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How To Rent An Apartment with Low Income Or No Income At All

Here are some of the tried and tested work around to rent an apartment with low or no income at all.

Where Are Lower-Income Renters Supposed to Live?

While more Americans across all income levels and in all cities are choosing renting over buying, apartments are increasingly only being built for high-income renters.

Benefits of Portable Buildings

Due to the increased demand for secure and affordable housing units, many people are turning to portable buildings which of late are seen to offer bespoke solutions to housing either as living units, storage or business premises. The major benefits of these types of building are the ability to be moved from one point

How to make a bedroom look expensive on a budget: 11 interior design tips

These expert tips from interior designers will quickly and affordably elevate your sleep space, making your bedroom look and feel more luxe

Before and After: A Full Kitchen Remodel

A full kitchen remodel including new flooring, cabinetry, tile, countertops, light fixtures and appliances transformed this outdated Austin, TX kitchen into a warm and classic design.

Somerville may see another apartment building

Another apartment building may be coming to Somerville.

What is happening to people who live in apartment buildings?

Different facilities are taking different measures during this time.

Modern apartment building twists for enviable green space

The architects designed the glassy building with a twisting form where each layer has a triangular terrace cantilevering over the layer below.

9 Apartment Buildings with Out-of-Control Amenities

Basic apartment checklist: decent bedroom space, close to public transportation, no noisy neighbors—and, oh, yeah, I need to make sure my dog has regular access to a spa in the building.

From old gas station to 5 story apartment building

Transforming an old gas station into a brand new multi-use facility.

The Death of the Small Apartment Building

Big apartment buildings are going up at a record pace in the U.S., but little ones are ever rarer. That’s a problem.

Neighbors want burned out Inkster apartment building torn down

Apartment Building System Upgrade

Many older apartment buildings don’t have the ability for access control and are merely key-based entry systems. These apartment buildings hugely benefit from adding better security protection in addition to monitoring capabilities. Installing a fob-based access system can help. It’s typically a significant cost to replace lost keys, not to mention the time taken to …

It's not an apartment building, it's a bicycle house

There's a lot to learn from the Cykelhuset Oboy! in Malmo. There is!

Pressure Wash Your Apartment Building

If you own or manage an apartment building or other piece of real estate one of the most important things to take care of is the exterior of the property. In order to make the exterior appear attractive and clean you will need to have a pressure washed every once in a while. While there …

Insurance for Apartment Building Owners

It is very rewarding to be an apartment building owner. There are responsibilities that you must perform. The most important one is buying an insurance policy. After all the hard work you have put into your business, protecting it is essential.

Origami-inspired apartment building is a fresh take on townhouses

The angular residential development manages to break out of the conventional boxy apartment building look.

Landscaping an Apartment Building Pool: Factors to Consider

If you're considering landscaping an apartment building pool, consider these factors to ensure your residents have a quality poolside experience.

Converting a 4 unit apartment building into condos.

Additional Information: I currently live in a 4-unit apartment building in Dedham. My grandmother owns the building and is considering converting the units to condos. What are the steps she would …