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  Apartment Moving Out Checklist: A Tenant’s Guide to Getting Your Security Deposit Back

  Home October 17, 2024

  The end of your lease is approaching, and it’s almost time to move. One of the key things you might be concerned about is whether you’ll get your security deposit back. Our moving-out checklist details what typically needs to be cleaned in an apartment to help you get your security deposit returned. Review the move-out...

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  Checklist for Apartment Hunting

  Moving September 20, 2017

  We’ve all heard horror stories of pest infestations, basement flooding, broken fixtures and neglectful landlords. And while some apartment problems are difficult to anticipate, many can be avoided with the right questions – if you remember to ask.

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  How to Find Apartments for Rent

  Buying / Selling December 17, 2024

  Looking for a home or apartment to rent can be difficult and stressful. Perhaps you’re competing with a large number of people for a specific unit, or you’re searching in a popular location. Often renters will wait until the last minute to look for another apartment, but it’s key to work ahead and have a...

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  Checklist of 10 Things to Clean in Your House

  Maintenance June 1, 2022

  The dirtiest items in your home might not be what you think. Beyond just dirt and grime, germs can also build up in out-of-the-way areas in your kitchen, bathroom and even your office. Check out the slideshow below for the top 10 places in your home that you might not clean, and get house cleaning...

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  7 Apartment Decorating Ideas When Buying Furniture Online

  Home January 21, 2021

  There are seemingly endless ways to arrange your apartment, but having an arsenal of good ideas can cut through the clutter. Did you just move out of an apartment? Ready to start with a fresh design for your new one? From figuring out the best way to decorate your kitchen to knowing what plants can...

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  How to Secure Your Door When You’re a Renter

  Home July 16, 2021

  It may be just a rental, but it’s got all your stuff in it. There are many boxes to check when you’re on the hunt for a new rental apartment, and security slips many renters’ minds at viewings. You should always pay very close attention, not just to the security of the building itself, but...

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  How to Change State Residency

  Family & Life July 13, 2021

  You just packed up your life and moved it into another state. You’re tired, but you’re relieved. The boxes are all inside, you’ve got the keys in hand and you’re having a seat now to soak it all in. But there’s something still nagging at you, what’s left to do? Oh, that’s right! You still...

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  How to Pack for a Move

  Moving May 14, 2021

  Get a Life Insurance Quote The prospect of a new home is exciting. Packing up and moving your stuff – not so much. We asked Sarah Roussos-Karakaian, whose New York company We OrgaNYze specializes in packing and unpacking for residential moves, to help us design the perfect stress-free move. “The biggest mistake people make when...

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  Types of Senior Living Options

  Moving March 6, 2019

  As parents get older, families are often faced with finding new living arrangements. Whether it’s to be closer to grown children, to be surrounded by like-minded (and similarly aged) neighbors or to live in a home designed to accommodate physical limitations, there are several reasons parents may need to consider senior housing. The term “retirement...

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  Tips for Downsizing Your Home

  Buying / Selling June 1, 2017

  You recently sent your last child off to college and now you’re an empty nester. Or maybe you’ve decided to sell your home and move to a smaller house because you don’t need so much space. Perhaps you’re tired of paying thousands of dollars in utility bills every year and would gladly trade a bigger...

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