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How to Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween

Halloween can be one of the most thrilling nights of the year, but not necessarily for your pets. Between constant doorbell rings, strange costumes, noisy decorations, and candy...

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From Plaid to Pumpkins: 8 Fall Decor Ideas Every Renter Can Try

Fall has a way of shifting the mood at home. The air turns crisp, the days get shorter, and suddenly, you want your space to feel warm and cozy. Luckily, you don’t need to spend a...

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How to Spot and Avoid Rental Scams

Scrolling through rental listings usually brings a mix of feelings. You’re looking for that perfect space, and sometimes it feels like the right one just slipped away. But mixed in with real...

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34 Essential Questions to Ask Potential Roommates Before Moving in Together

Moving in with a roommate can make rent and utilities more affordable and living more fun, but only if you pick the right person. A great roommate can become a close friend and make apartment...

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Downsizing for Seniors: A Practical Guide to Finding the Right Rental

Life and housing needs can change as new chapters in your adult life unfold. The big family home that once made sense may now feel like too much work or too expensive to keep. That’s why more...

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Average Utility Costs for Renters in the U.S.

When you’re renting an apartment, your monthly rent isn’t the only bill that matters. Utilities like electricity, gas, water, or internet can significantly add to your monthly expenses....

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8 Tips for Renting with Pets

You’ve found the perfect apartment: great location, reasonable rent, and a kitchen island you’ve been dreaming about. Then you remember your dog, and you instantly worry they may...

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What’s Included in Your Rent? A Guide to All-Bills-Paid Apartments

If you’ve been apartment hunting lately, you may have noticed “all bills paid” or “utilities included” popping up in listings more often. What exactly does this mean, and...

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Keep Your Cool with These Summer Safety Tips for Apartments

Nothing ruins a perfect summer like a preventable accident in your apartment. While you’re planning beach trips and outdoor adventures, your rental may face some seasonal challenges....

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Key Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease on Your New Apartment

Signing a lease is one of the most important steps you’ll take when renting a new apartment. And, while this brings a lot of anticipation, it also comes with a lot of responsibility....

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Ready, Set, Summer: 8 Ways to Prepare Your Apartment for Summer

When the days get longer and the temperatures start climbing, it’s time to shift your home into summer mode. If you’re a renter wondering how to prepare your apartment for summer, we have the...

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20 Key Terms You Can Find in an Apartment Lease Agreement

If you’re getting ready to sign a new apartment lease agreement, congratulations! That’s a big step. But before you get the keys, knowing what you’re agreeing to is crucial. Whether you’re...