Montgomery Century Condos

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kitchen remodel including new flooring, cabinetry, tile, countertops, light fixtures and appliances transformed this outdated Austin, TX kitchen into a warm and classic design.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The 11 worst tourist traps in Florida — and where to go instead

These tourist traps see millions of visitors every year, but there are better places to spend your time and money. Here are 11 places to avoid in Florida.

What Kind of Documentation Can Prove the Need for an Assistance Animal?

If a tenant requests a reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal, but the disability or t...

Small Home with a Big Garage (Floor Plan)

If you’re like me you might also like thinking of ways to build tiny or build small while still meeting minimum local building and zoning codes. This small home with a big garage (floor plan)…

Decorating Your Apartment: Part One

Decorating doesn’t have to be as scary as you think. Begin by selecting the style that best suites you and work your way from ther...

Rentalic lets people rent out household belongings

INNOVATION Rental websites allow people to share their household belongings [...] he turned to San Mateo's Rentalic, one of a growing number of sites that let people share their household belongings, from an outdoor patio heater to the ladder gathering dust in the shed. Social networking and smart phones have paved the way for people to share their stuff. [...] people who share information about themselves…

Renters Are Willing To Pay For The Amenities They Want

The rental market remains strong despite rising rents, fueled by apartments and communities that cater to the desires of today's renters. According to a new survey from the National Multifamily…

Tampa’s first ‘garage condos’ are coming. What are those?

Paddock1 started constructing a storage facility for luxury cars near downtown Tampa.

Raising Families in Condos More Welcome

Traditionally, condos were not the most ideal place to raise a family due to the lack of space, however, increase in real estate prices have made it otherwise. More families have begun living in...

Complete This 10 Item Checklist Before Tenant Move In

Having a checklist can help streamline the tenant move in process. Here are ten items to address before a new tenant moves into your property.

Empowering Tenants To Prevent Apartment Fires

We've made great advances in apartment safety in recent years, but it's time to empower tenants to prevent apartment fires, not just to escape them!

Should you add residential real estate to your retirement portfolio?

Residential real estate can play an important role in reducing the probabilities you will run out of money in your retirement. Yet there’s no straightforward way to invest in the asset class itself. Unlike what exists for stocks or bonds, there is no index fund benchmarked to residential real estate generally.

2-Bedroom Rentals for Less Than $2,000

Finding spacious two-bedrooms for a decent price seems like a thing of the past in popular metro areas. But have no fear, you can still have extra space and enjoy city life without having to skimp on amenities. These two-bedroom rentals include fantastic views, generous perks, and plenty of space to live comfortably – all for …

Detroiters want to fix up their homes. The path to do that isn't easy.

Detroiters want to repair their homes. But there aren't enough resources. One program for seniors has a waitlist with more than 2,000 people.

16 Things Only New Yorkers Know About Apartment Hunting

Renters: you're paying more for less space

While apartment square footage is getting smaller, rent continues to increase, with rent rising 7% in the last five years, according to this CNN: Money.