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The Top 10 Communities in Los Angeles, California

Check out the top 10 rated apartment communities in Los Angeles, CA as of May 2026, according to verified renters on ApartmentRatings. read more

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A Renter’s Guide to Using AI As Your Apartment Search Sidekick…The Smart Way

AI can be a great apartment search sidekick, but it's not your agent, landlord, or your neighbor. Trust it to streamline your search, but double-check everything before signing a lease. read more

Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Be Renting With A Roommate

Renting an apartment can be a daunting task, especially when you're moving alone. Fortunately, roommates are there to help! Renting with a roommate can save you money, help build new connections, and provide a better renting experience. read more

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Taking Control Of Deceptive Reviews

Many people now rely heavily on online feedback and ratings to make their buying decisions. With that, there has been an increasing rise in fake reviews. Learn how you can take control of deceptive review practices. read more

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Raising Kids in Small Spaces

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Raising kids in an apartment can be a challenge. No matter how big it is, kids always seem to exist in packs — which means it always seems crowded. read more

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The Hidden Costs of Renting

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Whether you can’t afford to put a down payment on a house or you simply don’t know how long you’ll be living in your current area, renting often makes more sense financially than owning a property. On top of that, there are a ton of perks that are unique to renting. For one thing, you’ll […] read more

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Saving Money by Staying In

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Saving money is always in style. Even rich people are known to frequent discount retailers read more

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How to (Successfully) Share a Parking Spot with Your Roommate

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You’ve finally found the ideal apartment. It’s got two bedrooms, in a convenient location, secure, clean, and it even has on-site parking. Your roommate likes it just as much as you do and all the move-in costs are covered, but the second you’re ready to go out and celebrate, you realize there’s one caveat to […] read more

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How the Rental Market is Getting Stronger in 2019

Rumors of an impending slowdown in America’s rental market ran amok all through 2018. Ironically enough, the prices of individual houses haven’t changed much in the last year, despite many potential buyers being sure that they would rise in 2019. To this day, market experts can’t agree what’s in store for new home owners. Sure […] read more

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5 Ways to Update Your Industrial Chic Apartment

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Right around the turn of the 21st century, industrial chic was born. Also called industrial style, it evolved from people transforming old warehouses, schools, manufacturing plants, and other traditionally non-residential buildings into living spaces. The first of these converted flats most commonly consisted of huge single-story units with no walls, rooms, central heating, or conventional […] read more

A young couple walking out the door of their apartment with luggage in hand, ready for the vacation of a lifetime.

9 Things to Do Before You Go on Vacation

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There are few things in life as great as the anticipation of going on vacation. Whether you’re flying to an exotic destination thousands of miles away, boarding a ship that will take you to a peaceful island, or driving to the nearest national park for the camping trip of your life, vacations read more

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Assembling the Perfect Entryway Decor

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When you were young, you mother or grandmother likely told you that first impressions mattered. As it turns out, this saying not only applies to your personal demeanor but also to your home — and in both cases, you only get once chance to make a good one. read more

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The 3 Worst Things About Living with a Roommate

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They say that nothing is certain in this world but death and taxes. When you get your first apartment, however, there’s actually one more certainty: living with a roommate. read more