When shopping for an apartment in the city, one of the first decisions you must make is whether to rent a high-rise or low-rise apartment. Each of these apartment types has its own advantages and disadvantages, so making your final choice can be a little challenging. As you consider your options, refer to the pros …
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When you live in an apartment, space is limited. You need to be picky about what you move in with you. These are the top 10 items that you will need to be able to live a fully functioning life in an apartment. 1. First Aid Kit You never know when you are going to …
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Moving in with your significant other is exciting. Moving in with their stuff is less so. Source: HomesDIR.com Before the manfriend and I made the leap to living in sin, he had the following in his room: solid navy sheets and a navy bedspread; a white, drawer-less IKEA desk; a black computer chair; a large …
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Moving across the country is an exciting – and sometimes overwhelming – undertaking. You may feel elated for this new adventure, sad about leaving your friends and family, and anxious about the logistics of it all. There are a few ways to go about this life-changing move; keep reading and pick the method that’s best …
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Moving to a new apartment is expensive enough without losing the security deposit on your old place. Luckily, a few quick steps before you move in and some elbow grease on that grout in the bathroom on your way out and you’ll be in great shape to hit the road with your money back in …
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This week’s Photo of the Week is a sun deck image from Domain San Diego taken by CA photographer Joakim Blomdahl. This is a great example of highlighting a truly unique feature; in this case, the property’s modern and angled sun deck. We think Joakim’s photo is a great image because it captures the distinctive …
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My first apartment after college may have been a seedy, fourth-floor walk up in New York City, but to me it was beautiful. The excitement of living in the Big Apple quickly faded, however, when the downstairs apartments were burglarized twice during my first month. I realized safety and security mattered just as much as …
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Living in a big city has many benefits: There’s always something to do, there are a lot of like-minded people to meet, and if you have a craving for sushi at 3 a.m., you can probably find some. But city life also requires some street smarts, especially if you’re used to the safety of a …
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Moving to a new city can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. Will you know anyone there? What if you get lost? What will you do for fun? There are lots of ways to get to know your new city – and make new friends in the process. Here are a few tried-and-true tips on …
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Whether you are moving out of your childhood home for the first time, or taking on a new job in another city, moving away from family can be both exciting and a little scary. While it is good to have family there for support, there is much you can learn from having your own independent …
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