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Suburban vs. Urban Louisville Apartment Rentals

With a population of over one million people in 2021, the Louisville and Jefferson County Kentucky metro area is growing...
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12 Questions to Ask Your Leasing Agent Before Signing on a New Apartment

So now that you’ve picked the perfect location, floor plan, and neighborhood for your next new apartment rental, it’s time...
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8 Tips for Successful Apartment Gardening

Apartment gardening has become even more popular in the last year, and for good reason. While we were all staying...
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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...
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How to Choose the Right Apartment Rental Floor Plan

Choosing the right apartment rental floor plan is a huge part of the overall home search process. Outside of the...
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Your Rental Apartment Move-In Inspection Checklist

It doesn’t matter if you’ve searched for months or minutes, when you find the perfect apartment rental home, you can’t...
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5 Reasons to Relocate to Louisville, Kentucky

Home to the Kentucky Derby, Muhammad Ali, and the Louisville Slugger baseball bat, Louisville, Kentucky attracts thousands of new residents...
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Renting vs Buying: Robert’s Story

So you've decided it's time to look for a new home. But where to start? Are you going to move...
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Renting Furniture: The Pros & Cons for Apartment Living

Whether you need short-term accommodations, are moving out for the first time, or simply want to avoid the hassles of...
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5 Reasons to Rent an Apartment in North Canton OH

If you’re currently looking for a great new place to call home, just 20 miles south of Akron and 60...
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The Best Apartment Tour Checklist and Apartment Search Guide

When you’re planning or considering a big move to an apartment home rental, first things first… There are a variety...
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5 Reasons to relocate to Charlotte North Carolina

Also known as the “Queen City”, Charlotte, there are lots of reason to relocate to Charlotte North Carolina. As one...
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Renting vs Buying: Martha’s Story

When you’re deciding whether renting vs buying is better, sometimes it helps to see the thought process of someone else...
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8 important things to remember when planning your move

8 important things to remember when planning your move   At Redwood Neighborhoods, we know moving. And the summer is...
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5 Ways to Enjoy Your Apartment Patio Space this Summer

Apartment patio space may not be on the top of your "must have" list for renting, but having your own...
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6 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in Your Apartment Home

From emissions to plastics and natural resources, across every continent there are social movements focusing on how you can reduce...
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Providing More than an Apartment: One Resident’s Journey at Redwood

People rent at Redwood Neighborhoods for all sorts of reasons. Some are looking to downsize, some need a single-story home...
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Apartment Tour 101: The Types of Tours You Can Take

The apartment search can be overwhelming. First, you have to find the area you're most comfortable with, then search out...
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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...
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Employee Spotlight: Chris Semisorow | Recognizing Ten Years at Redwood

At Redwood, we like to recognize our remarkable employees—and we sure have a lot of them! One such remarkable employee...
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Renting vs Buying: Jeff’s Story

When you’re deciding whether renting vs buying is better, sometimes it helps to see the thought process of someone else...
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How to Get the Most Out of a Virtual Tour of an Apartment

As the world gets increasingly digital, wouldn’t it be nice to take a virtual tour of an apartment you were...
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From Resident to Leasing Professional: A Journey

Redwood prides itself on providing each resident with a remarkable living experience. While that experience may start with the apartment...
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How to Get the Most Out of a Self-Guided Tour of an Apartment

Ever heard of a self-guided tour for an apartment rental? While not available at all apartment complexes, the option to...
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What Happens If You Need to Break Your Rental Lease?

In many cases, long-term rental agreements come with lots of GREAT perks! But life happens... And there are times you...
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Common Lease Agreement Terms for an Apartment, Condo, or Rental Home

The majority of standard rental agreements for an apartment, home, townhouse, or condo come with common terms and conditions. But...
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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...
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10 Tips for Getting Your Security Deposit Back When Moving Out

If you’re wondering when can you expect your security deposit back once you vacate your rental property… The answer depends...
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Real Estate: How to Sell Before You Buy

There are lots of great reasons to sell your perfectly good home before you buy another house.  Job Relocation If...
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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...
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How to Capitalize on a Real Estate Seller’s Market

Despite a pandemic and economic uncertainty in 2020, lots of homeowners capitalized on the real estate market. In fact, according...
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Top 7 Reasons Why Apartment Renters Select A Short-Term Rental

There are lots of great reasons why a short-term apartment or apartment home rental is a great option. We’ve highlighted...
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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...
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What’s the Best Way to Find an Apartment?

The best thing about living alone is that you get to choose your ideal home for your lifestyle and budget....
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Shop Local this Holiday Season with the Help of this Handy Guide

2020 has been a crazy year. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to communities all over the world, and we...
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Regular or Long-Term Lease? Choose the Lease that Works for You

So you’ve decided to rent an apartment and it’s time to start the search. But have you thought about how...
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What are the hidden costs of homeownership?

Many people dream of being a homeowner, but does it always make you happy? This question resonates with folks who’ve...
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Does the Sale of Property Affect Capital Gains Tax?

As we approach retirement age, many of us have thought about selling our home and simplifying our life. But selling...
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How to Celebrate National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day

National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is observed the third Wednesday in October each year – which means...
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Redwood Fairborn – A Remarkable Dayton Area Neighborhood

Have you discovered Redwood Fairborn yet? This remarkable Redwood Neighborhood is located just 20 minutes east of Dayton, with easy...
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Is Renting More Affordable Than Buying?

Empty nesters and others heading towards 55+ communities are often faced with this hard question. There are plenty of calculators...
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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...
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What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent an Apartment?

When the apartment hunt is on, you might be worried about your credit score. Your credit history and credit rating...
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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...
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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...
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The Pros & Cons of 55+ Active Adult Communities

Owning your own home means you’re investing in a long-term asset while potentially raising a family and/or working full-time. But...
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What Does Your Dream Retirement Home Look Like?

For many people, homeownership can lose its charm as time goes by. After years of paying down a large mortgage...
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What Is It Like to Live In Des Moines, IA?

Living in Des Moines, Iowa is like becoming part of a huge neighborhood that’s undergone an extraordinary growth spurt. For...
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