Renter’s Advice and Resources

There’s a lot of work to get done when you’re moving, and a moving list is what you need to keep up with it all. Your list needs to include only the essentials if you want it to be effective. Here’s what to include when it comes to avoiding unnecessary charges to your bank account. […]

Moving out of your apartment doesn’t have to be difficult. To keep yourself organized, making a moving out checklist should be a one of the first things you do. This will help the process move smoothly and also help to relieve some of the stress that’s associated with moving. Here are some categories to think […]

Moving across town can be a hassle, but moving overseas can be a stress-inducing nightmare if you don’t know how to prepare. Follow a few simple tips to make the process easier. Find an Apartment If you have relocated overseas but still need to find an apartment, wor with an information center set up for […]

Moving out in a hurry? Then you need to pack in a hurry! When you’ve got no time to waste, grab your packing boxes, markers, packing and tape and learn how to pack and move in under 24 hours. Step 1 – Work on One Room at a Time It will be easier for you […]

So you’ve found a new apartment, signed the lease, and now you’re ready to prepare for the dreaded move. To make that move less daunting, be sure to use a moving checklist such as this one. Using a moving list will help you prepare for your move, and will help to ensure that nothing is […]

To get the most back from your apartment security deposit, you have to remember that you’re living in “borrowed” space, and it’s your responsibility to “return” the borrowed space in as close to original condition as you can manage. At the same time, as a borrower, you have rights, too, and you must make sure […]

When Moving Day involves an apartment, it can get a bit complicated. You often have stairs or shared walkways to navigate. You have a responsibility to be careful about banging up walls and door frames. You can be on a tight schedule to move before a lease expires or a new one gets too far […]

If you turn on CNN, half the headlines you’ll hear will mention the mortgage crisis and the bailouts that the U.S. government is planning for American homeowners facing foreclosures. But there are a couple of numbers that seem to have gotten lost in the shuffle: while the planned bailouts are being paid out of everyone’s taxes, almost a third of Americans rent their homes. They’re paying into the system, but they aren’t benefiting.

In the spirit of loving the earth, let’s explore eco-friendly moving. Please utilize the blog feedback form below to open discussion and share your own ideas on moving without hurting the Earth. You never know who will be reading this! I would hate for you to pass up the opportunity to highlight your brilliant ideas to Oprah’s producers or such who may be reading this as research for the next big show on Earth Day and is looking for guest speakers.