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Are you finally ready to sign the lease on your newfound apartment? Once you’ve signed the lease agreement and it has been finalized, any disputes will have to be resolved in accordance with it. This is why you must make sure that your agreement meets your expectations and reflects your rights. Before sealing the deal, be smart and follow these …
Moving into a new neighborhood and getting a new apartment can be quite difficult at first. But there is a lot of opportunities for a fresh start and meeting new people. Making new friends is a great example to help you settle into your new place. Here are some tips to help you socialize and start making new friends in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Global pandemics aren’t an ideal time for moving to a new apartment. Guidance from family and friends on protecting yourself can be useful, or just fill you with anxiety. Typically, you would be stressing over how many boxes you need or how expensive moving trucks are nowadays. Instead you’re probably thinking how tiny those concerns are in the face of …
Greater work/life balance, schedule flexibility, and overall productivity levels are just a few reasons why more people are choosing to work remotely. Several other benefits, like avoiding heavy commutes or poor road conditions to be home, are just added bonuses. Here are some quick ways to help people improve your overall output while working remotely in one of our Sussex …
Apartment shopping can be an overwhelming task. When you go in search of the perfect apartment home, you typically have a few ideas in mind; affordability, great amenities, walk-in closets, and open-concept floorplans. You may not be considering what you’re actually agreeing to. Going into a lease agreement with your Landlord is a big decision. It’s important to keep an …
Moving is an exciting time. Usually, considering your monthly budget is the first step in this process. After completing several apartment tours, your focus can often shift. All of a sudden newer appliances or luxurious amenities become top priorities. Before stretching yourself thin for granite counter-tops, remember to ask, how much do utilities cost? Your monthly rent usually doesn’t include …