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Great location to campus. Resort-style amenities. Private bedrooms. Fully furnished. Individual leases.
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DTI Property Management
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BCR Realty
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Doux Chene Apartments
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Lucky Dog DIY Dog Wash
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On-Line Real Estate
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The District on Luther
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Equity Real Estate
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At Home Properties
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LIVE HERE! LIVE THE DIsTRICT! UPGRADED FLOORING AND FLAT-SCREEN TVs COMMUNITY AMENITIEs • Fully-Equipped Fitness Center • Pool Tables and Air Hockey Table • Game/Activity Room with Playstation 3 • Resort-Style Pool • Lighted Basketball, Tennis and Sand Volleyball Courts • Personalized Roommate Matching • Active Residence Life Program • Computer Lab and Study Rooms
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Take the hassle out of settling in to your new apartment Meet new friends… but keep the old, too.
Moving can often be a very stressful experience. Last minute details, finances, packing and unpacking is enough to drive anyone insane. The hard part is already done, now you just need to start putting it all together. Here is some advice to help you as you settle in after your move.
Keep your old contacts but one of the best things about moving to a new neighborhood is meeting new people too! Churches, community classes and volunteer organizations are all great ways to meet new people.
Unpack one box at a time.
Establish a routine.
You might feel overwhelmed if you look at all your boxes and think that it all has to be done at once. Face it, that’s not going to happen. Unpack what you’re going to need first, like your clothing, alarm clock, toiletries and a few dishes. After a few hours of unpacking, relax and enjoy your new space. Put clean sheets on your bed and get a good night’s rest. Tomorrow, unpack a few more boxes. Take a week or so to completely unpack.
Get to know your neighborhood. Take a walk (or a drive) around your new area and explore. Go to a bookstore and check out the local scene. Take a trial class at the gym and decide if you’d like to join. Go the community center and pick up a calendar of events.
Get back into a daily routine that is familiar to you. If you’re used to working out every morning before work, join a gym. Prepare some of your favorite meals and watch a television show you enjoy. Find the closest dry cleaners, grocery store and post office so that running errands won’t be like navigating through a maze.
Take care of necessary tasks. In about a week after your move, you should make sure that all your post-move business is settled. Each task you complete will bring you a sense of accomplishment. Each box you unpack is one less box. Take everything a step at a time and before you know it, it will be done!
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Tips for furnishing your college habitat (ARA) - Heading to college this fall? Whether it’s your first year or fourth, you’re sure to learn some things about college life that you wish you’d known before walking on campus. Here’s one of those secrets: College habitats are almost universally small, and how you furnish yours will have a big impact on how well you enjoy and perform in college. Dorm rooms are notoriously snug spaces. Even if you live off-campus in an apartment, you’ll likely be sharing it with multiple roommates, which can make the space feel small. You’ll want furnishings that fit your space, maximize efficiency and that can hold up to the rigors of college living. As you’re getting ready to furnish your college habitat, keep these pointers in mind:
Size counts
Because your personal space is likely to be very limited, it’s important to keep furnishings to scale. Dorm rooms usually already have a bed that fits appropriately into the space. In an apartment, a smaller bed will almost certainly fit better in any bedroom, especially if you’re sharing your bedroom with a roommate. Twin is in when it comes to right-sizing your bed for college living. Your college habitat will also likely include a desk. In reality, you probably won’t do much studying there, so your desk can be a great place for your flat screen TV. Be sure to secure it with a mount. Products like Sanus’ Full-Motion Desk Mount make it easy to desk-mount flat screens or computer monitors up to 30 inches, without the need for any installation tools. Or you can opt for a mount kit. Sanus offers one that attaches to furniture such as a desk or dresser, to provide a more finished look. Both options are ideal when mounting your TV on the wall isn’t possible.
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If you live in a dorm, you’ll probably sit on the bed most often. But for those times when you’re having guests, a folding chair or two comes in handy. You can store them under your bed and then bring them out only when needed.
