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If you’re living in the Northern Hemisphere, then every year between June 20 and 22 a significant event occurs, though it often goes unnoticed — the summer solstice. Also called Midsummer, the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, and there are more hours of daylight than any other day. The summer solstice also […]

Familiarize yourself with the terms found in apartment ads before you start your search. You will save time and aggravation by knowing which floorplans to focus on because you know what suits your lifestyle and your budget. These are the categories you will most often see listed in apartment ads: Studio: An open, L- or […]

We’ve all gotten the hint: Dad is done with ties. That’s fine and dandy, but it leaves a looming problem: What do we get him for Father’s Day? It always seems as if Mother’s Day is simpler than Father’s Day, doesn’t it? Perhaps it’s because moms are more open about what they want — or […]

Safety, amenities, commute and neighbors are important factors in deciding where to live. Rating them will show you which one is the most important to you and help you start your apartment search. Safety First If safety is at the top of your list, you may be willing to have less square footage or fewer […]

Parking is a valuable amenity, and cost and availability can be different from one community to the next. Unfortunately, first-time renters can pay too much attention to other features and not enough to parking policies. This oversight may cost renters’ convenience and time, if not money, too. Apartment Parking 101 During a tour, the leasing […]