Off-Campus Housing Blog

Things Your Landlord Wishes You Knew

June 8, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Apartment Reviews, Budgeting, Leasing Information, Maintenance Tips, Manager's Corner, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner, Pets

Most people care about their relationships with friends and family, but not everyone considers the relationship they have with their landlord. As the more formal party to your business relation, your landlord may not always come clean about what’s on her mind. The good news is, we’ve done the digging! Here are some trends we…

5 Times You Shouldn’t Invite Them Over

June 5, 2018

Apartment Living, Family, Kitchen, Maintenance Tips, Off Campus Housing, Pets, Study Tips

You feel all the bells and whistles of love: the hearts, the butterflies, the rainbows. This could be the one! You want to invite them over for one-on-one time, but there are some things to consider before you do. Here is a list of at least a few times you really should just go…

What Millennial Renters Want

June 1, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Leasing Information, Manager's Corner, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner, Safety Tips

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) reports that there are currently 9.5 million tenants in the U.S. under the age of 30. The ratio is going to be much higher if your property is located in a city where there is at least one major university. The younger generation has greater demands, so how…

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Your Apartment Has WHAT?! Lux Amenities You Don’t Need but Totally Want

May 29, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Apartment Reviews, Leasing Information, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

In case you missed last week’s article on why apartment living is the best, we’ve compiled some luxury amenities from communities that want you to live the good life. Lounge Living 2017 Best Off-Campus Housing student choice award-winner 23Twenty Lincoln in Ames, IA knows how to help you relax. From the moment you…

8 Reasons Apartment Living Beats Renting a House

May 24, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Leasing Information, Maintenance Tips, Manager's Corner, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner, Roommates, Study Tips

If you’ve been trying to decide whether you want to rent space in a house or rent an apartment, look no further! Here’s why apartment home living is the good life. 1. Staying Social Almost all of the major apartment complexes in college towns sponsor community events, giving you the opportunity to meet…

Things Mom’s No Longer Responsible For

May 22, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Family, Food, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that means? You’re flying solo now, and with new freedom comes new responsibilities. Here are some things your mom can’t (and shouldn’t) do for you anymore once you move away. Chores Alright, you should have already been doing your own chores, but now you’re responsible for the whole…

Floored: Carpet or Hardwood?

May 18, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Maintenance Tips, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

Both carpeting and hardwood flooring can be listed as amenities for your apartment because they both provide their own benefits. But which one is better? Magic Carpet Comfort: Carpeting is typically much more pleasant for your feet, and can make standing for long periods of time a breeze. Insulation: Carpet holds heat better than wood…

Off-Campus IS the College Experience

May 15, 2018

Apartment Living, Apartment Reviews, Budgeting, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner, Roommates, Transportation

Freshmen college students frequently spend their first year living on campus in search of the “college experience” without really understanding what that means. Here are just a few reasons why life is better in an off-campus apartment: Monies Think you’re getting all of your food and utilities paid for you? Think again. Most…

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Are You a Good Roommate?

May 10, 2018

Apartment Living, Maintenance Tips, Off Campus Housing, Roommates

If you’ve ever had a roommate, you know that it can sometimes be a challenge. Bad roommates can turn your life into a nightmare, and may ultimately be the reason you decide to move out. However, what people don’t often consider is whether they’re the problem. How does your roommate feel about you? Here are…

Much Ado About Nothing: It’s Okay to be Lazy This Summer

May 8, 2018

Apartment Living, Family, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

After weeks of lectures, early morning pre-test cramming, and seemingly endless exams, it’s finally summer break. After spending so much of the year in class, all you want to do is be lazy – and that’s actually okay. While your peers may be planning jobs/internships, studying abroad, or taking summer classes, there’s nothing wrong…

Thoughtful Low-Budget Mother’s Day Gifts

May 3, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Family, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

From homemade gifts to breakfast in bed, we did everything we could as kids to show our mothers we cared on Mother’s Day. Now that we’re all grown up… well, we’re still broke. Here are some really nice gifts you can buy for your mother that’s within any budget. Lush: Lush has an incredible…

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Why the Bike is Better

April 30, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Budgeting, Transportation

Some people claim that they don’t have time to hit the gym, but what if you could make exercise part of your daily routine? Save Your Time In heavily-trafficked cities, riding your bike can make your commute faster and easier. The average commute within city limits is less than 10 miles, which would…