Maintenance. It’s one little word that seems to require a lot of our time and effort. For that, we tend to avoid regular maintenance on the things that matter most. For renters, that simply isn’t an option. As a renter,…
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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…
Protect your Valentine’s Day Gift
It’s almost here. Little hearts adorn every window in the city, restaurants are booked well in advance, flowers, bonbons—Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. With the risk of being considered the antithetical of a romantic, allow me to call…
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 which will…
Financial goals for the New Year
It’s a new day, it’s a new year, and this is your life. If you are still working on your resolutions for 2016, it’s not too late to create some smart financial goals for the months to come. Get rid…
How to spot and avoid rental scams
It’s September; the head-back-to-school month when students look frantically for a home. The process of navigating through the housing rental market can be frustrating and discouraging, even more so knowing that the risk of being scammed is pretty high. Trust…
Gradually, renters insurance gains ground
The Insurance Information Institute released a new report—PulsePoints: Home and Auto Insurance— that reflects the knowledge homeowners, renters, and drivers have about insurance versus what they should know about insurance policies. Even though the most prized investment for the majority…
Host family and friends in style this winter
Wonderful winter with its cold temperatures is the season of visits, and social gatherings that mostly take place indoors; teas and coffees, wines and dines, games and movies, there are plenty of indoor activities that we can organize at our…
Tips for winterizing your home or apartment
In my part of the country, we have already had our first taste of snow. For a while now I’ve been observing my neighbors, industriously preparing for the white wonder. Homeowners know from experience that preparing their homes in advance…
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 forego insurance policies due to lack of information…