Everywhere you look, the bike lane has more traffic. It is expected, given the thousands of miles of new bicycle lanes in cities across the United States and the environmental benefits. Not only is riding a bike good for saving…
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Back to campus, insured and prepared
It’s almost that time of the year again. Have you noticed that leaves have started to turn yellow? It’s time to get ready to go back to school. Before heading off to campus, there are a few preparations you’ve probably…
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 money, are the highest up on the priority…
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…
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 punch. And…
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 the…
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 maintenance, the workout room,…
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 homeowner’s insurance, you most definitely…
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…
Why do you need renters insurance?
Quite a few renters believe that the landlord is responsible for the property. When the pipes leak or the sidewalk is cracked, management has to fix it, right? The truth is, your landlord is not always accountable for mishaps within…