Reducing your energy usage is not only good for your wallet, but also, for the planet and community. Here are a few simple ways that you can go green in your apartment! Meet your new neighbors: houseplants There’s a reason why houseplants are becoming so popular in apartments and homes again. Actually, a few:… Read more »
Becoming the ideal tenant is an active process that begins with your apartment hunt. From first impressions to the day you move out, here are a few ways to help you be the perfect apartment tenant! Remain courteous When looking at apartments, being polite and gracious can go a long way and can help… Read more »
Living in the same apartment for a few years can lead to a large build-up of items that you then must pack up and relocate when it is time to move. We’ll tell you now: the process of efficiently packing up and moving an entire apartment’s worth of things is not an exciting one. However,… Read more »
An apartment, at first, may not seem to offer spacious living. However, there is more than meets the eye! Here are a few tips and tricks that will allow you to intelligently create and utilize all the available space in your small apartment! Think vertical We often forget about the space extending from the floor… Read more »
The amazing apartment you found to rent won’t stay amazing if you don’t get along with your roommate. Instead of just taking the risk, ask your potential roommate the following questions before signing the lease! Where do you work? The last answer you want to hear after asking this question is, “I don’t work.”… Read more »
Your apartment is an extension of who you are and a great way to make your apartment a bit homier is by matching your home décor to your personality. How do you do this? We’ve come up with a few ideas: Show off hobbies & prized possessions One of the easiest ways to display… Read more »
Many families move in the summer, when weather is cooperative, and people have more time off to organize, plan, and pack. Regardless of the month you move, the process can be overwhelming. Here are some tips from Glendale Communities for those of you planning a move for the summer months. Plan Ahead The key to… Read more »
Many people believe in the traditional timeline of finishing schooling, finding a career and immediately starting on the hunt for a house. However, it is becoming more apparent that renting is the more financially viable option, along with many other benefits. Renting allows for more freedom There are less personal obligations when you rent your… Read more »
You’re ready for a new environment, new faces, and a new experience. Now the only thing you have to worry about is making the move to your new home miles away. Here are a few tips to help make the long distance move easier on you! Plan it before you move it Whether you’re moving… Read more »
Signing that apartment lease for the first time is an exciting moment in your life and definitely something to celebrate. However, all that excitement can be accompanied by a lot of first-timer’s mistakes. In order to help, here are five things to avoid when renting your first apartment! Buying everything at once You’re already… Read more »