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There has been much talk lately about green living and what it takes to be green. Environmental groups are constantly working on making our communities and ecosystems sustainable and economically productive, yet to be fully effective their efforts need to be continued by each and every one of us. As apartment dwellers, we have a […]
When you move into a new home, the landlord or property manager will most likely inform you about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, and ask you to read the lease agreement thoroughly. Some may even advise that you purchase renters insurance before moving in. But in most cases, renters insurance is optional. Renters […]
With warm weather in full swing it’s hard not to rejoice in the beauty of nature and invite fresh air into our homes. And while resorting to natural ventilation in the warmer months is a good idea that might help us lower our carbon footprint and save some money on electricity bills, it may also […]
As many people found respite from the financial hurdles associated with homeownership in renting, the U.S. multifamily sector received a big push forward and recovery is almost complete. Rental occupancy saw a signficant increase earlier this year, reaching a national average of 94.3 percent, according to research data from Axiometrics Inc. “With the extremely strong […]
Do you live in a rental apartment? Do you own a TV, laptop or a smartphone? An engagement ring maybe? What about a dog? Do you like having people over? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, then you should definitely consider getting renters insurance. Renters should pay the same level of […]
The nation’s young-adult generation is quietly breaking away from tradition and reshaping ideals to fit a more pragmatic way of life. As opposed to their parents, Generation Y – or Millennials as they are often called – delays some of the rites of passage into adulthood like getting married, buying a home and having children, […]
In an effort to protect people living in multi-unit housing from secondhand smoke, the town of San Rafael, California has passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for residents to smoke in their own homes if they share a wall with another dwelling. The ban, which city officials touted as most stringent in the nation, […]
You’ve probably got auto insurance to protect your car, travel insurance to cover losses that might occur while traveling, or boat insurance to keep your vintage boat or personal watercraft afloat. What about your personal belongings? Are they protected in case of burglary or a fire breaking loose at your rental apartment? You should know […]
Many renters don’t realize the importance of having renter’s insurance. Often this happens not because they choose to ignore the benefits, but because they are misinformed with regards to the possibilities. We’ve collected a few tips to help you avoid some common misconceptions about renter’s insurance. Myth #1. “I’m living in a rental property so […]
As much as we’d like to think we’re safe and bad things could not happen to us, the truth is misfortunes tend to come about unannounced; they are part of life and, while sometimes there’s no way we can stop them from happening, we can do our best to try to minimize their impact. Take […]
