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Tips for improving cell phone reception in your apartment
Getting good reception for your cell phone in your apartment used to be a matter of convenience rather than necessity but that is changing: the residential landline telephone is headed for the endangered species list and cell phones and mobile devices are picking up the slack. So what are your options if your home reception [...]
apartment amenities \ Chicago apartments
5 Amenities you don’t want to miss living in Chicago
If you’re new to the city or just relocating to another part of town, be sure not to miss the best of urban living in Chicago. Most renters know exactly what they want in a new place and are ready to pay a premium to get those coveted amenities. Developers have become responsive to the [...]
Small Chicago apartments offering the most bang for your buck
For the budget-conscious Chicago renter, one question usually trumps all others: Where can I get the most bang for my buck? The city has a lot to offer in terms of rental housing, from bungalows to brownstones, trendy lofts and vintage design, rehabs and homey studios, you just need to know your priorities. Would you [...]
Apartment Living \ Hollywood Hills \ Los Angeles
Hollywood Hills: a gateway to high-class living
Entering Hollywood Hills is like stepping into a little corner of heaven, a distinctive neighborhood chock-full of history and LA charm, with stylish hotels, cozy theatres and a vibrant nightlife. The pedestrian-friendly area lying beneath the famed Hollywood Sign boasts an alluring array of trendy businesses, invigorating green parks, delightful shops, trendy boutiques, plus plenty [...]
Chicago apartments \ Chicago rental market \ Investment
Chicago apartments luring investors back to the market
The real estate market continues to see a surge in multifamily development, mostly due to the overall economic context and the renters’ positive attitude towards renting. People are increasingly drawn to this liberal way of life as it provides more flexibility and the ability to move freely to a different city or state whenever a [...]
Moving and Relocating \ Spring Break \ weather
Jumpstart the spring moving season with these easy tips
Just as nature turns back to life, apartment renters are back on the road this spring season, hunting for new places to call home. Here’s why moving is an inspired choice this time of the year. No one else does it. It’s not quite prime moving season yet. Most families choose to relocate sometime between [...]
Apartment \ Los Angeles \ Real estate \ Renting
Advice for first-time renters in LA
If you’re planning on renting a property in LA, you’d better get ready for a serious adventure because the city offers an extensive range of housing options. And since it’s not quite prime time to buy a house, most people turn to renting these days so you’ll have plenty of competition. The best way to [...]
Apartment \ Home Improvement \ Interior design
Budget-friendly decorating ideas for a cozy home
Both challenging and rewarding, decorating an apartment on a tight budget truly does call for ingenuity. You’ll have to be twice as agile and have an eye for bargains, have a lot of time on your hands to browse antique stores for unique items, and if you’re a nature lover, draw inspiration from the outdoors. [...]
Environmentally friendly \ Green building \ Interior design \ Sustainable living
Green tips for a healthy lifestyle
Green living should be a top priority for all of us. Considering there are so many things out there we cannot control, we should at least show our support to mother Earth by inviting eco-friendly practices into our personal lives. Here are a few easy steps we can take to go greener at home and [...]
apartment design \ home gadgets
Upgrade your rental home with these cool gadgets
Smart living calls for smart solutions to enhance our daily experiences. I’m not so much a fan of futuristic homes, they are just too impersonal for my taste, yet a few gadgets around the house can only add a touch of class and functionality to the whole living environment. Turn kitchen time into fun time [...]
Economy \ Los Angeles \ Renting
Positive outlook for L.A.’s residential market
The real estate industry saw a boom in the multi-family sector, with an abundance of new developments entering the market and old properties restored, all signs of a much-anticipated economic rebound. At a macroeconomic level, apartments and their residents generated a $1.1 trillion contribution to the national economy in 2011 and supported 25.4 million jobs. [...]
apartment design \ home decor \ Los Angeles apartment
Apartment decorating on a budget in L.A.
Interior design is one of those endeavors that can capture your entire time and budget if you let it. It’s so easy to get carried away when you like what you’re doing and you find pleasure in beauty and style. The good thing is there are plenty of ways to enhance the looks of an [...]
apps \ best neighborhoods for Chicago renters \ Chicago apartments \ Chicago rental market
BlockAvenue strips Chicago of its secrets
Moving to a different neighborhood or relocating to a new city often times translates into a challenging endeavor testing our patience, agility and vigilance. In an attempt to ease the process and shed some light on the best-kept treasures of our neighborhoods, BlockAvenue, a Boston-based startup launched an online platform that will ease the lives [...]
Apartment Living \ Life skills \ Roommate
Five tips for a good roommate relationship
You may have heard tons of horror stories with roommates playing the “bad guys” part. And most of them are probably true as we are very complex characters and we’re not all compatible when it comes to sharing personal space. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any good examples, with great relationships that evolved into [...]
apartment amenities \ LA apartments \ renting in LA
Most sought after apartment amenities in Los Angeles
With the avalanche of new rental properties entering the Los Angeles market, there will be plenty of choice for renters looking for a new place to live this year. Developers are expected to add 5,000 competitive units in 2013, a 0.7 percent increase to stock, according to Marcus & Millichap. In 2012 L.A. saw the [...]
Chicago apartments \ Market trends \ rental market
Chicago rental market recovery poised to continue in 2013
Total nonfarm employment for the Chicago Metro Area stood at 4,383,200 in November 2012, up 37,200 or 0.9 percent, over the year, according to a recent report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, indicating that employment in the nation’s third-most populous city is seeing a comeback. Health care, professional and business services, leisure [...]
decorating \ design \ Interior design \ Pets
Decorating your new apartment with your pet in mind
If you think your dog or cat is a part of the family, it seems only fair to include its needs in your apartment redecorating plans as well. Here are a few items to bring into your home’s decor, to make it pet-friendly and uniquely attractive in the same time. Cat trees are absolutely fantastic [...]
What to expect from your date on Valentine’s Day
Trying to dig deeper into the depths of Valentine’s Day and its effects upon us, mere humans, we’ve compiled a list of archetypal males to give you an idea of what you can expect of your date this magical night. Just because we love surprises, but not that much. The Knight. This guy is the [...]
Bicycle \ Bicycle commuting \ bike lanes \ bike path \ Chicago neighborhoods
Chicago cycling its way onto a greener tomorrow
Great news for Chicago! Another project for biking improvement and better air quality has come to fruition, adding two-way protected bike lanes, on Dearborn Street through the Loop, to the city’s bicycling network. Every time a new piece of infrastructure is installed, more people are drawn to riding their bikes, whether it’s for fun, navigating [...]
Chicago restaurants \ new restaurants \ peruvian food
Delightful Peruvian restaurant plans Chicago debut
Gaston Acurio has been instrumental in the past few years in putting Peruvian fare more prominently on the World Cuisines map. “When I returned to Peru, I began my second training, which was to rediscover the products and traditions of my country and try to build my own language in the kitchen,” chef Gaston Acurio, [...]
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