Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Ashley Paskill Living in an off-campus apartment means you have more freedom and independence. However, this also means more responsibility, which means dealing with maintenance issues. You may not be able to call your parents or landlord for every little thing, nor do you want to. Luckily, many issues that may come up have…

By Garth Brunner When the academic year comes to an end and it is time to resign or renew your lease, you should not just do it blindly. Instead, there is a lot to think about. While it may seem easy to just stay in the same place for the next academic year, is it…

By Emily Stoklosa Relocating is challenging enough; add attending college, and it’s a double whammy. If this is your first experience finding residential housing for college, it can be intimidating to know where to start. The only no-brainer is the timing. Whether you’re planning to stay in your current apartment, look for a new place,…

By Ashley Paskill Breaking your lease is a huge decision, especially since the lease is a legally binding document. Unfortunately, this decision often comes with a penalty. In some instances, however, there are ways to get out of a lease without paying a penalty. Knowing these instances can help you make the decision if you…

By Garth Brunner When living in a small apartment or dorm, inevitably, you do not have enough space. You have so many belongings and not enough places to put them! Even if you try and do a deep decluttering, you still have large beds, desks, couches, and more taking up valuable space. It might seem…

By Emily Stoklosa College life is full of unexpected circumstances- pop quizzes, impromptu night outs, and even an unplanned change in living situations. Some students may find themselves in a dilemma: to break or not to break a lease agreement. Whether you’re unhappy with your landlord/roommates, facing a sudden opportunity, or simply feeling overwhelmed, breaking…

By Garth Brunner You’re done living on campus and you’re ready to take a big step into renting an apartment off-campus. Congratulations, that’s so exciting! It can be a tricky process to find the right apartment for you and you need to know exactly what you are getting in for. Out of potentially hundreds of…

By Ashley Paskill Whether you are moving to a new place on your own or are moving home with your family, it can be difficult to move. This is especially true if you have a lot of items to bring with you. To help minimize the challenge, declutter your belongings before you move. It may…

Working from home can be a blessing and a curse sometimes, as it is much easier to become distracted by your phone, TV, or household responsibilities. While you’re likely to always experience some kind of distraction when working from home, there are a few ways that you can minimize distractions and create a productive, focus-friendly…

By Kaitlin Hurtado College students can understand how quickly life can change, especially when it comes to housing. Unfortunately, most housing options involve long-term leases that can range anywhere from six months to an entire year. Longer leases can pose multiple problems for student renters, especially those who have plans to study abroad for a…

By Garth Brunner With spring break on the horizon, we know you’re ready to go on a little vacation. Even if you’re just going to stay with your parents, you will be leaving your apartment alone. You want to ensure that your apartment will be safe without you there so you do not return to…

By Ashley Paskill Whether you live in an apartment or a house off-campus, you likely have to pay for utilities as a part of your rent. If you are not careful, your utility bill can get really high really quickly. Luckily, there are plenty of things that you can do to help lower your utility…