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What’s Included in Your Rent? A Guide to All-Bills-Paid Apartments

If you’ve been apartment hunting lately, you may have noticed “all bills paid” or “utilities included” popping up in listings more often. What exactly does this mean, and more importantly, is it worth it? Like any housing decision, this arrangement…

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Do You Need Renters Insurance? Reasons Landlords Require It and Why You Should Too

If you’re renting your first apartment or simply moving into a new place and you don’t yet have renters insurance, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard about it. Now’s as good a time as any to explore the…

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Keep Your Cool with These Summer Safety Tips for Apartments

Nothing ruins a perfect summer like a preventable accident in your apartment. While you’re planning beach trips and outdoor adventures, your rental may face some seasonal challenges. From overworked electrical systems to surprise storms that can cause serious damage, your…

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From Location to Credit: How Are Renters Insurance Rates Determined?

Have you ever wondered why your renters insurance costs what it does or why your rate went up recently? There’s a logical explanation for that. These rates are generated by a combination of factors that insurance companies consider when determining…

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How to Lower Your Electric Bill in Summer

Summer’s here, and so is that moment you dread: opening your electric bill and wondering if your air conditioner has been plotting against your bank account. If you’re renting and wondering how to lower your electric bill in summer without…

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Does Renters Insurance Have You Covered for Pet Damage?

Your dog just mistook the doorframe for a chew toy, or maybe your cat has turned your blinds into a climbing gym. If you’re a renter, you might look around your apartment and think, “Is this going to cost me…

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4th of July Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe While You Celebrate

The 4th of July is all about BBQs, fireworks, good food, and hanging out with friends. But as fun as it all sounds, it’s also a day when accidents and fires are more common than you’d think. Are you hosting…

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Does Your Renters Insurance Protect Items in Storage Units?

Renting a storage unit is a go-to move when you’re running out of space or between apartments. But if you’re stashing away items that still matter a lot to you — like your snowboard gear, an antique piece of furniture,…

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Key Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease on Your New Apartment

Signing a lease is one of the most important steps you’ll take when renting a new apartment. And, while this brings a lot of anticipation, it also comes with a lot of responsibility. However, with a little planning and the right…

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How to Protect Your Apartment While on Vacation

Going on vacation is one of the best parts of the year. A change of scenery, some time off, and a break from everyday responsibilities can do wonders. But before you leave your rental behind, you should make sure to…

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