In order to create a harmonious, convenient interior in one’s own apartment, firstly, it is necessary "to plan" a living space on paper. As experience shows, drawing up of a design-project is better to divide into a number of stages, taking into account some general rules at that.
Organization of space is both the most complex, and the most interesting stage where an inventor and a designer should awake within you. And the less the metric area of an apartment is, the more actively the inventor's idea should work.
For example, if there are small rooms in an apartment, it is not necessary to block them up with wardrobes – it is better to move all the wardrobes to the corridor or the hall, and use mirrors and local lighting in addition to the basic one more actively in the rooms.
While planning the living space of your apartment or house, it is necessary to arm with a pencil and paper and make up a detailed plan with the exact sizes of rooms, door and window apertures, height of walls, etc, otherwise, a bought sofa or a chest of drawers can simply not blend in the space intended for it. The next stage is a color solution.
It is necessary to take this question just as serious. Skillfully using a color scale in decoration of the dwelling, it is possible to achieve a good psychological effect, positively influencing on a condition and mood of visitors and members of the household. Paints bear certain energy – color can comfort, stimulate, inspire and even heal. Before making a final decision as to the color, pay attention, what cardinal point the windows are oriented at:: if to the north it is recommended to use a color scale in warm color tones, if to the south - then cold ones. The next stage – determination of style, texture and light.
Generally, in design of interiors elements of a rather a large number of "historical" styles are used. It can be the baroque, rococo, classics, pseudo-Gothic, the Victorian style, the modernist style, art decî, constructivism, minimalism, hi-tech and, finally, eclecticism. It is clear, that the baroque, rococo, pseudo-Gothic are appropriate for country houses or spacious apartments with high ceilings.
The baroque and rococo are characterized by wide and volumetric floristic stucco moldings, painted ceilings, gilt details of decor, fabric wall-papers, a marble mosaic of floors, armchairs and sofas fitted with silk, a refined color scale which is characterized not by "basic" colors rather than their complex tones. Creating a "Gothic" interior, it will be correct to upholster walls with oak panels with carved slats and decorate one of the walls with a Gobelin tapestry displaying a stage from hunting or, say, a performance of troubadours.
A table in the "Gothic style" should be rough and primitive, a bed - in the same vein, with a baldachin and carved columns. But the most important thing here is a free, through and dashing space, elevating force of emptiness which is spiritualized by stained-glass windows. For those keen on the English classical style, The Victorian interior - a mix of classicism, Roman motives, gothic styles, rococo, the empire style, Oriental arabesques and Asian exotic will be very interesting.
The English feeling of measure has allowed to consolidate all this variety which is shown in subtleties of semitones and color scores. In such a house a spacious hall looks as a "high-grade" room with a monumental carved table, a mirror in a carved frame, a large chest of drawers – pier-glass table, a striking long-case clock, a sprawling hat tree with iron hooks, "a cell" for umbrellas and newspapers. Walls are planked with panels from either mahogany or oak, and the ceiling is decorated with a floristic stucco molding. A visiting card of a Victorian house is a drawing room with its sofas and armchairs and a dominant rococo. Onto the fireplace porcelain vases and decorative dishes are usually placed, walls are decorated with pictures, family photos, diplomas and letters.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Austin Luxury Apartments
Rich in natural beauty, Austin is a popular tourist destination and a great place to live. It offers a wide selection of economical to expensive luxury apartments for rent, lease, and sale in a variety of neighborhoods.
Set against the backdrop of beautiful landscapes with hill views, the condominiums, town homes, and duplex luxury apartments are designed to meet varying lifestyles and tastes. Austin luxury apartments engage twenty-first century concepts, spacious floor plans, and an ecologically compatible environment to foster physical, mental, and spiritual well being. Every apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, unique living space, and spacious dining area. Some have Berber carpet, a Roman soaking tub, Texas-size walk-in closets, built-in bookshelves and desks, washer/dryer connections, a utility room, and French patio doors leading to a private garden or balcony.
Common facilities include a sports park and clubhouse with lighted tennis and volleyball courts; professional, multi-level putting greens, big-screen TV and billiards room; computer and Internet access; fitness center with aerobics classes; indoor and outdoor games; parking spaces; a swimming pool and spa. Celebrations such as birthdays or anniversaries, business meetings, and conferences may also be held.
Many Austin luxury apartments have a serene atmosphere, ideal for senior citizens. Independent living and assisted-living luxury apartments are also available. Independent gated villages are interconnected with a series of greenbelts, parks, and lit pathways as well as hike and bike trails.
Information about Austin luxury apartments may be obtained from professional apartment locators, realtors, or real estate agents. Many online sites also assist in buying, leasing, and renting apartments.
Set against the backdrop of beautiful landscapes with hill views, the condominiums, town homes, and duplex luxury apartments are designed to meet varying lifestyles and tastes. Austin luxury apartments engage twenty-first century concepts, spacious floor plans, and an ecologically compatible environment to foster physical, mental, and spiritual well being. Every apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, unique living space, and spacious dining area. Some have Berber carpet, a Roman soaking tub, Texas-size walk-in closets, built-in bookshelves and desks, washer/dryer connections, a utility room, and French patio doors leading to a private garden or balcony.
Common facilities include a sports park and clubhouse with lighted tennis and volleyball courts; professional, multi-level putting greens, big-screen TV and billiards room; computer and Internet access; fitness center with aerobics classes; indoor and outdoor games; parking spaces; a swimming pool and spa. Celebrations such as birthdays or anniversaries, business meetings, and conferences may also be held.
Many Austin luxury apartments have a serene atmosphere, ideal for senior citizens. Independent living and assisted-living luxury apartments are also available. Independent gated villages are interconnected with a series of greenbelts, parks, and lit pathways as well as hike and bike trails.
Information about Austin luxury apartments may be obtained from professional apartment locators, realtors, or real estate agents. Many online sites also assist in buying, leasing, and renting apartments.
Bangkok Apartments Condo and Houses - Tips for Home Hunters
On the surface Bangkok is no different than any other major city in the world when it comes to property, and prices. The nearer you are to the action by way of business and tourisms districts, the higher the prices asked. There are also the so called ‘leafy’ outer suburbs that offer quite impressive but expensive housing. These estates are well maintained fortresses that function like mini self contained towns. Such places offer an alternative for those that prefer to live away from big city life.
Having said that, don’t take the above too literally, as one thing I’ve realised over the years is that greater Bangkok has an absolute abundance of places to live, and it’s not so much getting what you pay for here, but more akin to what you can be bothered spend time looking for.
This city has tiny studios from as little as 1,000 THB/Mo., that are not much more than shelters, right the way up to penthouses in the sky with private pools and butlers to boot, and just about everything else in between.
When most folk arrive in Thailand for the fist time they usually opt to live in the security of an apartment building. Apartments or condominium buildings usually have limited access with a security presence at the entrance plus an office with a site manager and small team of administrative staff to help with all your settling-in and living needs.
It’s just not possible to give averages on prices for this city as there really are hidden treasures at fantastic rents if only you can find them. I’ve stayed in a huge 3 bedroom apartment with en suite bathrooms in each room for 50,000 THB/Mo. but a few Sois (side roads) along, a friend of mine was paying 55,000 THB/Mo. for a tiny 60 SQM 1 bedroom serviced apartment.
I would guess that a lot of expat families that have been posted out here on working contracts probably have a company housing allowance of between 45-70,000 THB/Mo. and ‘savvy landlords’ will price their accommodation accordingly, but there are so many deals out there should you bypass the normal channels of searching.
If you need to settle in quickly, and money is not the issue, I strongly recommend using the services of a reputable agency to take the frustration out of home hunting. If you have time to ponder and can cope with the upheaval of moving a couple of times before settling in permanently, then I would suggest moving into an apartment building that doesn’t require you to lock into a long contract (month to month is ideal) and then take your time to look around and see what’s available.
Often word by mouth is a good place to start and you could begin by getting to know a few local expats then invite yourself around to their homes if their place of residence sounds interesting to you.
Accommodation – Houses
Some long-term foreigners prefer to move from apartments and condos into a house with a garden, which gives them more space, privacy and a sense of belonging.
Most of the houses in greater Bangkok will be privately let, and once again these prices can fluctuate enormously. It’s a lot more difficult to find an ideal house than an idyllic apartment and a Thai friend, a colleague, or an agent, is definitely recommended in assisting you with your search here. There’s also a Thai language weekly magazine that is cram packed with accommodation which is both privately and commercially managed.
If you know you will be in Bangkok a long time and prefer more space and privacy than is offered from an apartment, then a house is perhaps a better choice. Some people just like to have their feet planted firmly on the ground. However, with a house you will probably need live-in staff, as houses are more prone to security issues.
Having said that, don’t take the above too literally, as one thing I’ve realised over the years is that greater Bangkok has an absolute abundance of places to live, and it’s not so much getting what you pay for here, but more akin to what you can be bothered spend time looking for.
This city has tiny studios from as little as 1,000 THB/Mo., that are not much more than shelters, right the way up to penthouses in the sky with private pools and butlers to boot, and just about everything else in between.
When most folk arrive in Thailand for the fist time they usually opt to live in the security of an apartment building. Apartments or condominium buildings usually have limited access with a security presence at the entrance plus an office with a site manager and small team of administrative staff to help with all your settling-in and living needs.
It’s just not possible to give averages on prices for this city as there really are hidden treasures at fantastic rents if only you can find them. I’ve stayed in a huge 3 bedroom apartment with en suite bathrooms in each room for 50,000 THB/Mo. but a few Sois (side roads) along, a friend of mine was paying 55,000 THB/Mo. for a tiny 60 SQM 1 bedroom serviced apartment.
I would guess that a lot of expat families that have been posted out here on working contracts probably have a company housing allowance of between 45-70,000 THB/Mo. and ‘savvy landlords’ will price their accommodation accordingly, but there are so many deals out there should you bypass the normal channels of searching.
