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…
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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…
Renting from private parties (vs. property management companies)
What if your dream apartment belongs to an individual instead of a company? How does the procedure differ from renting from an individual as opposed to renting from a company? It’s a compromise: give the 24/7 maintenance, the workout room,…
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…
7 reasons why Millennials need renters insurance
As you’ve probably noticed in your group of friends, most Millennials rent, rather than own their home. There are many benefits to renting, but not needing insurance isn’t one of them. While you don’t need homeowner’s insurance, you most definitely…
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…
Memorial Day Safety
With Memorial Day fast approaching, you are likely scrambling to make sure that your home is ready for guests and festivities. The guest list is complete and the pantry is stocked but there is still one thing to keep in…