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October 2016

Old abandoned house. Black and white. Dark tone.After an October haunted by pumpkin spice lattes and kids’ costume displays, it’s time to break out the real scares. While your neighborhood may claim to have the best haunted house ever, does it have its very own petrifying poltergeists or resident ghosts and ghouls? If you’re ready for shivers down your spine, read on to hear about the top six creepy, hair-raising, and downright spooky apartment complexes in the United States!

Little boy standing in front of the window and trying to open rotating the crank handle. Baby proofing. Child proofing. Danger of household items for babies and toddlers.Between birthing classes and baby name books, expecting parents have a lot on their minds. To help make sure everything is ready for your upcoming bundle (or bundles!) of joy, try to keep things simple and stress-free. When it comes to childproofing your apartment, work smarter not harder. Follow our simple guidelines on how to make your apartment safer for its newest, and smallest, resident without giving yourself a headache in the process.

Bearded man with computer looking up at math equations on chalkboardThe rising cost of rental rates has been all over the news for the past two years. And now, those stories are being replaced by ones highlighting the softening of those same costs as well as the value associated with being an apartment renter (rather than a homeowner). But there is a whole lot more to the equation than just the basic cost – primarily rent. In fact, there is a ton of math that goes on behind the scenes at both apartment communities and inside renters’ apartments. Follow along as we crunch some numbers you may not have considered when it comes to your next apartment. 

Couple looking at unfurnished apartment, imagining all of the possibilitiesYou’ve just moved into your new place. You’re unpacked, proud of yourself for finally unpacking, and start to think…Do I have a coffee maker? Wow, that wall is really barren. Did I forget toilet paper?! How can I make this place feel more like home? Fear not, forgetful fellow. Nowadays, it’s easier than ever to rent nearly anything you could possibly need to furnish your apartment. The best part about it? You can have most things delivered within hours. And if you think we’re just talking about basic couches and boring side tables, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.

Man in apartment holding smartphone, with smartphone screen showing various ways to control the apartment's lighting, technology, A/C etc.It is rare to go a day without hearing something new about apartment living. Everything from a new apartment community opening across the street to the rising costs of rent in the major cities. But the world is rapidly evolving, and so too is the news about apartment living. New innovations are making the apartment lifestyle more desirable than ever before. A host of other changes in typical apartment life (including prices) are changing the way we think about renting. Here’s a look our predictions for apartment life in 2017 and beyond. 

Furnished apartment personalized with multi-color geometric accent pillow on grey couch and bouquet of fall flowersWhile the convenience of a short-term, furnished rental can’t be beat, it can be tricky to transform this kind of space into a place that truly feels like home. When you’re renting both the space and the furniture that fills it, you might picture living in a hotel room. Not so fast! There are plenty of ways that you can easily (and cheaply!) add your own special touches to your apartment with just a bit of creativity. Check out these simple ways to make your furnished rental feel like home in no time!