If you need to settle in quickly, and money is not the issue, I strongly recommend using the services of a reputable agency to take the frustration out of home hunting. If you have time to ponder and can cope with the upheaval of moving a couple of times before settling in permanently, then I would suggest moving into an apartment building that doesn’t require you to lock into a long contract (month to month is ideal) and then take your time to look around and see what’s available.
Often word by mouth is a good place to start and you could begin by getting to know a few local expats then invite yourself around to their homes if their place of residence sounds interesting to you.
Accommodation – Houses
Some long-term foreigners prefer to move from apartments and condos into a house with a garden, which gives them more space, privacy and a sense of belonging.
Most of the houses in greater Bangkok will be privately let, and once again these prices can fluctuate enormously. It’s a lot more difficult to find an ideal house than an idyllic apartment and a Thai friend, a colleague, or an agent, is definitely recommended in assisting you with your search here. There’s also a Thai language weekly magazine that is cram packed with accommodation which is both privately and commercially managed.
If you know you will be in Bangkok a long time and prefer more space and privacy than is offered from an apartment, then a house is perhaps a better choice. Some people just like to have their feet planted firmly on the ground. However, with a house you will probably need live-in staff, as houses are more prone to security issues.
Apartments vs Duplexs The Pros And Cons Of Each
They're are advantages and disadvantages to both styles of living. Some people will simply not live in an apartment. Other people can not or will not pay all the deposits. Everyone's needs are unique. There are many things offered by apartments that you cant find in a duplex and vice versa.
Apartment positives
Mostly maintenance free
Much lower move in and good incentives (specials)
Less expensive rent
Often newer, nicer, and more contemporary
Many more amenities pools, Jacuzzis, resident parties, etc
Lower utility bills
Pet friendly
Have 1 bedrooms
Flexible lease terms
Apartment Negatives:
No yard
No garage (many have garages... they are extra)
Neighbors on top of you, the crazy ones... not the nice ones
Harder to qualify
Not exactly a home
Duplex Positives:
Yard (that's huge)
Garage (that's huge)
Storage
Privacy
"Can" be easier to qualify in
Homey
Duplex Negatives:
Expensive to move in...high deposits, usually no specials
Higher and usually more utility bills, older HVAC
Higher pet deposits
If not professionally managed there could be problems!
12 month leases usually required
Apartment positives
Mostly maintenance free
Much lower move in and good incentives (specials)
Less expensive rent
Often newer, nicer, and more contemporary
Many more amenities pools, Jacuzzis, resident parties, etc
Lower utility bills
Pet friendly
Have 1 bedrooms
Flexible lease terms
Apartment Negatives:
No yard
No garage (many have garages... they are extra)
Neighbors on top of you, the crazy ones... not the nice ones
Harder to qualify
Not exactly a home
Duplex Positives:
Yard (that's huge)
Garage (that's huge)
Storage
Privacy
"Can" be easier to qualify in
Homey
Duplex Negatives:
Expensive to move in...high deposits, usually no specials
Higher and usually more utility bills, older HVAC
Higher pet deposits
If not professionally managed there could be problems!
12 month leases usually required
Living in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of the sunniest cities in the United States -- with an average 320 days of sunshine per year and only 4.19 inches of rainfall. The winters in Las Vegas are like no other. Many of us do not pack away our shorts because we can wear them year round.
Las Vegas has been the fastest growing city for over a decade now. It all started in 1993 with the opening of three mega-resorts: MGM Grand, Treasure Island, and Luxor. For ten years, an average of 4,000-6,000 new residents moved here each month. In December 2003, ten years later, over 8,000 new driver's licenses were issued.
Just as the people that live in Las Vegas are very diverse, so is the choice of where to live. People that are not from Las Vegas seem to believe that we all live on "The Strip." Nothing is further from reality. The most popular areas to live, such as Green Valley, Southern Highlands, Anthem, and Summerlin are suburbs nowhere near The Strip. Southwest and Northwest Las Vegas are growing at astronomical rates and, literally, housing cannot be built fast enough to handle our growth.
Housing
Approximately 34% of the households in Las Vegas are rentals. You will find an abundance of rental options throughout Las Vegas, ranging from apartments and condominiums to exclusive corporate housing to single-family homes. The average apartment rent (for all apartments) is $738 with a vacancy rate of less than 5%. Apartments offer some of the best lifestyles to Nevada residents. Apartments in Nevada are different than most states. They are new, larger than most and offer all of the amenities that newer housing communities offer. Many of the newer communities offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, with or without garages.
Las Vegas real estate is still reasonable. It has increased substantially over the past year, but continues to offer some of the most affordable housing in the country. Our diversity in housing choices allow you to choose from town houses to condominiums, gated living to planned communities, high rises to manufactured homes.The quality of life in Las Vegas is generally better than in most areas. Las Vegas offers top-notch exercise facilities, excellent restaurants, the advantages of any other city, plus much more. The average homeowner is 22 years old, so there is plenty of opportunity to advance in your career.
Wages
Nevada ranks in the upper 25 percentile of wages offered throughout the United States. This coupled with our low cost of living makes Nevada very attractable to all professionals. Some media outlets have talked about the lower level of education in Las Vegas, but our average median income continues to topple most major markets.
Working in Las Vegas
Casinos are no longer just gaming; they are entertainment, dining, retail and hospitality. It also is home to many financial institutions such as Citibank, Household Credit Services and First Bank of Marin. Technology companies have recently discovered the benefits of relocating to Nevada, as the infrastructure is new, reliable, and expandable so our technology sector has experienced substantial growth. Healthcare, education, and professional services have maintained a rapid level of growth just to keep up with the booming population.
Churches
Las Vegas has nearly 600 churches, temples, and synagogues representing more than 63 faiths.
Transportation
Public Transportation has also become a priority. A monorail system launched operations in July 2004.
Parks and Recreation
As communities are being developed, so are community parks that offer soccer fields, baseball diamonds, swimming pools, skateboard parks, manmade lakes, volleyball courts, and a variety of other types of recreation.
Las Vegas has been the fastest growing city for over a decade now. It all started in 1993 with the opening of three mega-resorts: MGM Grand, Treasure Island, and Luxor. For ten years, an average of 4,000-6,000 new residents moved here each month. In December 2003, ten years later, over 8,000 new driver's licenses were issued.
Just as the people that live in Las Vegas are very diverse, so is the choice of where to live. People that are not from Las Vegas seem to believe that we all live on "The Strip." Nothing is further from reality. The most popular areas to live, such as Green Valley, Southern Highlands, Anthem, and Summerlin are suburbs nowhere near The Strip. Southwest and Northwest Las Vegas are growing at astronomical rates and, literally, housing cannot be built fast enough to handle our growth.
Housing
Approximately 34% of the households in Las Vegas are rentals. You will find an abundance of rental options throughout Las Vegas, ranging from apartments and condominiums to exclusive corporate housing to single-family homes. The average apartment rent (for all apartments) is $738 with a vacancy rate of less than 5%. Apartments offer some of the best lifestyles to Nevada residents. Apartments in Nevada are different than most states. They are new, larger than most and offer all of the amenities that newer housing communities offer. Many of the newer communities offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, with or without garages.
Las Vegas real estate is still reasonable. It has increased substantially over the past year, but continues to offer some of the most affordable housing in the country. Our diversity in housing choices allow you to choose from town houses to condominiums, gated living to planned communities, high rises to manufactured homes.The quality of life in Las Vegas is generally better than in most areas. Las Vegas offers top-notch exercise facilities, excellent restaurants, the advantages of any other city, plus much more. The average homeowner is 22 years old, so there is plenty of opportunity to advance in your career.
Wages
Nevada ranks in the upper 25 percentile of wages offered throughout the United States. This coupled with our low cost of living makes Nevada very attractable to all professionals. Some media outlets have talked about the lower level of education in Las Vegas, but our average median income continues to topple most major markets.
Working in Las Vegas
Casinos are no longer just gaming; they are entertainment, dining, retail and hospitality. It also is home to many financial institutions such as Citibank, Household Credit Services and First Bank of Marin. Technology companies have recently discovered the benefits of relocating to Nevada, as the infrastructure is new, reliable, and expandable so our technology sector has experienced substantial growth. Healthcare, education, and professional services have maintained a rapid level of growth just to keep up with the booming population.
Churches
Las Vegas has nearly 600 churches, temples, and synagogues representing more than 63 faiths.
Transportation
Public Transportation has also become a priority. A monorail system launched operations in July 2004.
Parks and Recreation
As communities are being developed, so are community parks that offer soccer fields, baseball diamonds, swimming pools, skateboard parks, manmade lakes, volleyball courts, and a variety of other types of recreation.
Basement Apartments
A basement apartment is a living space underneath the ground floor of a building. Basement apartments are more familiar in places where the above-ground space for building limited and the rent is high. Each basement apartment is considered a separate housekeeping unit. Usually it contains independent cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities. Even though basement apartments are also called second suites or accessory apartments, law suits attach more significance to the basement location.
A few safety measures are to be considered while constructing basement apartments. Separate entrances are to be maintained for each residential unit. There should be an emergency exit door or window. Security is a major concern in a basement area. A burglar alarm is to be set up. As per the rules for construction of basement apartments, minimum sizes for rooms and ceiling height are to be retained. The floor area of basement apartments should be less than that in the main building.
The apartment is to be fire protected with walls, floors and ceilings covered in fireproof materials. Inter-connected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are other required peculiarities. Proper installation and insulation of electrical accessories ensure safety. Heaters are used to keep the living area warm in the winter. An adequate supply of water is a primary requirement of basement apartments. The basement area usually has stairs leading up to the main level.
