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Eco Friendly \ eco friendly apartment \ Environmentally friendly \ Green building
3 Green retrofits for which your landlord will likely foot the bill
In order to get what you want from the landlord, it helps to understand what you landlord wants from the property: increased value, increased profits, and the ability to rent out the space long after you’re gone. Any modification to the unit that will prevent the landlord from receiving those results will likely be denied. [...]
apartment decor \ communication \ Furniture \ Relationships
Furniture arrangements that can improve relationships
If your relationship with your partner or roommates is suffering, reconsidering your furniture arrangement could bring forth notable improvements. Some relationships, particularly the longest ones, seem to grow stagnant overtime. It’s a common problem that most of us don’t take seriously but it can lead to serious long-term problems. Relationships also hit other bumps in [...]
Find clues about your new community with a simple social search
Before signing the lease, it’s a good idea to check up on your apartment community’s social media presence. Discover what social media can tell you about your future home. It’s common to do an online search before making any decisions these days. Selecting a new apartment is no different. Browsing the property’s website and social [...]
Atlanta apartments \ atlanta weather \ rentals in Atlanta \ renter's insurance \ weather
Tips for surviving tornado season
Tornadoes are unpredictable, fast, deadly and amazingly beautiful. Many Southerners have a love-hate relationship with natural disasters. While we can appreciate their power and beauty, the wreckage that they leave behind melts hearts. The love-hate relationship with tornadoes extends beyond the eerie beauty of the funnel and into the weather itself. It affects everyone differently [...]
Home Office \ home office furnishings \ office design
Expand your small business with a home office that inspires growth
It’s hard to dream big in a small apartment. Your cramped home office may not seem like the site of a burgeoning international business right now but you know that’s what you want it to become. It’s time that your office became a reflection of where you want to be rather than where you are. [...]
Atlanta apartments \ Atlanta rental market \ rentals in Atlanta
What women want: the rental edition
We gathered the opinions of female renters ages 18-35 and got these interesting results. Explore these features that rank high on women’s lists for the ideal apartment to see where you property fits in and what could be done differently. The request that topped many women’s charts doesn’t come as much of a surprise. A [...]
New in town? Learn to make new friends, fast
It’s harder than ever to get out and meet people. Learn a few tips for navigating the social scene in a new town. Being in a new city can be filled with excitement. In addition to new restaurants and entertainment venues, you get to experience an awakening of your senses as you familiarize yourself with [...]
Take guests on a tour around the world without leaving your apartment
Internationally-inspired interior design taps into ancient beauty and natural splendor, all in the comfort of your rental. If your idea of background entertainment includes keeping your TV on Travel Channel or National Geographic all day, odds are you’ve got a knack for earth’s natural beauty and the allure of different cultures. Let the décor in [...]
Atlanta real estate \ Atlanta rental market \ moving
Atlanta ranked first among Top 10 Moving Destinations
For the third year in a row, Atlanta ranked first among the Top 10 Moving Destinations. No one cause draws new residents from throughout the nation and the world. Rather, the city’s unique makeup has made it the ideal home for nearly 7 million people. Despite a few tough years following the recession, Atlanta has [...]
Chicago apartments \ new year resolutions \ Personal Organization \ Spring cleaning
A winter wrap up tips for an organized New Year
End the winter right with a few organization tips that will bring good tidings for the rest of the year. We start off with the right intentions: New Year’s resolutions for getting organized and staying that way. Then a few weeks into the year and that motivation starts to wane. Keep it together! The cleaning [...]
Atlanta neighborhoods \ brookhaven \ Decatur GA \ druid hills ga \ Vinings Georgia
Atlantans’ favorite neighborhoods for familes
Renters with children have come to love these popular Atlanta neighborhoods that offer fun activities, great schools, and safety. Atlanta is one of the nation’s fastest growing cities, welcoming an influx of new residents from other states throughout the nation. Renters with families generally have one question at the top of their lists, “Which neighborhoods [...]
apartment renting \ checklist \ moving in
Move-in checklist for renters relocating to a new state
Traditional moving checklists might overlook the special needs of renters relocating to a different state. Check out these moving tips to help smooth your transition across state lines. Before you go… If you have any control over when you move, check the almanac of your new home’s state to determine the best time of year [...]
Dallas neighborhoods \ Dallas Real estate \ fate tx \ mckinney tx \ prosper tx \ Suburb
Three DFW suburbs worth living in
If you plan on renting outside of DFW proper, these suburbs should be the first cities on your list. Urban life isn’t for everyone. Higher rent prices, traffic, and other population-driven issues just don’t suit everyone’s tastes. That’s what the suburbs are for, halos of civilization that form around major cities and form a buffer [...]
Six things men want in a Chicago rental
Males cash in their votes for the most important features and amenities in a Chicago apartment. When it comes to house hunting, there’s no arguing that most television shows and websites cater to women. Perhaps we’re the most vocal with how we feel about our homes but that doesn’t mean that all men simply want [...]
Atlanta neighborhoods \ Gwinnett County Georgia \ Lawrenceville GA \ LEED
LEED Gold shines in Gwinnett
Two public buildings bring home gold in a competition to build greener and smarter. The South has lagged behind for quite some time in the number of environmentally-friendly structures. According to an article in the Gwinnett Daily Post, two buildings in Gwinnett are the new pace setters, hopefully pulling in further support from throughout the [...]
Monitoring your credit without making it worse
Maintaining and monitoring your credit is a tricky and annoying balancing act. Maneuver the obstacle course with grace and wisdom. Your credit scores can affect where you live, what you drive, and where you work in some cases. Those simple little numbers are much more arbitrary than you would hope but that doesn’t mean that [...]
home design ideas \ Interior design \ trendy shopping
Cash in on these five design trends that will last
Not all trends are worth the investment. These five design trends for 2013 stand out from the crowd as noteworthy and fun. Trends are just that, trends: fast on the rise and faster on the decline. Fortunately, some design trends turn out to have staying power, making them worthwhile investments for savvy renters. Take a [...]
Atlanta businesses \ Business and Economy \ Sandy Springs Atlanta \ sandy springs ga \ Stock market
Strange but true: NYSE moves to Atlanta
Atlanta business gets a surprise boost from the northern icon. Any New York tourist has at least been tempted to make a pit stop on Wall Street to catch the opening or closing bell. While technology has moved most trade from the floor to the virtual realm, the historic institution known as the New York [...]
Ford Escape \ greenest crossover vehicles \ Jeep Compass \ Porsche Cayenne \ Volkswagen Golf \ Volkswagen Touareg
Vehicles for eco-conscious urban adventurers
When you leave your walkable urban neighborhood for a weekend adventure, what will you drive? Think outside of the SUV for fuel efficiency, power, and plenty of fun! I’m the outdoorsy type that has a love-hate relationship with SUVs and trucks. Yes, I love their spacious beds, the ease as which they crawl over the [...]
American Heart Month \ February \ Heart disease
Show your heart some lovin’ this February
Guess what? You need good heart, preferably your own. Since those terms aren’t really negotiable, it’s a great idea to do what’s necessary to take care of your heart and promote optimal, long-term performance. Your family at Rent Café has come up with a few practical ideas to help you celebrate American Heart Month this [...]
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