Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Kaitlin Hurtado Anyone who has lived in an older, outdated apartment can list off the disadvantages of living in an older building.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…

By Alicia Geigel Finding a roommate is undoubtedly a challenging process. From selecting the right platform to start your search to narrowing down options, choosing a good roommate requires some time and patience. An important element of the process, and perhaps the most important, is determining the gender of the person you want to room…

By Aaron Swartz College dorms can be a great place to finally have some space away from your family, meet great people, and have a fun social life. They can also be loud, messy, and more trouble than they’re worth, which is why plenty of students decide to take the leap to off-campus housing sooner…

By Kaitlin Hurtado When you are moving out of your current apartment, someone’s going to be moving in to fill the vacancy you’ll create. Depending on your situation, the turnaround time between you moving out and the next tenant moving in can be very, very short. Typically, that means that the prospective tenant will want…

By Ashley Paskill Looking for a place to live while at school can be overwhelming. There are so many websites that have different offerings. One of the most important things to be cautious of is potential scams. Such scams can leave you stranded with nowhere to live. Being able to spot potential scams will help…

By Ashley Paskill As a college student, you are on a tight budget with little wiggle room. Aside from tuition, one of your biggest expenses is likely your rent, especially if you live off-campus. You may have other friends who go to the same school or live in the same city who also rent an…

By Alicia Geigel No home is perfect. From weird layouts to lack of space, there comes a definite point where your apartment or house can feel less like home and more like a claustrophobic mess. Defining space and separating space in your apartment, especially when it has a set layout, can feel nearly impossible when…

By Alicia Geigel While some people live with either roommates or a significant other in their adult life, others decide to live on their own for a number of reasons, whether it be a bad breakup or moving to a new town. Though living alone can be uncomfortable and overwhelming at first, there are several…

By Kaitlin Hurtado While some students opt to stay home and commute for their college years, many other students move out to live on their own for college. Dorms may be the go-to for many first-year students, but students often seek alternate housing options for their later years. Finding the perfect student apartment can be…

By Ashley Paskill As a college student, sleep may seem elusive. Between the stress of classes and juggling everything you have to do, it can seem impossible to get enough sleep let alone good sleep. However, it is crucial that you get plenty of good sleep so you can continue to perform at your best.…

By Kaitlin Hurtado When it comes to living in an apartment, a major obstacle for many is finding space in their apartment to make sure that their living space fits all their needs. Whether it be a lack of space for a comfortable study setup, or not enough room for a proper workout area, you…

By Danielle Wirsansky There is nothing quite like decorating your apartment to get into the holiday spirit! It can help lift your spirits, especially after a difficult semester and even harder exam week. However, if you are anything like most college students, you probably live in a rental apartment. For most rental properties, you are…