Convenient as subletting your apartment may be, you can’t take it lightly. Turn your keys over to a reckless subletter, and your security deposit could be in jeopardy.Here are eight ways to protect yourself and your money when subletting your…
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It’s a nightmare situation: You spend weeks packing and planning, and then when move in day finally arrives, you open the door to an apartment that’s far from perfect. We understand how frustrating this situation is. If it happens to you,…
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Your biggest challenge when looking for corporate housing? Keeping your employees happy. That means finding them a corporate apartment which includes all the comforts and amenities of home. To help, we’ve gathered ten tips for corporate relocation specialists trying to…
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You may have found the perfect pet-friendly apartment, but that doesn’t guarantee your pets will be apartment-friendly. That’s why we’re offering nine hacks for keeping your apartment cleaner and more relaxed while living with a pet. Note that finding a…
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Winter guarantees two things in Wisconsin: Cold weather and expensive heating bills. Combat the costs with haphazard methods, however, and it could cost you more. Here are four effective, safe ways to save money on heating your apartment this winter.…
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Finding housing is tough, but finding it as an international student renter comes with a whole new set of challenges. To ease the process, we asked Andrea Sánchez Vicente, an international graduate student from Spain, to answer some questions about…
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Finding corporate housing for your employees redefines “HR” – as in “hardly relaxing.” To help alleviate some common worries, we’re going to lay out the top eight concerns companies have for finding stress free corporate housing. Whether it’s a short-…
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If you’re new to the country, let alone to Madison, you may not be familiar with the apartment renting process. Based on mistakes we’ve seen our international renters make in the past – including some involving legal issues – here…
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It’s only a couple weeks into the school year, but your roommate is already getting under your skin. You know you need to resolve the problem, or the year will be a mess. Consider then the advice of our roommate…
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Some Madison apartments are beginning to offer rooftop pools, spa facilities and other luxury features. Those amenities sound great, but how necessary are they? No matter what your apartment offers, don’t let anything overshadow these seven essential amenities and services.…
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Fear not, apartment hunters: It’s never too late to find last-minute housing in Madison. There are more available units on the market every year, which means there is a great apartment out there with your name on it. Here are…
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You would be hard pressed to find a day that Mad Town is madder than on student move-in day. Here are some tips from a couple of student employees at Steve Brown Apartments (SBA) to help make moving into your…
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You’ve landed an exciting new job in an exciting new place. Congratulations! Now all that stands in your way is moving there. But since corporate relocation expenses can cost upwards of $20K for renters, here are some strategies for getting…
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Generation Y is approaching their first year in college in a very different way. Many freshmen are opting out of shoebox-sized university-owned dorms and considering apartments and private residence halls. Here are 11 reasons students are making the switch. 1.…
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It’s official: Steve Brown Apartments has literally gone to the dogs. By allowing dogs in 30 of our apartment buildings, we’re making more of our properties accessible for dog owners. That’s tail-wagging good news, just as long as you don’t…
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Stephanie Seymour was overwhelmed. She had just chosen the UW-Madison as her college and now, as an incoming freshman, she had a lot of decisions to make, including where to live. Looking back on that moment, she’s thankful she didn’t…
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It’s almost move-out time for many Madison area students. If packing, moving and shipping/storing a bunch of boxes sounds like torture, consider Lazybones, a company that provides a nifty alternative for people strapped for time. Perhaps in the olden days,…
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The change in Wisconsin weather leads to thoughts of things that are green and not dripping with icicles. Renters with green thumbs will soon take up apartment gardening, particularly vertical gardening. In this post, we’ll share benefits of going vertical,…
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Free Internet is a nice perk for renters, but how do you make a good thing even better? To find out how you can improve the speed and reliability of your Internet access, we checked in with Dan Romens, Customer…
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Ah, the allure of man (and woman’s) best friend. If you’re a dog lover, it’s a hard to resist the pull of getting your own pooch. But once you do, finding a dog-friendly apartment – especially downtown – is just the…
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