The days start early and end late; the birds chirp from dawn until after dusk. The heavy boots, the gloves, the comforters, and all those warm clothes are stored away, not at all missed. It’s summer outside; the perfect time…
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Apartments with criminal pasts
Perhaps one of the most terrifying nightmares in the life of a renter is to unknowingly rent an apartment with a criminal past. There are some obvious signs signaling that something is wrong with the place; the most striking of…
Hurricane updates from the Insurance Information Institute
The Atlantic hurricane season started on June 1st and will end on November 30th, reminds the Insurance Information Institute. Hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. Go over the steps you should take to get through the…
Roadtripping – and moving – with furry friends
With summer in full force, traveling and vacation are on the brain. You might feel the urge to just throw some clothes and sunscreen in bag and hit the open road for the weekend, but if you’re planning on taking…
Moving this summer?
Ah, summer. Long days, daiquiris, pool parties and moving trucks? Yup, that’s right. Over half of residential moves take place between May 1 and September 1. With that in mind, we’ve thought of 11 useful packing tips in advance of…
Get your apartment ready for the summer
As snow, gloves and wool coats fade into distant memory, replaced by the joys of shorts, loafers and silk dresses, welcome summer into your apartment, not just your wardrobe. Get some blackout shades, or, if you can sew them yourself,…
Consume with care – celebrating World Environment Day
“Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care,” is this year’s World Environment Day slogan. World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nation’s main vehicle for encouraging global awareness and action for the environment and is globally celebrated on June…
Get ready to save on bills this summer
Polar vortexes, snow-ins and mittens are finally behind us and we’re all itching for our summer shorts and grills. With fabulous vacations, weekend football tournaments and updated summer wardrobes on the horizon, here si ways you can save money for…
The essential moving checklist
Isn’t moving the worst? While you’re moving for a new job opportunity, school, because you need a change in landscape, or simply switching to a newer, more upscale apartment community, moving will still take up a huge chunk of your…
When is the best time of year to rent an apartment?
A tough question, no? Well, there are plenty of factors to be taken into consideration, yet there are some general rules that help you determine what “best” is in your case. Flexibility – this is the first thing to determine,…