Renting
San Francisco real estate heats up in 2013, renting may be only affordable option
The kind folks over at Redfin have a post up predicting the hottest neighborhoods nationwide for 2013 and – surprise…
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…
Apartment market report – San Francisco is booming
A healthy housing market is characterized by low vacancy rates, low foreclosure inventory, and strong job growth. All three exist…
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…
Do you need help with your apartment rental search?
If you have extra cash to burn and want to take all of the legwork out of your quest for…
Phoenix’ 2013 rental real estate forecast
2012 was a good year to be a Phoenix apartment renter. There were bargain deals to be had, selection of…
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…
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…
Give your Chicago rental a fresh look with the right window treatment
Most often it’s the drapes or window treatments that catch our attention the moment we step into a home. The…
Apartment living goes green with easy plants for your Phoenix apartment
Between living in Phoenix and living in an apartment, there are handfuls of reasons why your place is lacking any…
Phoenix’ 2013 rental real estate forecast
2012 was a good year to be a Phoenix apartment renter. There were bargain deals to be had, selection of…
Phoenix home prices are shooting through the roof!
There are more renters in Phoenix and its surrounding cities than ever before. We saw some of the highest rates…
Meet the greenest members of the South Loop community
Caring about the environment and being eco-savvy is no longer just about recycling and hybrid cars. Reducing our carbon footprint…
Renting in San Francisco, 2013 edition
Welcome to another wildly exciting year of rental real estate in San Francisco. The good news is that some new…
Urban Woods includes Sandy debris in sustainable design initiative
In a collective effort to protect the environment and show a little care for our health and wellbeing, many creative…
3 Ways to go green in 2013
You don’t have to grow dreadlocks, stop using deodorant or go vegan all of a sudden to reap the benefits…
Energy and water-saving tips for renters
You may not own your home, but turning it into a more comfortable retreat for you and your family…
Why more Philly college students may be renting in private homes
Philadelphia has been named one of the top cities for investors who want to own rental property in a college…
Get the best of Chicago apartment living
Chicago is a dynamic, always on-the-move city, most appreciated for its welcoming feel and cultural diversity. People from all over…
New Year, new décor for your Los Angeles apartment
With every New Year there comes a desire to improve something about ourselves, whether it’s our jobs, our habits and…
The Greenest Street in America is in Chicago
For more than 175 years, ‘City in a Garden’ has been Chicago’s motto, a suggestive phrase denoting the city’s commitment…
Chicago neighborhoods go green
In the aftermath of a disturbing housing crisis and years of population decline, Chicago is slowly regaining its strength and…
Chicago is packed with tenant-friendly features
How many times have you heard your parents say: “You need to buy a house!”? I know I’ve heard it…
Get ready to squeeze into a shoebox: Tiny apartments get the go-ahead in SF
San Francisco, if you felt a collective tightening around your waistband late last month, it wasn’t the result of all…
4 ways to scavenge for dollars at your apartment
Looking for a more effective way to find money at your apartment that doesn’t involve searching under the couch cushions…
Decorate smarter for a stylish apartment
When you live as a renter you know that you and all of your stuff will hit the road sooner…
Watch out for Phoenix rental home scams
It’s sometimes hard to imagine the sorts of ways people are willing to take advantage of others. It’s not necessarily…
Apartment cleaning checklist for the holidays
The holidays are coming and it’s time to get organized. Who says you have to pour all your energy into…
Philadelphia housing market perks up
Looks like the Philadelphia housing market is finally on the rebound. For the first time in two years, home sales…
Five things to know about renting in San Francisco right now
Hello, renters. Well, we are heading into the holiday season, so the hope is that there might be an easing…
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