Quite a few renters believe that the landlord is responsible for the property. When the pipes leak or the sidewalk is cracked, management has to fix it, right? The truth is, your landlord is not always accountable for mishaps within…
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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,…
Five reasons why renters insurance is recommended
Renters insurance is on the short list of insurances that are not a waste of money – and should be on your list of things to buy if you are living in a rented home. Financial experts say that the…
Eco-friendly pet solutions for your place
As an environmentally conscious individual you do all you can to reduce your carbon footprint: you installed energy saving light bulbs in your apartment, you’ve installed switch extension cords to get rid of pesky vampire charges and have switched to…
What to look for in a new rental apartment
Renting a new apartment can be a real challenge. Even when you think you’ve found the one, a home packed with hot amenities and with lots of space, located in the part of town that best suits your needs, you…
Be a successful renter (not just a renter)
We live in the era when mortgage payments are replaced by rent checks. Millennials don’t seem to buy into the trend of buying a house. The Census Bureau recently reported that homeownership of Americans ages 25 to 34 has declined…
Spring allergies – if you can’t treat them, cheat them
Soon the cold weather will be just a memory; soon the trees will start blooming and we’ll smile again looking at all the rainbow-like colors of spring flowers. Unfortunately, others will smile less. With the blooming of the trees will…
The essential senior renter checklist
America’s apartment market is seeing an influx of senior renters, who are choosing to leave their oversized, suburban homes behind, in favor of amenity-rich apartment communities. But however active seniors are, there are key factors you need to consider when…
Decorating tips for your apartment patio
Most renters, and even some homeowners, dream of the wrap-around porches and spacious lawns of our grandparents. Today, conjested metro areas and ever-rising building and land costs make outdoor space much reduced. Transforming a small patio or balcony area can…