Apartments are getting smaller in much of the U.S., even as rents are rising. The average size of newly built apartments in 2018 is 941 square feet, which is 5 percent smaller than it was a decade ago. For studio apartments, the change is more pronounced — they’re 10 percent smaller. Rents, on the other […]
How to Make the Most of Open-House Hunting
There it is again, that Friday Zillow notification “Plan your weekend: 13 Open Houses in your area.” For some of us, open houses can feel like a guilty pleasure in what’s often a stressful process. It may seem a little nosy and a bit indulgent, but who doesn’t relish the chance to see a home […]
How to Be A Good Neighbor
We may not all have block parties and an active neighborhood watch, but you may be more affected your neighbors than you think; the neighborhood we live in can affect our happiness and stress levels in multiple ways. When you’re thinking of strategies to manage stress, consider investing in your relationships with your neighbors. The following are ways that […]