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  • A potential homebuyer and real estate agent enter the front door of a house for sale.

    Renting an apartment versus buying a house: Which is right for you?

    Buying / Selling March 26, 2025

    Making the transition from renting an apartment to buying a home is a big step that can impact your finances and your lifestyle, so it’s important to understand the pros and cons first. You may want more room and autonomy over your living space. Or you may prefer the conveniences of apartment living, particularly in...

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    8 Ways to Improve Security in First Floor Apartments

    Home May 8, 2024

    Check out these safety tips to protect yourself and secure your ground-floor apartment from break-ins and burglary.

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    What are the Different Types of Apartments?

    Home September 12, 2022

    With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right apartment for you. You’ll want to consider a variety of features when looking at apartments, such as location, price and apartment type. Some common apartment types to consider are studio, loft, garden units, walk-ups, penthouses and more. To help you...

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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 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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    How Much Should You Spend on Rent?

    Home March 11, 2021

    Learning how to live on your own can be an exciting time in your life, but it’s also a big and costly transition. One of the first and most important decisions you’ll need to make involves finding a place to live that fits your budget. Because this is typically your largest expense, it raises the...

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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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    Condo vs. Co-Op: What’s the Difference?

    Buying / Selling January 20, 2021

    If the responsibilities of being a homeowner have become tiresome, it might be time to make a move. Or maybe you’re looking at buying a house but think the regular maintenance is more than you, or your schedule, can handle. A condominium or co-op might be the right living option for you. Both offer the...

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    How to Negotiate Your Rent

    Moving February 27, 2020

    Whether you’re apartment hunting and the perfect place is slightly out of your price range, or your landlord is raising the rent on your current apartment, you can negotiate your rent. It sounds intimidating, but with a little strategy, you just might win over the landlord. Here are some ways you can go about negotiating...

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    7 Benefits of Downsizing to an Apartment

    Buying / Selling April 24, 2018

    Making big decisions about where and how you live isn’t always easy. Your space needs to meet your needs and remain comfortable for you for the unforeseeable future. However, you may find yourself having too much space — and it isn’t comfortable or convenient. In fact, 60% of Americans living in a 2,000-square-foot home said...

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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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    6 Tips for Ladder Safety

    Home - Safety August 11, 2016

    Ladders are a common part of home repair and maintenance. They enable homeowners to complete tasks that would otherwise be difficult to reach. But as is the case for any tool, it’s important to use ladders safely. Ladder-related injuries send more than 90,000 people a year to emergency rooms throughout the United States, according to...

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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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    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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    What to Do After You Get Married

    Family & Life August 20, 2024

    If you’re a just-married bride or groom, you may assume the planning is over. But there are lots of logistics to help you make a smooth transition to married life. Check out our post-wedding checklist. 1. Obtain your marriage certificate A marriage certificate, or an official document that tells of the legal status of your...

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