Make the Most of Your First Days with Redwood 

You’ve just signed your lease with Redwood and now it’s time to shift gears and prepare for your upcoming move. It’s an exciting time, and as you anticipate your first few days as a brand-new Redwood resident, you’ll probably have a list of questions to ask your neighborhood manager once you arrive. To help you…

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Sold on Charlotte: Neighborhood Managers Share Inside Look at Fast-Growing Region

How much are new residents loving Charlotte, North Carolina? From mid-2021 to mid-2022, more than 100 people moved to the Charlotte metro area every single day. That’s the highest growth the region has experienced since 2010, and Redwood is meeting the demand. Redwood began building neighborhoods in the Charlotte region in 2018, beginning with Redwood Concord.  “Since…

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Growing Population of Homebodies Finds Fit with Redwood  

A lifestyle that at first appeared to be a temporary pandemic shift now seems to be sticking.    According to Lia Nichole Smith of ApartmentRatings.com and SatisFacts Research, introverts and extroverts alike are embracing more time at home, treating their living spaces as sanctuaries and fueling a movement she calls “the rise of the homebody.”  In…

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Three days to a cleaner apartment

There’s something about the change of a season that inspires you to clean and refresh your space. While it might feel like a daunting task when you first start out, it doesn’t have to be. By making a realistic plan to complete a set list of tasks each day, you’ll enjoy a more efficient experience…

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One factor that can make or break the rental experience: your landlord

You’re doing your research and planning ahead for your next apartment move. When assessing all your options, chances are you are laser-focused on comparing monthly rental rates, apartment and community amenities, parking arrangements, etc. And understandably so – all those factors will have a significant impact on your rental experience. But a key differentiator that you…

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Four Steps to Finding a Good Landlord

As you embark on your journey to find a new apartment, chances are you have your checklist of priorities. Square footage, storage space, updated finishes and fixtures and pet-friendly accommodations are just a handful of things that might be top-of-mind. But, just as important as the four walls of your apartment is the relationship you…

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Celebrating Women in Construction Week

Women in Construction Week is the first full week of March each year. This year, Redwood is celebrating by highlighting a few of the remarkable professionals who help make Redwood so remarkable. Read all about some of the women who work in our many departments in the construction industry. Michaela Rieg, Preconstruction Manager Department at…

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How to decorate for the holidays in an apartment

Besides spending quality time with friends and family, lots of us have big plans for decorating the inside and outside of our homes. From aromatic potpourri to charger plates and twinkling lights on trees, there are hundreds of ways to spruce up your living space for a more festive look. But when your apartment rental…

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Renting vs Buying: Amy & Scott’s Story

Are you trying to decide whether renting vs buying your next home is the right move? Sometimes when you’re not sure, it helps to see the thought process of someone who’s in the same situation. Take Amy & Scott for example. This couple of working professionals has been renting the same small downtown apartment for…

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Staycation ideas for apartment renters

It doesn’t matter if you’re a working professional, stay-at-home parent, or busy full-time student, everyone needs dedicated vacation time for some well-deserved rest. But if the stress of budgeting, planning, and traveling out of town takes fun out of your holiday plans, maybe it’s time for a staycation. For apartment renters, committing to a day…

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Redwood Places 1st in the Cleveland Corporate Challenge!

The Cleveland Corporate Challenge is an annual event described as “the premier Corporate Wellness Program in Northeast Ohio that combines Team-Building Activities, Networking Opportunities, Charity Giving, and FUN all into one annual program!” Throughout a few weeks of the summer, teams from all over the greater Cleveland area compete in fun athletic events in pursuit…

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Best Restaurants in Lansing Michigan in 2021

Whether you’re a Lansing native or you’re just paying the city a visit, Michigan’s capital city hosts some of the area’s best known eateries where local artisans and traditional chefs are crafting and serving up foods that have been inspired from all over the globe. So if you’re a local on your way to watch…

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5 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in 2022

Cinco de Mayo is a day commemorating Mexican culture and heritage, and there are many ways to celebrate. In some cities, there are parades, parties, and events. But no matter where you’re celebrating, there are five ways you can participate in this holiday. 1. Learn about Cinco de Mayo While many of us enjoy the…

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How to Budget for Utilities

How to Budget for Utilities

When you’re budgeting for your monthly home expenses, it’s important to include more than just your monthly rent or mortgage payment. Utilities alone may include electricity, gas, water, cable, and internet, all of which can add to your overall living expenses. On average, in the United States, people who rent apartment homes should plan to…

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Where to Live When You’re Building Your Home

No matter your age, when it comes to finding your perfect home, opting for new construction can be a lot of fun.  Interestingly, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, home buyers between 54 to 72 years old were the most likely age group to purchase a new…

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Looking Back on 2020 at Redwood

