Archive for January, 2009
So, Now ALL of Your Roommates Will be Moving Out
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Yesterday, we discussed the best way to deal with one of your roommates decides that they would like to move out and find a new apartment for rent. But what ... Read more..So One of your Roommates is Moving Out
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 Posted in Roommates | 2 Comments »
So rather recently, it came to my attention that one of my dear friends and roommates would be moving out of our lovely 4 bedroom apartment and into a lovely ... Read more..Unemployment Projections Focus Nation's Mayors on Federal Economic Recovery Bill
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 Posted in Apartment Market Info, Political Corner, Weekly News Update | 1 Comment »
Last week, we discussed the U.S. Conference of Mayor's annual report, which painted a grim picture of how the nation's largest metro areas will fare in 2009. The report emphasizes ... Read more..U.S. Conference of Mayors Produces Lobbying Report
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 Posted in Political Corner | No Comments »
This past weekend, the United States Conference of Mayors convened for their 77th Winter Meeting. Though the meeting occurs annually, this year's meeting was of particular importance, with the inauguration ... Read more..Apartment Rental News Update: First Rent Decline in 5 Years
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 Posted in Weekly News Update | 1 Comment »
Reis, Inc, a trusted provider of commercial and residential real estate analysis, last week reported that rents had declined for the first time in over 5 years. In the ... Read more..DIY: No, Not that Kind of Vaporizer (Winterize your Apartment Part 3)
Monday, January 12th, 2009 Posted in Apartment Living | 1 Comment »
Following a weekend of 60 degrees and above, the urgency with which we are putting up the final step in keeping your apartment warm this winter has somewhat dissipated. The ... Read more..DIY: Keep that Apartment Warm This Winter (part 2)
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Yesterday, we discussed an easy way to keep your apartment warm without cranking up the heat by using an insulating plastic film around windows. This is the best first step ... Read more..DIY: Winterizing your Apartment Without Bob Vila (Part I)
Monday, January 5th, 2009 Posted in Apartment Living | 1 Comment »
For some unknown reason, the temperature inside of our apartment is actually colder than it is outside. This inversion is the source of much consternation among the roommates and I ... Read more..