Articles for Tenants

TL;DR: As of early 2026, the average rent in Chicago is about $2,450 per month, with studios around $1,700, one-bedroom apartments near $2,300, and...

If you are like the 31% of Gen Zers that love the idea of living in a two-bedroom apartment and you also want to...

If you're an avid reader, having a space to curl up with a book can bring an extra boost of happiness — and right...

Are you planning an upcoming vacation? Nice, everyone deserves a break once in awhile. Before you pack your bags and hit the road, there...

While we don't like to pick favorites, there's one room type that always makes our design hearts flutter: an All-White interior. While a bleached-out...

Gray has been the most popular neutral color for many years, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. While once, gray was associated...

Although cats are creatures of habit and prefer to stick to familiar environments, sometimes we have to move and bring our feline friends with...

While British and American English share many similarities, there are also notable differences, particularly when it comes to describing living spaces. Let's explore the...

When you first moved into your rental, that small patio or balcony may have seemed like a charming feature. However, if you find yourself...

Do you still make resolutions on New Year's Day? Even though I know the chance of them sticking is very slim, the organized list-making side...

柴染 (also known as Fushizome in Japan) is a traditional Japanese color. Brushwood-dyed is the direct translation of the term.  Fushizome is the color of...

As a tenant, it can be easy to forget that your landlord is also a human being who appreciates feeling appreciated. Building a good...