*Featured Property*: Williamstowne Village, Cheektowaga NY. Some seniors worry they’ll give up too much and their quality of life will go downhill if they move to a retirement community. But in fact, many residents and their families report that the overall quality of life goes up for seniors living in communities. Research into senior health has… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »