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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Young renters have new competition in town for Atlanta’s rental market
Looking to rent a home in Atlanta under the $2000,00 price range? Don’t be surprised that you’re in for some stiff competition. The good news is that there’s a way to avoid bidding brawls. Atlanta, the good old southern phoenix, has found a way to sop up excess inventory like gravy with a biscuit: investment [...]
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Tips on finding the best employees for your small business
Take your startup or small business to the next level by attracting the most promising employees on the market. Behind every good business is a group of employees who are willing to go the extra mile. By making their product its best and prioritizing strong customer service skills, businesses have achieved success time and time [...]
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Atlanta Restaurant of the Week: Nam Phuong
Nam Phuong specializes in Vietnamese cuisine, bringing the traditional flavors of the east to the palates of Atlanta. 20 years ago, the first Nam Phuong opened its doors in Philadelphia. It was named in honor of Queen Nam Phuong, the last queen of Vietnam. It is said that she ruled with compassion, wisdom and [...]
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Green living tips for intermediate tree huggers
You’re a seasoned recycler but not quit an extreme eco-warrior. What options do you have on the middle ground? Welcome to the incredibly awkward yet incredibly important stage known as the middle ground. Recycling has become second nature and you don’t second guess turning off the lights when they aren’t in use. You aren’t, however, [...]
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Funky flooring to give your Atlanta apartment a mini-makeover
The floor beneath your feet is a good place to start for design inspiration. Few things take up as much space in your Atlanta rental as the floor, right? It is your square footage. To make the biggest impact during a renovation or remodel, take a second look at the floors beneath your feet. Adding [...]
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New apartments in West Paces Ferry are going…going…
Gone! The hottest new apartments in Atlanta’s most coveted neighborhood are going faster than you can say I love Buckhead. 92 West Paces Ferry is one renown address. When construction on the site began in April 2012, gossip circulated Buckhead like wild fire. Everyone wanted to know when the project would be complete and, more [...]
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Decorating on the cheap: Atlanta’s best street art at home
Grab your camera and head out to the streets to bring hyper-local art into your Atlanta apartment. New apartment? That means plenty of blank, lifeless walls. You can’t possibly let them stay that way! Give your Atlanta rental a hip, urban vibe by bringing the artwork of local artists into your home. Stop. I know [...]
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5 Points on making a shared bathroom work for everyone
Your super chic Atlanta rental comes with only one bathroom for you and guests. Now what? Small apartments have been incredibly popular after the housing bubble burst. Such rentals often skimp on the bathroom space in exchange for larger bedrooms and kitchens, which makes sense for most of us. Adjusting to one bathroom amongst roommates [...]
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Myth Busters: natural remedies for seasonal allergies
What works, what doesn’t work, and why it matters. In an effort to avoid big pharm, many consumers are seeking natural alternatives to what ails them. Skipping the “drugs” and opting for naturally occurring solutions is definitely appealing. Unfortunately, not all organic and naturally occurring remedies were created equally. Let’s get behind the myths to [...]
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The best garsh darn southern food that Atlanta has to offer
Atlanta is home to some of the strongest culinary traditions in the Dirty South. These restaurants represent us well. Contrary to many of our other blog posts about saving money and bettering your independence through cooking, it’s simply not feasible (or desirable) to imagine that you will be eating in your apartment every day of [...]
What to look for in an effective kitchen
Not all kitchens are created equal. Surprisingly, space and high-end appliances aren’t what set great kitchens apart from the crowd. The kitchen is the most important room in the house whether you cook or not. For those who cook, the kitchen might just be the most important room in the universe. It’s the pulse that [...]
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Valentine’s Day date ideas that will improve your relationship
Skip the French restaurant and the stroll through the garden. If you’ve got a weak spot in your relationship, we’ve got date suggestions that can make you feel stronger. Every relationship has its ups, downs, and stagnant ruts. Sometimes we need a bit of creativity to break through those barriers and get back to the [...]
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