Apartment living has a lot to offer – high-end luxuries, financial flexibility, a built-in community – but the urban lifestyle does sometimes come with a bit more background noise. Thankfully, [...]
When renting an apartment, a property owner is responsible for repairing their building, its systems (plumbing, ducts, etc.) and any included appliances if damaged in the unfortunate event of a [...]
Moving into your first apartment? Thinking about upgrading to a larger place or moving to another neighborhood? It can be daunting to determine exactly how much you can commit to spending for the [...]
Let’s face it, when rental markets are hot, apartment hunting can be stressful as places can get snapped up quickly. To help you maximize your time, we’ve compiled a list of important questions [...]
You and your landlord are going to be part of each other’s lives for a while so fostering a good relationship from the get-go is a smart move. For one, a good reference for your next apartment [...]
We know it can feel limiting to be unable to make major changes to your apartment like knocking down walls, replacing kitchen cabinets or refinishing your floors. However, we know a few hacks to [...]
Wondering how to live greener in an apartment? Even when you might not have control over building-related decisions, there is still plenty you can do to green up your pad. In honor of Earth Day, [...]
Wondering how to live greener in an apartment? Even when you might not have control over building-related decisions, there is still plenty you can do to green up your pad. In honor of Earth Day, [...]
While the first wave of this technology was largely geared towards hard-wired applications for single-family home owners, there are now emerging portable options that don’t require you to leave [...]
More and more apartment communities are offering high-end amenities to attract new tenants. In-unit washer/dryers, off-street parking, walk-in closets, high-speed internet and 24-hour security [...]
You’ve done it! You’ve moved out of your parents’ house, just graduated college, have your first full-time job and secured a great new apartment. You’re on a roll! We’re here to help you keep [...]
110 million renters across America will spend nearly $44 billion on rent payments this week as the first of the month approaches. More than 36 percent of all households in the country are now [...]
A security deposit is the money a landlord will take when you move into a new place. Some may break the deposit down into labels like “cleaning deposit,” “pet deposit,” “key deposit,” etc., but [...]
When you’re looking for a place to live, the most important and probably the most intimidating step is figuring out how much to spend on rent. Here’s a rule of thumb: Thou shalt not commit more [...]
