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For many people with bigger design aspirations, a small apartment that feels a bit too little can seem like a major problem. That doesn’t mean you’re doomed to live in a place you don’t love though. The fact is that you can make your small apartment seem bigger even if you can’t actually increase the square footage. Use this guide from Heers Management to learn how you can make a small apartment look and feel …

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When browsing Phoenix apartment rentals, you will likely read about the importance of carrying rental insurance. Whether you’re a first time renter or a veteran of the apartment lifestyle, rental insurance can be confusing. What does it cover? Is it really necessary? In a nutshell, the answers are “a lot” and “yes,” respectively. Here are seven tips for finding the right renter’s policy for your needs. Read the contract Many insurance companies have modified their …

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Finding an apartment that you like isn’t that hard, but actually locating one that you can sign the lease for is another story altogether. If you have no rental history behind you, or you’re renting an apartment for the very first time, getting approved can seem nearly impossible. While some landlords and property managers will be hesitant to work with first-time renters, there are some things you can do to make the process easier on yourself. …

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Looking for an apartment isn’t something that’s particularly easy, no matter how many you’ve lived in before. If you’re apartment hunting for a first place though, the search can feel downright overwhelming. Try not to stress out too much! While it can seem rough, there are certain things you can do to make finding a place to live a whole lot easier. Use these tips for apartment hunting to find the apartment of your dreams – …

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There are many great reasons to live in an apartment community – beautiful floor plans, awesome amenities or on-call maintenance requests for example – but one thing that many apartment dwellers still struggle with is how to cultivate an apartment garden within the space provided. Fortunately, there are many clever ways to turn a patio or sunny window into a flourishing garden area despite a lack of tillable earth and limited grow space. If you’ve been thinking about growing your …

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Even in the warm, dry climate of Phoenix, Arizona, apartment flooding is a possibility. Floods are highly damaging and more than just a mild inconvenience. As a renter, you need to be prepared for possible emergencies when renting an apartment in Phoenix. Keep the following tips in mind and you will be prepared in case of a flood. Know Your Flood Risks The best way to prevent any bad situation from being chaotic is to be …

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Whether you’re moving into a new neighborhood or you notice that “for rent” sign is finally gone, there are a few easy steps to make sure that you start off on the right foot with your new neighbors. The most basic tips are simple courtesies, like: •    Introduce yourself •    Be considerate with noise levels •    Keep an eye out for ways to be helpful •    Consider simple gifts Despite their simplicity, these steps can …

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Whether you’re leaving the nest for the first time or you’re finally finished with college and ready to move out of the dorms and get an apartment, the whole process can be downright exciting. Living on your own, even if you can’t afford the apartment equivalent of the Taj Mahal, is an exhilarating prospect for most young people. If you live in a competitive market though, finding any apartment at all can be a bit …

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Anyone who has ever lived in apartment knows about rowdy neighbors. Maybe you’ve been lucky and the rowdy ones in your building haven’t bothered you in the past. Even if that’s the case, you almost surely know somebody that’s been driven up the wall by a rude, inconsiderate or rambunctious neighbor. Dealing with neighbors that are too loud can be problematic for many people. After all, most people simply don’t like confrontation, especially confronting people …

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Looking for an apartment can be extremely exciting and just plain scary at the same time. That’s true whether you’re looking for your 20th place to live or your first. However, if you’re trying to find your very first place of your own, you probably have some doubts and questions that more seasoned renters don’t. Renting an apartment isn’t rocket science, but there are some basic principles of which you should be aware. Keep reading to …

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