How to Find a Good Mover

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If you've chosen an apartment community from among the Triangle Apartment Association members, then congratulations! You are sure to love your new home here in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Now it's time to start taking care of the practical aspects, like hiring movers. Here are a few tips to help you hire a good moving company. Ask around with your … [Read more...]

Be Prepared- Make an Emergency Kit!

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You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days. In addition, basic services … [Read more...]

Renting is Becoming the Norm in America

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America is seeing new signs that renting is becoming the norm as many families' dream of home ownership fades. "The Commerce Department said on Tuesday housing starts slipped 1.5 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 604,000 units. But starts on multifamily housing, often used for rentals, rose 7.8 percent to 179,000 units," according to … [Read more...]