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Storage strategies
When was the last time you saw a dorm room with a walk-in closet? If you’re living on campus, you’ll be lucky if your digs have any closet at all. Lack of closet space is also a perennial problem for apartment dwellers. If you are fortunate enough to have a closet, be sure to use it; clothes stored on hangers take up far less room than those wadded up on the floor or crammed into a drawer. Most likely, however, your college living space will require smart storage strategies. Under-bed storage can be a lifesaver in college habitats. You can squeak out some extra space by using risers that lift your bed a few more inches off the floor, inches that can be Apartment Guide
turned into more storage space. Just be sure to use devices designed to safely raise the bed, rather than doing it yourself with a few phone books.
Increasing efficiency
Limited space also means that whatever you put in it needs to function efficiently. Items that have multiple uses, such as an alarm clock that doubles as an iPod charger, save space by doing jobs that would otherwise require several things to accomplish. You can find floor lamps that feature attached shelving, laundry bags that double as a backpack, and electric brooms that sweep your dorm room and your car efficiently. Efficiency and safety go hand in hand. Often, the devices you’ll need to make college life easier and more enjoyable, like a PC, alarm clock, TV and stereo, come with a lot of cords that can be a trip hazard. Cable Tunnels are a great way to keep cords out of the way and keep rooms looking tidy. Easy to install, you can use the tunnels to conceal cords. And they can be painted to match your wall color. Furnishing your college habitat will require planning and possibly some downsizing, but ensuring that everything in your environment fits properly and works efficiently will help make college life a little bit easier.
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What is renters insurance? For those who rent, renters insurance covers damage to or loss of your personal property. Whether you rent from a house owner, a property manager, or a university (as a student living in a dorm), consider purchasing renters insurance. Why do I need renters insurance? Landlords insure the physical apartment building against damage from occurrences such as fire, hail, and vandalism. But their insurance policy does not cover your belongings, so don’t expect the landlord to owe you payment should anything happen. Another reason to get renters insurance is to protect yourself against any accidents caused by other tenants. Renters insurance can also protect against liability lawsuits or medical bills of guests injured in your apartment. Some landlords require you to purchase renters insurance. If so, this would be stipulated in your lease or lease riders. There are two kinds of payouts: actual cash value and replacement cost coverage.
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Actual Cash Value This type of coverage pays an amount equal to the current cost to replace your items minus the depreciated value. Replacement Cost Coverage This type of coverage pays you the amount it would cost to replace your lost or damaged property. You only get the money if you replace the items. There is also usually a limit on how much money you receive, and the premiums tend to be higher. I have a roommate? Do we each get our own policy? It depends on the policy. Some insurance companies offer one policy that covers multiple people. Others require each person to get a separate policy.
SPRING LOOP TOWNHOMES “Unique floorplan and premium location”
1 bedroom lofts and 2 bedrooms. Ceiling fans, W/D conn. Internet and basic cable included. Excellent location for restaurants, shopping and TAMU.
$675/$750
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NORTHGATE LOFTS “A touch of class”
Efficiency and 1 bedroom lofts. Premium appliances including wine chiller and microwave. Washer/dryer incl. Ceiling fans, blinds. Walk or bike to TAMU.
$560/$725 702 GAYTHA, BRYAN
WILDE OAK APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES “A variety of floorplans to fit all needs”
1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes. Ceiling fans. Some with fenced yards. W/D connections available. Water paid. Convenient location near TAMU and Blinn.
$425/$525/$650/$750
1800 BLOCK WILDE OAK AND BRIAR OAKS • BRYAN
2 and 3 bedroom studio townhomes. Ceiling fans. Privacy patios. W/D conn. Some covered parking. Great central location convenient to Blinn and TAMU.
Prices range from $650 to $950 1600 BLOCK OF BARAK LANE • BRYAN
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Arbor Square, 1700 Southwest Pkwy, 979-693-3701
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Callaway Villas, 305 Marion Pugh Dr, 979-695-2300
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College Main, 4302 College Main St, 979-846-2089
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Doux Chene, 2101 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy., 979-693-1906
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Galleria Townhomes, 1600 Barak Ln, 979-268-8620
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Huntington, 1907 Dartmouth Dr, 979-693-8922
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Northgate Lofts, 702 Gaytha, 979-268-8620
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Oak Forest, 1210 Westridge Ct., 979-775-9000
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