It can overwhelming to begin the search for an apartment. Before they rent an apartment, potential renters need to consider many factors: the area in which they want to live, the number of bedrooms and overall size of the apartment, whether or not the place they want to live will accept pets, and even things…
With its temperate climate, beautiful landscapes and high quality of living, Arizona is a tempting destination for many people who are looking to relocate — whether for retirement, a new job, or just a lifestyle change. What’s the housing market look like in Arizona these days? In short, it’s booming: in December there were 36%…
Do you normally wait until April or May to do your spring cleaning? Or do you make sure to give your gently used clothing donations all in one go around the holidays? No matter when you prefer to do your annual clean-out, you may wonder when to donate clothes. The good news is that there…
Of all the types of furniture styles out there, modern seems to be the most feared by people with children. Parents who have seen magazine spreads featuring white, spotless, expensive-looking furniture think of sticky hands and juice spills and assume that modern design simply can’t coexist with people under age 18. But here are some…
Many homeowners clean out their closets each year or so, but what do those people do with that clothing once it’s no longer in use? Some people throw the items away, where they contribute to the 12 to 13 million tons of textiles that wind up in landfills each year. However, there is another way…
If you are a foreign national, you may be wondering whether you will be able to get a home loan from mortgage lenders. The law is on the side of foreign nationals, who are legally allowed to own property within the United States, and to receive approval for foreign national mortgage loans. Not only that,…
Even though there are tons of retail products that claim to be “the most effective bed bug treatment available,” you need to hire the proper exterminators. These “professional bed bug treatment” products only kill the visible bugs, not the eggs and nests, like treating symptoms without curing the disease. Only a proper professional has the…
Any seasoned house flipper knows that one of the most important parts of a property flip is to increase the curb appeal. You can put the newest and most energy efficient appliances in the kitchen and the fanciest tile mosaic in the bathroom, but if people don’t want to come in they’ll never be seen…
A storage facility may not seem like the setting for a successful television show, but that’s exactly the case. The popular AandE series Storage Wars has taken the country by storm, with millions of viewers tuning in each season to see people bid on self storage units at auction. But what are storage auctions? Under…
An apartment lease agreement is a big commitment. Before you sign, there are some vital details you need to know. Here are a few of the most obligatory questions you have to ask before you rent an apartment. What’s the Guest Policy? If you thought college res life and your parents were the only ones…
