Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Alicia Geigel Whether it’s your first or fifth apartment, there are always essentials that you need. After getting the essentials, you may have some money left over to splurge on items you really want. If you just moved and are trying to figure out what things you should really spend on, here are 10…

By Kaitlin Hurtado Any move to a new living situation comes with some form of preparation on your end. For example, you may be getting ready to live off-campus for the first time this coming fall. Whether you have previously lived at home with family or lived in on-campus housing, moving off-campus definitely brings some…

By Ashley Paskill There are mixed opinions about living in an apartment on the ground floor. All of these opinions are valid as living on the ground floor has pros and cons. It may be okay for others while others prefer to live on the upper floors. Many modern apartment complexes do not even have…

By Alicia Geigel Summer is officially here! The season to soak up the sun is upon us, and while you may be planning on spending most of your time outdoors, don’t forget to put some attention to the inside of your home by injecting some summer vibes into it! If you’re ready for summer and…

By Kaitlin Hurtado An apartment search can be a challenging task for just about anyone. From finding a rental property within your budget to finding a property that is in the perfect location, there’s always going to be one or two factors providing a bit more of a challenge in your search to secure an…

By Aaron Swartz College is when a lot of people spread their wings and leave home for the first time. It’s a great opportunity, and dorms provide a nice stepping stone, but once you’ve lived in one for a while you probably won’t be too keen to keep living in one. The logical next step,…

By Ashley Paskill Moving can be a stressful time. It can seem daunting to pack things up and move them to a new location. This is why so many people decide to declutter before moving, especially if they have a lot. Even if you do not think you have a lot of items, you may…

By Alicia Geigel Making the leap to move out and live on your own for the first time is a big decision that requires plenty of contemplating, planning, budgeting, and more. As much as we all wish that the process could be done with the snap of a finger, it, unfortunately, takes a bit of…

By Kaitlin Hurtado When sharing an apartment with roommates, there are plenty of things that can spark miscommunication and disagreements. Unfortunately, it is just bound to happen when sharing close living quarters. However, one thing you can do to set yourself and your roommates up for success is establish rules early on in your time…

By Aaron Swartz Landlords have long been the villains of both fiction and reality for those of us who have to pay rent, but the reality of being a property manager isn’t nearly so heartless. Landlords are people, just like you and I, which means it’s well worth building a good relationship with them. As…

By Alicia Geigel While summer may be considered the favorite season to move, the spring season is just as great, if not better, to start apartment hunting and prepare for a move! The mild, warmer temperatures combined with lowered rent prices and new units opening up can give you the greatest opportunity to secure the…

By Ashley Paskill Moving out of your apartment after your lease ends can be challenging. One of the biggest tasks is making sure your space is clean and clear for the next tenants. You would want your next space to be cleaned from the previous tenants. In fact, your landlord may require you to clean…