• Post-Closing Home Maintenance Roadmap: What to Tackle and When,Emily Pascale

    Post-Closing Home Maintenance Roadmap: What to Tackle and When

    Closing day feels like the finish line, but the keys come with a to-do list nobody hands you. Where do you start when the water heater, the roof, and the smoke alarms all seem equally important? Whether you’re settling into a bungalow in Chicago, IL, getting an air conditioner ready for another summ

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  • 9 Simple Steps to Make Your New Apartment Feel Like Home,Emily Pascale

    9 Simple Steps to Make Your New Apartment Feel Like Home

    That first night in a new apartment can feel more temporary than you expected, even when you picked the unit yourself. The boxes are stacked in the living room, the walls are blank, and the place doesn’t feel like yours yet.  The good news is that a few small changes can shift the feeling quickly. W

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  • Rental-Friendly Upgrades: What to Know About Your Lease Before Making Changes,Emily Pascale

    Rental-Friendly Upgrades: What to Know About Your Lease Before Making Changes

    You’ve just moved in, the lighting is dim, the closet is tiny, and the walls are bare. You want the place to feel like yours, but you’re not sure what your landlord will allow. Before you pick up a drill or a paint roller, it helps to know where your lease draws the line. Whether you’re trying to up

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