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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.
  • Is It Smart To Buy Furniture From An Online Marketplace?

    Decorating and furnishing your apartment is a fun way to give your apartment your own personal design flair. But it can also cost a lot of money—an especially daunting expenditure if you’re a young adult or college student renting an apartment for the first time. Fortunately, there are many online resources for purchasing used furniture, […]

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  • How to Use Renter-Friendly Removable Wallpaper in Your Apartment

    Once favored by fussy grandmas everywhere, wallpaper is back and more popular than ever. But if you’re a renter, gluing and plastering traditional wallpaper could cost you your security deposit. Luckily, there are rental-friendly wallpaper options available that will allow you to (temporarily) make your space your own.  There are several types of removable wallpaper […]

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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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  • Five Design Tips To Make Your Apartment Cozy For Fall

    The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and pumpkin spice is everywhere. It’s fall, the coziest time of the year. In fact, the Danish have a name for the concept of cozy comfort that becomes more popular as the days grow shorter – hygge. With more of us working from home and social distancing […]

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