April 28, 2011
If you’re looking for truly inventive ways to make a small space your own, consider these lesser-known small apartment decorating ideas. Tips for your Houston apartment, no matter what the size!
April 21, 2011
As you begin your Houston apartment search, it’s important to understand the terms you’ll come across in apartment listings. As you narrow down your search by apartment type, it’s also good to understand the terms for various types of Houston apartments.
April 14, 2011
If you have a balcony or patio, you can go one step further, and create a full garden in your own home. The web is full of great resources about gardening on balconies and patios. Here are a few basics to get you started, with links to more in-depth resources.
April 07, 2011
Some apartment fees are to be expected. Other fees your potential landlord may try to charge are questionable at best, and may even be illegal. Here’s a quick guide to apartment rental fees you can expect to pay, and fees that are red flags.
March 31, 2011
Say the word “roommate,” the first image that comes to most minds is starting out together in your first apartment or your student apartment during college, but in today’s economy, people of many lifestyles and levels of experience are rooming together to save on housing expenses.
March 24, 2011
Whether you’re moving into your first off-campus student apartment or you’re a seasoned apartment dweller, you’ll want to make some changes to make your home your own. Of course, before you take on any major home improvement project in a rental, you’ll need to know exactly what your lease says about the type of changes you plan to make.
March 17, 2011
Some people are very sensitive to noise, others are not, but every tenant has a right to the quiet enjoyment of their apartment. During your Houston apartment search, remember your rights, and keep in mind what matters to you.
March 09, 2011
Whether you’re relocating to Houston, Texas or just moving across town, it’s time to ask the age-old question: To buy or not to buy? How renting supports your local economy.
March 03, 2011
Life happens. If you’re relocating to Houston, Texas because of a job offer, educational opportunity, or other chance that’s just too good to pass up, you may need to get out of a long-term lease before you move. Breaking a lease without notice or negotiation is one of the biggest mistakes a renter can make, but if you need to get out early, there are ways to do it without ruining your credit or your rental history.
February 24, 2011
Though it’s still winter now—as wintry as mild, beautiful Houston gets—spring is just around the corner. Whether you like to give your Houston apartment a top-to-bottom cleaning every year, or you prefer to clean in bits here and there, these tips will help you get ready for spring.
