Tag: apartment living

'Apartment Tips: How To Make Apartment Baby-Friendly

Having a new addition to the family but still living inside a rental home? Here are some few tips on how to make the apartment baby-friendly for your little bundle of joy.

'Home Design Ideas: How to Make Your Apartment Noise-Proof

Here are some of the best tips from interior designers, contractors, and real estate agents on how you can soundproof your condo.

'Can You Get Away with Lying to Your Landlord?

A lot of millennials are attracted to renting a home over owning one because the former often entails lesser responsibilities than the latter. While such is the case and the landlord is usually the one responsible for the property, there are still a handful of duties and responsibilities that renters need to keep in mind. Can you get away with lying to your landlord?
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  • 'Hidden Apartment Fees You Need to Know About
    Moving to a new apartment often entails a lot of fees and charges, including costs of hiring movers and paying the landlord a security deposit. However, there are other hidden fees that may come up and surprise you if you do not make enough research before moving. Here are some hidden apartment fees that you need to know about:
    By Staff Reporter
  • 'Pros and Cons of Rent-Controlled Apartments
    Prices of rents across the U.S. are shooting up, especially in major cities. Fortunately, there are rent-controlled apartments, which give people the chance to find a place to live in without breaking the bank. What are rent-controlled apartments and are you qualified to live in one?
    By Staff Reporter
  • '3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Give Your Rental Kitchen a Makeover
    Renting a house has its limitations and more often than not, you always need to seek for your landlord’s permission before doing anything. While this means that you have little to no control over the design and overall look of your rental home, you can still personalize your home without ruining your chances of getting your security deposit back.
    By Staff Reporter
  • '3 Reasons You Should Get a Renter’s Insurance Now
    Renters probably thought that insurance is no longer needed given that most people often have the notion that the landlord is usually the one responsible for all repairs and costs. However, there are certain things that even the landlord will not cover, including costs associated with theft or natural disasters. Here are 3 reasons you should get a renter’s insurance now:
    By Staff Reporter
  • 'How to Divide a Studio Apartment into Multiple Rooms
    Living in a studio apartment has its pros and cons. While living in one can help save you more on rent, it does not provide the same amount of privacy as one-bedroom apartments do. However, there are ways in which you can divide a studio apartment and still create your bedroom within it.
    By Staff Reporter
  • 'How to Establish a Good Relationship with Your Landlord
    Establishing a good relationship with your landlord is a must especially if you plan on staying in his or her property for a long period of time. Here are some ways to establish a good relationship with your landlord and hopefully, be looked favorably upon when the lease contract is up.
    By Staff Reporter
  • 'Should You Sell Your Home and Rent After Retirement?
    Retirement is the phase of your life wherein you can enjoy living comfortably without any worries about your boss, submitting reports or anything else for that matter. That is, if you were able to prepare enough for your retirement. Given the increasing prices of maintaining a house, should retirees sell their home and rent instead?
    By Staff Reporter
  • 'How to Make Your Apartment Clean and Spot-Free Before Moving Out
    You may already be excited to move on to your own home after years of renting, but there is still one thing you need to do. Getting your old apartment clean and spot-free before you move out is a must if you still wish to see your security deposit handed back to you in full amount or at least a part of it.
    By Staff Reporter
  • '3 Things You Need to Know When Switching from Apartment Living to Homeownership
    If you have finally reached the decision to stop renting an apartment and start moving into your own home, then there are quite a lot of things that you need adjusting to. Here are the 3 things you need to know when you switch from apartment living to homeownership:
    By Staff Reporter
  • '3 Mistakes Home Renters Should Avoid
    Majority of people prefer renting than owning a home because it usually entails less responsibilities on the part of the tenant. However, there are still some mistakes that renters sometimes make, which could end up to them losing hundreds to thousands of dollars in the end.
    By Staff Reporter
  • 'Proposed Bill to Provide Tax Breaks for Renters Could Increase Homeownership
    As prices of homes in the real estate market continue to rise, more and more Americans are choosing to rent than own a home. A new bill was proposed in hopes of providing tax breaks for renters, which could then lead to an increase in homeownership in the future.
    By Staff Reporter
  • 'What to Do When You and Your Landlord Are Not in Good Terms
    Establishing a good relationship with the landlord is a priority if you want to make your apartment living more peaceful and relaxed. Unfortunately, not everyone gets to establish a good relationship with his or her landlord and some even end up in court battles. What do you need to do if you and your landlord are not in good terms?
    By Staff Reporter
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