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How to Keep Your Apartment Makeover Affordable
March 16, 2024
By Kaitlin Hurtado
As a college student, there’s always something coming up that you have to incorporate into your already tight budget. From planning out vacations with friends to having to buy another set of textbooks for a new semester, the spending may seem endless for your current lifestyle. With all these costs to consider, you may find your budget not having a lot of room for other projects or things you want to do. For example, you may want to give your apartment a small makeover but have no idea where to start when consider...
Pros and Cons of High-Rise Apartment Living
February 15, 2024
By Ashley Paskill
When you are searching for an off-campus apartment, you may come across high-rise apartments, especially if you live in the city. These apartment buildings are more than seven stories high. For any city lover, living in a high-rise apartment may be a dream. However, like any living arrangement, there are pros and cons to consider before moving into a high-rise apartment.
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Pro: Less risk of flooding
If you live on one of the upper floors of a high-rise, there is less of a risk of your apa...
Packing Tips for Moving in Winter
January 15, 2024
By Aidan Cannon
Moving into a new living space can be an arduous process at the best of times. You have to pack up everything you own and endure the stress that comes with moving it all into an unfamiliar environment. You may even realize that you own more things than you thought you did! Unfortunately, things can get more difficult if you find yourself moving during the winter. The elements will conspire against you, and you need to take extra precautions to make sure you and your valuables are safe during the transition. While this migh...
7 Apartment Decor Gifts to Ask For This Holiday Season
December 13, 2023
By Alicia Geigel
If you’re a bit behind on sharing your winter holiday gift list, there is still time to share your wish list items with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, etc. There are several companies offering heavily discounted products, so why not take advantage of the post-holiday rush and look into certain items that you may have been wanting, but never had the urge to buy for yourself!
If you’re stuck as to what to add to your list, you can never go wrong with home/apartment decor items. Everyone can util...
Must-Have Amenities When Hunting for a Luxury Apartment
November 14, 2023
By Kaitlin Hurtado
Everyone has different expectations of their living space. Some simply want a place to call home and rest up when needed, barely spending time in their living space. Others want something more - a place that offers much more than the minimum of a living space, with a more luxurious feel. If you find yourself in the latter category, you may find yourself wondering just what amenities are necessary for a rental property to qualify as a luxury apartment.
When a rental property has certain on-site amenities, reside...
7 Ways to Make Your Apartment More Like Home
October 19, 2023
By Ashley Paskill
Moving into an apartment, especially for the first time, can be a difficult adjustment. It may have seemed easier to make a dorm room more at home since you had less space. With an apartment, you have more space and likely more room to fill. Decorating your apartment will help you feel more at home, but figuring out how to begin can be challenging. Luckily, it does not take too much to make your space feel more like home.
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Deep clean
When you first move in, give your space a deep clean. Yo...
How to Maximize Your Space in a Shared Apartment
September 16, 2023
By Aidan Cannon
Chances are if you're a young adult, you're going to be living in a lot of apartments while you try to get your career off the ground. While it would be really convenient to have a space all to yourself, the economic realities of the day make that quite difficult. In all likelihood, you will be sharing an apartment with one or multiple other roommates. Despite living in a shared space, you'll still want to have an area or areas that belong to you so you can feel at home. This can be difficult when the space you ar...
6 Common Moving Mistakes You Should Avoid
August 18, 2023
By Alicia Geigel
Unless you’re a professional mover, the moving process is a time filled with chaos and stress, no matter how much you plan for it. As you are planning and going through the process of a move, unexpected mistakes and mishaps can occur, which can undoubtedly send you into a spiral of anxiety and anger.
If you’re in the middle of a move, preparing to move, or are looking for some moving tips, here are six easy moving mistakes you should avoid.
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Apartment Upgrades Renters Can Make On A Small Budget
July 15, 2023
By Kaitlin Hurtado
As a renter, you may be struggling to find a living space to call your own that truly feels like a space that reflects you as an individual. For many rental properties, units may be more “bare bones” and equipped with the typical neutral tones, appliances, and so on to make the property appealing to a larger population. Unfortunately, this means that the rental property you end up with lacks the upgrades you want in your living space.
If you are looking to upgrade your rental, keep reading for apa...
Questions To Ask Before Signing A Lease
June 17, 2023
By Ashley Paskill
When you find the perfect rental space to live in for the semester or school year, your first instinct is likely to jump right in and sign the lease right away. However, if you do this, you may not be as mindful while reading the lease and you may miss crucial information you need to know about living in your space. Taking time to make sure you have all of the needed information and that all of your questions are answered will help save you a major headache down the line.
