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Small Kitchen Solutions

19 February 2016

If you are planning to sell your house or simply want to make your home more comfortable for your family, refreshing your kitchen is a good idea. A small kitchen is a particular challenge for homeowners. Fortunately, you can take a few affordable steps to make your kitchen look and feel larger and more appealing without adding square footage. Paint Colors Dark colors are always going to make your kitchen look smaller, so paint both the walls and the cabinets a light, neutral color.

3 Tips For Setting Up A Bedroom Your Children Can Share

18 February 2016

If you have recently moved into a two bedroom apartment for rent and have multiple children, you will likely have to figure out the best way that they can share one of the bedrooms. Sharing a room can be a positive experience for children, helping them learn to share space and making a deep connection with each other. However, there are a few logistical issues you may have when you first start room sharing.

Should You Make Your Rentals Non-Smoking?

17 February 2016

If you're the owner of apartment rentals you've probably already taken the steps necessary to ban smoking in common areas. But what about banning smoking in your rental units altogether? Whole towns are taking the step of banning smokers from apartments, but should you? Here's what you should know. Smoking damages property and makes it harder to rent. It probably isn't a shock to you that smoking damages property. What might shock you, however, is just how much it damages property.

4 Tips For Buying An Investment Rental Home

16 February 2016

Rental properties can be excellent investments when done right. If you are thinking about diversifying your investments and purchasing a residential property that you will rent out, there are several things that you need to think about before making a purchase. Use the following tips to help ensure that your investment property doesn't turn into a headache for you: Understand the Local Market Just because you have the means to purchase a rental property, it doesn't mean that you should rush out to do so.

Three Things You Need To Discuss With Your Potential New Roommate Before You Sign The Lease

16 February 2016

Living with a roommate for the first time is a major adjustment. Even if your new roommate is your best friend, you've never lived together. You probably don't know about all of your friend's annoying habits or how your friend handles taking care of various responsibilities. So, before you start looking for the perfect two-bedroom apartment, you need to discuss a few things with your future roommate. Splitting Expenses Living with a roommate means splitting the cost of all of your living expenses.

Renting Your First Apartment? Find How You Can Make It An Easier Process

16 February 2016

Moving out on your own for the first time can be a frightening and exciting endeavor. You may have already found that many landlords are hesitant to rent to you simply because you are young and have no history other than living at home with mom and dad. Learning more about how you can go about renting your first apartment is important and can help you save a lot of time and money.

Three Simple, Kind Ways To Encourage Residents To Pay Rent On Time

15 February 2016

When residents don't pay rent on time, it not only screws up your accounting, but it also creates a hassle since you then have to track them down and make sure they write that check. Luckily, there are some things you can do to encourage your residents to pay on time so you're not left banging on doors and threatening eviction. Offer online payment options. If you're still requiring residents to pay with checks, this might be one reason why they're frequently late.

How To Decorate A Historic Downtown Apartment

12 February 2016

If you're lucky enough to rent or own a historic apartment in your city's downtown district, you can enhance your home's appeal through decor. When decorating the apartment, pick pieces, colors and styles that accentuate the unit's timeless beauty and play up it's historic qualities. Here are a few ways you can pay respect to your apartment's past: Paint Color While you can never go wrong with white or cream-colored paint on your apartment's walls, you can add some interest with a bit of subdued color.