Brenda Richardson Contributor Brenda Richardson is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in Forbes, the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and other media outlets. She is the former real estate editor at the Chicago Tribune and the author of a recently published book on the history of River North, a dynamic Chicago neighborhood that went … Read more
I love the idea of packing up and moving to a new city. I’m a freelancer so that’s one of the perks of my job, right? Have laptop, will travel; I can work — and live — anywhere. But when you’ve actually moved to a new place, especially if you’re someone who works from home … Read more
In the wake of the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, condo and apartment dwellers across the country may have developed new worries about the safety of their own buildings. When the 12-story building partially crumbled, 98 people lost their lives. The exact cause of the … Read more
Landing an apartment is the first step toward making your new home dreams come true. It’s the time to start measuring your existing furniture, planning out your layout, and potentially purchasing a few key pieces. It’s also, of course, the time to sign your lease agreement to make the rental arrangement official. Big, important reminder: … Read more
Have you ever moved into what seemed like the perfect apartment, only to discover a million things you hated about it after signing the lease? Unfortunately, it can happen to anyone, especially when you’re trying to move in a hurry. Sometimes you only get one brief walkthrough before deciding where you’ll live for the next … Read more
Landlords are understandably busy people. Between cleaning out newly vacant apartments, finding new tenants, doing general maintenance, hiring specialists for repairs, and keeping up with the accounting for their rental business (and maybe working another full-time job), it’s no surprise that they’re sometimes tricky to reach. When it’s an emergency toilet situation, sure, your landlord … Read more
I often think that packing is the most stressful part of a move. But for those of us (ahem, including yours truly) for whom organization doesn’t come naturally, unpacking can make for an even more hectic experience. Regardless of whether your packing style is more Marie Kondo or mass chaos, give yourself a bit of … Read more
Whether you’re living in a small apartment or you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff in it, getting the most, well, space out of your space might deserve a little extra attention. Demond McClellan, a Realtor and leasing agent with eXp Realty in New Jersey, has a few tips for renters looking to … Read more
Sarah Magnuson Contributor Sarah Magnuson is a Chicago-based, Rockford, Illinois-born and bred writer and comedian. She has bachelor’s degrees in English and Sociology and a master’s degree in Public Service Management. When she’s not interviewing real estate experts or sharing her thoughts on laundry chutes (major proponent), Sarah can be found producing sketch comedy shows … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s usually a long list of things you need to buy when you’re moving into a new space. From couches to cookware, checking off every item on your list can make settling in a long process. And if … Read more