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Moving Tips: How to Pack for a Move

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Packing typically isn’t a chore people enjoy, but it is something most of us have or will have to do at some point. While packing before a move isn’t necessarily enjoyable (or easy), it is a necessity. Learning how to properly pack and transport your furniture, appliances, household goods, and electronics it critical to ensuring that the contents of your home be protected while in transit. Read our tips below to reduce of the chance of damage during your upcoming…

Best Houston Apartments - Great Uptown Area

Monday, January 16th, 2012

The Great Uptown neighborhood of Houston, Texas is one of the most highly sought after locations on ApartmentRatings.com and now we’ve made finding your dream apartment even easier. Check out the top five apartment complexes in the area, each of which has glowing recommendations by over 75% of ApartmentRatings.com users. Listed in descending order, each complex has been reviewed by at least 10 ApartmentRatings.com users; key amenities and resident comments are highlighted.

1. Three Fountains III
Recommended by 94% of users; 4.5 overall rating

This…

A Guide to Living in Austin, Texas

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Living in Austin, a city where having character counts and being “weird” is welcomed, is an experience enjoyed by 1.2 million Texas residents. Austin’s culture and lifestyle vacillates between New Urban and classic ways. A place where laid back, old fashioned neighborhoods collide with bustling modern areas, Austin, the capital and fourth largest city in the state of Texas, is a blend of pedestrian-friendly communities where residents have easy access to cafes, shops, clubs, galleries and more.

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What Cleaning and Repair Charges Can a Landlord Deduct from Your Security Deposit?

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Security deposits are used to cover excessive damage done by a renter. They’re kept as a means if insurance, so the renter can’t leave the rental property without paying for damages.

To Protect Against Damages Exceeding Expected Wear and Tear

Normal wear and tear of the property is anticipated by every landlord, but reckless damage or neglect on the part of the renter are not tolerated. Such circumstances are justification for the landlord to exercise use of the security deposit. Remember, living…

It’s All Got To Go: Using a Portable Storage Unit When Moving

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Moving can be a difficult time for any household, but a portable storage unit can help, because they can contain a lot of the furniture and other items that a person is moving out of a home. Typically, the portable storage unit is an alternative to hiring professional movers, and moving individuals or families “self-pack” the container, after which, a moving truck picks it up and takes it to the destination address.

Issues with Portable Storage Units

Some things that movers should…