Paying Apartment Expenses… and Your Roommate Relationship

When it comes to rent and other apartment-related expenses , you no doubt want to pay everything in full and on time. But if you live with a roommate, it’s important that you agree on who pays what. …

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Cleanliness and Neatness… and Your Roommate Relationship

If you’re living with a roommate who’s much messier — or neater — than you are, you might think you have no choice but to put up with it, as long as you want to continue living with the person. … Read Full Post

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The Advantages of Renting an Apartment Vs. Owning a Home

You’ve probably heard this before: if you’re making a monthly rent payment, as opposed to a monthly mortgage payment, you’re essentially throwing your money away. Well, as common as the saying is, it’s not necessarily true – in many situations, it’s actually much more advantageous to rent an apartment rather than own a home. Here’s [...]

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How to Steer Clear of Dangerous Apartment Situations

If you think there’s not much you can do when it comes to avoiding dangerous and unpleasant situations at your apartment building, think again. By being proactive, you can take steps to stay safe and lower the risk of trouble

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How to Factor Walkability Into Your Apartment Search

Do you want to live in an apartment that’s within walking distance of food stores, coffee shops, and other amenities?

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Don’t Forget Your Commute When Looking for the Perfect Apartment

If you’re like many apartment hunters, you want to find a rental that’s within a reasonable commute to where you work. But if you’re looking for an apartment in an unfamiliar or faraway area, it can be difficult and time-consuming to figure out exact commuting times.

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Don’t Get Stuck Behind Roommate Candidate Roadblocks

If you’re looking to share your apartment with another person, with any luck you’ll have no trouble finding good roommate candidates. But if you encounter roadblocks along the way, finding the perfect roommate could take you much longer than you hoped

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Tracking Bedbugs to Help You Avoid Them

As an apartment dweller, the last thing you want for your home is a pest problem. When it comes to bedbugs, the mere thought of an infestation can make many tenants’ skin crawl. It’s no wonder why bedbugs have a bad reputation — they’re tiny insects that reproduce quickly, feed on blood, and are often very difficult to get rid of once discovered

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Don’t Try This at Home: Risky Ways to Heat Your Apartment

When the weather gets cold, hopefully your apartment will stay warm.

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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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