The building must be planned to provide a bright and airy environment. The courtyard or terrace gives the occupants a sense of attachment with the outer world. Ample parking space is another necessity of the basement apartment tenant. Fully furnished bedrooms, access to laundry services, cable TV and Internet, a large kitchen and dining room, bathrooms and fireplaces are some other possible features.
Basement apartments are to be constructed with care, and safety measures must be given top priority. A well-designed basement apartment can be a delight to live in.
A few safety measures are to be considered while constructing basement apartments. Separate entrances are to be maintained for each residential unit. There should be an emergency exit door or window. Security is a major concern in a basement area. A burglar alarm is to be set up. As per the rules for construction of basement apartments, minimum sizes for rooms and ceiling height are to be retained. The floor area of basement apartments should be less than that in the main building.
The apartment is to be fire protected with walls, floors and ceilings covered in fireproof materials. Inter-connected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are other required peculiarities. Proper installation and insulation of electrical accessories ensure safety. Heaters are used to keep the living area warm in the winter. An adequate supply of water is a primary requirement of basement apartments. The basement area usually has stairs leading up to the main level.
The building must be planned to provide a bright and airy environment. The courtyard or terrace gives the occupants a sense of attachment with the outer world. Ample parking space is another necessity of the basement apartment tenant. Fully furnished bedrooms, access to laundry services, cable TV and Internet, a large kitchen and dining room, bathrooms and fireplaces are some other possible features.
Basement apartments are to be constructed with care, and safety measures must be given top priority. A well-designed basement apartment can be a delight to live in.
Top 3 Reasons for Renting a Loft Apartment
Besides having the most amazing living space of any apartment layout, loft apartments offer much more than just a roof over your head. Loft living is a lifestyle craved by those who dream of living in the big city, just as Hollywood painted this picture of existence in our minds. After all, who can forget about Tom Hank’s colossal loft apartment in “Big” that had ceilings high enough for him and co-star Elizabeth Perkins to jump on the trampoline next to his bunk bed!
Loft apartments began to make their mark back in the 1950’s Soho District of New York. Once-prosperous industrial buildings weren’t able to change and modernize with the world around it. Frantic landlords began renting the high-ceilinged, large windowed spaces to the growing art community of the area, as studios were tough to come by at a reasonable rate. The artists began living in these “lofts”, even though zoning laws of the day prohibited such uses. A series of pulleys and false walls could trick even the cleverest inspector from catching a glimpse into the living area of the artist’s “studio”.
Since then, Loft apartments have popped up all over the globe, and taken on a whole new genre of occupants in the process. If you’re contemplating the possibility of this carefree living style, below are the Top 3 Reasons for Living in a Loft Apartment-
1. Open Space and Delineate Your Own Areas- The simple design of a loft apartment is straightforward- literally. A wide-open space replaces walls, doors and rooms of traditional apartment floor plans, allowing you to move around and place your belongings and furniture wherever you’d like, not where you “have to”. The open floor plan allows you to make your bed in one area one week, and in a completely different spot the next.
2. Eclectic Style- Bringing the old and new worlds together is part of the ambiance of loft living. Where else can you reside and have 100 year old plank-wood floors, 6-foot tall windows, an off-white sheet for a curtain (with duct-tape pull-backs), all pulled together by the latest contemporary sofa, straight off the line from your favorite New York designer?
3. Big City Living without Sacrificing Breathing Space- Living in a city has traditionally meant a tiny apartment without room to breathe. The other option was to live in suburbia, which meant a daily commute into work in a car, bus, or commuter train. Loft apartments grant their residents the best of both worlds, as this type of residence is much cheaper to construct and/or maintain from a landlord point of view, and the savings are typically passed onto their tenants.
Loft apartments began to make their mark back in the 1950’s Soho District of New York. Once-prosperous industrial buildings weren’t able to change and modernize with the world around it. Frantic landlords began renting the high-ceilinged, large windowed spaces to the growing art community of the area, as studios were tough to come by at a reasonable rate. The artists began living in these “lofts”, even though zoning laws of the day prohibited such uses. A series of pulleys and false walls could trick even the cleverest inspector from catching a glimpse into the living area of the artist’s “studio”.
Since then, Loft apartments have popped up all over the globe, and taken on a whole new genre of occupants in the process. If you’re contemplating the possibility of this carefree living style, below are the Top 3 Reasons for Living in a Loft Apartment-
1. Open Space and Delineate Your Own Areas- The simple design of a loft apartment is straightforward- literally. A wide-open space replaces walls, doors and rooms of traditional apartment floor plans, allowing you to move around and place your belongings and furniture wherever you’d like, not where you “have to”. The open floor plan allows you to make your bed in one area one week, and in a completely different spot the next.
2. Eclectic Style- Bringing the old and new worlds together is part of the ambiance of loft living. Where else can you reside and have 100 year old plank-wood floors, 6-foot tall windows, an off-white sheet for a curtain (with duct-tape pull-backs), all pulled together by the latest contemporary sofa, straight off the line from your favorite New York designer?
3. Big City Living without Sacrificing Breathing Space- Living in a city has traditionally meant a tiny apartment without room to breathe. The other option was to live in suburbia, which meant a daily commute into work in a car, bus, or commuter train. Loft apartments grant their residents the best of both worlds, as this type of residence is much cheaper to construct and/or maintain from a landlord point of view, and the savings are typically passed onto their tenants.
Creating A Balcony Garden Oasis
Having a garden is one of the highlights of summer for many people but not everyone has a yard in which to plant flowers. Luckily, there are a few ways that even apartment dwellers can enjoy gardening.
If you are fortunate enough to have a balcony or deck off your main living area, you can use containers to turn it into a mini garden. Today, you can purchase containers that hang right on the railing without any invasive installation and large pots can be used on the decking. If you have a roof above your balcony, you may even be able to install hanging plants. Just be sure that you review the rules of your apartment complex before you add anything to your outdoor area.
When choosing flowers or plants for your outdoor area, you want to be sure to buy plants that will thrive in that environment. If your apartment balcony is shady then you want to get plants that like the shade. If it has blazing sun all day, buy ones that can take the hot sun, or be sure to move them into the shade during the noon heat if they specify that they are for partial shade. Buying annuals is probably a best bet as they will flower all season and you won’t have to deal with them in the winter.
When selecting your containers, be sure to get ones that have good drainage. You may even want to add some small rocks on the bottom to provide additional places for water to go. If you will be putting the containers on your decking, be sure to buy saucers for them so the water doesn’t seep onto the deck and stain it - if you don’t you might find yourself forfeiting your security deposit or re-staining the deck when you move out. Before drilling holes for hanging plants, be sure to check with your landlord or apartment caretaker.
Be sure to use a good potting soil for your plants and water thoroughly. Plants in containers can dry out rapidly and you may have to water them every day. Be sure that you don’t over water, you want the soil to be moist with no standing water. Container plants do well when fertilized about once a month with a general fertilizer or one made specifically for your type of plant.
In addition to planting flowers outdoors, you can also enhance your balcony area with interesting potted palms and other tree like plants that can be moved into the apartment when cold weather comes and enjoyed all winter long. When arranging the plants, be sure to use pots and plants of varying heights - all plants of the same height will look boring, but if you put together containers of different sizes and heights in groups this will add a lot of interest.
Be sure to check your plants every day and pinch off any dead flowers and leaves to keep your balcony garden oasis vibrant and fresh.
If you are fortunate enough to have a balcony or deck off your main living area, you can use containers to turn it into a mini garden. Today, you can purchase containers that hang right on the railing without any invasive installation and large pots can be used on the decking. If you have a roof above your balcony, you may even be able to install hanging plants. Just be sure that you review the rules of your apartment complex before you add anything to your outdoor area.
When choosing flowers or plants for your outdoor area, you want to be sure to buy plants that will thrive in that environment. If your apartment balcony is shady then you want to get plants that like the shade. If it has blazing sun all day, buy ones that can take the hot sun, or be sure to move them into the shade during the noon heat if they specify that they are for partial shade. Buying annuals is probably a best bet as they will flower all season and you won’t have to deal with them in the winter.
When selecting your containers, be sure to get ones that have good drainage. You may even want to add some small rocks on the bottom to provide additional places for water to go. If you will be putting the containers on your decking, be sure to buy saucers for them so the water doesn’t seep onto the deck and stain it - if you don’t you might find yourself forfeiting your security deposit or re-staining the deck when you move out. Before drilling holes for hanging plants, be sure to check with your landlord or apartment caretaker.
Be sure to use a good potting soil for your plants and water thoroughly. Plants in containers can dry out rapidly and you may have to water them every day. Be sure that you don’t over water, you want the soil to be moist with no standing water. Container plants do well when fertilized about once a month with a general fertilizer or one made specifically for your type of plant.
In addition to planting flowers outdoors, you can also enhance your balcony area with interesting potted palms and other tree like plants that can be moved into the apartment when cold weather comes and enjoyed all winter long. When arranging the plants, be sure to use pots and plants of varying heights - all plants of the same height will look boring, but if you put together containers of different sizes and heights in groups this will add a lot of interest.
Be sure to check your plants every day and pinch off any dead flowers and leaves to keep your balcony garden oasis vibrant and fresh.
Facts About Renters Insurance
If you rent an apartment or house, you might consider purchasing renters insurance.
Renters insurance provides coverage for damage or loss of personal property for people in rental housing. It's to insure the renter's belongings from theft or damage. In addition, renters insurance also provides liability coverage for people in rental housing if somebody is injured while in the rental place. In this case, the renter is sheltered from lawsuits or liability for the problems cause by him/her.
Renters insurance can help you if one of the following things happens to you: your apartment catches on fire and your belongings are lost or damaged; you get stolen from a theft who breaks into your apartment; a friend of you injures himself while having a party in your apartment; an electrical power surge damages your television, stereo and computer. While renters insurance has a broad coverage, keep in mind that earthquake and damage caused by food are not covered in most renters insurance policy.
