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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.
  • The Ultimate Guide to Apartment Trick-or-Treating

    If you’re new to living in an apartment, you might wonder: Do people trick-or-treat in apartments? The answer is a resounding “Yes.” In fact, apartment trick-or-treating is a great option for little ghosts and goblins (and their parents!). Halloween is a time where people come together and celebrate getting into the ghoulish spirit — as […]

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  • 4 Common Roommate Issues & Ways To Resolve Them

    There are lots of great things about having a roommate – a built in Netflix buddy, someone to split household chores with, 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 Hacks To Maximize Closet Space In Your Apartment

    Whether you’ve chosen an affordable studio, a one-bedroom apartment or a spacious three-bedroom abode, chances are you wouldn’t turn down extra closet space. No matter how large your closets or how many of them you have, there just never seems to be enough room for all your clothes, trinkets and general stuff. But you can […]

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    How to get rid of a strange odor in your apartment

    Your apartment is your sanctuary. It’s your tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the everyday world. It’s your blissful oasis from the chaos. Nothing disturbs the peace of your sanctuary like a strange or unpleasant odor. Whether it’s forgotten leftovers, a beloved but stinky pet, a bad smell from a neighbor’s apartment or […]

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