Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Kaitlin Hurtado Moving out of your family home for the first time? You are likely looking at renting your very first apartment. Depending on your situation, you may be feeling completely prepared for your next step in life. However, if you are reading this article already, you’re likely already looking for a starting point.…

By Alicia Giegel While it has been nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic hit, virtual schooling and learning from home is as prevalent as ever, with many students feeling the burnout of home-based learning. Sometimes it can be a struggle to get into your own groove when you are learning virtually. The environment is…

By Kailey Walters It’s no secret that renting an apartment can be expensive. That’s why, whether you are renting a new apartment or renewing your lease, learning how to negotiate your rent is an important skill to have so that you can get the most bang for your buck and enjoy living in an affordable…

By Ashley Paskill Whether you are looking for your first apartment or moving to a new apartment, there are things you want to be on the lookout for. You want to make sure the apartment has all of the amenities you need and want, especially since you will be paying rent each month. When you…

By Alyssa Laffitte College student apartments are notorious for being small. Still, you can create a practical, cute, and cozy home for yourself in a small apartment. With a few small changes, you can make the most of the little space you have. In this article, we’ll discuss decorating tips to make your apartment seem…

By Brittany Loeffler It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas has made its way back again and this year we are all in need of some holiday cheer. Blasting Christmas carols throughout the house, baking cookies, and decorating your apartment will surely get you into the Christmas spirit. You may be facing one…

By Alicia Geigel As we have officially hit the 10-month marker of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s fair to say that most of us have adjusted to the new normal of life. Wearing masks outdoors, social distancing, sanitizing whenever possible, and quarantining at home has become less of a dreadful chore and more of an incorporated…

By Victoria Robertson Décor is not cheap, which is why it may feel there is always a project awaiting the proper finances to complete. However, there is a way to make your home feel more, well, home-y without extraneous and unnecessary spending that leaves you in debt. Sprucing up your living space simply requires a…

By Alyssa Laffitte With security deposits, signing fees, and first month’s rent, moving expenses can add up quickly. One way to cut down on moving costs is to furnish your apartment secondhand. You can fill your apartment with many beautiful pieces that are not necessarily new, but are new to you! Here are some tips…

By Kaitlin Hurtado Working and studying from home can have plenty of perks. You can have control over your new “office” space, pick your own dress code, and cut your commute — it’s not hard to imagine why many love working and studying from home. However, it’s also not hard to think of the many…

By Kailey Walters As a college student with a limited budget, you may not want or be able to splurge on many things. However, there are some areas where you could make an exception. Take your apartment, for example. Whether you’re renting on or off-campus, you probably want your living space to feel like home…

By Alicia Geigel In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, college students across the country have not only been forced out of normal classroom lectures to remote learning, but they’ve also been displaced from jobs and any usual means of making money. Like millions of people in the US, college students are facing both…