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Why We’re a Proud Supporter of Homes for Our Troops
There are a number of non-profits dedicated to helping veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. All of their missions are similar, they seek to help veterans transition back to civilian life. The challenges are many; none greater than the challenges put in front of...
Identity Theft: What Is It and How to Prevent It?
What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is the fastest growing white collar crime within the United States, and it affects millions of people and costs billions of dollars annually. The problem is alarmingly prolific in the United States. One incident of identity theft...
Useful Safety Tips for Keeping Your Child Safe in Your New Apartment
If you’re moving into a new apartment there are, of course, many things on your mind. Will this place feel truly like home? Are my neighbors nice? Are there amenities? What about the location? On and on, the list goes. However, there is one more thing you should...
4 Tips For Making Your Next Move Easy and Stress Free
Moving is often made stressful by poor planning. Whether you realize it or not, moving—in our out—is a big decision. You’re making a change onto some new. Preparation and planning can reduce, if not eliminate, the stress of moving. Pick the Right Moving Company (Or...
Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease
So you have decided upon the apartment you want to call home, the next step is to sign the apartment lease. Prior to signing a lease, however, you should make sure you ask the landlord and know the answer to these questions: 1. How is the financial responsibility...
Is Owning a Home Worth It?
Often, owning a home is not always the investment that the real estate industry leads consumers to believe it is. For example, back in 2014 , the value of an average home increased 3.6% a year compounded annually over the previous three decades , according to Freddie...
Six Tips for Renting an Apartment
Ready to Rent an Apartment? Before you do, you should read this specific article. This is not necessarily a quick read post, but it does have a lot of valuable content with regards to tips and things to consider before renting your first apartment. 1. Determine Your...
How to Choose an Alternative Electric Energy Supplier
How to Choose an Alternative Electric Energy Supplier Families are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their energy costs as a means to help the environment, but also to save money. No family would purchase a television, refrigerator or other household appliance...
Apartment Rental Insurance: What Is It and Do I Need It?
So you are trying to figure out what renter's insurance is and whether you need it or not. Apartment Rental Insurance: Why Do I Need It? If you ever purchased a home, you almost certainly obtained a property insurance policy. Home insurance is a mandatory requirement...
Apartment Hunting: Researching Management and Apartment Ratings Reviews
Management and Ownership Apartment Owner and Management Not every owner or manager is created the same. The family owned business has been replaced by larger regional and national companies who often invest money into their properties based on the old adage, “if it...
Understanding the Value of Interior Apartment Features: Private Balcony, Walk-In Closet, and Kitchen
Apartment Features vary from building to building. The features that are most easy to quantify are room sizes. Typically, the larger the apartment, the more expensive the apartment, but this isn't always true. Generally, a two-bedroom apartment will cost more than a...
Benefits of Privacy, Fire Safety, Heating and Air Conditioning, And Other Apartment Amenities
Two and three-story apartment buildings are generally referred to as garden apartment buildings. Garden apartments comprise an overwhelming portion of the marketplace. Although these buildings come in many shapes and configurations, the most common format is common...