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Rent Friendly Renovations
Feeling unsettled in your apartment and want to give it a refresh? Get creative with your space with some landlord-friendly apartment renovations. Before you dive into your next project, read your lease terms thoroughly. Even if you clearly understand what renovations are appropriate, ask your landlord or property manager in advance just to be safe. When it comes to renting, most things are on a c
Steps Renters Should Take Before Buying a Home
Renting is a great option for a lot of people just starting out or for those who like maintenance-free living. But did you know that you could be saving money monthly by buying instead of renting? For most people, purchasing their first home is a huge milestone and decision, but it could actually help your wallet in the long run! Start Budgeting The very first step every
Tips and Tricks for Working From Home
Whether you have been working from home your whole career or are just starting temporarily, everyone could use a few tips on how to stay productive during this time at home. For most people staying productive is one of the key challenges of working from home. No worries, Follow these few lifestyle tips to make your home your new office! Stick to a Routine One of the best ways t
10 Tips for College Students Renting Off Campus for the First Time
Back-to-school bus traffic has not yet begun to affect the daily commute, but many college students are already preparing to pack the car and head back to campus for another semester. While students are busily packing, parents may be pouring out advice about going to class, getting enough sleep and studying for exams. We’ve got a few tips for students living off campus for the first time too
Renters: Five Reasons You Need Insurance
As students and staff prepare to head back to class this fall, you can bet that many lease agreements are being renewed or even signed for the very first time. If you’re a landlord, you obviously carry insurance on your property. But if you’re renting, you should know that your landlord’s insurance policy does not cover you and your belongings. When it comes to any unfortunate
Homeowner Help: Five Reasons to Hire a Property Manager
Sometimes, it can be hard to admit that we need some help – particularly when admitting that fact may cost us some money. But, for the group of homeowners who not only own a primary residence, but also have one or more income properties, how much is too much? As a landlord, income property owners are responsible for a laundry list of tasks that include, but are not limited to finding and
Before You’re Ready to Own, Make Your Rental Feel Like Home!
Are you a renter who often finds yourself day-dreaming about the moment when you’ll finally be able to buy your own home? Well, snap out of it and start living that dream while you’re renting! Though it may sound undoable at first, you absolutely can make your rental property feel like it’s your own home – you’ve just got to treat it that way! From the manila-color
Don’t Understand an HOA? Here’s Some H-E-L-P!
Any homebuyer who has been browsing potential homes in planned single-family-home communities, condominiums or townhomes has likely come across three little letters that have brought on a bit of confusion – H-O-A. They may not take up much space on this page, but those three little letters could play a huge role in a buyer’s home purchase decision. So, what is an HOA? HOA stands
Before Classes Start - Brush Up on the Do’s and Don’ts of Renting Off-Campus!
OK, college students… after spending the summer working back in your hometown and living under your parents’ roof again, you may be itching to get back to the freedom you have at college. But, let’s not forget that dorm life has got its own set of rules, too. The obvious solution? Renting an off-campus apartment for the upcoming semester! But, don’t start the pre-semest
Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad… Landlord?! Do These Six Negative Traits Define You?
As a landlord, one of your primary concerns, if not THE primary concern that you have, is finding good tenants, right? But, income property owners, have you considered what your tenants think of you? Would they consider you a good or bad landlord? Does it even matter? If you answered “no” to that question, the chances may be good that your tenants may not have the highest opinion of
