Fall has officially arrived with its many unique joys: pumpkin patches, football, Halloween candy, scarves, Thanksgiving and burning fireplaces. Here are a few tips on how to welcome fall in your apartment. Whether you bought that giant flat screen to…
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Tips for new renters
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…
Chalk it up with back to school decor
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:…
Nine back-to-school shopping tips
It’s that time of year again – for parents across the US, back-to-school stress might be on the brain. Here are a few shopping tips on how to tackle one of the most stressful activities of the start of the…
10 “Safe and Sound” questions to ask at your apartment
So you’re renting a new apartment or home. Congratulations! You’ve probably already covered the basics with your leasing agent or property manager, but these 10 questions you may not have thought of. Ask them, and take appropriate action based on…
Roommates can be a financial lifeline
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…
Add green value to your home with smart improvements
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…
Facts about renters insurance
When you move into a new home, the landlord or property manager will most likely inform you about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, and ask you to read the lease agreement thoroughly. Some may even advise that you…
Greet summer with an updated home protection plan
With warm weather in full swing it’s hard not to rejoice in the beauty of nature and invite fresh air into our homes. And while resorting to natural ventilation in the warmer months is a good idea that might help…
Getting ready to rent: vital pre-lease planning
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…