Off-Campus Housing Blog

It’s hard to believe 2017 is nearly over. Now that the year is coming to an end, it’s time to look back and remember all of the best and worst trends of 2017. There were clear plastic jeans, sparkling lips, and the infamous Unicorn Frappuccino. There were also several apartment décor trends that are worth…

During New Years you may find it interesting to learn about what apartment hunting was like 100 years ago. Of course, looking at an apartment may not be that different than how it’s done today, but certain aspects may be completely different. Looking back at the past may give you an appreciation for how apartment…

You’re off to college. You pay the rent. You buy foodstuffs and make your meals. You gather student debt in the process of becoming a more educated member of the population. But then a creeping problem begins to rear its head as you start to end your undergraduate training, the specter of a bad credit score.…

The holiday season is the perfect time to get a group of friends or family members together to celebrate the holidays and the wrapping up of 2017. Holiday parties don’t have to be expensive. What if I told you it’s possible to host a holiday party for under twenty bucks? Don’t believe me? Read on…

Having a co-signer for an apartment can be a crucial part of the application process to the apartment owners. A co-signer is there to sign the apartment lease with you and agree to take financial responsibility for the apartment rental. In other words, if you aren’t able to pay the rent because of your low…

If this is your first time paying for your own apartment, keeping track of paying your rent can be hard to get the hang of. Many apartments have rent due at the beginning of the month, so that can be easy to remember. Still, if you aren’t able to pay your rent on time you…

A fire alarm can be one of the scariest things you have to face when you move into a new apartment. You never know what’ll set it off, and that fear has kept you far away from your kitchen appliances. Maybe you’ve accidentally set off a fire alarm in the past, or maybe your worst…

Neighbors are wonderful reminders that we as humans have always lived in a communal setting.  However, with our increasing obsession with social media and technology, we are becoming more and more disconnected from one another.  Now, more than in recent history, it’s important for our social evolution to reconnect with one another, and there is…

Having a Christmas tree in your home for some could be one of the most exciting embellishments around this sacred Holiday. Some may feel Christmas trees give a warm inviting look no matter how plain, bright, tall or small, and seem to enlightened the Christmas spirit with that little something extra special. Adding ornaments to your…

During the holiday season, you may discover that a new apartment comes with you having to host a holiday party. Or at least, you may have to bring something to a friend’s party. If you don’t have a lot of experience cooking this may be a little intimidating, but here are some tips to help…

Do it yourself gifts are one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give out. It shows that you put actual effort into making someone smile. In addition, it also shows how creative you can be. DIY gifts can be cheaper than the gifts that you just go in the store and buy, so don’t…

If this is your first time in your own apartment you may be wondering if you should give your property manager a Christmas gift. You may feel like you have to give your property manager something to stay in their good graces, or you might just want to be friendly. While it might be a…