Many renters think their landlord's insurance will cover them. This is not true. In general, the landlord's insurance only covers the building, but not the renter's belongings and liability.
Renters insurance is not expensive. For example, a policy that costs around $300 a year (with a deductible of about $250) could cover between $20,000 and $30,000 worth of loss or damage, plus $500,000 to $1 million in personal liability.
To shop for renters insurance, you should try getting quotes from different insurance providers in order to find the best deal. You can check with your auto insurance company to see if they also sell renters insurance and whether the will give you a discount for buying two types of insurance from them.
Renters insurance is often overlooked by people renting an apartment or house, but it's a renter's good friend and it will give you the peace of mind.
Renters insurance provides coverage for damage or loss of personal property for people in rental housing. It's to insure the renter's belongings from theft or damage. In addition, renters insurance also provides liability coverage for people in rental housing if somebody is injured while in the rental place. In this case, the renter is sheltered from lawsuits or liability for the problems cause by him/her.
Renters insurance can help you if one of the following things happens to you: your apartment catches on fire and your belongings are lost or damaged; you get stolen from a theft who breaks into your apartment; a friend of you injures himself while having a party in your apartment; an electrical power surge damages your television, stereo and computer. While renters insurance has a broad coverage, keep in mind that earthquake and damage caused by food are not covered in most renters insurance policy.
Many renters think their landlord's insurance will cover them. This is not true. In general, the landlord's insurance only covers the building, but not the renter's belongings and liability.
Renters insurance is not expensive. For example, a policy that costs around $300 a year (with a deductible of about $250) could cover between $20,000 and $30,000 worth of loss or damage, plus $500,000 to $1 million in personal liability.
To shop for renters insurance, you should try getting quotes from different insurance providers in order to find the best deal. You can check with your auto insurance company to see if they also sell renters insurance and whether the will give you a discount for buying two types of insurance from them.
Renters insurance is often overlooked by people renting an apartment or house, but it's a renter's good friend and it will give you the peace of mind.
Apartments One Mans Dream Is Anothers Nightmare
Apartments. Usually somebody's first home after getting married. Can't really say they're relatively cheap anymore. Depending on where you live, apartments can run you anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars a month.
So what does one do when looking for an apartment? Believe it or not, there are many different types, styles, and pay plans involved. We'll try to cover the basic types in this article and what you can expect to find with each.
Starting off small there is your basic studio apartment. A studio apartment is usually 1 room with a kitchen and bath. Let's first off define what a room is when getting an apartment. A room is any room other than your kitchen and bath. Bathrooms do not count as rooms at all because they are required by law. Kitchens are a little different. Most walk in kitchens are considered a half a room. If the kitchen is simply an area in the apartment that is not cut off from the other rooms then it is not counted as a room. So a studio 1 room would have a kitchen area that's part of the 1 room, meaning it probably comes with just a refrigerator and a stove and sink. A studio 1 1/2 room would have a kitchen that is actually separated from the rest of the apartment by a wall and has a doorway. Most studio apartments are 1 room.
Studio apartments, contrary to what most people think, are not cheap. A studio in New York City can cost you $1000 a month. In some areas you can get a studio for about $500.
Then there are your basic apartments that are normally 3 or 4 rooms.
A three room apartment has a living room, dining area and 1 bedroom. Again, the difference between a 3 and a 3 1/2 room is the kitchen being either part of one of the rooms or cut off.
A four room apartment usually has a living room, dining area and 2 bedrooms. If a family needs a third bedroom the dining area is usually converted. The problem with dining areas is that they don't normally have doors to separate them from the other rooms. So to ensure privacy some kind of sliding door is usually installed. Actually most 4 room apartments, because of the extra room are really 4 1/2 rooms because in almost all cases the kitchen is cut off from the other rooms.
In apartments there is seldom a basement. Most apartments are assigned a basement area in a main basement used for the entire complex. In some cases each apartment section or group of apartments has a basement nearby.
Aside from the number of rooms there is also the issue of layout. Most apartments are single level, meaning all the rooms are on one floor. But in some cases there are apartment complexes that are what they call duplexes. These are two apartments side by side in each complex and each apartment is two floors as opposed to the 4 apartment complexes where each apartment is on a single level. In two level apartments the living room and dining area are usually downstairs with the bedrooms upstairs. Most two level apartments are 4 1/2 rooms.
Then there is the issue of what services come with the apartment and what services have to be paid for separately.
In some apartments your gas and electricity and water utilities are included in the cost of the rent. In other apartments only the water is paid for and your gas and electric are paid to your local public service company. Some apartments don't cover any of your costs. So when you get an apartment make sure you find out just what your rent covers. The reason for this is that an apartment for $900 a month with all utilities paid may actually be a better deal than an apartment for $750 a month if the latter apartment doesn't include any utilities at all.
Finally, in securing an apartment many require a security deposit equal to the rent of the apartment. Some require one month security and some require two months. This is paid back to you when your lease expires if you decide to leave. Breaking a lease will usually mean forfeiture of your deposit.
Which brings us to apartment rules. This is why there is nothing like owning your own home. Most apartments allow no pets. Playing music after a certain hour will bring complaints from your neighbors. The list goes on and on but I'm sure you get the point. Your freedom to do what you want in an apartment is limited.
Some people love the idea of not having to worry about repairs, as the super usually takes care of that, and live in apartments their whole life. Others can't wait until they can get into their own home. That's the wonderful thing about this world. One man's dream is another man's nightmare.
So what does one do when looking for an apartment? Believe it or not, there are many different types, styles, and pay plans involved. We'll try to cover the basic types in this article and what you can expect to find with each.
Starting off small there is your basic studio apartment. A studio apartment is usually 1 room with a kitchen and bath. Let's first off define what a room is when getting an apartment. A room is any room other than your kitchen and bath. Bathrooms do not count as rooms at all because they are required by law. Kitchens are a little different. Most walk in kitchens are considered a half a room. If the kitchen is simply an area in the apartment that is not cut off from the other rooms then it is not counted as a room. So a studio 1 room would have a kitchen area that's part of the 1 room, meaning it probably comes with just a refrigerator and a stove and sink. A studio 1 1/2 room would have a kitchen that is actually separated from the rest of the apartment by a wall and has a doorway. Most studio apartments are 1 room.
Studio apartments, contrary to what most people think, are not cheap. A studio in New York City can cost you $1000 a month. In some areas you can get a studio for about $500.
Then there are your basic apartments that are normally 3 or 4 rooms.
A three room apartment has a living room, dining area and 1 bedroom. Again, the difference between a 3 and a 3 1/2 room is the kitchen being either part of one of the rooms or cut off.
A four room apartment usually has a living room, dining area and 2 bedrooms. If a family needs a third bedroom the dining area is usually converted. The problem with dining areas is that they don't normally have doors to separate them from the other rooms. So to ensure privacy some kind of sliding door is usually installed. Actually most 4 room apartments, because of the extra room are really 4 1/2 rooms because in almost all cases the kitchen is cut off from the other rooms.
In apartments there is seldom a basement. Most apartments are assigned a basement area in a main basement used for the entire complex. In some cases each apartment section or group of apartments has a basement nearby.
Aside from the number of rooms there is also the issue of layout. Most apartments are single level, meaning all the rooms are on one floor. But in some cases there are apartment complexes that are what they call duplexes. These are two apartments side by side in each complex and each apartment is two floors as opposed to the 4 apartment complexes where each apartment is on a single level. In two level apartments the living room and dining area are usually downstairs with the bedrooms upstairs. Most two level apartments are 4 1/2 rooms.
Then there is the issue of what services come with the apartment and what services have to be paid for separately.
In some apartments your gas and electricity and water utilities are included in the cost of the rent. In other apartments only the water is paid for and your gas and electric are paid to your local public service company. Some apartments don't cover any of your costs. So when you get an apartment make sure you find out just what your rent covers. The reason for this is that an apartment for $900 a month with all utilities paid may actually be a better deal than an apartment for $750 a month if the latter apartment doesn't include any utilities at all.
Finally, in securing an apartment many require a security deposit equal to the rent of the apartment. Some require one month security and some require two months. This is paid back to you when your lease expires if you decide to leave. Breaking a lease will usually mean forfeiture of your deposit.
Which brings us to apartment rules. This is why there is nothing like owning your own home. Most apartments allow no pets. Playing music after a certain hour will bring complaints from your neighbors. The list goes on and on but I'm sure you get the point. Your freedom to do what you want in an apartment is limited.
Some people love the idea of not having to worry about repairs, as the super usually takes care of that, and live in apartments their whole life. Others can't wait until they can get into their own home. That's the wonderful thing about this world. One man's dream is another man's nightmare.
Furnished Apartments in Atlanta
Atlanta, comprised of numerous distinct neighborhoods, cities, and counties, has a good choice of furnished apartments - garden-style apartments, lofts, town homes, studios, and many others. Center city apartments and more suburban apartments come with features such as ample parking and swimming pools.
Furnished apartments are ideal for corporate housing and extended-stay rentals. These are available in any size, and equipped with kitchens, fully furnished bedrooms, air conditioning, fireplaces, dining and living rooms with or without bathrooms, hardwood floors, backyards, and parking areas. Some apartments in Atlanta are particularly designed to cater to the needs of short-term contractors or European business personnel. Almost all private apartments are located close to Atlanta's business areas, shopping malls, and restaurants.
Extended stay apartments are available on monthly invoice payments and are perfect for business travelers, those on temporary assignments, consultants, and visiting family and friends. Furnished short-term apartments feature the most comprehensive short-term and temporary housing facilities. These are available in all price ranges and sizes, and on one-month to twelve-month leases. Furnished apartments are popularly marketed to businesses like movie studios and film production companies that frequently employ visiting, temporary workers.
