Renting
Dallas Design District makes its way from up and coming to hip and trendy
The Dallas Design District used to be a “strictly to the trade only” warehouse district for area interior design professionals….
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…
Get your green on in Atlanta’s most walkable neighborhoods
Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods are hard to come by in the South. Check out these gems that make getting around as easy…
Your Chicago apartment checklist
Looking for a new place to live in Chicago? If you’re in the market for a new apartment, we have…
Apartment shopping? Four things to think about
So, you’re in the market for a new apartment. There’s lots of fun to be had when shopping for a…
Design theme ideas for your Chicago apartment
Looking for a brand new look for your Chicago apartment? Consider these design theme ideas as you look for furniture,…
Holiday décor for the space challenged
Christmas is a time of presents, lovely decorations and joyous atmosphere. Don’t let the fact that you’re not living in…
First plunge into college life and your new apartment
As a young renter, choosing the right type of housing during college comes with its challenges. Not only do you…
Apartment move-in checklist
If you are getting ready to move into a new apartment, there are some definite musts that you should…
Tips for first time renters
If you’re renting your very first apartment, congratulations! This is an exciting time and hopefully you are excited – if…
What you need to know about your credit score
If you’re renting an apartment, there are two numbers that are essential to the process. The first one, of course,…
Decorating ideas for your small Chicago apartment
Creating a comfortable home in a rental can be quite challenging, considering we’re not all living in generous penthouses. There…
Summer green tips for your home
Did you know you can increase your home’s energy performance while going green? And it’s not rocket science either. Simple…
Getting ready for your first post-college apartment
Leaving behind the convenience of university owned or student-focused housing means it is time to enter the real world of…
Why, and when, you should write a review about your apartment
Ever been asked by your property manager to write a review about your apartment community? If you haven’t, you probably…
Five tips to make your life easier when moving
Is there anything fun about moving? Some would say no cause packing your entire life in a few bags can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Neighborhood profile: Richmond District
Bordered by parks and the ocean, the Richmond District has a reputation of a comfortable and practical neighborhood with exquisite…
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…
Phoenix: young and growing with good times ahead
In case you haven’t heard, Arizona’s economy is in a solid rebound. Home prices are indisputably on the rise, apartment…
San Francisco rents level off in 4Q ’13
The headline is certainly encouraging but it begs the question: is it too late to matter? With San Francisco rents…
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,…
This week’s featured neighborhood – Central Phoenix
I’m willing to go out on a limb here and share my contention that Central Phoenix is the best place…
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…
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…
4 great reasons you should rent instead of own
The notion that renting a home or apartment is a superior fiscal strategy to owning is one that flies in…
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