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Is My Child Ready to Live Off-Campus?

October 19, 2015

On-campus or off-campus, college apartments are known for parties, disruption, roommate problems and all manner of stress. Many parents assume that living on campus is a better option simply because it’s university endorsed, but there are a lot of reasons why shopping off-campus might give your child a leg up, and be more likely to…

The Big Move! Don’t Make These Mistakes

October 19, 2015

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Throughout college, you will most likely do a fair share of moving to different off-campus housing locations. Just FYI: It will always be stressful. Even with the perfect moving plan, situations are going to come up to force you to improvise. Between the weather, the moving truck, the boxes, the furniture, the help – the…

Weekly Roundup of Student Housing News

October 14, 2015

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Roxbury, Maxx. – Parcel 3 Meets Resistance with Roxbury Development Parcel 3’s plans to build new student housing on a Lower Roxbury site was met with skepticism from neighborhood residents this week at a city council meeting. The project would house students of Northeastern University. Similar attempts have been shot down in recent years due…

The Pool to the Rescue! Games for When Your Low on Funds

October 2, 2015

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The night is young and the air is crisp. Your friends are all on call, but money is tight. What to do? What to do? When this collegiate dilemma arises, turn to the pool to flush out some free fun on a Friday night – or any time really. While some complexes are better “stacked”…

Four Great Reasons to Live Off Campus

October 2, 2015

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Living on campus can be great. It’s convenient and dorm life can be fun. But many students are ready to move off campus after their first year, and it’s easy to see why. Here are four of the biggest reasons you might prefer living off campus. Reason #1: More Space Most dorm room are not…

Raising “WORK” Virus Awareness

October 2, 2015

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Getting to Know Your Apartment’s Upstairs Neighbors

October 1, 2015

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Even in the most structurally sound apartment, loud neighbors are going to be an issue at some point. You can complain to the apartment manager, go knock on their door, or use the old “broomstick to the ceiling” method. Regardless, the thought of “what are they doing up there?” will often arise. More than not,…

Making the Switch to Off-Campus Housing

September 28, 2015

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Sure, living in a dorm is a major part of the college experience. After a semester, however, the lack of privacy, the small spaces, the constant interaction with hall-mates, the parking situation … well, the list goes on and on. Off-campus housing is yet another major step into accepting the many responsibilities involved in your…

Weekly Roundup of Student Housing News

September 23, 2015

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Here’s what’s happening in college rentals… Providence, R.I. – City Passes Ordinance to Limit Student Occupancy in Single Family Homes Mayor Jorge Elorza approved an ordinance pushed by the City Council of Providence, R.I. to place a cap on the number of students permitted to occupy single family homes. The legislation was introduced by Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan…

Gear to Class Up Your College Apartment

September 15, 2015

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In college, you’ll find that a lot of your furniture, dishes and accessories come to you secondhand. While repurposing used items is fun, and often good for eliminating waste, acquiring your own possessions is fun and helpful in establishing your own identity. Instead of just accepting what comes to you, go out of your way…

Going Solo: The Benefits of a One-Bedroom Apartment

September 14, 2015

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After growing up surrounded by family – or perhaps the carousel of roommates for your first few semesters – your first time living alone can be a little intimidating. Between the bills, the cleaning and of course the isolation, the pressure of responsibility seems forever mounting. But, you’re in college now and living alone for…

Safety Basics For College Renters

September 11, 2015

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Safety is important to many people when it comes to living in a new college apartment. Not all college students know how to keep their apartment safe from burglars though. Here are some safety basics to help you feel safe in your apartment. Do you have any safety basic tips you would like to…