Community Living

The U.S. Surgeon General has recently highlighted the significant impact of loneliness on health, linking it to an increased risk of stroke and heart disease.

When you are heavy into flu season, one thing is for sure and rings true for every single apartment resident out there...nobody wants to get sick.

The 4th of July may be one of the easiest days of the year to throw a themed celebration - red white and blue adornments turn any apartment, common room or outdoor area patriotic, and the menu couldn't be simpler.

Ever find yourself dealing with unexpected visitors outside your apartment? No, not your clingy ex who can’t take a hint—we’re talking about stray animals.

When school is not in session, the kids will be out playing on the community grounds more often. And if your community has a playground - even more so.

Not all of us are rich enough to live by ourselves, and not all of us want to live with our parents for the rest of our lives either. Where does that leave us.

Having laundry centers in your apartment community is a huge, HUGE bonus over having to go to the laundromat next to the local corner store.

In an apartment, living in such close proximity to others, there is no excuse for being a loud, obnoxious, inconsiderate neighbor.

What would you do if you found a massive jackpot of cash on the street and no one was around?

The truth is bold and in front of us. It's been repeated throughout the history of our society. When the economy is down, crime goes up. Theft and burglary are two HUGE crimes that raise during times of trouble.

Is your refrigerator running? Well you better go catch it!

No matter where you go, you may run into issues with your neighbor. The best thing that you can do is do your part in being a good neighbor. Lead by example.

The summer heat starts crankin' up as we get deeper and deeper into the warm months. Of course we all still want to be able to hit the beach in our swimsuits with pride, so we still need to be hitting the gym.

It's time to soak up some sun! Living in an apartment community you have the benefit of not having to go very far to do so. How awesome is that?

All in all, apartment parking lot etiquette seems like it would be simple...right?

If your community has a state of the art fitness center (which most of them do), it's time for you to take full advantage.

When Hallow's Eve falls upon you, it'll be time for trick or treaters to swarm by your apartment doorstep in search of the ever so sugary treasure - candy. You must be prepared!

Yes. It can seem to happen at the most inopportune time at your apartment. Whether you are trying to study for a final exam, have an important work related phone call, or even just trying to sleep in on your only day off...

There are not many things that you can do that bother both the apartment managers and your neighbors more than leaving full trash bags by your front door or on your front porch.

So a neighbor at your apartment who you hardly know has invited you to attend a gathering at their place, but you barely know them.

The parking lot of your apartment can be a challenging place.

Getting exercise is the key to being in shape. We all know this is an absolute fact, but the life of an apartment resident can be a very, very busy with very little time for hitting the gym.

Spring has finally arrived and there are becoming less and less reasons to stay inside the apartment. There is just nothing like a beautiful sunny day with a cool breeze and a temperature in the upper 70s.

Nothing cools you off on a hot summer day better than a dip in the community pool. When it's not crowded, taking a visit to the community pool can be like relaxing at a private luxury pool in your backyard.

When summertime is upon us, with it comes everyone’s favorite lazy Sunday pastime – the BBQ.

Ever had upstairs neighbors who were in an awesome rock band, yet seemed to rehearse above you late hours into the night.

In our many years of living in apartments, we have learned one VERY valuable thing to keep in mind:

This one will be short and sweet...

Imagine this: On your drive home from work you see black smoke filling the sky on the horizon. As you get closer to home, that huge cloud of black smoke seems to be growing and growing.

Imagine that work, school, or another important factor in your life is forcing you to relocate, but there's only one problem...you are still under your lease.