Heating Your Apartment Without Running Up The Bill

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There are many reasons to love winter, but there are reasons to dislike it too. Your heating bill probably ranks high on that list. While keeping your apartment cozy is important, those costs can really pile up when you’re blasting your heat on high. From managing your thermostat to purchasing rugs for cold floors, here are tips on heating your …

3 Things to Avoid to Save Your Security Deposit

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Most rental agreements require a security deposit. Typically, this amount is equal to one month’s rent and is due at the time a tenant signs the lease. A security deposit is refundable and serves to protect the landlord in the event of default, damage or cleaning needed once a tenant decides to move. Unfortunately, most renters don’t consider these things …

Furniture Ideas For Your Franklin Apartment

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When you live in an apartment home you have to be very picky about what you bring into the space. Furniture that’s functional and fits well into smaller spaces is key. It’s also important to consider if your furniture layout is allowing for the most activities possible. Here are a few of our favorite furniture ideas for your Franklin apartment. …

What Are Apartment Amenities?

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When looking for an apartment there is one factor you consider most, budget. From utilities like water and electricity to amenities like gyms and grilling stations, the options are endless. What you need and what you want may shift during your apartment search too. Let us help by breaking down what amenities really are and giving you a clearer look …

How To Deal With Heavy Snowfall

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We all know those moments in Christmas movies. The ones where the actor swings open their arms, sticks their tongue out, and catches snow flakes while spinning in slow motion. Thick, fluffy snow can be romantic. We get it. Heavy snow can provide snotty noses, sweaty layered clothing, and sore muscles too. The total opposite of romantic. Let us help …

Low Maintenance Plants Perfect For Apartments

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Does apartment life keep you from experiencing your green thumb dreams? Maybe the burden of routine upkeep is deterring you from even buying a cactus? There are so many reasons renters typically avoid being plant parents. Fortunately, there are tons of plants that are both beautiful and nearly impossible to kill. Introducing greenery into a room can brighten the space and …

Apartment Layouts: Studio

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Studio apartments are unique, compact layouts that are gaining in popularity. No matter if you’re in a high-rise luxury studio or a more affordable efficiency close to campus, they all have one thing in common – a combined living and sleeping area. That’s right, in a studio apartment, the living room and bedroom are one and the same. So how …

3 Reasons to Love Your Tenant Portal

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A tenant portal or resident portal is an online platform with one role in mind, to make a renter’s life easier. It’s a fast and secure way to pay rent online, view payment history, submit maintenance requests, and perform a number of other important renter services. Access has never been easier either. Connect from any smartphone or tablet by simply …

Apartment Layouts: Loft Style

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Renters will rarely find housing as chic and unique as the loft style apartment. With its adaptable layout and edgy feel, the loft is both modern and homey. Ideal for those looking in the greater Milwaukee area, this floor plan is offered in most of our communities. So we won’t even try to pretend like we’re not biased. Check out …

Renew Your Lease

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A lease renewal is a new lease agreement that’s made when a lease term has expired. Morgenson Realty has lease expiration dates between the months of April-October. All leases are broken up throughout those months. Ensuring residents are not vacating all at the same time or during cold winter months. When Does Your Lease Expire? During a lease signing, you …