Wilkes University Pa – Off Campus Housing

Available Off Campus Housing for Wilkes University Pa. It’s hard to believe, but it’s already that time of year –  getting ready for the college, and finding off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa is a high priority on many students’ lists. Finding a great space to rent can be a click away at Apartmentstolike.com which features great off campus housing near Wilkes University.

Once you are deciding between a few interesting off campus housing apartments, there are some things to consider when making the move.

To Share or Not to Share

Campus dorms often do not give you the option of having a roommate or not. Often you will have to share your space with someone you don’t even know and have never met. But you can choose with your own rented apartment near the university if you want a roommate to share your space or not.

If you decide to have a roommate in your off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa be sure to contact and meet your roommate beforehand. The two of you can get to know each other, and when visiting your new off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa you can decide on what your individual decor choices would be and work together to make the space creative and comfortable.

What to Look For

When selecting a Wilkes University off campus housing apartment consider the following things:

• The number of bedrooms you will need (one or two depending on if you have a roommate and if you’ll want to share a bedroom or not).
• What is the off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa rent per month, semester or year and what is included in the rent? Best rents for students are all-inclusive. This gives you the ease of not having to worry about extra bills.
• How much closet space will you need and does the apartment or room provide it?
• Is the space furnished? Is there a study space provided? Or will you have to supply your own bed, desk and chair?
• How close is the apartment to the campus buildings?
• Does the Wilkes University Off campus housing unit have good overhead lighting fixtures. Light in your rooms helps you to focus and study easier.
• What extra amenities are included or are available such as phone line, cable or satellite TV, and internet or wifi?
• What are the rules and regulations you as a renter will be held to such as having people over, over-night guests, parties, etc?

Where to Look

Considering these tips when searching or moving into Wilkes University Pa off campus housing will make the journey into your new university student life fun and less stressful.

Visit Apartmentstolike.com for listings off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa .

Wilkes University Pa – Off Campus Housing

Available Off Campus Housing for Wilkes University Pa. It’s hard to believe, but it’s already that time of year – fresh graduates are getting ready for college, and finding off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa is a high priority on many students’ lists. Finding a great space to rent can be a click away at Apartmentstolike.com which features great off campus housing near Wilkes University.

Once you are deciding between a few interesting off campus housing apartments, there are some things to consider when making the move.

To Share or Not to Share

Campus dorms often do not give you the option of having a roommate or not. Often you will have to share your space with someone you don’t even know and have never met. But you can choose with your own rented apartment near the university if you want a roommate to share your space or not.

If you decide to have a roommate in your off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa be sure to contact and meet your roommate beforehand. The two of you can get to know each other, and when visiting your new off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa you can decide on what your individual decor choices would be and work together to make the space creative and comfortable.

What to Look For

When selecting a Wilkes University off campus housing apartment consider the following things:

• The number of bedrooms you will need (one or two depending on if you have a roommate and if you’ll want to share a bedroom or not).
• What is the off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa rent per month, semester or year and what is included in the rent? Best rents for students are all-inclusive. This gives you the ease of not having to worry about extra bills.
• How much closet space will you need and does the apartment or room provide it?
• Is the space furnished? Is there a study space provided? Or will you have to supply your own bed, desk and chair?
• How close is the apartment to the campus buildings?
• Does the Wilkes University Off campus housing unit have good overhead lighting fixtures. Light in your rooms helps you to focus and study easier.
• What extra amenities are included or are available such as phone line, cable or satellite TV, and internet or wifi?
• What are the rules and regulations you as a renter will be held to such as having people over, over-night guests, parties, etc?

Where to Look

Considering these tips when searching or moving into Wilkes University Pa off campus housing will make the journey into your new university student life fun and less stressful.

Visit Apartmentstolike.com for listings off campus housing at Wilkes University Pa .

Apartments for Rent in Wilkes Barre Pa – what type of apartment do you need?

A lot of times  when renters are searching for apartments for rent in Wilkes Barre Pa, they do not consider what type of apartment that they need. When looking, a renter will often jump into going to see apartments for rent in Wilkes Barre Pa that they think sounds nice in the listing, without considering what they really need. It may be too expensive, but time and time again, a renter will pick these out of reach apartment for rent in Wilkes Barre Pa, and end up wasting time and money when they find out that they just cannot afford the new place.

It is time for renters to consider what they really need. Are you a single person, looking to live alone?  Efficiency or one bedroom apartments for rent in Wilkes Barre Pa would be the way to go.  When detailing you search at ApartmentsToLike.com you can simply type in one bedroom in the Bedrooms button and the listing generator will present you with only those apartments for rent with one bedroom.

Are you a couple, or a person with a roommate, looking for in apartments for rent Wilkes Barre Pa? When on the search page on the website, consider typing in two in the bedroom option and see what comes up. More bedrooms means a little more money, and the location or part of town will also effect your rental rate, but with two incomes this will be affordable. One bedroom apartments can be nice also, for a couple, or couples newly married, but inevitably you will feel like you need another room for a home office, or working out, or perhaps a guest room.

