Apartment Living

Who to call for help with a Philadelphia rental

Hopefully, your Philadelphia apartment rental experience will be a thoroughly positive one. But if you do encounter any problems during…

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Ways to keep your apartment cool this summer

As much as I love summer, I really need my breath of fresh air every now and then. It is…

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Top 10 reasons you need to upgrade your apartment

Thinking about finding a new place? Feeling lazy and unmotivated? If you need to get excited about getting a new…

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Why renters insurance isn’t a waste of money in Arizona

Paying insurance premiums, whether it’s for health, life or any other type of insurance each and every month often feels…

There's room for you and your best friend in your apartment, as long as your landlord agrees.

Owning a pet when you rent

Just because you don’t own your home doesn’t mean you can’t have your own loving pet.  Whether you’re a dog…

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Renters get what they want

Hey you, 20 and 30 something renters! Did you know you’re changing the world of renting? Well, you are. For…

Jump back into fitness this spring in Chicago

It’s been a long winter and right now I’m really glad we’re not living in Winterfell (capital of the North in…

Finding someone to drink coffee with you in the morning is harder than you think.

Phoenix, what type of roommate are you?

One would think that the best of friends would likewise make the best of roommates.  I can tell you from…

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Transitioning from house to apartment living

Renters have taken over the real estate market across the U.S. Increasingly it’s become harder and harder to find rental…

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Alta Design District: luxury living in Dallas

Although I am not currently looking for a new apartment to rent, seeing some apartment photos in the Alta Design…

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Is this the year to invest in Chicago real estate?

If you’re thinking about where to park your savings account in 2012, this is a great year to take a…

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Is your apartment complex safe?

We all want to live in a place where we’re safe and secure,  and shopping for an apartment is a…

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Your Chicago apartment to do list

Looking for a new Chicago apartment? Congratulations! Use our helpful checklist to help you through the apartment rental process with…

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Real estate resolutions for the new year

Already thinking about how you’re going to change your life in 2012? Want to live differently or just live somewhere…

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Bring a little green to your apartment scene

Ever considered adding a touch of nature to your home? Well, it’s about time! While we cannot totally control what’s…

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Going green helps the whole community, study finds

Philadelphia’s urban green spaces were used as test cases for a new study which shows that turning vacant lots into…

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Americans adopting green energy ideas

A new poll gives us some telling tidbits about how Americans are incorporating green energy practices into their own lives…

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How to work efficiently, effectively from your home

Working effectively from home entails a learning curve.  For the beginner, working hard at 9am can easily devolve into hardly…

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Do you have any control over your utility bill?

Bills, bills, bills. You may have little control over your monthly rent or your deposit, but you may be surprised…