Off-Campus Housing Blog

Halloween is one of those magical holidays that never loses its appeal. When you’re younger, it’s a chance to put on a cute costume and get bags and bags of free candy. When you’re in high school is the one time a year where you get to wear something a little more out of the…

Personal safety is a huge concern for college students. Walking home from bars, a late night at the library or even just a friends house is risky. To combat that feeling of risk, many students elect to carry a small portable container of pepper spray. But, is it really necessary? Or, is it more dangerous…

College students switch apartments frequently. In a four-year college career, a student can live tens of different properties. This translates to moving tens of different times. Instead of hastily throwing everything in the car and then spending months to unpack, next time you move, try this method. It starts by how you pack. Pack each…

Not all apartments are furnished. That being said, if you find an apartment that you love and it doesn’t include furniture, that’s ok. It’s easy to spend thousands of dollars filling a living area but, it doesn’t have to cost nearly that much. Instead of rummaging through wholesale stores, check out some of these places…

The ASPCA reports that there are over 78 million dogs currently housed as pets in America. These dogs can range from purebred show dogs to rescues found at the local shelter. While they are man’s best friend, in the world of apartment property management, leasing to a pet owner is a huge liability. To combat…

Between looking at amenities, comparing floor-plans and deciding on roommates, there is a lot that goes into finding the perfect college apartment. That being said, one of the things that typically fall through the cracks is checking the properties wifi. If you find yourself in a situation where your complex has terrible wifi, don’t panic.…

Whether you have an iPhone or Android, it’s safe to say that the inventions of smartphones have made college life easier for students. That is if you use them right. Stay ahead of the game and make sure to have these 6 apps downloaded and ready to go. Venmo Out at the bar and forgot…

Moving into your first apartment and unsure of what to pack? There are thousands of lists on what to pack and even lists on what you didn’t know you had to pack. But, there is a fine line when it comes to overpacking. Take a day off before you move, if you can, and clean…

Defined by Medical News Today, Anxiety is “general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying.” Anxiety as a whole can be broken up into different sectors with each affecting the individual in a particular way. The stress of moving to college combined with a new environment, people and area can serve…