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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 [...]
apartment gardening \ home garden
Late winter means it’s time to think about your garden
Spring is just about knocking at the back door again, which means it’s time to start thinking about your spring plantings. It may seem a little early (even for warmer climates) seeing as how there is still a chance of frost and freeze, but there are a few things that need the extra head start, [...]
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 [...]
Fort Worth \ new development \ West 7th
Fort Worth’s West 7th keeps growing, but an end is in sight
With the construction from the 7th Street Bridge going on, residents and patrons of this recently hip area of near-downtown Fort Worth are grumbling through traffic and construction with visions of awesomeness to come. As little as five years ago, the area consisted of a few scant strip malls, a couple dive bars and Montgomery [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dallas apartments \ Dallas neighborhoods
Affordable rentals in Deep Ellum? We’ve found them
Get into Dallas’ hippest neighborhood without spending…well, more than you’ve got. Deep Ellum, Dallas tops multiple charts are one of the hottest neighborhoods for young adults. Artists, musicians, crafts folks, foodies—everyone has a place here among the corridors of Elm St. and Commerce St. The neighborhood hosts numerous festivals and programs for the community each [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
DIY \ Light \ Light fixture
Make a statement in your rental with DIY lamps
Making a lamp is really not all that difficult and it can add something unique and one-of-a-kind to your Dallas rental, never mind being able to say, “I made it myself!” An old dress form, tripod, old toys or any kind of large coffee or food tin can make a charming addition to your home [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Economy \ job growth \ Los Angeles
Los Angeles economy predicted to improve through 2014
The outlook for the Los Angeles economy through 2014 is okay, not great, this according to the annual economic forecast published by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation. The report emphasizes that the current recovery is fragile and vulnerable to disruption in the event of a national downturn. LAEDC is a regional leader in providing [...]
parks \ San Francisco \ San Francisco Parks & Recreation
Enjoying the outdoors in San Francisco – take a park break
In November 2003, San Francisco voters passed the proposition through which the City Services Auditor (CSA) works with the Recreation and Parks Department (Rec Park) to take care of the city’s parks, following 14 features: lawns, ornamental gardens, shrubs & ground covers, trees, athletic fields, hardscapes & trails, open space, courts, children’s play areas, benches, [...]
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 [...]
CityScape \ Downtown Phoenix \ Phoenix Convention Center
More revitalization efforts on the horizon for Downtown Phoenix
Phoenix is again gearing up to move forward with revitalizing the downtown area, an effort that is receiving a flurry of attention after Mayor Greg Stanton announced that City Manager David Krietor would be the CEO for Downtown Phoenix, Inc. DPI is a new organization focused on the downtown revitalization effort that will officially start [...]
Phoenix \ rent \ rental market \ rental occupancy
Phoenix rent and occupancy rates up and holding
Despite a strong spike in the housing market (to the tune of about a 35% increase in home values), the market is now suffering from a supply and demand problem. The lower supply of houses on the market has, however, scared off cash investors turning houses into single-family rentals. With fewer houses on the market [...]
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