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How to Legally and Effectively Sublet Your Apartment
May 15, 2023
By Aaron Swartz
There’s a steep learning curve when it comes to living in an apartment. If you’ve been doing it for a while you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of hurdles — rent payments, broken appliances, utility companies — but one other unique part of living in a rented space you may have heard a little bit about is subletting. But what is subletting exactly? Why would you want to sublet your space? And what are the rules you need to follow when subletting? Read on to find the answers to all those ...
6 Ways Enjoy Your Outdoor Space This Spring and Summer
April 18, 2023
By Alicia Geigel
Spring is in full bloom and summer is quickly approaching, and what better way to enjoy the seasons than to spend time outdoors? Whether you have a balcony, patio, or a pair of chairs on your front porch, having an outdoor space gives you the opportunity to host gatherings with friends, enjoy some peace and quiet, play games, and have barbecues. But creating the best outdoor environment doesn’t come without some elbow grease and effort, and it doesn’t have to take a lot of money or time to get the job done.
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Tips for Apartment Hunting Near Your College
March 15, 2023
By Kaitlin Hurtado
College students are going to face many challenges throughout their college years, from maintaining a consistent study schedule to landing internships - one thing many college students experience is finding an apartment near campus that fits their needs and budget. Finding the right apartment is easier said than done, from the ideal apartment community not having any vacant units to apartments being out of budget.
Keep reading for tips for apartment hunting near your college.
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What to Know About Apartment Rental Applications
February 16, 2023
By Ashley Paskill
Filling out your first apartment rental application can feel daunting. What information and documents do you need? It can seem difficult since each application and landlord will be different, but knowing what to have on hand will help you prepare for anything the applications ask you.
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Where to apply
Each landlord will have a preferred method of how they like to process applications. Some may have online-only, which may be quicker in the long run, especially for those who are tech-savvy. Olde...
Best of Both Worlds: Tips for Matching the Right Roommates and to the Right Apartment
January 15, 2023
By Aaron Swartz
Apartment living has its perks and its disadvantages. Roommates may actually fall into either camp depending on who you are. On the one hand, living with other people can be a lot of fun, can keep you from being bored, and can be a great boon to your social life. On the other hand, sharing a space with other people can be trying in the extreme, which means picking both the right roommates AND the right space can have a huge impact on your experience living in your apartment. To help you match people and space together, h...
Choosing an Apartment: Determining How Much Rent You Can Afford
December 15, 2022
By Alicia Geigel
Determining the costs of living, especially how much rent you can afford can be discouraging in an inflated and competitive market. Despite this, there are still plenty of options out there that can fit your needs and end up working out for you in the long run. Knowing what to look for, and more importantly, what you can reasonably afford, is a key component in making the process a little bit easier. If you are at the beginning of your apartment search or stuck in the middle of it, these six tips can lend a helping hand...
Advice for Renting an Apartment Sight-Unseen
November 16, 2022
By Kaitlin Hurtado
Apartment hunting can be a tricky situation for anyone to navigate for a multitude of reasons. From a lack of time to explore every option to having conflicting opinions between potential roommates, apartment hunting can pose plenty of challenges from start to finish. One challenge that many renters may face during their search is not being able to see the rental unit in person prior to signing a lease. For many renters, this option is a last resort and can deter them from signing a lease if they can’t inspect a p...
What To Know About Utilities And Their Costs
October 17, 2022
By Ashley Paskill
If you are renting an apartment or house off-campus instead of living in a dorm, you likely have to pay your own utilities. This may seem like an added expense, but renting is still less expensive than living in the dorms in most cases. Be sure to check your lease to see if utilities are included or not. Knowing how much you need to have in addition to your monthly rent can help you plan ahead so you are not caught off guard by the additional cost. You may even be able to reduce utility costs with a few simple ...
Go Green Or Go Home: Top Tips for Making Your Apartment More Eco-Friendly
September 16, 2022
By Aaron Swartz
It seems like these days, everyone’s trying to go green. From reusable straws to eco-friendly shower curtains, the market for green home goods just keeps expanding, and a lot of college students are looking to get in on it. We’ve been raised hearing about climate change, and most of us are keen to implement eco-friendly strategies into our lives. If you’re looking to up your environmental friendliness game, here are our top seven tips to make your apartment — and your lifestyle — healthier f...
How to Create Dedicated Workspace in Your Apartment
August 16, 2022
By Kaitlin Hurtado
It is no secret that apartments often come with limited space, whether it be due to the addition of roommates or a limited amount of square footage. Oftentimes, living in an apartment means having to compromise on the spaces you are allowed to have or having to make the majority of spaces multifunctional to be able to make the apartment work for your lifestyle.
With that being said, the pandemic has caused many to rework their living spaces to help them adapt to life changes, such as learning from home or wor...