Renting can be a great way to reap all the benefits of living in an urban area without having to deal with duties that come with property ownership. It also makes it easier for you to save money and reach your financial goals. That being said, being a tenant also means you are renting a place where other people have lived before you. Often, it…

Whether you are moving to a different part of the city or moving across the country, it can be a highly dreaded and stressful time. You’ve probably thought about many various things like packing boxes, obtaining tenant insurance, and hiring a moving company, but what about your furry friend?  Pets add an entirely different set of needs and the level of responsibility to your move….

Decreasing your home’s energy efficiency isn’t the only negative impact of high humidity. It also encourages harmful mold and the growth of mildew, which can potentially cause severe damage. Solving moisture issues can be very tricky. Your priority is to locate the source of the problem. If the damp is confined to a particular spot on a specific wall, you’ll typically be looking at a…

Whether you have many valuable pieces of designer clothing, collectibles, and hard cash at home or you’re a freshman whose biggest treasure is a laptop, you’d want your home to be secure. It is difficult to fully relax and enjoy your time at home if you don’t feel 100% safe there. It might be because of the bad neighborhood, questionable neighbors, or simply because you…

Being a renter is not what it used to be, and for one, you can expect modern landlords to be way more lenient and accommodating than their older counterparts. Want to hang a huge painting? Sure, put a giant nail in the wall. Want to repaint the apartment? They’re probably fine with it. Of course, as a tenant, you do have your responsibilities, and one…