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…
BRG Apartments Blog
Dec
31
2018
Moving into a new home during the holiday season takes on special meaning for many renters. You’ll be enjoying the relaxation of a warm and inviting space during winter’s chill, celebrating the holidays of joy and light no matter how dark it is outside, and ringing in the New Year in your fantastic new space!…
Dec
21
2018
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…
Oct
23
2018
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…
Oct
03
2018
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…
Sep
24
2018
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…
Aug
08
2018
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…
Jul
17
2018
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…
Jun
12
2018
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…
May
22
2018
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…