The town home in Atlanta is one of the popular styles of apartment buildings. Town homes are generally built on more than one level with living areas on the first and/or second levels, and bedrooms on the levels above living areas. Town homes are perfect for those who are willing to live on multiple levels and are able to maneuver stairs.
The rapid growth of this metropolitan area and its economic development have both contributed to the increase in the number of new apartments. Although Atlanta is one of the world-famous industrial centers, Atlanta apartments are affordable and the average monthly rent is below the national average. If you are looking for a living space, Atlanta has a number of well-established property management companies offering furnished apartments. They assist you with computerized apartment searching and apartment rental services to search for a fully furnished apartment, whether it is traditional or modern, according to your taste.
Furnished apartments are ideal for corporate housing and extended-stay rentals. These are available in any size, and equipped with kitchens, fully furnished bedrooms, air conditioning, fireplaces, dining and living rooms with or without bathrooms, hardwood floors, backyards, and parking areas. Some apartments in Atlanta are particularly designed to cater to the needs of short-term contractors or European business personnel. Almost all private apartments are located close to Atlanta's business areas, shopping malls, and restaurants.
Extended stay apartments are available on monthly invoice payments and are perfect for business travelers, those on temporary assignments, consultants, and visiting family and friends. Furnished short-term apartments feature the most comprehensive short-term and temporary housing facilities. These are available in all price ranges and sizes, and on one-month to twelve-month leases. Furnished apartments are popularly marketed to businesses like movie studios and film production companies that frequently employ visiting, temporary workers.
The town home in Atlanta is one of the popular styles of apartment buildings. Town homes are generally built on more than one level with living areas on the first and/or second levels, and bedrooms on the levels above living areas. Town homes are perfect for those who are willing to live on multiple levels and are able to maneuver stairs.
The rapid growth of this metropolitan area and its economic development have both contributed to the increase in the number of new apartments. Although Atlanta is one of the world-famous industrial centers, Atlanta apartments are affordable and the average monthly rent is below the national average. If you are looking for a living space, Atlanta has a number of well-established property management companies offering furnished apartments. They assist you with computerized apartment searching and apartment rental services to search for a fully furnished apartment, whether it is traditional or modern, according to your taste.
Locating A Chicago Apartment To Call Home
Chicago is one of the major business centers of the Midwest. Famous for hospitality, Chicago is a city that has heart and soul, along with great food and music. Like most large cities, Chicago is the sum total of its communities that form their neighborhoods. When you start your journey of locating an apartment to rent, it’s a good idea to learn about the different neighborhoods to choose the one that works best for you.
The atmosphere in the apartment rental market is upscale but there are still bargains to be found. Using a real estate broker or an apartment locator service for a set fee is the route that many people take, because their scheduled do not allow them a lot of time to find an apartment on their own.
You will save a lot of money if you can search for an apartment on your own; read through the classified ads of the local and neighborhood newspapers .
Whichever method you choose, having an understanding of what each neighborhood has to offer is the first place to start. You can find apartments in neighborhoods with every type of cultural makeup.
Consider your lifestyle as well; what type of environment do you prefer? Chicago has waterfront communities; quiet tree lined streets and fast paced venues. You can live in a high-rise apartment complex or a walk-up apartment building.
Here are the profiles of two of the most popular neighborhoods in Chicago:
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, one of the most beautiful areas in Chicago because of its fabulous lakefront setting. If you love shopping and dining out, you will enjoy a selection of stores and restaurants that has made Evanston famous and only 30 minutes away from the Loop. This area has both classic and modern architecture; apartment rentals can be found in single family homes, small apartment buildings, lofts, condominiums and high rise apartment buildings. The average studio apartment rental range from $600-$1200, for a one bedroom apartment rents range from $750 to $2000 and a mid sized two bedroom apartment rental starts at $950 to $2500.
If you work for a company that is located in the Loop of Chicago and want to live close to this area, take a look at the South Loop. Beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the presence of several tourist attractions make apartments in this area very desirable.
The atmosphere in the apartment rental market is upscale but there are still bargains to be found. Using a real estate broker or an apartment locator service for a set fee is the route that many people take, because their scheduled do not allow them a lot of time to find an apartment on their own.
You will save a lot of money if you can search for an apartment on your own; read through the classified ads of the local and neighborhood newspapers .
Whichever method you choose, having an understanding of what each neighborhood has to offer is the first place to start. You can find apartments in neighborhoods with every type of cultural makeup.
Consider your lifestyle as well; what type of environment do you prefer? Chicago has waterfront communities; quiet tree lined streets and fast paced venues. You can live in a high-rise apartment complex or a walk-up apartment building.
Here are the profiles of two of the most popular neighborhoods in Chicago:
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, one of the most beautiful areas in Chicago because of its fabulous lakefront setting. If you love shopping and dining out, you will enjoy a selection of stores and restaurants that has made Evanston famous and only 30 minutes away from the Loop. This area has both classic and modern architecture; apartment rentals can be found in single family homes, small apartment buildings, lofts, condominiums and high rise apartment buildings. The average studio apartment rental range from $600-$1200, for a one bedroom apartment rents range from $750 to $2000 and a mid sized two bedroom apartment rental starts at $950 to $2500.
If you work for a company that is located in the Loop of Chicago and want to live close to this area, take a look at the South Loop. Beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the presence of several tourist attractions make apartments in this area very desirable.
Apartment Selection - What Day Is The Rent Due
Well the time has come for you to take responsibility for your life and pay your own bills. All kids can't wait to grow up, so they can do what they want, but your age means nothing if you're still living with your parents. It doesn't matter how much freedom, even at an adult age, you might have at home, until you start living away from your parents' home, your adult life really hasn't begun.
So, since most people who leave home can't afford a house, an apartment is usually the first place they end up living. What are some of the things you should consider when selecting an apartment. Money is usually at the top of the list. Everyone wants a great apartment, but if you can't afford it, then what's the point in looking. You need to know the particulars like what is the first month's rent, plus the deposit? Will the owners be asking for last month's rent at the time you move in or within 60 days? Not all apartment owners ask for 1st and last month's rent, but some do and you'll need to know this before you decide to move in. You need to decide if your income will allow you to easily make rent each month or will you be struggling at the end of each month. If you see yourself struggling, then you probably need to chose a cheaper apartment. Remember, unexpected things happen in life all the time, but you really don't want to put yourself in a situation where you can't pay rent.
Location is also very important, but not just for the scenery. If you have a vehicle, then chances are that you can get to wherever you need to go. But what if you have no vehicle. Is the apartment located near the local transit stops? Are you within walking distance of the shopping center, the laundromat, the hospital and the bank. There will be days when the local transit doesn't run. If an emergency arises, you need to be able to get where you need to go, even if it's on foot.
Pets can be important in choosing an apartment. If you own a pet, you want to make sure it's allowed in or on the apartment grounds. If you don't own a pet, this issue is important because you may be allergic to certain animals. The pet issue is tricky because a lot of it has to do with whether a policy is enforced. Many apartments may advertise no pets allowed, but clearly have pets on their grounds. Maybe because none of the tenants are making an issue out of it, the owners don't enforce the policy.
Neighbors can also be vital in your choice of apartments. Neighbors are a delicate issue when it comes to selecting an apartment, because for the most part, people keep to themselves. Most people living in apartment complexes don't know each other. A lot of people have no clue about the person living next door to them. It would seem with all the people living so close to each other, that new friendships would be made, but it's actually the opposite. A large majority of people living in apartment complexes are strangers and most of them stay that way.
So, since most people who leave home can't afford a house, an apartment is usually the first place they end up living. What are some of the things you should consider when selecting an apartment. Money is usually at the top of the list. Everyone wants a great apartment, but if you can't afford it, then what's the point in looking. You need to know the particulars like what is the first month's rent, plus the deposit? Will the owners be asking for last month's rent at the time you move in or within 60 days? Not all apartment owners ask for 1st and last month's rent, but some do and you'll need to know this before you decide to move in. You need to decide if your income will allow you to easily make rent each month or will you be struggling at the end of each month. If you see yourself struggling, then you probably need to chose a cheaper apartment. Remember, unexpected things happen in life all the time, but you really don't want to put yourself in a situation where you can't pay rent.
Location is also very important, but not just for the scenery. If you have a vehicle, then chances are that you can get to wherever you need to go. But what if you have no vehicle. Is the apartment located near the local transit stops? Are you within walking distance of the shopping center, the laundromat, the hospital and the bank. There will be days when the local transit doesn't run. If an emergency arises, you need to be able to get where you need to go, even if it's on foot.
Pets can be important in choosing an apartment. If you own a pet, you want to make sure it's allowed in or on the apartment grounds. If you don't own a pet, this issue is important because you may be allergic to certain animals. The pet issue is tricky because a lot of it has to do with whether a policy is enforced. Many apartments may advertise no pets allowed, but clearly have pets on their grounds. Maybe because none of the tenants are making an issue out of it, the owners don't enforce the policy.
Neighbors can also be vital in your choice of apartments. Neighbors are a delicate issue when it comes to selecting an apartment, because for the most part, people keep to themselves. Most people living in apartment complexes don't know each other. A lot of people have no clue about the person living next door to them. It would seem with all the people living so close to each other, that new friendships would be made, but it's actually the opposite. A large majority of people living in apartment complexes are strangers and most of them stay that way.
Improve The Look Of Your Apartment Without Getting The Landlord Mad
One of the drawbacks of renting is that you are fairly limited as to what you can do to enhance your decor. Most landlords do not allow you to change any of the wall or floor coverings so you kind of have to live with what you have. To make matters worse, most apartments are bland with off white walls and beige rugs.
So what's a renter that wants snazzy digs to do?
