Roommates

Setting Ground Rules for Your Apartment

March 27, 2015

When you throw a couple college kids together in an apartment, you’re bound to have a few tiffs every now and then. The best way to keep the peace is to set some ground rules at the start of the roommate relationship. Ground rules, or rules of the house, should be mutually decided upon if…

How to Find a Roommate

March 27, 2015

College Rentals

There’s no reason to panic if you’re renting an off-campus apartment and don’t have roommates already lined up, as there are plenty of ways to go about finding roommates. Roommate matching is the easiest way to find new roommates. However, there are plenty of other methods to find roommates that might actually be a better fit…

Respecting Privacy in an Apartment Situation

March 27, 2015

College Rentals

Respecting the privacy of your roommates is important to creating a peaceful apartment living environment. Part of the fun of moving into an apartment is sharing the space with friends. While there’s lots of good that can come from moving in with other students, there need to be rules in place to prevent infringing on…

Move In Time! Plan Ahead to Meet Furniture Needs

March 27, 2015

College Rentals

When you move into your new college apartment the fun is about to begin. No, it’s not the parties, but finding furnishings for your first college apartment that can lead to a fun adventure. Move in time means it’s time to find all of the furniture to dress up and entertain in your new space. In case…

Avoiding Roommate Troubles

March 27, 2015

College Rentals

When you mix different personalities in a small space, you’re bound to create a little friction. That’s why most people select friends they have known for awhile to be their roommates in an off-campus apartment. However, being friends with someone and living together are two different things. The things you love most about your friend –…