When you’re living in downtown Madison during the summertime, you can expect to hear a fair amount of noise in your apartment. There’s not much you can do about morning traffic or the occasional laughter of late-night revelers walking past…
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If you’re a first-time renter and living in Madison, you’re probably going to resist our suggestions to get organized with a first-apartment checklist. Checklist? You don’t need no stinkin’ checklist. You’ve got too many places to go, people to see,…
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Madison-area companies are always searching for corporate apartments for their employees. But if your the company representative renting corporate apartments in Madison, WI, what are the most common amenities your employees will be looking for? The majority of corporate apartments…
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At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, there is a huge push for sustainability. We think it’s important that their efforts extend to our apartment residents, which is why we’ve created a list of sustainability ideas for renters. 1. Forego the bottled…
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Your child is renting his or her first apartment. This is both a proud moment, and a somewhat scary-one for parents. It’s a tough time to think pragmatically, but that’s just what your child needs. They’re so excited about renting,…
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A common trend among UW-Madison students is to live in student housing for the first one to two years of school, and then seek out a Madison apartment. For parents, having their children move on to an apartment can be…
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Nothing sends chills up a renter’s spine like cleaning your apartment refrigerator. From the toxic green stuff you’ve been ignoring in the far recesses of the first shelf, to the curdled remains in the carton of milk, the refrigerator can…
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If you’ve picked out an apartment with some balcony space, you’re lucky. It’s nice during the summertime in Madison to sit outside, providing the mosquitoes are away and the humidity is manageable. We’ve put together 5 tips to enhance the…
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The curse of Wisconsin is that our hot, humid summers can be just as unbearable as our frigid Wisconsin winters. If you want to save money on utility costs and not run your air conditioner 24×7 during this kind of…
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Summer is just arriving in Madison, and already the temperatures are pushing into the 90s. Beastly midwestern humidity can’t be far behind, which is why we put together some ways you can keep your apartment cool without spending a ton…
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For many Madison apartment renters, the end of your lease is quickly drawing near. Just like moving in, there are some important things to keep in mind if your lease ends in August. Here’s a quick moving out checklist of…
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The time is drawing near. The day when you’ll have to pack up those packs and move elsewhere will soon be upon us. The big question: Are you prepared? Most tenants aren’t, which is why we’re listing seven things you’ll…
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You just got word: The boss said you’re relocating to Madison, WI, and that you need to find an apartment. Pronto. Naturally, panic sets in. You may have heard about Madison, including that it’s one of the top places to…
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When move-out time rolls around, some of you may be heading away for the summer. You also may be leaving behind a cherished living room couch that you planned to move to your new apartment next fall. What do you…
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We’re going to be blogging a lot about moving out in the coming weeks, including touching on one of the all-time most dreaded tasks that any renter could possibly face: Cleaning. This post will provide you with tips on how…
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School’s done. Finals are finished. It’s almost time to move out of your apartment and either back home, overseas, to a summer sublet – wherever life’s adventures lead you next. But wait: Before you move out of your Madison Apartment,…
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It’s not a story we’re proud to tell, but it does provide a perfect example of why renter’s insurance in Madison, WI is so important. Flashback to Halloween, 2009. One of our residents in our Lucky Apartment building decides it…
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As part of the Capitol Neighborhood, the First Settlement Neighborhood includes the area on the South Side of the Capitol Square. From a thriving night-life scene to the obvious draw of the State Capitol and all the events that surround…
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You’re moved into your apartment, and you’ve got pictures on the wall. The bathroom is set, the sheets are on the bed, but there’s something somehow missing from your pad. You’re missing a green element common in some of the…
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Photo Credit: Richard Hurd, Flickr The Marquette Neighborhood is an iconic part of Madison. Best known for its free-spirited, liberal/activist roots, this area is home to great summer festivals, unique businesses and a burgeoning night-life. Like the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood to…
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