Off-Campus Housing Blog

Decorate with Meaning Decorating your apartment can be a fun experience, but there is more to decorating than curtains and tables. Put your creativity to the test. Have you taken up photography? Why not get some pictures you took of a scenery printed out and hang them on your wall in a nice frame? How about a…

Many apartments have you fill out a form to assess the damage so you aren’t held responsible for what previous tenants did. When you’re moving into your new apartment the last thing you’ll want to do is take note of the damage, unfortunately, it’s something you’ll have to deal with anyway. Typically these forms will…

When we take a tour of an apartment that has a swimming pool, irrefutably every time, the realtor and landlord will mention the luxury pool. It doesn’t matter if the pool is luxurious, average, or just plain awful; they will try to convince you the pool is the reason why you should choose their apartment and…

Keeping your carpet clean and stain free has the potential to be one of the most difficult aspects of maintaining your housing unit.  The longer you live in a unit the more likely you will have unavoidable dirt, spills, accidents, and stains.  To fight these unwanted visitors you want to be proactive.  Establish a weekly…

I know it can be a daunting experience when your child is moving out for the first time, but it doesn’t have to be if you get prepared for it. You know that the situation is inevitable, so here’s how some advice to help cope with the move: Let them know that distance means nothing…

After a stressful day, you need to come home to a house of relaxing vibes, but you may question how to make your room more relaxing. Well, here are five ways to bring relaxation to your room: First, make sure your room is only a place for relaxing, not for shindigs and having wild friends…

Moving out can be scary. The first thing you realize while planning the move is how many things you use on a regular basis that you’ve always taken for granted. You never think about a spatula until you’re standing in the middle of Bed, Bath, & Beyond buying things for your new apartment. The good news…

Getting your first place is a time fraught with a cocktail of emotions.  There is the buzz of elation as you realize you’ve finally bought a portion of your freedom, mixed with an acute awareness that alongside independence comes responsibility!  Even before the ink has dried on your lease agreement, you are endowed with specific…

Here’s a question for all fellow college goers: do you need cable? My short answer is no. It is a bit of limb to go out on, kind of a shocker, but I want to convince you: it is not a necessity, so not a need and only one want among many. Not because you don’t…

You wake up. You’re tired. You rush to make coffee, run out the door, and scrape by the timer to get into a class at the right time. You clock out, come home, and just have enough energy for food and then go to bed. We’ve all been there.   The problem is your place…

You’ve tried to keep it under control.  At first, it was small and easily fit into a corner of the bathroom, remaining conspicuously out of sight. You realize that at some point you’ll need to get a handle on the situation, but you just don’t have time.  So for now, you disregard it and overlook…

There are pros and cons to renting furniture. Lifestyle plays a significant role in whether or not renting is best for you. Some other contributors are your budget, how long you’ll  be staying at your apartment, and if you live with furry friends. Here are some things you should think about before renting or buying…