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House Hunting Tips for Big Dog Owners

Finding the next great apartment or house to live in can already be a bit of a hassle. From finding the right neighborhood to square footage to a front patio that faces north, there are...

Best Practices for Renting with a Pet

For renters who are getting ready for a move, there are a number of things to consider and take care of. Do you need a moving truck? Are all your services transferred over to the...

How to Break a Lease – Without Suffering Heavy Losses

There are many different reasons why someone would need to break a lease on a rented apartment or home. But no matter the reason, breaking a lease doesn’t come without difficulty. However, forging ahead with...

Taking a Vacation? How to Prep Your Apartment Beforehand

The holidays are a busy time of year for people packing up and heading out on the open road to visit friends and family. But even though Christmas and New Year’s have passed us by,...

College Student Can’t Go Home for the Holidays? Try These Other Options

For college students who attend a university more than a few hours away, making persistent homeward bound travel somewhat difficult, heading home for the holidays may not be an option. In fact, with more than...

College Student Renting: Should You Live in an Apartment or a House?

For college students heading back to school soon, one of the most important things to figure out ahead of time is where they will rest their head at night. Dorm living may not be right...

The College Student’s Guide to a Good Roommate Relationship

A new school year is just around the corner, and students across the country are getting ready to move into their new dorms or apartments. For those students moving into their new digs with a...

What Every College Student Should Know Before Moving into Their First Apartment

A new school year is already here, making it an exciting and adventurous time for college students across the country who are living away from home. And while dorm room living is always an option,...

How to Keep Your Apartment Safe During Your Summer Vacation

As summer continues to roll on, families and individuals across the country are gearing up for their final trips before a new school year starts up and busier schedules prevail. But before the car is...

When Reading Your Lease Agreement, Keep an Eye Out for These Lesser-Known Issues

It’s a great feeling thinking about a new place to live or going on an apartment hunt, but new renters should tread softly and make sure they’re not being taken advantage of. While getting into...

What You Should and Should Not Compromise on When Renting

Renters have a lot to think about when they’re looking for a great place to live. When lining up a handful of places to consider calling home there are a number of things to keep...

How to Make Yourself the Ideal Tenant

Being a dream tenant can go a long way with landlords who don’t want to deal with the hassle of things like late payments, loud parties, unwanted messes and backing out of a rental agreement....

The Best Workouts to Do in an Apartment

Getting to a gym may just not be practical for some people. From the registration fees to the monthly fees, to the ridiculous crowds, and always having to wait for the equipment you want to...

Moving Out of Your Apartment? Here’s What to Do Before the Lease Ends

When you’re relocating out of your current apartment, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you have to do. There are a few essential things to make sure you take care of and do to...

Renting Tips for the Winter Months

If you are an experienced apartment hunter, then you are already aware that winter is off-season in regards to renting. There is a huge influx of people moving from May to September, and it starts...

What to Do if You Need to Break a Lease

There’s  a number of valid reasons for renters to decide to break lease on their apartment, but no matter the reason, it’s always a difficult situation for both the landlord and the tenant. Breaking a...