It should come as no surprise that living in walkable cities and neighborhoods benefits our health, the environment, our communities, and wallets. However, with rents skyrocketing in many parts of the country, it can often be difficult to find somewhere to live that is both affordable and walkable. In the face of this dilemma, we decided to… Read more »
Nickel City Lofts: An Adaptive Reuse in the Heart of Buffalo
Residents of Buffalo, NY take pride in their historically rich city. Buffalo is filled with breathtaking architecture and diverse cultures, so it’s no surprise that the city is progressing towards becoming a booming epicenter within the state of New York. Glendale Communities, a property management company with over 4,000 apartment units throughout Western New York… Read more »
Apartment Living: How to Lead a Minimalist Lifestyle
Minimalism is all about eliminating the unnecessary and striving for simplicity. Less stuff, less stress, less everything. Here is how to lead a minimalist lifestyle when living in an apartment! Say farewell to clutter Apartment life automatically means less living space, making it easier for clutter to accumulate. Your giant wardrobe and fantastic movie… Read more »
4 Ways to Go Green in Your Apartment
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 »
How to Become an Ideal Apartment Tenant
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 »
How to Successfully Pack Up Your Entire Apartment
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 »
How to Maximize Space in Your Apartment
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 »
Six Questions to Ask Your Potential Roommate Before Moving In
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 »
How to Add Personality to Your Interior Design
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 »
Preparing for a Summer Move
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 »