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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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    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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    Best Beaches to Visit Near Washington, D.C.

    Summer in Washington, D.C. is hot, humid and infamously muggy. Sure, D.C. residents can hang out in the area’s vast network of public parks and pools to keep cool, but many locals choose to pack a swimsuit, slather on sunscreen and head to the closest beach instead. Luckily, you don’t have to go far when […]

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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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    Tips for Hosting Family and Friends at Your Apartment

    With COVID-19 vaccinations underway and domestic travel slowly starting to pick up again, people are anxious to reunite with vaccinated family and friends for a day, a weekend or even longer. Having friends or family stay over can be fun, but for studio and one-bedroom apartment dwellers, hosting guests without a guest room can also be […]

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