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Boomers May be Keeping Rents, Occupancy Growing A recent Pew Research Center report titled “More Millennials Living with Family Despite Improved Job Market,”which touches on apartment demographics, found that fewer households are headed by 18-34 year-olds (millennials) now than 10 years ago. This, despite a decrease in the unemployment rate for this age cohort andRead more

Renters insurance policies come in varying sizes and shapes, and can be bundled with other coverages in an attempt to provide a better rate. But lumping renters insurance with auto policies and/or other types of coverage may cost residents more in the long run, or even force inadvertent cancellations. That doesn’t bode well for propertyRead more

Even the smallest credit mistakes can have a negative impact on your credit score — and make you want to throw a tantrum. You can leverage credit and use it as a tool to achieve financial goals, but be careful to avoid these obvious (and not so obvious) credit pitfalls. Maintaining good credit can payRead more

Be prepared with this list of must-asks while touring open houses. For buyers, visiting open houses should be more than just a casual walk-through of the home, with commentary on the paint colors (remember, you can change paint!). Open houses are a prime opportunity to not only get a feel for the space but alsoRead more

Don’t let a cramped bedroom make mornings and evenings the worst parts of your day. Your bedroom sets the tone for a good night’s sleep — and a good morning too. A chaotic mess of furniture and clothes in your space has a way of reminding you of that laundry list of things you needRead more

It’s almost time to move the clocks ahead an hour. But that’s not the only thing you should be doing on March 13 Daylight savings time rolls around twice a year for most of the country, and while it may moderately disrupt your sleep schedule for a few days, the event is an excellent reminderRead more

Be prepared with this list of must-asks while touring open houses. For buyers, visiting open houses should be more than just a casual walk-through of the home, with commentary on the paint colors (remember, you can change paint!). Open houses are a prime opportunity to not only get a feel for the space but alsoRead more

You can almost figure that the carpet in an apartment unit will probably have to be replaced long before the Style Police make a call.  Picture walking into a recently vacated unit and seeing a year’s worth of coffee spills or discolored areas that just won’t come clean and you’ll get the idea. The depositRead more

Not sure if you should rent or buy? We can help you do the math — and make the right decision. If you’re a renter or in the market for a new rental, one of the biggest pain points when moving is the return of your security deposit. Given the range may fall between one toRead more