It’s upon us. Move-in week. On August 15, Madison gets turned upside down as renters move en masse. We know you’re busy packing, cleaning, and perhaps weeping, so we’ve compiled a quick checklist of things people always forget during move-In…
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Madison is poised to experience an unprecedented influx of new apartment units in 2013 and 2014. According to Michael Dean, President of the Dean Realty Group, Inc., the glut of new apartments won’t cause seismic changes such as plummeting rents…
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Moving to Madison, WI? If you’re a young professional, you’re not alone. Madison is a hotspot destination for young professionals. However, not every neighborhood will be the right fit. If you want hip and lively areas and don’t want to…
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August is fast approaching in Madison, the time of year when it seems every renter moves to a different apartment. Moving isn’t easy, and even worse, it can be costly if you’re not organized. Here are 18 things to do…
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Companies who need housing and need it NOW don’t have time to go deep into the shopping process to determine if the property owners really understand what corporate housing is all about. To help corporate relocation specialists find what they…
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If you’ve already subletted your place, hopefully everything is going smoothly. But what if you get a call from the landlord, saying neighbors are complaining about your subletter? It may come as a surprise to you, but that subletter isn’t your…
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Are you and your girlfriend/boyfriend (or perhaps fiancé) considering living together in an apartment? Before you make that epic leap, we have 11 things you should carefully consider. The fact that you’re considering this is not surprising. The rates of…
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As free services like Craigslist make life easier for renting your apartment, they also make it easier for criminals to pull off apartment rental scams. The scams are relatively easy to spot, provided you know some of the telltale signs…
Read MoreA goal for most Madison apartment renters is to preserve your security deposit – even if it means doing a little extra cleaning at the end of the year. This was not the case with the renters whose complete disregard…
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You’ve landed your first job and you’re moving to Madison, WI. Before you start celebrating, there’s one little detail: You need to find an apartment. Have no fear, we’re here to help you understand the Madison apartment scene. Let’s start…
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There’s nothing quite worse than a Nightmare Neighbor. From being too noisy to engaging in illegal activity like dealing drugs, the Nightmare Neighbor makes life miserable for fellow renters. So how do you get them evicted and restore your sanity?…
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Pet ownership is at an all-time high. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2011-2012 Pet Owners Survey, 64% of U.S. households have pets. Admittedly, this doesn’t necessarily make it easier to find a pet-friendly rental in Madison: we property…
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It’s not just neighborhoods that are a factor in deciding where to rent. It’s the neighbors – especially the people in your building. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, or if you just want to make sure your neighbors…
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It’s a new year, and you’ve arrived back in town, hoping that you can overcome the roommate problems you had first semester. Even though the number on the calendar might have changed, it’s the same old story with the same…
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We love our renters. You’re like family to us. And the fun part of family is poking fun at other family members. Which is why we’d like to share our 16 Most Embarrassing Apartment Maintenance Requests. We generated these after…
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For the renter who has “heat-included” in their lease, we first have an urgent plea: Stop wearing your shorts in your apartment. Instead, put on some pants, throw on the sweater, and help us save heat and energy. Now the…
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You’re ready to start the hunt for your first apartment. You’ve never rented before, but no way you’re going to stay in the dorms another day. It’s time to find that very cool Apartment in Madison, WI. Before you begin…
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If you’re looking to save money on rent, sharing a lease with a roommate is a great idea. It’s a horrible idea, however, if you pick the roommate from hell, as represented in this post’s Roommate Memes. So how do…
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If you’re a dorm-dweller chomping at the bit to move into your own apartment, you’re not alone. Thousands of first-time renters are about to begin the annual search for off-campus lodging, which is why we’re sending out this warning: Watch…
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We’re not trying to stir up any trouble here, but roommate problems are always a hot topic. Venting can be therapeutic, so we thought it might be helpful for you to get your particular roomie problems off your chest. Here’s…
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