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Tips on Sharing Expenses with a Roommate

June 4, 2012 by

My Place With our college days firmly behind us, many of my friends are moving from rowdy, shared houses to quiet apartments... Read Full Story

4 Steps to Take Before Renting Out Your Home

May 7, 2012 by

My Place My friends like to joke that my husband and I are on the path to becoming professional landlords. When we... Read Full Story

My First Apartment: How the World Sees It

March 8, 2012 by

My Place Renting your first place after college is a big deal. Living with roommates, paying bills, maintaining a social life and... Read Full Story

5 Tips for Renegotiating a Chicago Apartment Lease

January 9, 2012 by

My Place When I first moved to Chicago, I saw my living situation as temporary. I’d planned on finding a less-expensive apartment... Read Full Story

Consider These 5 Things Before Renting Your Townhome

November 30, 2011 by

My Place When my husband and I first bought our townhome, I loved everything about it—the high ceilings, the spacious kitchen and... Read Full Story

How to Deal with an Uncooperative Landlord

October 19, 2011 by

My Place When I moved into my first apartment after college, I was thrilled about finally having my own place. What I... Read Full Story

5 Concerns When Moving to the Big City

October 5, 2011 by

My Place My first summer after college was one big blur: In just a couple of weeks, I went from hitting the... Read Full Story

5 Tips for Keeping Things “Safe” on Campus

September 30, 2011 by

My Place From text books to laptops, parents of college-bound students spend thousands of dollars preparing their children for a new school... Read Full Story