Looking for small apartment decorating ideas on a budget? We reached out to one of Madison’s premier designers for some insights, and combined them with inspirational photos for Pinterest. Low budget? No problem! [caption id="attachment_10750" align="aligncenter" width="241"] Photo courtesy of…
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Apartment gardening for beginners — and even seasoned gardeners — requires a different approach. With the help of three expert gardeners, we’ve created a how-to guide for renters. Whether you’re looking to get in touch with nature or if you…
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In December 2017, The Beacon – a comprehensive day resource center for people who are experiencing homelessness in Dane County – shared that it was in need of a new vehicle to help transport homeless individuals to much-needed services. Steve…
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Renters new to Madison may not be familiar with many of our top courses. To help you hit the links, we’ve put together a listing of top golf courses in Madison, WI. Madison Golf Courses: The Breakdown Our Golfer’s Guide…
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Insurance is for homeowners, right? Wrong! Renters rarely think about insurance, but they should. Learn all about Wisconsin renters insurance, including how inexpensive it actually is, and how costly ($85,000) it was to one renter who didn’t have it. Steve…
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If you’re a renter and you need to move out of your apartment, it’s time to find a subletter. Like everything, there’s a right way and a wrong way to sublet. As a property management company for over 35 years,…
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SBA Gives is a proud 2017-18 sponsor of a family participating in The Road Home of Dane County’s Second Chance Apartment Program. As a Second Chance apartment sponsor, SBA has the opportunity to make a life-changing difference for one family, by …
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[caption id="attachment_464" align="alignleft" width="133"] Dave Launder of Baker and Launder[/caption] For renters in Wisconsin, it may feel like old St. Nick is making the rounds again, as you have a chance to get a tax credit thanks to the State…
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It’s time for our annual updated list of things to do in Madison, WI in the winter. Madison clears out quite a bit during winter break, leaving apartment renters (especially students), wondering what to do in Madison. Every year, we…
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Winter is here, and with it comes snow, wind, ice, and if you’re not careful, parking tickets. You need the rules and regulations for Madison winter parking, as well as strategic tips and valuable resources to help you park safely…
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As new apartment buildings continue to spring up in downtown Madison, the apartment vacancy rate has reached 5.73% for the 53703 zip code. It’s a level not seen in over 14 years. Check out these and other statistics that reflect…
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In late August 2017, Porchlight, Inc. announced that after 22 years it lost federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and would need to close Safe Haven shelter at the end of the year. Safe Haven has…
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Autumn is here, and with it comes haunted houses, apple orchards, corn mazes and pumpkin patches. Madison, WI has some great ones, so if you’re looking to get out of your home and into the fresh fall air, here is…
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It may come as no surprise that the most frequent complaints a property manager receives are noise-related. If you have noisy neighbors, here are a few tips on how to deal with them, including how to file an apartment noise…
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Who do you need to follow in Madison on Instagram? Here are a few Mad-town accounts that may be flying under your radar. Check ‘em out! 1. @EpicureanChronciles As they state on their blog, “We eat the food, cook the food,…
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When it’s time to move, it’s also time to throw some items out. But what do you do with items like paints, pesticides, medications, and fluorescent bulbs? This guest post lists out the places renters should go for hazardous waste…
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As you get closer to moving into your first apartment, you need to get organized in a very big way. Our first apartment checklist includes a comprehensive list of everything you’ll need, as well as a list of tasks you’ll…
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It’s a law of nature: Moving always takes waaay longer than you think. However, if you know how to move efficiently, you can lessen the moving time (and pain) as you transition to a new apartment. Let’s face it: Moving…
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There’s nothing quite as cute and cuddly as a puppy. But bringing home a new puppy to your apartment requires understanding what you’ll need to do for the puppy, both in the short-term and the long-term. Having a dog is…
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Why does rent go up, but your apartment stays the same? Same bathroom, same utilities to pay, same everything? This infographic breaks down what your rent actually pays for, so you can see all the variables that can trigger an…
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