Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Aaron Swartz Apartment hunting, while an important part of your future, can be an absolute pain. Between finding listings, visiting properties, and dealing with property managers, the whole process is convoluted and confusing. Even the straightforward parts, like deciding if you like a certain listing can be complicated by dishonest landlords or dangers you…

By Alicia Geigel Between apartment buildings run by property management companies and private landlords, it can be overwhelming to decide what or who to rent from. Depending on your needs and housing situation, going with a private landlord could be a solid choice as you typically have more flexibility with qualifying to rent, have better…

By Ashley Paskill Moving into an apartment can be tough, especially if your lease is relatively short. You may find it difficult to make it feel like your home and it is even worse if your property manager is strict about what you can do to decorate your space. Luckily, there are plenty of ways…

By Kaitlin Hurtado When it comes to living situations during college years, everyone will have different situations. Some may complete their studies living back home with family if they choose a college close to home, while others prefer to dorm for the entirety of their college years for the numerous benefits of living on-campus. Many…

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…