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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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6 Design Rules You Should Think About Breaking

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If there’s one rule of thumb for design (and life, really), it’s that everything is always changing. read more

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Fresh Starts: Most Livable Cities for 2019

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People are incredibly complex in some ways — and yet so wonderfully simple in many others. When it comes to deciding where to live, most of us want a place with lots of diverse, good-paying jobs, affordable housing, and a general population that’s content with its surroundings. read more

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6 New Year’s Resolutions Every Renter Can Get Behind

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The new year is always a time to reflect on and refresh your life. While many concentrate on health and fitness goals (particularly after a busy season of eating and drinking during the holidays), there are plenty of other resolutions you can commit to in order to make your life more enjoyable, more organized, and […] read more

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Saving Money on Your First Apartment

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Moving into your first apartment is an exciting time, but it can also be a little intimidating. After all, there’s a lot you’ll need once you’re living on your own — even little things you never put much thought into before, like can openers. read more

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If You Live in Any of These 6 Cities, You Need to Consider Renting

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One of the biggest questions people have when moving to a new city is whether they should rent or buy their new place. While you may get tired of dealing with a landlord and feel like you’re “throwing your money away” on rent, renting can actually be the smarter financial choice in many cities around […] read more

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Things to Look Out for When Renting a Flipped Property

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If you’ve recently turned on HGTV or opened up a home and garden magazine, you know that everyone is flipping for flipped homes. read more

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Healthy Habits to Work Into Your Home Life

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While habits are often portrayed in a negative light, good habits like bathing, brushing your teeth, and feeding your goldfish can also be established. The best part is, incorporating patterns into your daily life that boost your physical and mental health is easy — especially if you ease into them and allow them to bloom […] read more

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7 Gift Ideas for Apartment Neighbors

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Just like family, you can’t exactly choose your neighbors. Nonetheless, most neighbors can act as a helping hand when you’re in need of a screwdriver, a ladder, or simply a person to look after your place when you go out of town for the weekend. Even if you’re not best friends with your neighbors, the […] read more

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7 Ways to Make Your Apartment Cozy for the Holidays

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The holiday season is upon us! For many of us, that also means battling blustery blizzards, cautiously conquering icy roads, and facing overwhelmingly crowded shopping malls. It’s during these times that coming home to a cozy apartment is ultra-important – these 7 cozy apartment holiday tips can make all the difference. Your home is your […] read more