If rent price is the consideration, as it should be, use the Rent minimum and Rent maximum buttons to fine tune your apartment search.

Renters should consider also where they will need to live. How close to work are the apartments for rent in Wilkes Barre Pa in the listings you find? What part of the city? Is it close enough to work? Is it convenient for shopping and groceries? Do I want to live in a quiet neighborhood, or in the heart of a busy and often noisy city? These are all things to consider in your search.  When looking at the listing page at ApartmentsTo Like.com type in the city or part of town you are hoping to live in and see what comes up. If you like areas on the outskirts of Wilkes Barre, such as Kingston, Edwardsville, Plains, Luzerne or Pittston, you can simply type in those locations to enhance your search.

It’s easy to find the right apartments for rent in Wilkes Barre Pa and the surrounding areas once a renter hones in on some of his particular needs. Visit Renters Stuff at ApartmentsToLike.com for more helpful information on finding your new rental space.

Great blog post about a historic building in Wilkes-Barre Pa.

Stroudsburg Pa Apartments for Rent

Stroudsburg Pa Apartments for Rent. Looking for a 55+ community in Stroudsburg Pa? Look no further than LaBar Village for lovely townhouses to buy or apartments for rent, in the Pocono region of eastern Pa.

Our featured apartment for rent is in the Cedarwood section of Labar Village, a 55+ gated community that offers a relaxing living environment on beautiful grounds.

image via LaBar Village

This is a lovely one bedroom condo in a clean, well-kept building. Elevator on premises and reserved parking is featured. A reasonable rent is offered at $835 a month plus electric. Everything else is included. Click here for more details and contact information.

LaBar Village takes most of the maintenance responsibilities such as lawn care, snow removal and garbage pick up. Living in this community offers beautiful landscaping and a “park-like” atmosphere, places to walk, exercise, recreational activities and an on-site restaurant. A shuttle for residents is available also. The community is close to Route 80 and is minutes away from downtown Stroudsburg Pa.

Other Stroudsburg Pa Apartments for rent can be viewed here.

Wilkes Barre Pa. Apartments for Rent

If you are looking for Wilkes Barre Pa. apartments for rent you will have many options and lovely apartments to choose from. Your style of living should come into play when making your choices in this beautiful region of Northeastern Pa.

Do you need a large or a small living space? What amenities should your new apartment include, like number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and size of rooms? Is off-street parking a must? What are your budget requirements and price range when considering Wilkes Barre Pa. apartments for rent? Will your apartment or rental home need a yard or allow pets? Consider these questions when looking at listings of Wilkes Barre Pa. apartments for rent.

One of your first considerations as you search for Wilkes Barre Pa. apartments for rent is they type of neighborhood you would like to live in.  Apartment complexes such as Wilkeswood Apartments and East Mountain Apartments, located in Wilkes Barre township, provide apartment community type settings, with courts instead of streets, parking lots close to your front door, landscaping and maintenance. Complexes are usually well-lighted and include other amenities like laundry facilities, on site fitness centers and recreation areas like pools or tennis courts. Often you will find available Wilkes Barre Pa. apartments for rent in one of these communities.

Perhaps you would like a home that is more private or residential? Is living in town or near the city more for you? You can find lovely and unique Wilkes Barre Pa. apartments for rent in large homes or smaller apartment buildings in quieter neighborhoods of Wilkes Barre.  First or second floor luxury duplexes are available as well as town houses. For a more home-like feel, consider renting a half of a double home that may be available. These often offer front and back door access, porches or patios, decks, and back yards that can be used or recreation and entertaining.The home will often feature first and second floors, and sometimes a third floor also.

For a more classic home feel consider one of the many beautiful Wilkes Barre Pa. apartments for rent in the historic district of the city. Here some of the well-maintained and elegant mansions, built in the turn-of-the-century, offer available spaces for rent that feature fireplaces, unique woodwork or tile, hardwood floors or stained- glass windows among other features. The neighborhood is quiet and residential with tree lined streets, and easy access to downtown restaurants, stores, theaters, and art galleries, as well as living close to the local colleges, Wilkes University and King’s college. Houpt House, above, offers a one bedroom apartment. (Click image for link)

Remember to consider your life style and apartment or home needs and neighborhood preferences when choosing one of the many Wilkes Barre Pa. apartments for rent.

Check out ApartmentsToLike.com for an extensive list of Wilkes Barre Pa. apartments for rent.

For Spring: Lavender Color Decor for Your Apartment

This spring the soft touches of lavender or violet are everywhere: in clothing, cosmetics, and apartment and house decor as well. Love the quiet feeling of this whisper lavender bedroom found at Hooked on Houses.

Lavender romance in this living room space, easy to achieve in your Doylestown apartment.

