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With over 50 years in the industry, we have lots of insight and experience in apartment living and hospitality in the communities and guests we serve. Find behind the scenes insight, rental property best practices, and apartment life inspiration here.
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    What are Certified Funds?

    When making a deposit or paying rent for an apartment, you may be required to use certified funds. If this is your first apartment (and even if it’s not) you may be hearing this term for the first time. So what are certified funds, and how do they work? Let’s take a look at how […]

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    How to Budget for Rent

    Budgeting for rent is more of an art than a science. The fact is, you have to learn how to calculate what you can afford in rent, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach. How to budget for rent depends on many variables and there are plenty of expenses to consider. Since the start of the […]

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  • How to Split Rent With Roommates

    If you’ve ever shared an apartment, you may be familiar with the potential awkwardness of deciding how to split rent with roommates. Even if you’ve asked all the right questions ahead of time, the initial conversation with a roommate over how to split apartment rent can be difficult. Unlike a utility bill that can be […]

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    Can I Rent An Apartment With An Eviction On My Record?

    Your rental history is an important component of your application for a new apartment. Landlords will review this to confirm that you are a trustworthy tenant who consistently pays their rent on time. Any type of negative rental history, including legal action taken as a result of a lease violation, can hurt your chances of […]

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