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How to Get Along With Your Roommates

Living with roommates can be a fun and rewarding experience that everyone should try at least once. It's a great way to learn how to navigate a number of complex interpersonal situations, and it could...

What College Students Should Know Before Living In Their First Apartment

Apartment living is exciting, but comes with lots of upkeep and planning before move-in. With more freedom comes more responsibility. As the next installment in our series on how to master your first college apartment,...

5 Tips for Dealing With Your Landlord as a Student

Many college students are either moving into their new apartments as we speak, or preparing to. Or, maybe you're still living in the dorms and thinking about switching over to an on- or off-campus apartment...

What Not to Bring to Your College Apartment

College apartment living is one of a kind. It is a time you will look back on for the rest of your life, so do what you can to make it a great experience. With...

What to Bring to Your College Apartment

So it's time for your first college apartment. First, congratulations on embarking on this journey! Now that fall semester is almost upon us, you must be in the know about what items you’ll need to...

Renting Advice for College Students and Other First-Time Renters

It is important for first-time renters to have guidance in the renting process. You will need to identify and avoid the costly pitfalls of the rental process. Factors like the terms of the lease, the...

The Personal Insurance Policies Everyone Should Have

There are a few basic personal insurance policies that everyone should have in order to keep themselves safe and protected. Those in Hartford, Connecticut may be pleased to know that Byrnes Agency covers the beautiful...

Having Trouble with Your Landlord? Read This

Any renter knows that finding a quality landlord can be a challenge. While they might take care of routine maintenance and landscaping for you, that doesn’t mean they aren’t potentially cheating you out of some...

Tips for Managing Rent as a College Student

Living outside of the dorms means one thing: freedom! While this may mean no more restrictions on visitors and curfews, renting a room or an apartment on your own means added financial responsibility. So, we’ve...

Condo vs. Apartment Rental Considerations

Renting a dwelling comes with many options and features. From condos to homes to apartments, there is a unit to fit any need. However, many people don’t understand the difference between renting an apartment and...

The Ultimate Condo Renting Guide

Condominiums provide the perfect solution for short and long-term rentals. If you’re not ready to buy, or you want to explore your options first, you are in good company. However, renting a condo is much...

Attention College Students: Settling Roommate Disputes

As most college students have experienced, living with a roommate, especially one you don’t know very well, can be challenging. Even though they might have the best intentions, disputes are almost inevitable. While securing your...

Seniors Are Foregoing Millions In Life Insurance Payouts

Recent research shows that American seniors are passing up on millions in life insurance coverage. Industry publication Life Health Pro reported on new research which was recently unveiled at the Fifth Annual Institutional Investor Life...

The Most Common Misconceptions about Willimantic CT Renters Insurance

The Most Common Misconceptions about Willimantic CT Renters Insurance As highlighted in our Connecticut renters insurance infographic we published in July 2013, many renters believe that if their landlord has insurance coverage on the property that...

Connecticut Renters Insurance: Tips on Saving Money While Renting

Connecticut Renters Insurance: Tips on Saving Money While Renting One of the most common misconceptions about renting a home or apartment is that your landlord's Connecticut homeowners insurance will cover any loss or damaged personal belongings. In...