After many mindless hours of scrolling through endless social media posts every night, you might’ve developed the habit of shutting your laptop and leaving it casually on the coffee table….
The Basics of Inviting Your Roommate Home for the Holidays
With the holiday season in full swing, millions of people will soon be heading home to spend time with their families. Unfortunately not everyone has the luxury to jet set away,…
Can My Landlord Lock Me Out Legally?
You’ve probably heard plenty of roommate horror stories, but the truth is that roommates aren’t always the ones you should be weary of. For some unlucky renters, it’s bad landlords…
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Living With Your Sibling
After years of living under your parents’ roof, you finally have the opportunity to spread your wings and fly. You’re on your own. The scent of freedom is in the air,…
The 6 Critical Steps of a Fire Safety Plan
Over 1.2 million fires in the U.S. caused more than 3,000 deaths and 5,000 injuries and cost $11.6 billion in property damage in 2014 alone. A fire is unpredictable and dangerous….
A Clean Eating With Your Roommate Guide!
Ever so often, you and your roommates decide that it’s time for you to ONLY eat clean. Before summer starts, right after the holidays and almost always after a night…
The 6 Critical Steps of a Flood Safety Plan
El Niño is in full swing, and the Golden State is gearing up for a wet spring. Thanks to a blistering year of drought, the state has been battling fires….
What You Have to Talk About Before Co-Living With Kids
It’s 2016, and the boundaries of co-living continue to expand and evolve. From living with your sibling again to moving in with a senior, today’s renters are all about making…
How to Deal When Your Roommate’s Significant Other Never Leaves
It’s 7 a.m. on a Monday. And after snoozing the alarm several times, you finally stumble out of bed and mentally prepare for the week ahead. As you reach the…
What Apartment Rental Fees Can My Landlord Legally Charge Me?
You probably scratch your head when you hear the industry jargon that accompanies home ownership. But you figured renting is a lot simpler to understand. Unfortunately, that’s not always the…