Apartment Living
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Roommate Problems-Five Issues and How to Resolve Them
Living with a roommate is a great way to avoid some issues that may exist when you live on your own. Rent for your apartment will…
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Living with a roommate is a great way to avoid some issues that may exist when you live on your own. Rent for your apartment will…
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It isn't easy, living with a roommate. But sometimes it's necessary -- whether you want to save money or rent a place close to work or…
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So have you even started packing yet? Moving out of your parents’ home and going off to college brings about a lot of emotions for students:…
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ForRent makes finding a new apartment easy, but finding a roommate to share that rental with you is much harder. As you interview potential roommates, ask…
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Whether you can’t afford the rent or don’t like living alone, roommates are a pretty unavoidable part of life. Rooming with friends can be harder than…
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Going off to college can be a little scary, especially when you don’t know anyone. Don’t get discouraged just yet! College is the time to start…
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Part of the college experience is learning how to share a tiny space with another person, AKA a roommate. These cramped quarters can sometimes cause friction…
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Loving your new roomies, but not loving chasing them around to pay the rent? Or are you the one that always seems to be forgetting your…
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If you’re searching for an apartment, especially near a college campus, you might see reference to an “individual lease.” What’s an individual lease? And why would…
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In this election season, we have gotten to know a great deal about the presidential candidates. As can happen with TV characters when we binge-watch a…
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Whether you’re living in a college dorm room or are relocating to a communal house of several people, living with a new roommate (or roommates) can…
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The bad roommate … we all know one. Maybe you’ve lived with one or maybe you know someone who has. But you know who will never…
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If you’re searching for a roommate, you’ve got a pretty big task ahead of you, especially if you don’t know the person at all. You’ll be…
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Everyone has a first apartment, and with that probably comes some type of roommate situation. And every now and then, both halves of a pair of…
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If you thought moving to a new city or even just finding a new apartment across town was stressful, try finding a new roommate. It could…
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Finding the perfect roommate is an art. There is so much that goes into picking a person you want to share a home with. Are you…
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Selecting the right roommate can be a daunting challenge, but if you know what kind of roommate you are, it’s easier to find your perfect match!…
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College is crazy! Running around from class to class, writing one paper after another, keeping up with your friends and social obligations, studying for exams...it can…
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There are many benefits to keeping your living space clean and organized. Being clutter-free means that there are fewer distractions and you can easily find your…
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Planning dinner can be tricky. It can be especially tricky as a college student. Too much homework, too many social activities, not enough funds...and the list…
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If there is one hot trend amongst Generation Y, it is their love for apartment living! According to Forbes, only 11 percent of consumers ages 20…
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It seems that when it comes to the topic of roommates moving out, most people assume something negative happened. Was there a huge fight? Do they…
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[caption id="attachment_31089" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Roommates Studying in Dormitory[/caption] It’s no surprise that college students are turning to social media to find their future roommates. After all,…
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To have or not to have a roommate, that is the question! Here’s a list of pros and cons to consider when making your decision. Pros for…
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Giving students more control over their living situations results in fewer conflicts. [1] Social media connects billions of people from all over the world, so why…
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Things to Consider When Finding a Roommate Finding the perfect roommate can seem like an impossible mission. The key is communication to determine if your next…
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Most of us have been fortunate enough to have had our own rooms for almost all of our lives. Now you're about to head off to…
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Some things you don't want to be caught moving in without: An alarm clock. Mom's not around to wake you up for school anymore and you…
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College is full of surprises and things to keep track of. It can all get overwhelming quickly. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a place…
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You've gotten those acceptance letters, you've graduated, and you've decided where you want to go. Totally prepared for college now right? What about that living situation? …
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When you are actively on a roommate search, you can forget to put yourself out there for the other person to get to know a bit.…
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Looking for roommates can be a real challenge. While it might be tempting to just split the bill and go your own separate ways, that isn't…
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Coming up with a roommate search checklist can be a great idea for knowing what you can and can't handle. Set some criteria for yourself and…
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Are there rules for college roommates? Not really, but there should be sometimes! Here are some time-tested tips for being the best roommate you can be…
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Fighting is no fun, but it does happen and roommates will need to know how to resolve any conflicts that arise. Having a plan for this…
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Drafting a roommate agreement can save roommates from having serious issues or problems with one another. Not only does it require communication, but it can help…
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Yesterday’s post included sharing bathrooms, so today we will discuss sharing refrigerators. Another common aspect of apartment living is having to share a refrigerator. Having three…
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You can make friends with your roommates, but you can’t make roommates out of friends. I mean I guess it is possible, it’s just very unlikely,…
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When living with roommates, paying bills on time may end up being a problem if one, if not all roomies ar e on top…
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When moving into a dorm room, apartment, house, or any form of housing, contributions to your living area is something everyone has to tackle. In a…
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