times like these, we have no other…
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…