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What to Do if You Get a ‘Boil Water Notice’

Hopefully, you’ll never be greeted with a “boil water notice” when you check your apartment mail. But if you get such a notice, you should take it seriously. Simple steps, starting with reading the notice carefully and buying bottled water, can ensure that you and your roommates stay safe and informed of important updates

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Sign Your Lease With Confidence

Whether you’re excited to enjoy your new apartment, eager to bring a difficult apartment search to an end, or both, don’t sign your lease before you’ve had a chance to go over some important considerations. … Read Full Post

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7 Reasons to Buy Rugs for Your Apartment

Many people buy rugs to enhance their apartment decor. This isn’t surprising, since rugs are available in a wide variety of colors, shapes, materials, and sizes.

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New Funding for Housing Counselor Training Is Good News for All Apartment Dwellers

Many people have questions about their apartment situation and don’t know where to turn. If you’re one of them, one option to consider is to contact a housing counselor that has been approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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New York City Apartment to Sell for Record $88 Million

A penthouse apartment in New York City’s Upper West Side is in contract for the asking price of $88 million, beating the prior city record by $35 million, according to a report from Forbes .

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Does Your Apartment Living Come With Online Options?

A recent survey by Software Advice asked property management companies across the United States about their use of technology. Among other findings, the survey results reveal that many management companies offer their tenants certain online options that help make key aspects of apartment living, such as paying the rent and requesting repairs, more convenient and efficient.

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Feeling the Heat: Spend a Little to Save a Lot

If you think that all the products on the market that aim to help make heating more efficient are expensive, think again. Some simple, inexpensive products may help you save a bundle on your heating bill — to the point where they could pay for themselves several times over, given the savings

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Feeling the Heat: Zero-Cost Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill

If you’re looking to maximize heat in your apartment, lower your heating bill, and not spend a cent toward this effort, you may be in luck. When it’s cold outside and you need your apartment to be properly heated, there are some things you can do to improve the heat flow in your apartment without having to open your wallet. …

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Survey Shows Rentals Are Less Negotiable Than Last Year

Recently, Rent.com surveyed property managers representing roughly 29,000 communities and over 5 million rentals to get some insight into trends in the rental market across the United States.

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Thanksgiving Campaign Aims to Help End Homelessness

If you’re one of many Americans who can be thankful for an apartment or other place you can call home this Thanksgiving, have you considered helping those who aren’t as fortunate?

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