Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

What Makes a Walkable Neighborhood?

Ramona Branson

 · Sep 27, 2022

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Design trends come and go in residential life, but what people really want out of their neighborhoods — friendly neighbors, safe streets, and attractive housing — is unlikely to change any time soon. Another thing that’s unlikely to change is the public concern with walkable urbanism.

As the housing crisis continues to squeeze money and joy out of people, renters are demanding more bang for their buck. No longer will a carport and an on-site laundry room close apartment and house rental deals.

Cassie Damewood

 · Jan 21, 2020

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People in search of a new city to live in factor in many issues before pulling the trigger. Weather, housing and utility costs, political climate, and crime rates typically top the list. But before you sign a new lease and hire a moving company, consider the commuting scene in your destination city.

Cassie Damewood

 · Jan 14, 2020

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Millennials want it all and they want it now. And why not? Known for living in the moment, ravenously consuming art and culture, and earning a living doing what they love, millennials are more likely than any other recent generation to think — and live — outside the box they came in.

Cassie Damewood

 · Nov 23, 2017

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There’s nothing more exciting and challenging for a twenty-something than to try out city living. Big cities are fun because they have more of everything: types of people, restaurants, cultural events, and things to see and do. It’s possible to never be lonely or bored if you are proactive in getting out and taking advantage […]

Rachael Weiner

 · May 19, 2010

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