First of all, you can talk to your landlord and see if he or she is receptive to you giving the apartment a makeover. If you present them with a good overall plan, including colors and materials you might be surprised at what they will say. You may even be able to take some money off your rent in exchange for sprucing the place up! Having said that, most landlords probably won't want anything too funky so you'll have to stick to something that will be easily rentable once you move out. That custom made zebra print wallpaper might not work, but you can paint the walls an earthtone color and put some zebra print pillow around the room as a comprimise.
Another thing to consider is that since it is only a rental, you might want to really give some thought as to how much time and money you want to spend. Of course, you want the place to look nice while you are living there, but if you will be moving in another 6 months it's probably not worth spending thousands of dollars and 8 weeks to fix it up. If, however, you are committed to living there for the next several years then it might be a good investment to spend some time and money.
If your landlord gives you the OK to paint and replace flooring, it's best to go with neutrals and earthtones and let your accessories jazz up the place, but even if your landlord won't allow you to paint, there's still quite a few things you can do to give your apartment some pizzaz.
Walls
Your apartment probably has boring white or off white painted walls. You can jazz these up in a couple of ways. First of all, you can hang lots of pictures or artwork. If you put enough up you can basically hide the boring paint and transform your walls into a gallery of sorts. In order for this to be effective, however you need to group the pieces appropriately. First off, it's best to pick a theme like black and white photography, floral oil paintings or watercolors with animals. Then you need to lay out the paintings in geometric patterns - try this on the floor first to see how it looks. It usually looks better if you group them in odd numbers. You don't have to use paintings either, you can hang fancy plates, wooden masks or just about anything else that will stick on the walls.
Another way to mask those white walls is to hang rugs on the wall. A large rug can add softness and color to the room and hide most of that plain ugly wall. If a rug is too much, you might try using room divider but instead of plunking them in the middle of the room set them flat against the wall.
If you really have a lot of time and energy you can build a faux wall that fits in front of the actual wall - then you can cover that in whatever you want!
Floors
You're probably going to be stuck with the flooring that your apartment came with if it is in good condition. If it is in bad repair, you will have more leverage to talk the landlord into replacing it - make a deal with him where you do the work and he pays for materials as this is a win-win for everyone.
If you can't get a new floor, however, you can try to hide yours by using area rugs. Don't be afraid to put rugs on top of rugs but you'll have to be careful around the furniture if the rug underneath is plush as this can cause the area rug to bunch up.
When using area rugs, be sure to "anchor" them with a piece of furniture. A rug will look better if the sofa or chair is sitting on at least part of the rug.
Finally, you can make your apartment look great by adding shelves filled with mementos and collectibles. Think about making one whole wall a big shelving unit and fill it up with decorative accessories. Even if you can't do anything else to give your apartment decorative appeal, you can add lots of interesting accessories to add unique drama to your place.
So what's a renter that wants snazzy digs to do?
First of all, you can talk to your landlord and see if he or she is receptive to you giving the apartment a makeover. If you present them with a good overall plan, including colors and materials you might be surprised at what they will say. You may even be able to take some money off your rent in exchange for sprucing the place up! Having said that, most landlords probably won't want anything too funky so you'll have to stick to something that will be easily rentable once you move out. That custom made zebra print wallpaper might not work, but you can paint the walls an earthtone color and put some zebra print pillow around the room as a comprimise.
Another thing to consider is that since it is only a rental, you might want to really give some thought as to how much time and money you want to spend. Of course, you want the place to look nice while you are living there, but if you will be moving in another 6 months it's probably not worth spending thousands of dollars and 8 weeks to fix it up. If, however, you are committed to living there for the next several years then it might be a good investment to spend some time and money.
If your landlord gives you the OK to paint and replace flooring, it's best to go with neutrals and earthtones and let your accessories jazz up the place, but even if your landlord won't allow you to paint, there's still quite a few things you can do to give your apartment some pizzaz.
Walls
Your apartment probably has boring white or off white painted walls. You can jazz these up in a couple of ways. First of all, you can hang lots of pictures or artwork. If you put enough up you can basically hide the boring paint and transform your walls into a gallery of sorts. In order for this to be effective, however you need to group the pieces appropriately. First off, it's best to pick a theme like black and white photography, floral oil paintings or watercolors with animals. Then you need to lay out the paintings in geometric patterns - try this on the floor first to see how it looks. It usually looks better if you group them in odd numbers. You don't have to use paintings either, you can hang fancy plates, wooden masks or just about anything else that will stick on the walls.
Another way to mask those white walls is to hang rugs on the wall. A large rug can add softness and color to the room and hide most of that plain ugly wall. If a rug is too much, you might try using room divider but instead of plunking them in the middle of the room set them flat against the wall.
If you really have a lot of time and energy you can build a faux wall that fits in front of the actual wall - then you can cover that in whatever you want!
Floors
You're probably going to be stuck with the flooring that your apartment came with if it is in good condition. If it is in bad repair, you will have more leverage to talk the landlord into replacing it - make a deal with him where you do the work and he pays for materials as this is a win-win for everyone.
If you can't get a new floor, however, you can try to hide yours by using area rugs. Don't be afraid to put rugs on top of rugs but you'll have to be careful around the furniture if the rug underneath is plush as this can cause the area rug to bunch up.
When using area rugs, be sure to "anchor" them with a piece of furniture. A rug will look better if the sofa or chair is sitting on at least part of the rug.
Finally, you can make your apartment look great by adding shelves filled with mementos and collectibles. Think about making one whole wall a big shelving unit and fill it up with decorative accessories. Even if you can't do anything else to give your apartment decorative appeal, you can add lots of interesting accessories to add unique drama to your place.
Buying A House With A Basement Apartment
This article is intended for discussion purposes only and not as a code interpretation. For specific articles and conformance, please consult the Ontario Fire Code, Retrofit Section 9.8 of the Ontario Building Code.
This article deals with some of the things you should be watching for, if you’re shopping for a home with a self-contained apartment. The regulatory information was current as of 1996, however may be subject to change at any time. Consult with your local Building Code Official or Fire Department for up-to-date regulations.
What's the big deal?
Most existing two-unit houses (built before Nov. 16, 1995) will be "grandfathered" (continue to be allowed) under the new legislation, provided they meet applicable municipal planning standards. As well, two unit houses should have met Fire Code requirements by July 14, 1996. In general, new apartments must comply with the Building Code, and existing apartments must comply with the Fire Code.
Both new and existing apartments must comply with certain property and municipal zoning (planning) standards.
Is there a certificate of compliance?It would appear your best protection is to ensure the vendor supplies a certificate of compliance from the local municipal fire department for any property that might fall under the jurisdiction of the Fire Code, Section 9.8. If the vendor is unwilling or unable to supply a certificate of compliance, the dwelling unit could possibly be non-conforming, and therefore considered illegal.
Also, municipalities have the right to decide where they will allow homes to have additional dwelling units and can designate areas where they will not allow homes to have additional dwelling units. Units installed after November 16, 1995 without a permit are unprotected (even if they meet fire, safety & electrical standards) and the municipality could require removal of the unit.
What to look for:
This article deals with some of the things you should be watching for, if you’re shopping for a home with a self-contained apartment. The regulatory information was current as of 1996, however may be subject to change at any time. Consult with your local Building Code Official or Fire Department for up-to-date regulations.
What's the big deal?
Most existing two-unit houses (built before Nov. 16, 1995) will be "grandfathered" (continue to be allowed) under the new legislation, provided they meet applicable municipal planning standards. As well, two unit houses should have met Fire Code requirements by July 14, 1996. In general, new apartments must comply with the Building Code, and existing apartments must comply with the Fire Code.
Both new and existing apartments must comply with certain property and municipal zoning (planning) standards.
Is there a certificate of compliance?It would appear your best protection is to ensure the vendor supplies a certificate of compliance from the local municipal fire department for any property that might fall under the jurisdiction of the Fire Code, Section 9.8. If the vendor is unwilling or unable to supply a certificate of compliance, the dwelling unit could possibly be non-conforming, and therefore considered illegal.
Also, municipalities have the right to decide where they will allow homes to have additional dwelling units and can designate areas where they will not allow homes to have additional dwelling units. Units installed after November 16, 1995 without a permit are unprotected (even if they meet fire, safety & electrical standards) and the municipality could require removal of the unit.
What to look for:
- Walls/floors/ceilings covered with materials with a 30 minute fire rating (eg. drywall); or materials with a 15 minute fire rating and interconnected smoke alarms, throughout all dwellings in the house.
- New! Ontario, 1998: All homeowners must maintain smoke detectors on every elevation, even if the dwelling is not rented or sub-let. Check with your local, provincial or state authority to confirm requirements for smoke detectors in your area.
- Materials not rated for fire protection, but with a sprinkler system installed throughout all dwellings in the house.
- A private entrance, and the route does not involve entering another dwelling. A second means of exit, which can be another door or a window easily accessible and unobstructed.
- When was the apartment built?
- If the apartment was built after Nov.16, 1995, does the vendor have a permit?
- Does the vendor have a certificate of compliance from Ontario Hydro? From the local fire department?
- Are there interconnected fire alarms?
- What size is the electrical service? Is there enough "ampacity" (capacity) to support two separate living units?
- There are some private inspection firms who are attempting to capitalize on this opportunity by advertising themselves as basement apartment or fire code specialists. Don’t be fooled. Municipal Building & Fire Departments are the only organizations that have the authority to determine what constitutes code compliance.
Finding A Georgia Apartment Without Any Stress
If you have decided to move to Georgia, depending on how you go about it, finding an apartment and moving your belongings to your new home can be an adventure or a nightmare. The key to making your move to your new apartment in Georgia stress-free is to be well-organized. Beyond the moving tips that are given to you contact movers, utility companies and your post office, there are some very important factors you need to put into your plan.
