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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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    5 Common Roommate Issues & How to Solve Them

    There are lots of great things about having a roommate — a built-in Netflix buddy, someone to split household chores with and less spent on rent and utility bills. That’s probably why nearly 79 million U.S. adults are living with a roommate. Regardless of whether your roommate is your dearest friend or someone you met […]

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  • 10 Things To Do In Hyattsville, MD

    Located just two miles from the Washington, D.C.-Maryland border and two miles from the University of Maryland campus, Hyattsville, Maryland has all the convenience of a city mixed with the peaceful environment of a suburb. Its convenient location makes the town a great option for families who need to commute to both Washington, D.C. and […]

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  • Portrait of playful fox terrier puppy with a ball in mouth

    How To Keep Your Dog Entertained Indoors

    While dogs love playing outdoors, it’s also important to know how to keep them entertained indoors, especially when you live in an apartment community. Living in an apartment means you don’t always have easy access to an outdoor space like a dog park where your pup can run around independently. Bad weather and extreme temperatures […]

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    10 Fall Activities in Northern Virginia

    There’s no shortage of fun fall activities in Northern Virginia whether you’re looking to enjoy some great food, take in beautiful scenery, or celebrate spooky fall holidays. With changing leaves and cooling temperatures, fall is a beautiful time of year in Old Dominion.  Here are 10 of our favorite fall activities in Northern Virginia, as […]

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