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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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    How to Maximize Your Apartment’s Coworking Space

    As work habits change and the workforce continues to move towards remote positions, some apartment developers and management companies are upgrading their often underused and outdated business centers into work from home coworking spaces they can offer as an apartment community amenity. A hybrid of a business center, shared office space, and café, apartments with […]

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    Top 4 Apartment-Friendly Pets

    It’s safe to say that people love their pets. According to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own a pet. It’s not just dogs and cats that fill our homes (though they certainly lead the list). Because apartments are usually smaller than houses, the best pets […]

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    7 Apartment Staycation Ideas

    If you’re low on funds, time off, or both, and still have the urge for a summer vacation, never fear! A staycation is the perfect solution! The pandemic forced most of us to swap vacation ideas for staycation ideas, COVID-style in 2020. But in 2021, vacationers are consciously choosing to stay local. Whatever the reason, […]

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    How to Host a Summer Cookout at Your Apartment

    Firing up the grill for a backyard summer cookout is a Memorial Day tradition. But what if you live in an apartment? What grills are allowed on apartment balconies? Traditional grills are definitely out if you plan to have a barbeque on an apartment balcony or patio. Most local municipalities and apartment communities do not […]

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