Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Alicia Geigel When it comes to moving out of your dorm at the end of the semester, tackling the task of organizing and packing your belongings, along with cleaning out your dorm, can truly feel overwhelming. Though the amount of items you have in your dorm is undoubtedly limited, clearing through everything you have,…

By Aaron Swartz Considering the shape the economy is in, the majority of people will end up renting an apartment at some time in their lives, which means most folks will have to spend time negotiating rent payments. Rent can cost an arm and a leg in a lot of places, but oftentimes the monthly…

By Kaitlin Hurtado Regardless of how many square feet you are working with in your current living space, you likely still feel like you do not have enough space to properly house all your belongings. No matter how many times you rearrange your room layout, you may still be struggling to figure out how to…

By Ashley Paskill If you live in an apartment building, you may be familiar with your communal laundry room. While not every building even has a laundry room, yours might and it is important to know how it works and things to avoid, especially if it is new for you. There are things you should…

By Alicia Geigel Finding the right furniture pieces and figuring out the perfect way to decorate is perhaps the first thing on your mind when making a big move. Moving into a furnished apartment has both its benefits and disadvantages, but if you are new to the concept you might now know where to start…

By Aaron Swartz College is, for many people, freedom. It’s a space away from family, from home, from the expectations they were raised with. This means, of course, that once the semester has started back up it’s time to PARTY! College parties are wild, raucous, and a lot of fun, especially when you move off-campus…

By Kaitlin Hurtado Apartment hunting can be a frustrating endeavor for everyone. For college students that have a strict budget, the search can be even more daunting as they have to consider their limited budget, proximity to campus, and whether or not they’ll need roommates (and have the freedom to choose who they live with).…

By Ashley Paskill As a college student, knowing where your money is going is crucial since your funds are limited. While you factor things such as rent and utilities into your apartment expenses, there may be other fees that you are overlooking. Being aware of these can help ensure you have the money on hand…

By Aaron Swartz Credit scores are one of the big mysteries of this world, especially for anyone who hasn’t started the process of building their credit. Your credit score is an important part of pretty much every decision you’ll make that involves a decent chunk of money, such as buying a car or renting an…

By Alicia Geigel Whether you have plans to move for a new job opportunity or are ready to take a leap of faith and move to a new place with your romantic partner, sometimes life circumstances can dictate how we conduct the move, especially regarding seeing and physically being in a potential apartment rental. Location,…

By Ashley Paskill As a college student, you may be living in a studio apartment, especially if you do not have roommates. These apartments are smaller than other apartments that have multiple rooms. This makes it difficult to work from home, especially since it is crucial to have your work spot separate from your living…

By Kaitlin Hurtado Anyone who has lived in an older, outdated apartment can list off the disadvantages of living in an older building. There are likely renovation projects that are long overdue, creaky floors and stairs, and a bunch of other things renters would love to fix. You may think that newly constructed apartment buildings…