Apartment Guide examined the 19 cities in the U.S. on Amazon’s list to determine how apartment rental prices are changing in these markets.
Have you ever taken time to explore the nation’s small, lesser-known beer brewers? Craft beers at these breweries are often produced by experienced brew masters that appreciate a beer’s complex flavor profile and brewing process. Some even offer tours, allowing consumers to watch the brewing process.
As the third most populous city in the United States, Chicago is no stranger to these local gems. Whether you’re spending a day checking out the view from the Willis Tower, sampling the city’s local fare or shopping in The Loop, celebrate the end of a day by sampling a beer that was locally brewed in Chicago.
Big-city living isn't all it's cracked up to be. Not only will you find plenty of small-town charm if you live in a less populated town; you'll also save money. Apartment Guide found America's most affordable cities -- the top 10 cities with the least expensive median rent prices -- and we dug up a few cool facts about these hidden gems as well.
1. Florence - Muscle Shoals, AL
Median rent: $395 Named after the city in Italy, the northwestern Alabama town of Florence not only boasts the cheapest rent in the nation; it’s also the home of the University of North Alabama. Music lovers are in luck; artists from all over the country come to Florence each summer for the W.C. Handy Music Festival. It originally focused on blues and jazz, but now includes rock, gospel, country and more.
Pop quiz: On average, where in the United States will you find the highest rent prices for small apartments? Hint: It’s not New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco.
Today, we stay connected via social networks and smartphones. But not everyone uses modern technology for the same reason. In fact, men mostly use technology for email, entertainment and news. Women use technology more to stay socially connected, using sites…
For many people, summer is synonymous baseball season. Summer plans may include visiting the ballpark with your family and having hot dogs, cheering on your favorite team and bonding with your kids.
There’s an old saying about both fish and house guests smelling after three days, so take that as a warning to not overstay your welcome at a friend or family member’s home. Instead, arrange before you visit how long you will be there, making sure it’s no longer than two days.
If you need to stay somewhere longer, offer to go to a nearby hotel for part of the trip. It may not be the most economical solution, but it will ensure you and the host remain friends after the visit. After you’ve scheduled your visit, follow even one of the tips below, and you’ll always be the guest invited to come back and stay awhile.
Subletting is a unique renting situation in that you'll only be in the apartment for a few months instead of the whole lease term. As such, the etiquette and rules for subletting are different than signing a lease for a…
Moving is a stressful life event in more ways than one, and making new friends is one of the scariest parts of a big relocation. When I moved across the country from Iowa to Oregon, my first big scare was…
Looking for furnished apartments for rent for you or your family? Here are 4 things you need to think about before you sign your lease.
Living with a roommate can be great, but it can also test the limits of your patience. The most challenging apartment roommate may very well be whomever is currently living under the same roof with you. Check out these nine types of roommates you’ll likely recognize. From the Clean Freak to the Night Owl, some of these types really put the 'apart-' in apartment!
