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How to Keep Your Apartment Safe During Your Summer Vacation

As summer continues to roll on, families and individuals across the country are gearing up for their final trips before a new school year starts up and busier schedules prevail. But before the car is...

When Reading Your Lease Agreement, Keep an Eye Out for These Lesser-Known Issues

It’s a great feeling thinking about a new place to live or going on an apartment hunt, but new renters should tread softly and make sure they’re not being taken advantage of. While getting into...

Your Child is Going to College, Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Them?

Summer break has just begun and that means many parents all across the country are in the early stages of preparing to ship off their kids to college for the first time this August. It...

What You Should and Should Not Compromise on When Renting

Renters have a lot to think about when they’re looking for a great place to live. When lining up a handful of places to consider calling home there are a number of things to keep...

How to Make Yourself the Ideal Tenant

Being a dream tenant can go a long way with landlords who don’t want to deal with the hassle of things like late payments, loud parties, unwanted messes and backing out of a rental agreement....

The Best Workouts to Do in an Apartment

Getting to a gym may just not be practical for some people. From the registration fees to the monthly fees, to the ridiculous crowds, and always having to wait for the equipment you want to...

Moving Out of Your Apartment? Here’s What to Do Before the Lease Ends

When you’re relocating out of your current apartment, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you have to do. There are a few essential things to make sure you take care of and do to...

Renting Tips for the Winter Months

If you are an experienced apartment hunter, then you are already aware that winter is off-season in regards to renting. There is a huge influx of people moving from May to September, and it starts...

What to Do if You Need to Break a Lease

There’s  a number of valid reasons for renters to decide to break lease on their apartment, but no matter the reason, it’s always a difficult situation for both the landlord and the tenant. Breaking a...

How to Get Along With Your Roommates

Living with roommates can be a fun and rewarding experience that everyone should try at least once. It's a great way to learn how to navigate a number of complex interpersonal situations, and it could...

What College Students Should Know Before Living In Their First Apartment

Apartment living is exciting, but comes with lots of upkeep and planning before move-in. With more freedom comes more responsibility. As the next installment in our series on how to master your first college apartment,...

What Not to Bring to Your College Apartment

College apartment living is one of a kind. It is a time you will look back on for the rest of your life, so do what you can to make it a great experience. With...

What to Bring to Your College Apartment

So it's time for your first college apartment. First, congratulations on embarking on this journey! Now that fall semester is almost upon us, you must be in the know about what items you’ll need to...

Renting Advice for College Students and Other First-Time Renters

It is important for first-time renters to have guidance in the renting process. You will need to identify and avoid the costly pitfalls of the rental process. Factors like the terms of the lease, the...

The Personal Insurance Policies Everyone Should Have

There are a few basic personal insurance policies that everyone should have in order to keep themselves safe and protected. Those in Hartford, Connecticut may be pleased to know that Byrnes Agency covers the beautiful...

Having Trouble with Your Landlord? Read This

Any renter knows that finding a quality landlord can be a challenge. While they might take care of routine maintenance and landscaping for you, that doesn’t mean they aren’t potentially cheating you out of some...