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Apartment Life

Living Large in a Small Space: San Jose Micro Apartments

One of the latest apartment buildings approved in San Jose is getting a lot of attention for its focus on micro apartments. The building, will be a 226-unit development located near Diridon Station and what will be Google’s Transit Village. When we say micro, the units are indeed small. The city is betting that people […]

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Apartment Life For Renters

7 Top Tips to Pass Your Move-Out Inspection

You paid all of that money to secure your apartment; how do you make sure you get it all back when it’s time to move out? Renters have to deal with move-out inspections to get their deposit money back. Landlords and apartment management companies are notoriously strict. Even regular wear and tear is something they […]

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For Renters Your First Place

How to Get Your Own Apartment at 18

When you turn 18, you’re legally an adult, and that comes with both responsibility and opportunity. New worlds open up to you. In the U.S. turning 18 is a rite of passage for most people. For many, it’s the first time you’re moving out of your parents’ house and into your own space. Moving out […]

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Moving Your First Place

11 Top Tips for Moving Out of Your Parent’s House

Moving out from your parents is a huge milestone, so congratulations! Whether you’re a student on your way to university, joining the military, or just scored your first big job, moving out is exciting and anxiety-inducing at the same time. It’s the start of a new era of independence. Depending on how far away you’re […]

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For Renters Moving

9 Top Tips to Pass Your Move-Out Inspection

Are you getting ready to move out of a rental or considering a move? Renters across the country fret over the status of their security deposit when the owner or management company comes through for the final move-out inspection. Someone’s going to go over everything in your house, or even commercial property, looking for every […]

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Apartment Life Renting Storage

Micro Apartments are on the Rise! And Self Storages are right behind!

Major cities across the nation have begun noticing the rising popularity of micro-apartments.