6 Reasons You Should Get Renter’s Insurance

6 reasons you should get renters insurance

Why Renter’s Insurance is a Necessity People have a misconception on renter’s insurance. They think it’s unnecessary, “never needed it before,” or have some other silly excuse. The truth is, insurance is one of those things you hope you never need, but everyone needs to protect themselves from unforeseen accidents and incidents. Simply put, insurance Read More »

5 Tips for Buying Furniture for a Small Space

5 tips for buying furniture for a small space

How to Buy Furniture for Your Apartment Trying to furnish with space limitations is a common dilemma almost every tenant faces. You don’t want to have an apartment crammed with oversized furniture, but you want to make sure your apartment isn’t empty and barely livable. Below are some thoughts to keep in mind to aid Read More »

5 Reasons why Apartment Living Suits Your Lifestyle

5 reasons apartment living suits your lifestyle

Five Ideas to Support Your Apartment Lifestyle Choosing a place to live is a big decision, especially an apartment community. There are many variables to weigh, from the community’s location, the neighborhood, and what you’re looking for in an apartment as well as which apartment community will meet your requirements. While most folks dream of Read More »

5 Apartment Hunting Secrets

5 apartment hunting secrets

How to Apartment Hunt It’s not always easy finding the right apartment, even more so if you are relocating to a new city or it’s your first time. Learn how to hunt for an apartment to assist your quest in finding the perfect apartment! Where is the Community Located? Location is everything. It’s most important Read More »

4 Tips for Renting an Apartment with Roommates

4 tips for renting with roommates

How to Rent with Roommates In big cities, the cost of living can seem outrageous. It has become quite common to ease the stress by sharing an apartment with a roommate or multiple roommates. It’s normal to be apprehensive when first learning how to share a space with more than one person, but many people Read More »

3 Benefits of Choosing a Commuter

3 Benefits of choosing a commuter

Three Perks to Residing in a Commuter-Friendly Apartment A prime location is one of the main reasons to choosing an apartment over buying a house. Most people spend about a third of their life at work, so why waste any more precious time transporting to and from work? Picking an apartment that shortens your commute Read More »

Questions to Ask When Looking at Apartments

Questions to Ask When Looking at Apartments

Property Management Companies  As any seasoned apartment searcher will know, you may encounter property management companies when you are hunting for your next place to live. However, have you ever thought about why building owners hire these companies and how working with a property management company can benefit you as a renter? As a side Read More »

What to Ask When Viewing Apartments

What to Ask When Viewing Apartments

So you’ve scoured the internet for Chicago apartment rentals for weeks and finally narrowed it down to your top choices. At this point, you’ll want to view the apartments. Whether you are looking for a Chicago apartment rental for the first time or you have before, it’s good to prepare questions for your viewing appointments. Read More »

Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them

Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them

Top 9 Signs of a Rental Scam and How to Avoid Them Unfortunately, the rental world is susceptible to scammers. In fact, it has become somewhat common. There’s probably a good chance you have had your own experience with a rental scam or have heard stories from friends and family. While the Internet has made Read More »

What is a Studio Apartment?

What is a Studio Apartment

What is a Studio Apartment? Finding the right apartment for you can be a tedious task. You may have considered renting a studio apartment. You might be wondering, what exactly is a studio apartment? A studio apartment is a single room space, with the exception of the bathroom. A studio apartment could be the perfect Read More »