It’s all too often true: Nobody wants to give up ground in an argument. But compromise doesn’t have to be a negative word, shorthand for a solution that you and your roommates put up with, but everyone secretly hates. The trick to making compromise work for you is to step back, and take a different…
As spring approaches, most of us remember the glory of Spring Break and Summer Vacation—taking off for far-away destinations and fun in the sun. But what if you’re saving up for a big expense or paying off student loans? Choosing a staycation for your next break from work to save money and get to know…
Whether you’ve been around furry friends your whole life or you’ve unexpectedly found yourself longing for a four-legged companion, pet ownership isn’t something to take on lightly. That said, pets can be wonderful friends and lasting companions, and there are few things more rewarding than providing a loving home to an animal in need. So…
The holidays are past, it’s a lonnnnng time until Spring, and more than likely, you’re faced with week after week of grey, chilly, depressing weather. While it’s great to make the most of the occasional sunny day (even if it’s cold!), you need a strategy for handling the winter blahs that will keep you going…
With the start of a new year, you may be considering expanding your housing options to larger apartments that can accommodate multiple roommates. Whether you and your prospective roommates are all friends from work, school, or you’ve just met recently, it pays to work out your housing agreement before you start looking for that perfect…
As each year draws to a close, many of us consider everything we’ve done over the past twelve months, and everything we want to do in the coming year. It’s easy to set New Year’s Resolutions that generate a lot of energy and excitement while you’re planning…but often much harder to sustain that excitement and…
One of the best ways to get to know your neighbors in your apartment community is to attend a holiday party—and one of the easiest holiday parties to prepare for is Halloween! Not only can you rock your party old school by bringing bite sized, pre-wrapped candy, but you can also impress your neighbors and…
When it comes time to choosing your next apartment, it can be both an exciting and overwhelming task—all the fun of picking a new location with new amenities and services, along with the stress of making sure it’s the perfect fit for you. Not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered with these three…
There’s just a hint of autumn in the air, with the breeze turning a little sharper and the nights a little colder. While it’s still a little early for Halloween decorations (no, seriously, step away from the ghost lights), this is the perfect time to decorate your apartment for fall. Best of of all, these…
The end of summer traditionally marks a spike in apartment moves—whether you’re changing locations so that you (or your child!) can attend a new school, finally getting serious about cutting down your commute now that summer is over, or leaving home for the first (or second) time and striking out on your own. As you…