Off-Campus Housing Blog

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…

The first semester is over and now it’s time to finally go home and take a break from college, but not so fast. Once you pack your bags, you’re ready to go back home as soon as possible, but there is a way you should leave your apartment. You shouldn’t leave it looking like you’re…

In 1996 Adam Sandler famously sang about the magic of the season in his now famous (or infamous, depending on who you ask) Chanukah Song!  For many Gen Xers and Millennials this song is as much a symbol of the Festival of Lights, as oil fried latkes or the miracle of the eternal flames that…

Apartment scammers are out there and they will try their best to make anyone a victim, especially when you’re in a rush to find an apartment. When you’re researching apartments, you can become vulnerable to an apartment listing that has caught your eye. However, that very eye-catching apartment has a chance of being a scam.…

Maybe you’ve been living in a dorm for a while now and are considering moving off campus, or maybe you’re a new student trying to avoid dorm life altogether. No matter what your reasons are for not wanting to live in a dorm room, here are some benefits of off-campus housing. 1. Freedom Depending on…

You and your roommate stand to stare at the blank wall in the living room trying to decide how to best fill the space. In sync, you both tilt your head slightly to the right in order to get another angle of the massive area behind the sofa.  You can’t leave it as is, the…

Budgeting for your college apartment can be intimidating. However, it is important to keep track of spending and make sure that you have enough to pay your rent. You wouldn’t want to run the risk of overspending in other areas and not having enough left over. And you still shouldn’t worry too much and stress…

Dryers can be stressful to work with and figure out. When your dryer isn’t working and you have nowhere else to dry your laundry it can be hard not to feel like it’s somehow your fault. But there’s no need to worry. Figuring out the dryer in your apartment can be a challenge, but it’s nothing to…

It’s 3 am  and you’re putting the finishing touches on your paper.  You totally understand that you should have had this thing finished hours or even days ago but, you’ve got a packed schedule and time is of a premium right now.  Nevertheless, you’re nearly done and it will be completed on time for your 8 am literature class. …

Decorate with Meaning Decorating your apartment can be a fun experience, but there is more to decorating than curtains and tables. Put your creativity to the test. Have you taken up photography? Why not get some pictures you took of a scenery printed out and hang them on your wall in a nice frame? How about a…