If you’ve looked for an apartment lately, you’ve probably had this experience: you find what sounds like the perfect place online, but when you show up, the thing has literally burnt down from a meth lab explosion. Or, you know, the kitchen is grosser than you imagined—either way, a misleading ad can be a huge [...]

It’s a new year!  And, perhaps, a brand-spanking new apartment?  The kind that just screams “This year I’m going to work out six days a week and cook all my dinners from scratch because this apartment is so perfect and gorgeous I have to do it justice”?  Good for you.  But before your happy little [...]

There’s no doubt about it: moving is expensive. How expensive? Well, it’s been said that you should carefully consider all the expenses you’ll incur: the boxes, moving van, cleaning supplies, first and last month’s rent, deposit, and a healthy chunk of spending cash set aside for things you didn’t need in your old apartment that [...]

Moving into a new apartment in the new year? Here are a few things you’ll want to be sure to have around on your first day! If you’re moving from an old apartment into a new one, be sure to label your boxes well so that you know where to find the essentials. You may [...]

Thinking about renting a furnished apartment? Here are five advantages to leaving your things behind and renting an apartment that’s got everything you need in it already. 1. Greater Mobility The main benefit of renting a furnished apartment is that it helps you remain mobile. If you’re not sure where you’re going to be living [...]

The internet has made searching for a new place easier than ever. Whether you’re moving down the block or across the country, there are plenty of tools to let you scope out your new apartment from the comfort of your couch. While it’s still a good idea to check out a place in person before [...]

It can be a difficult time to be an apartment renter. The renting lifestyle has become more popular over the past few years which has led to a sharp increase in the demand for apartment units. As demand has gone up, so too have the prices. Rental rates and security deposit costs are on the [...]

There’s no two ways about it:  building a home as a married couple can only be learned through trial and error.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t get some pointers along the way.  Below are some things to ponder when making that biggest of moves. Think about what it could look like, not only what [...]

Finding the perfect apartment when you’ve got a toddler can be a bit more complicated than apartment-hunting for adults. Here are a few things to look for. Other Kids in the Complex If you’ve got a small child, one of the best things you can do is move into an apartment complex with lots of [...]

The housing market may still be in a slump but the apartment rental market is continuing to thrive. After a couple years of a freeze on new construction, multifamily companies have finally started breaking new ground again. New apartment buildings are going up around the nation though it’s still going to be at least a [...]