Apartment Living

Symptom Checker to See if You’re “THAT” Roommate

October 16, 2015

Living with roommates is never easy. Even if you’re living with friends, disagreements and arguments are bound to pop up from time to time. Most are easily resolved, but sometimes the tension just won’t go away. If this seems to happen to you a lot, there’s a risk you might have become THAT roommate—you know,…

Reasons to Move to a New Apartment

October 8, 2015

College Rentals

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How to Get Your Security Deposit Back

October 5, 2015

College Rentals

People do strange things – often stupid things. A simple search of “outrageous apartment damage” brought up at least two pages of links regarding apartment fires and, subsequently, mass destruction to the building. With this in mind, here is a short list of what not to do if you want to maintain that glimmer of…

The Pool to the Rescue! Games for When Your Low on Funds

October 2, 2015

College Rentals

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The night is young and the air is crisp. Your friends are all on call, but money is tight. What to do? What to do? When this collegiate dilemma arises, turn to the pool to flush out some free fun on a Friday night – or any time really. While some complexes are better “stacked”…

Four Great Reasons to Live Off Campus

October 2, 2015

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Living on campus can be great. It’s convenient and dorm life can be fun. But many students are ready to move off campus after their first year, and it’s easy to see why. Here are four of the biggest reasons you might prefer living off campus. Reason #1: More Space Most dorm room are not…

Making the Switch to Off-Campus Housing

September 28, 2015

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Sure, living in a dorm is a major part of the college experience. After a semester, however, the lack of privacy, the small spaces, the constant interaction with hall-mates, the parking situation … well, the list goes on and on. Off-campus housing is yet another major step into accepting the many responsibilities involved in your…

5 Games to Make Your College Apartment a Party

September 25, 2015

College Rentals

Eventually, going out will lose its luster and you’ll find that cheap entertainment at home with some close friends is really the best answer to a fun night. To help you one this pursuit, here are five games that can easily be held in your apartment, without the stress and strain of going out on the town.…

Who Chooses Off-Campus Housing

September 23, 2015

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Fun Ideas for College Apartment Social Events

September 18, 2015

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Finding free and fun entertainment can be difficult. Thankfully, most apartment complexes offer a variety of options for residents to enjoy. Some of those options can be found in the amenities – pool, game room, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and even movie theaters and bowling alleys. If these options weren’t enough, many of the management companies…

How First-Year Roommates Mold You

September 18, 2015

College Rentals

Going Solo: The Benefits of a One-Bedroom Apartment

September 14, 2015

College Rentals

After growing up surrounded by family – or perhaps the carousel of roommates for your first few semesters – your first time living alone can be a little intimidating. Between the bills, the cleaning and of course the isolation, the pressure of responsibility seems forever mounting. But, you’re in college now and living alone for…

5 Cheap Thrills to Save Your Dollar Bills

September 4, 2015

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Life can be pretty boring without money. After rent and utilities, and of course the massive school expenses, money can get a little tight. Instead succumbing your free time to your financial woes, get creative, find a buddy and get out there and live. With the right imagination, you can find plenty of cheap things…