2020 has been a year for the books for Redwood, even if it wasn’t the year we all anticipated. The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it challenges both professional and personal for people across the world. But even though it was a really difficult year in many ways, we wanted to take a chance to celebrate…

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National Taco Day at Redwood Neighborhoods Where to Eat

The Best Tacos near Redwood Neighborhoods

Do you love Taco Tuesday? If you’re like us, you can’t let ANY taco-themed day go by without celebrating. So to help our residents and prospective residents find the best tacos in their area, we asked our Redwood Ambassadors to share their favorites. Take a look at what our teams labeled “The Best of the…

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World Heart Day at Redwood

September 29 is World Heart Day! To celebrate, we asked our teams to tell us about the ways they’ve been staying active in the past few months, and why it’s so important. We’ve got runners, we’ve got hikers, we’ve got yogis, Zumba dancers, and more! Take a look. Kayleigh Stays Active by Golfing “I enjoy…

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Celebrating National Good Neighbor Day

Did you know that September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day? It’s a day for celebrating the neighbors who make life a little easier, or who go out of their way to make someone’s day. A few of our Redwood Ambassadors shared stories from their neighborhoods about some of their Redwood Neighbors. Take a look!…

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How multi-family housing industries are preparing for likely upcoming rental market changes

How multi-family housing industries are preparing for likely upcoming rental market changes

All over the world, companies and people have been impacted in some way by the 2020 health crisis. Manufacturers are shifting their production lines to support the need for medical supplies, hospitality groups are housing people who have been displaced, food and beverage companies have shifted to delivery and pickup services only, and hundreds of…

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How Redwood Residents are Staying Positive During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and even more changes to our daily lives. It’s easy to see the negatives: scary statistics, financial difficulties, layoffs, you name it. But amongst this, there are glimmers of hope and positivity. On a large scale, there are industries stepping up to provide protective…

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Plainfield, IN Real Estate Rental Market 2020

Plainfield, Indiana is a community located in Hendricks County, close to Indianapolis. With a population of 31,000 and growing, it’s been called “one of the greatest places to live in Indiana.” Many residents have described Plainfield as a “place of harmony” marked by small suburban neighborhoods. Read Niche.com reports that include important crime and safety…

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North Ridgeville, OH Rental Market

North Ridgeville is a suburban community located within Lorain County near Cleveland, Ohio. Located outside of the city, North Ridgeville offers its residents close proximity to the Cleveland downtown action but with a more rural appeal. Today the population tops over 32,000 residents, made up of families, both retired and non-retired seniors, and single professionals.…

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Healthy Lunch Ideas for Busy Professionals

While almost everyone lives a busy life, there ARE ways to simplify a hectic lifestyle. If you work outside the home each day, you may have unsuccessfully tried to prepare snacks or lunch for work. There are more than a dozen reasons why people don’t meal prep for work: My kitchen doesn’t have good prep…

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The Benefits of Healthy, Easy, Quick Meal Prep

More people are becoming well acquainted with the healthy habits of meal prepping. After all, there are tons of benefits to prepping your favorite dish in advance. It encourages healthy eating Minimizes your consumption of junk food Saves money and more. As a result, a lot of people have integrated meal prepping as part of…

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How to Cut the Fat Out of Your Energy Bill In 2020

In winter and summer months, energy bills can get pretty pricey with the extremes in temperature. If you have older, non-energy efficient appliances and drafty windows and doors, your HVAC systems need to work harder. But if your energy bill was high beyond explanation in 2019, don’t give up hope for 2020. Adopting a couple…

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10 Holiday Apartment Decorating Tips (that Won’t Get You in Trouble with Your Landlord)

Looking for some holiday apartment decorating tips that won’t land you on your landlord’s naughty list? Look no further. Whether you’re a purist who won’t decorate for the winter holidays until after Thanksgiving, or someone who decorates as soon as possible, it’s officially time to break out the holiday décor! Grab your twinkle lights, your…

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Simplify Your Lifestyle™— Beginning at Home

Have you started to notice that your life is a little… complicated lately? You work hard, come home, do chores, home repairs or address apartment issues (hello loud neighbors), and then there needs to be time to eat dinner and get a full night’s sleep. And what about having fun and practicing your hobbies? There…

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Redwood and the Arbor Day Foundation

Redwood Living has joined in a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to make a global impact as well as a local impact in the state of Ohio. Trees will be planted throughout the wildlife habitat located in the Harrison and Vinton counties of Ohio. This comes at a time when disease and wildfires are…

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Comprehensive Moving Packing Checklist

When you want to move in and out on time, and on schedule here’s your step-by-step moving packing checklist with a timeline. The Best Moving Packing Checklist Getting ready to move to a new home, especially if you’re going to college or finally leaving it after graduation, is not something that should be done on…

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