If you have an apartment with a balcony, but find that it’s the one area of your home that you never spend time in, it’s time to reconsider this potentially fantastic outdoor space. Don’t let the long summer nights and cool summer mornings pass you by—check out these five decorating tips to make your small…
If you’re wondering if renter’s insurance is a good idea for you, you’re not alone. A 2014 Insurance Information Institute survey (www.iii.org) found that while approximately 95% of homeowners polled had purchased homeowner’s insurance, only 37% of renters had purchased renter’s insurance. Why was the number so low? Often, it’s because of a lack of…
Summer is here, and for most of the country, that means a return to long, hot summer days that can put a serious dent in your electricity bill—and make you feel trapped inside, tied to your air conditioner. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Summer can be a wonderful time to reconnect with…
Whether you’ve just moved into your new apartment, you’ve lived in an apartment or townhome community for awhile, or you’re considering making the jump to apartment living, here’s a hint: you’ll love your community even more if you start making connections with other residents! The idea of putting yourself out there to meet new people…
Decorating small spaces helps you focus on what matters most to you—so you can surround yourself with things that make you smile. Now you can take your design acumen to the next level, by choosing colors that go the extra distance to improve your home’s energy. According to the Chinese practice of Feng Shui, certain…
Tax Time Tips: Budgeting Made Easy! As April 15 rolls around every year, many Americans vow to start paying more attention to their finances—including saving money for important goals and making smarter financial choices. Whether you are in your first apartment, are a long-time renter, or are returning to apartment living after owning a home,…
Living in a townhome or apartment gives you the perfect chance to right-size your décor to fit your current lifestyle! Here are five tips to get you started. Natural light Bring the outside in with natural light, one of the quickest and easiest ways to open up any space. Unless you need black-out curtains to…
You’ve heard it from your parents and your parents’ parents: home ownership is the American dream. But is it your dream right now? If not, you’re not alone! According to a 2017 survey by Pew Research Center, 65% of households headed by people aged 35 or younger are renting—a jump from 57% in 2006. Even…
The Spotlight on Success Awards is a special night to celebrate the accomplishments of those of us in the housing industry and the vendors who support us. We have made great progress as an organization and yet, we all know that there is more to do … and always will be! We are proud of…
BRG Apartments Presents Fisher Houses with $10,000 from its 2017-2018 “A Home Before the Holidays” Campaign (CINCINNATI and DAYTON, OH – January 26, 2018) On Thursday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m., locally owned and operated realty group BRG Apartments presented a check for $10,000 to the Fisher House Foundation at BRG’s corporate office on…