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Easy safety tips for electronics

It’s hard to live without electronics. Enjoy them in safety with these simple tips. Electronic fires and other dangers can cause serious damage to your rental. In many cases, these accidents are preventable with the...

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Should you insure your pet?

We all love our pets. Often a beloved dog or cat becomes as much a part of our family as a child or close relative. And when pets age, suffer accidents or start to have health problems, bills and emotions can quickly...

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The first renter’s essential checklist

So you’re about to move in to your first apartment. While you’re already pretty independent if you’ve decided to move into your own place, there’s a myriad of small, but essential things that you won’t think of, but...

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Top five renters insurance mistakes

While more and more apartment communities are asking residents to take out renters insurance policies, a high percentage of apartment dwellers still lack vital protection against unforeseen events. In many cases renters...

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Make your rental feel warm this autumn

The golden season is upon us, even though in some parts of the country temperatures are still high. Homeowners may know from experience the importance of entering the colder months well prepared, but many renters have...

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Things to consider when looking for your next apartment

Most people look mostly at the big picture when searching for an apartment, especially first-time renters. Things like cost, safe surroundings, accessibility to transportation, and getting the best for that amount of...

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Lease is up – should I stay or should I go?

When your apartment lease is almost up, you might find yourself not knowing what to do: renew for another glorious twelve months or explore other options. In some cases it is easy – the place is exactly what you want...

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14 tips for moving with pets

You’ve written list upon list, made calls, got boxes, tape and bubble wrap, prepping everything you can in advance for your move. Regardless how much prep-work you’ve done moving day is going to pack a pretty big stress...

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Renter’s insurance has your back on vacation

Ah, summer, the golden months when all we want to think about is vacation. The summer escape, whether it’s a mountain cabin, a beach bungalow, or some city condo, is the sweetest relief. Some of us travel light, using...

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Renting from private parties (vs. property management companies)

What if your dream apartment belongs to an individual instead of a company? How does the procedure differ from renting from an individual as opposed to renting from a company? It’s a compromise: give the 24/7...

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7 reasons why Millennials need renters insurance

As you’ve probably noticed in your group of friends, most Millennials rent, rather than own their home. There are many benefits to renting, but not needing insurance isn’t one of them. While you don’t need...

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Memorial Day Safety

With Memorial Day fast approaching, you are likely scrambling to make sure that your home is ready for guests and festivities. The guest list is complete and the pantry is stocked but there is still one thing to keep in...