Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Alicia Geigel Making the leap to move out and live on your own for the first time is a big decision that requires plenty of contemplating, planning, budgeting, and more. As much as we all wish that the process could be done with the snap of a finger, it, unfortunately, takes a bit of…

By Kaitlin Hurtado When sharing an apartment with roommates, there are plenty of things that can spark miscommunication and disagreements. Unfortunately, it is just bound to happen when sharing close living quarters. However, one thing you can do to set yourself and your roommates up for success is establish rules early on in your time…

By Aaron Swartz Landlords have long been the villains of both fiction and reality for those of us who have to pay rent, but the reality of being a property manager isn’t nearly so heartless. Landlords are people, just like you and I, which means it’s well worth building a good relationship with them. As…

By Alicia Geigel While summer may be considered the favorite season to move, the spring season is just as great, if not better, to start apartment hunting and prepare for a move! The mild, warmer temperatures combined with lowered rent prices and new units opening up can give you the greatest opportunity to secure the…

By Ashley Paskill Moving out of your apartment after your lease ends can be challenging. One of the biggest tasks is making sure your space is clean and clear for the next tenants. You would want your next space to be cleaned from the previous tenants. In fact, your landlord may require you to clean…

By Kaitlin Hurtado Living on your own introduces plenty of concerns that may have never been on your radar prior. One thing on the mind of many renters is their apartment unit’s security. Sure, some people have the benefit of living in an apartment community with heightened security protocols, from onsite security patrolling the complex…

By Aaron Swartz Apartment hunting, while an important part of your future, can be an absolute pain. Between finding listings, visiting properties, and dealing with property managers, the whole process is convoluted and confusing. Even the straightforward parts, like deciding if you like a certain listing can be complicated by dishonest landlords or dangers you…

By Alicia Geigel Between apartment buildings run by property management companies and private landlords, it can be overwhelming to decide what or who to rent from. Depending on your needs and housing situation, going with a private landlord could be a solid choice as you typically have more flexibility with qualifying to rent, have better…

By Ashley Paskill Moving into an apartment can be tough, especially if your lease is relatively short. You may find it difficult to make it feel like your home and it is even worse if your property manager is strict about what you can do to decorate your space. Luckily, there are plenty of ways…

By Kaitlin Hurtado When it comes to living situations during college years, everyone will have different situations. Some may complete their studies living back home with family if they choose a college close to home, while others prefer to dorm for the entirety of their college years for the numerous benefits of living on-campus. Many…

By Alicia Geigel When it comes to moving out of your dorm at the end of the semester, tackling the task of organizing and packing your belongings, along with cleaning out your dorm, can truly feel overwhelming. Though the amount of items you have in your dorm is undoubtedly limited, clearing through everything you have,…

By Aaron Swartz Considering the shape the economy is in, the majority of people will end up renting an apartment at some time in their lives, which means most folks will have to spend time negotiating rent payments. Rent can cost an arm and a leg in a lot of places, but oftentimes the monthly…