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Most Recent Blog Articles
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[ October 18, 2010 ]
Renting for the first time can be a very rewarding and liberating experience as long as renters plan ahead financially. But, what expenses can you expect when living on your own? Here are a few common expenses renters face when living on their own and some tips on how to ease the burden.
Rent: [...]
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[ October 14, 2010 ]
We all, at some point or another, find ourselves searching for a fellow renter to split the rent with, even though most of us would prefer a place on our own. And, while many may have horrific story after horrific story of roommate nightmares, there are a few advantages to living with a roommate [...]
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[ October 13, 2010 ]
As promised, I’m continuing my Halloween theme this week with Chicago’s most famous hauntings. These uninvited guests and notorious legends have definitely left more than a few curious renters with chills after a visit to their stomping grounds.
Harpo Studios and the Eastland Disaster: Harpo Studios, which is located on Washington Blvd. and home of [...]
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[ October 11, 2010 ]
Many renters are strapped for cash nowadays and could use a little extra cash to help cover those pesky apartment expenses. Here are five tricks to try that could find you the extra green you were looking for.
Turn off the lights and appliances. Simply by turning off lights and electronics that you are not [...]
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[ October 7, 2010 ]
Congratulations! You just signed your very first lease on a fantastic apartment. You move in and after a few days realize that you’re “creepy” neighbor may be a little less harmless than you thought. Don’t spend the next year adding locks to your door and dodging shifty characters. Here are four [...]