When you begin looking for your Georgia apartment, keep in mind that neighborhoods in every city have their own unique personality. If you are happy in the neighborhood where you are currently living, and want to live in a similar environment in Georgia, the best way to do this is by creating a profile.
Your Georgia apartment profile should include all of the features that are important to have in your apartment and the neighborhood where you live. Think about your lifestyle and what you need to be comfortable.
Here are some of the questions your profile will answer:
Moving to an apartment in Georgia is more than just transporting your material items from one place to another; you are moving all of your daily activities to a new environment. You can face the challenges of relocating and win by having all the facts you need to move to your apartment in Georgia and be satisfied.
For instance, Atlanta, Georgia is very popular because of its good combination of features that are considered important for living well. The apartment market is competitively priced for upscale renters with an average income of $45,000. Fair market rent for a one bedroom apartment in Atlanta, Georgia is approximately $700.00. There is a wide variety of apartment styles in Georgia. Depending on where you are moving in Georgia, you can live in a truly urban style or genuine country style environment.
Searching for an apartment in Georgia by price is the first step to working with your profile. Moving to an apartment in a city like Atlanta, Georgia from a city with a similar cost of living is a lot different than moving there from a small town where the cost of living is a less. Use your profile to see what the differences are between where you live now and your new apartment in Georgia so you know what you can expect when you make your move.
When you begin looking for your Georgia apartment, keep in mind that neighborhoods in every city have their own unique personality. If you are happy in the neighborhood where you are currently living, and want to live in a similar environment in Georgia, the best way to do this is by creating a profile.
Your Georgia apartment profile should include all of the features that are important to have in your apartment and the neighborhood where you live. Think about your lifestyle and what you need to be comfortable.
Here are some of the questions your profile will answer:
- How much are you currently paying as rental fees?
- Are you living in a private home or an apartment building?
- Are you a parent?
- Do you have pets?
- Do you have a washer and dryer in your apartment?
- Do you have your own car or do you use public transportation?
- Are you an online banking customer or do you like to visit your bank in person?
- Do you like to entertain at home or do you socialize at public places?
Moving to an apartment in Georgia is more than just transporting your material items from one place to another; you are moving all of your daily activities to a new environment. You can face the challenges of relocating and win by having all the facts you need to move to your apartment in Georgia and be satisfied.
For instance, Atlanta, Georgia is very popular because of its good combination of features that are considered important for living well. The apartment market is competitively priced for upscale renters with an average income of $45,000. Fair market rent for a one bedroom apartment in Atlanta, Georgia is approximately $700.00. There is a wide variety of apartment styles in Georgia. Depending on where you are moving in Georgia, you can live in a truly urban style or genuine country style environment.
Searching for an apartment in Georgia by price is the first step to working with your profile. Moving to an apartment in a city like Atlanta, Georgia from a city with a similar cost of living is a lot different than moving there from a small town where the cost of living is a less. Use your profile to see what the differences are between where you live now and your new apartment in Georgia so you know what you can expect when you make your move.
Renting an Apartment - Maybe this is the Right Solution for You
So you are just about to leave college/university and are hoping that at some point you will be able to move into a place of your own. Yet the idea of buying a house right now may seem a little daunting and possibly out of your price bracket. It may be that you are just about to start a new job and want to live somewhere a little closer to it, and then it might be an idea to look at buying an apartment.
An apartment can be a great solution for many young people as not only are they affordable, and most will certainly not have enough money saved for the deposit on a house. However, you just may find that you have enough money saved from last summer’s job to make the first rent payment.
But what you must remember is the rent you will pay for the apartment will depend on the location you want to live in. Many apartments can start from anywhere around $300 dollars per calendar month and then move up into the thousands. However, do not let this put you off. There are many ways in which you could easily afford to go for that apartment which is a little more expensive. For example if you could find someone that you trust to share the place with you, this would soon cut down your rent payments. Certainly an apartment can be a great place to start your adult life and what is even better if you can share it with a couple of friends.
The other benefit of renting an apartment is that they are maintenance free. So if any problems should arise whilst you are in occupation it is not your worry to get it sorted out, that is up to your Landlord. For example if you have a garden and don’t have time to mow the lawn or weed the borders, the Landlord will have arranged for the outside maintenance to be taken care, plus if any thing should go wrong with the equipment in the house, one call and it should be repaired.
Another great reason for renting an apartment is that it provides you with an easy way of meeting other people; when living in an apartment block with neighbours all around and it only takes a knock on the door next door to meet them. In fact in time you may find that your neighbours are more like friends. One way of meeting them is to throw a party and invite them all round.
So do not worry if the chance of buying a house is unlikely at the present time, then take your time and look at the apartments for rent in the area where you want to reside. Not only do you need to look in the newspapers, or contact a real estate agent, but you could also look on line.
An apartment can be a great solution for many young people as not only are they affordable, and most will certainly not have enough money saved for the deposit on a house. However, you just may find that you have enough money saved from last summer’s job to make the first rent payment.
But what you must remember is the rent you will pay for the apartment will depend on the location you want to live in. Many apartments can start from anywhere around $300 dollars per calendar month and then move up into the thousands. However, do not let this put you off. There are many ways in which you could easily afford to go for that apartment which is a little more expensive. For example if you could find someone that you trust to share the place with you, this would soon cut down your rent payments. Certainly an apartment can be a great place to start your adult life and what is even better if you can share it with a couple of friends.
The other benefit of renting an apartment is that they are maintenance free. So if any problems should arise whilst you are in occupation it is not your worry to get it sorted out, that is up to your Landlord. For example if you have a garden and don’t have time to mow the lawn or weed the borders, the Landlord will have arranged for the outside maintenance to be taken care, plus if any thing should go wrong with the equipment in the house, one call and it should be repaired.
Another great reason for renting an apartment is that it provides you with an easy way of meeting other people; when living in an apartment block with neighbours all around and it only takes a knock on the door next door to meet them. In fact in time you may find that your neighbours are more like friends. One way of meeting them is to throw a party and invite them all round.
So do not worry if the chance of buying a house is unlikely at the present time, then take your time and look at the apartments for rent in the area where you want to reside. Not only do you need to look in the newspapers, or contact a real estate agent, but you could also look on line.
Living in Harmony Dealing with Dreadful Neighbors
Having bad neighbors is unavoidable. From the nicest suburbs to the shabbiest areas of the city, the possibility that you'll have an annoying person living in close proximity to you is very high.
The fact that neighbors sometimes can't get along is a common people problem and you'd better know how to manage people; If you don’t, you may very well be on your way to the big house.
Let's say you worked hard all day and have to come home to the latest pimp movie soundtrack pulsating from your ceiling; You may not be able to keep your tired self from charging toward that upstairs apartment, round house kicking the door down and bashing that surround sound system in with a baseball bat. There are alternatives, you know. Check out a list of my tips that just might save you from obtaining your new, pretty cell block number.
Know Who You’ll Be Renting From
Before renting out an apartment, always check out the rental agency or landlord you'll be renting from. Get online and do some research. Online, there are a few apartment rating websites and if you must, (and trust me, you must) talk to people who already live there. A majority of the time, it's simple. Bad management does even worse business. There's always a vacancy because no one wants to live there. In my opinion, one of the best things you can do when apartment hunting, is get a referral from someone else, preferably a friend. Okay, so you don't have any friends; again, check out the place as thoroughly as possible before you make a decision that can aggravate you for the entire length of your lease.
Move with Caution, Think Before Acting
If you fell to your knees in praise when you saw the apartment, moved in and didn't research your landlord, more power to you. Your neighbors might be wonderful. That's great!
However, if you moved in and now your neighbors have become your worst nightmare, the seemingly simple way to handle things would be to go to them and kindly ask them to turn the music down. Be wary about doing this. Why, because it rarely works. Sure, you might have a good neighbor who didn't know they were disturbing you. If so, you can kindly knock on their door and ask them to turn their TV down. If they apologize and turn it down, your problem is solved and life goes on.
But, if you're like a ton of us who has experienced the person who recognizes they are disturbing the peace and they really don't care, your best bet would be to not knock on their door because it will enrage them. More than likely, the music is going to play louder and longer and you're going to be livid.
My suggestion is to document the time and the dates of every disturbance. Then, e-mail your landlord each time there's commotion. The reason you should e-mail your landlord rather than call is because your e-mail is proof you asked the landlord to settle the issue. I mean, it is their job isn't it? In the end, it will really help to print and save all of you and your landlord's cyber communication because watch this:
Save Documentation
If your landlord responds, AI already contacted your neighbor and you all should be able to effectively work it out amongst yourselves, you may need all of that documentation to help get you out of your lease. If you're like every other person who has ever called a Tenants Association or organizations just like it, you may have contacted your landlord on many occasions about the situation. Your landlord is about cashing rent checks and may not put out a rent paying tenant who is causing a ruckus regardless of what your lease says about 'quiet enjoyment'.
I'm even willing to bet your landlord is sick of you and is now labeling you as the 'instigator'. So don't assume for one minute if you break your lease and move, they won't still sue you for the money owed on the remainder of the lease and you don't want that. Here's why:
Look Into Buying or Renting a House
You may need to concentrate on getting your credit in order. There is nothing worse, and I speak from experience, than desiring to make a major purchase like a car or a home and not being able to because of a blemish on your credit. Recognize early in the game that apartment living is not for you if you have trouble with the sound of a herd of cattle stampeding over you. Put yourself in the position financially and credit wise, so when you're fed-up and ready to leave apartments behind completely, you can move out in a timely manner.
Move Onto Brighter Horizons
Learn to let go of your place if you're unhappy. Stop going tit for tat with your neighbors and stop calling your landlord. If you're miserable, move. No apartment is worth the energy it takes to complain constantly. To make matters worse, if you complain too much, everything that you're fighting against, you will start to mirror. If you're not careful, eventually, you will become the dreadful neighbor.
