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Colorful autumn is in the backyard, rolling in the grass and playing with the trees; leaves are turning rich and the days will soon become crisp. You can already smell cinnamon and baked apples, and the fireplaces are heating the…

As a renter, it can be hard to know what to expect from the experience before move-in. You may pick a home based on location, unit condition, size and other tangibles, but the day-to-day routine of life in your new…

With back-to-school in full force, what better way to relive the nostalgia of school, without actually having to go back? By doing some swift and easy décor upgrades in your apartment with chalkboards. There’s three ways to go about this:…

Renting has become the lifestyle of choice for many young adults. Some people turn to renting to escape the financial hurdles associated to homeownership, others simply prefer sharing space because it’s more cost-efficient and sustainable. No matter the reason, the…

There has been much talk lately about green living and what it takes to be green. Environmental groups are constantly working on making our communities and ecosystems sustainable and economically productive, yet to be fully effective their efforts need to…

As many people found respite from the financial hurdles associated with homeownership in renting, the U.S. multifamily sector received a big push forward and recovery is almost complete. Rental occupancy saw a signficant increase earlier this year, reaching a national…

Hitting the sales? Well, it certainly is the right time to embark on a home improvement project since it’s the beginning of a new year and there are so many bargains out there. Before going on a shopping spree though,…

The apartment market has become rather tight these days, with increasing rental rates and low vacancies, all the more reason to think things through when looking for a new place to call home. First thing you need to consider is…

It’s the season when families reunite, no matter the distance or the weather. The custom and the emotional need to spend the holidays surrounded by those we love requires that some of us have to leave the comfort of our…

Don’t become a holiday statistic. While decorating for the festivities this month may seem all sugar and spice and everything nice, live trees and greenery, combined with open candles and abundant electric lights, can be a dangerous combination. Here are…