Off-Campus Housing Blog

Student Housing Business Bubble

April 17, 2015

How much student housing is enough? How much is too much? These are questions that universities and city planners across the country are trying to answer to prevent the student housing bubble from bursting. According to a recent report from National Real Estate Investor, 2014 saw declining college enrollment, but more student housing developments than…

Safety Tips for Living in College Apartments

April 14, 2015

Safety Tips

Living off campus in college apartments is a great way to gain independence, save money and prepare for life after graduation. Making the transition can often be intimidating, and looking out for your personal safety is a must. As you prepare to shift to college apartment life, here are a few safety tips to keep…

Developing Relationships Within a College Apartment Community

April 11, 2015

Apartment Living

In order to make your college living experience better, you need to spend the time developing relationships within your college home environment. It’s not always a fun prospect searching for college apartments, but it’s always worth your while to take some personal actions in making the process better. While you might feel rebellious at your college…

Apartment Shopping List

April 10, 2015

Apartment Living

As a college student, apartment shopping is a huge step toward personal independence. You’re excited about it, but you’re also not quite sure what you’re looking for. College apartments aren’t all that different from regular apartments. However, there are a few features that you’ll want to take into consideration. Apartment Shopping List Convenience. How close…

Decorating your Student Apartment on a Budget

April 10, 2015

Budgeting, Decorating Tips

Spending the time on decorating your student apartment will enable you to truly make your college living environment your own space. Textbooks. Food. Rent. Transportation. With all of the expenses that new college students face, decorating an apartment might not be at the top of the to-do list. Most people would agree, that transforming your…

How to Furnish College Apartments For Cheap

April 9, 2015

Budgeting, Decorating Tips

For students living in off-campus college apartments, the best option is to find one that comes completely furnished. However, it’s not always possible to find an apartment near campus that already has furniture, or if it does, it may not have everything you need. Even furnished apartments require the purchase of pots, pans, cooking utensils,…

5 Tips For Living Off Campus

April 9, 2015

Off Campus Housing

Living off campus can be exciting for any college student. It’s part of maturing into an adult and there are responsibilities that come with that. There’s also a lot of fun too. Here are few tips on how you can successfully live as a college student in off-campus apartments. Living Off Campus: Make sure you map out your route…

Must Have Items for College Apartments

April 8, 2015

Apartment Living

While living in the dorms at college provides much more freedom than living with your parents, most students find that this housing option still has many restrictions. Off-campus apartments offer the most independence , but this usually means renting an unfurnished space. You can probably find big items like futons or fridges on Craigslist or…

Small College Apartment Decorating Tips

April 7, 2015

Apartment Living

You might be pretty excited about getting your own college apartment only to find that it’s a lot smaller than you imagined. If you get an apartment close to school, you might find that you have to compromise when it comes to decorating your space. However, this doesn’t mean that your small college apartment can’t…

Landmark Properties Hires New VP Jonathan Bove

April 7, 2015

Industry News

By Elizabeth Putfark This month Landmark Properties welcomes Jonathan Bove as its new vice president of student housing development and consulting services. Bove brings 10 years of experience from his start in university residences and his last eight years with Campus Advantage, where he specialized in third-party management and student housing. “Landmark has a strong foundation in…

Student Apartments – What to Look for Before You Move In

April 6, 2015

Apartment Living

The big day has finally arrived, you’re about to start college or a new semester and you’re looking for your first student apartment. As a young adult it’s all about freedom and fun. You want your student apartment to express your grown-up taste and be filled with lasting memories. However, before you put up those pictures…

Quiz: Is Off Campus Housing Right for You?

April 5, 2015

Off Campus Housing

Many college students plan to move off-campus after their first or second year. There are many benefits to moving off-campus, not least of which is the fact that you’ll probably save money. Living on-campus is convenient because you’re very close to your classes and you can also get on a food plan. However, convenience doesn’t…