The fact that neighbors sometimes can't get along is a common people problem and you'd better know how to manage people; If you don’t, you may very well be on your way to the big house.
Let's say you worked hard all day and have to come home to the latest pimp movie soundtrack pulsating from your ceiling; You may not be able to keep your tired self from charging toward that upstairs apartment, round house kicking the door down and bashing that surround sound system in with a baseball bat. There are alternatives, you know. Check out a list of my tips that just might save you from obtaining your new, pretty cell block number.
Know Who You’ll Be Renting From
Before renting out an apartment, always check out the rental agency or landlord you'll be renting from. Get online and do some research. Online, there are a few apartment rating websites and if you must, (and trust me, you must) talk to people who already live there. A majority of the time, it's simple. Bad management does even worse business. There's always a vacancy because no one wants to live there. In my opinion, one of the best things you can do when apartment hunting, is get a referral from someone else, preferably a friend. Okay, so you don't have any friends; again, check out the place as thoroughly as possible before you make a decision that can aggravate you for the entire length of your lease.
Move with Caution, Think Before Acting
If you fell to your knees in praise when you saw the apartment, moved in and didn't research your landlord, more power to you. Your neighbors might be wonderful. That's great!
However, if you moved in and now your neighbors have become your worst nightmare, the seemingly simple way to handle things would be to go to them and kindly ask them to turn the music down. Be wary about doing this. Why, because it rarely works. Sure, you might have a good neighbor who didn't know they were disturbing you. If so, you can kindly knock on their door and ask them to turn their TV down. If they apologize and turn it down, your problem is solved and life goes on.
But, if you're like a ton of us who has experienced the person who recognizes they are disturbing the peace and they really don't care, your best bet would be to not knock on their door because it will enrage them. More than likely, the music is going to play louder and longer and you're going to be livid.
My suggestion is to document the time and the dates of every disturbance. Then, e-mail your landlord each time there's commotion. The reason you should e-mail your landlord rather than call is because your e-mail is proof you asked the landlord to settle the issue. I mean, it is their job isn't it? In the end, it will really help to print and save all of you and your landlord's cyber communication because watch this:
Save Documentation
If your landlord responds, AI already contacted your neighbor and you all should be able to effectively work it out amongst yourselves, you may need all of that documentation to help get you out of your lease. If you're like every other person who has ever called a Tenants Association or organizations just like it, you may have contacted your landlord on many occasions about the situation. Your landlord is about cashing rent checks and may not put out a rent paying tenant who is causing a ruckus regardless of what your lease says about 'quiet enjoyment'.
I'm even willing to bet your landlord is sick of you and is now labeling you as the 'instigator'. So don't assume for one minute if you break your lease and move, they won't still sue you for the money owed on the remainder of the lease and you don't want that. Here's why:
Look Into Buying or Renting a House
You may need to concentrate on getting your credit in order. There is nothing worse, and I speak from experience, than desiring to make a major purchase like a car or a home and not being able to because of a blemish on your credit. Recognize early in the game that apartment living is not for you if you have trouble with the sound of a herd of cattle stampeding over you. Put yourself in the position financially and credit wise, so when you're fed-up and ready to leave apartments behind completely, you can move out in a timely manner.
Move Onto Brighter Horizons
Learn to let go of your place if you're unhappy. Stop going tit for tat with your neighbors and stop calling your landlord. If you're miserable, move. No apartment is worth the energy it takes to complain constantly. To make matters worse, if you complain too much, everything that you're fighting against, you will start to mirror. If you're not careful, eventually, you will become the dreadful neighbor.
Searching For An Apartment Homes In Seattle
The latest trend in apartment rentals, the apartment home - has come to Seattle. Over the last few years, real estate developers have turned their attention to creating "apartment communities" or “apartment homes”. This shift was in response to more people moving toward a more connected way of apartment living; where you know the person who lives next door to you.
In downtown Seattle, the Avalon Belltown is one of the award winning apartment home communities with some of the best features to be found anywhere. The apartment homes are built with the type of room design that you would find in a private home. In addition, the apartment community is staffed with attendants to respond promptly to service request from the residents and a website for resident support services.
What makes these luxury apartment homes appealing is the corporate approach that adds a business relationship dimension to apartment living, you are paying a fee and you are entitled to receive value in return.
The idea behind the apartment homes at Avalon Belltown and the other apartment communities throughout the country is to enhance the residential experience to make it more comprehensive; exercise rooms and other amenities such as an on-site cleaners, jogging trail and access to copier/fax services are provided fro the residents.
Inside your apartment home you will find even more features for easy communication and maintenance. Fully appointed kitchens and baths, plus lots of storage space make your apartment living comfortable.
With all of these features, it is clear that the management company has made a serious investment in customer care and is seeking to attract high quality tenants. Avalon Belltown is a low rise apartment home community, with studio, one and two bedroom floor plans. The average total area of a studio apartment is 463 square feet and the rental fee is approximately $1100.
The one and two bedroom apartments come is different size layouts. For a one bedroom apartment of 742 square feet your rental fee would be approximately $1350, where the same layout in 862 square feet rents for $1470.
A two bedroom apartment home start at 1172 with a rental fee of $1800 a month, in the largest apartment home with two bedrooms you get 1276 square feet for $2400 per month.
Most of the apartment home communities pride themselves on the benefits that they afford their residents. The apartments are equipped with washer/dryer/microwave appliances, pre-wired for multiple telephones, easy access to transportation, permitting pets and high speed Internet service is available.
The advantages of choosing an apartment home community are making them increasingly popular for individuals who want to spend their time focusing on their interests, instead of spending time looking for the neighborhood dry cleaners.
An apartment home community is just one of the styles you will find in the process of searching for an apartment to rent. If using your time effectively is important to you, choosing this type of living arrangement may be your best choice.
In downtown Seattle, the Avalon Belltown is one of the award winning apartment home communities with some of the best features to be found anywhere. The apartment homes are built with the type of room design that you would find in a private home. In addition, the apartment community is staffed with attendants to respond promptly to service request from the residents and a website for resident support services.
What makes these luxury apartment homes appealing is the corporate approach that adds a business relationship dimension to apartment living, you are paying a fee and you are entitled to receive value in return.
The idea behind the apartment homes at Avalon Belltown and the other apartment communities throughout the country is to enhance the residential experience to make it more comprehensive; exercise rooms and other amenities such as an on-site cleaners, jogging trail and access to copier/fax services are provided fro the residents.
Inside your apartment home you will find even more features for easy communication and maintenance. Fully appointed kitchens and baths, plus lots of storage space make your apartment living comfortable.
With all of these features, it is clear that the management company has made a serious investment in customer care and is seeking to attract high quality tenants. Avalon Belltown is a low rise apartment home community, with studio, one and two bedroom floor plans. The average total area of a studio apartment is 463 square feet and the rental fee is approximately $1100.
The one and two bedroom apartments come is different size layouts. For a one bedroom apartment of 742 square feet your rental fee would be approximately $1350, where the same layout in 862 square feet rents for $1470.
A two bedroom apartment home start at 1172 with a rental fee of $1800 a month, in the largest apartment home with two bedrooms you get 1276 square feet for $2400 per month.
Most of the apartment home communities pride themselves on the benefits that they afford their residents. The apartments are equipped with washer/dryer/microwave appliances, pre-wired for multiple telephones, easy access to transportation, permitting pets and high speed Internet service is available.
The advantages of choosing an apartment home community are making them increasingly popular for individuals who want to spend their time focusing on their interests, instead of spending time looking for the neighborhood dry cleaners.
An apartment home community is just one of the styles you will find in the process of searching for an apartment to rent. If using your time effectively is important to you, choosing this type of living arrangement may be your best choice.
Freedom of Apartment Living
You have probably heard about the booming housing market the past few years. Now more than ever it is easier to own a home. This is great, however it isn’t for everybody. The average single professional is not ready to sign up for 30 years of mortgage payments.
The benefits of apartment living out weigh the benefits of owning a house for either the young married couple or the single professional. One of the greatest benefits is the freedom to relocate. The freedom to locate means greater career opportunities or promotions that may be offered in another city or state.
Owning a home is synonymous to settling down. Many young adults out of college are honing their skills learned in college for their career and the last thing on their minds are settling down. Renting or leasing an apartment allows for growth. It allows the young professional to save money for the future and start their credit history.
Apartment living offers new opportunities not only in career but lifestyle as well. One great advantage is the concentration of people. Many of the apartment complexes today offer amenities that would not be possible when owning a home. Apartment complexes offer security with gated access, relaxation with pools, convenience with laundry, no hassle utilities like cable and internet access, and a built in neighborhood that any suburb would be envious of.
Depending on where you are in life’s pursuits, the advantages of apartment living provides great opportunities and growth. Rent an apartment today and enjoy the stress free lifestyle that enables you to take the time to decide, the freedom to locate, and the benefit of well being.
The benefits of apartment living out weigh the benefits of owning a house for either the young married couple or the single professional. One of the greatest benefits is the freedom to relocate. The freedom to locate means greater career opportunities or promotions that may be offered in another city or state.
Owning a home is synonymous to settling down. Many young adults out of college are honing their skills learned in college for their career and the last thing on their minds are settling down. Renting or leasing an apartment allows for growth. It allows the young professional to save money for the future and start their credit history.
Apartment living offers new opportunities not only in career but lifestyle as well. One great advantage is the concentration of people. Many of the apartment complexes today offer amenities that would not be possible when owning a home. Apartment complexes offer security with gated access, relaxation with pools, convenience with laundry, no hassle utilities like cable and internet access, and a built in neighborhood that any suburb would be envious of.
Depending on where you are in life’s pursuits, the advantages of apartment living provides great opportunities and growth. Rent an apartment today and enjoy the stress free lifestyle that enables you to take the time to decide, the freedom to locate, and the benefit of well being.
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