Lavender bedroom chair would look great anywhere in your Doylestown apartment. Image from Eclectic Revisited.

Adding some lavender color to your kitchen makes quite a statement. Image from Attic Mag.

Lavender Bathroom from 50 Favorite Bathrooms at My Home Ideas.

Oh, to open your window and smell this…and what a view as well!

Lastly…couldn’t resist this one on the dark side of lavender…

…a Chesterfield tufted velvet sofa in purple….quite a statement in glamour and design…from Eclectic Revisited.

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Sharing an Apartment: Why have a Roommate?

You’ve found the perfect  apartment in Easton Pa. It has large rooms, hardwood floors throughout, an island kitchen with relatively new appliances, and two nice sized bedrooms with walk-in closets….The location is great, and you can park off-street with easy access to your door. It’s a renter’s dream come true. You’ve searched for so long…

But the rent of this dynamic Easton apartment is way more than you can afford. In fact, it’s almost double, and you have to tag on some utility expenses. While you nurse your broken heart you realize that the apartment has enough room for two people.  So maybe you won’t be able to make that smaller bedroom a workout/office space. If you really want the space, a roommate would make it within reach.

Help with paying the rent is one of the main reasons renters share their apartments, but there are other benefits too. Of those I talked with, the main reason may have been help with the living expenses, but most found the duel living situation satisfying, as long as they were compatible with their roommate. Sharing a living space with a friend is always the first option. Since you already know the person and have things in common, a living together situation can be an easy transition, and can help grow the friendship. Some renters noted some great advantages to having a roommate that I didn’t think of.  Sharing the chores what one. They made a list of what they wanted done, and each roommate checked off their duty each week.

Sharing in the food expenses was another benefit many found. One girl had a roommate who was studying to be chef. This was a luxury in disguise, for her friend was constantly trying new recipes and cooking some creative things up, which relieved her of the cooking duty most of the time. She, in turn, cleaned up the kitchen.

One roommate traveled a lot with her job. This gave the roommate her own private space regularly, with the luxury of having someone to share the rent. The traveling roommate could count on her roommate to water her plants for her while she was away, and since she had a pet cat, her roommate, of course, took care of the feeding and litter box duties.

Another key benefit to rooming with someone in your Easton apartment is the fact of companionship.  Many people do not like to live alone. Having a roommate will almost guarantee a lack of loneliness. Sharing your apartment with a relative or trusted friend that you get along with well assures you of potential for great conversations, help with problems, and a partner in crime when having a party or  some other endeavor.  Having a roommate, though a challenge at times (we’ll cover some of the challenges in a future post), basically has more benefits than drawbacks. The expenses alone, in this time of financial wows and cutbacks, is reason enough to consider sharing your space.

If you are a renter or are considering a move, visit the Renters Corner at the top of this blog for useful information on making your move easy and stress free.

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Book Lovers, Unique Shelf Ideas for Your Apartment

As an avid book lover I once had my apartment covered in shelves, walls of shelves to store all my literary finds. (I still visit the local library’s book sale each year!) After a few years I had quite a collection and my shelves filled up. Perhaps you face the same dilemma with your own collection in your Doylestown apartment. If so, I’ve found some great creative options that I wish I’d tried in my own space, like this very unique rotating Helical Shelf unit from City Joinery.  It’s an expensive buy, but what a creative way to divide a room, or situate a shelf in a corner if you have limited space. The unit rotates so you have access to all sides and levels. It can also be adjusted to any ceiling height. Great in an office too! Custom options. Starting at $4300.  Image from City Joinery website.

Another bright idea: enclosed bookshelves in white finish. Doors keep books from getting too dusty. Found at Apartment Therapy.

Bookshelves that attach directly to the wall seem to float in space. Be sure to check with your Doylestown apartment landlord for the okay to screw these shelves into the walls.  They make quite a design statement. Creative bookends will add a nice touch. These shelves, found at Design to Inspire, have built in ends to hold books in space. Placing a shelf above the doorway to store lesser used books is a wonderful way to display them as art.

Finally….one can dream…

This amazing spiral staircase with integrated bookshelves I just had to share. Of course I realize this is hardly a design option for your Doylestown apartment, but I simply had to share.  The staircase was built into the former home of Portuguese philosopher and poet Antero de Quental. The building is now used as a literary center, with this incredible architecture as its centerpiece. More info at Dezeen.

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Bucks County Tavern Featured On Food Network Monday Night (via CBS Philly)

The fabulous Pineville Tavern in Bucks County Pa will be featured tonight on The Food Network….

WRIGHTSTOWN, Pa (CBS) – A Bucks County tavern, which has been popular with locals for decades, is making its national television debut Monday night on the Food Network. The Pineville Tavern is located just off of Route 413 in Wrightstown. Drew Abbruzzese, executive chef, says his family bought the tavern in 1989, but the building has a long history. “The original building has been here since 1742. It has operated as many different things from a f … Read More

via CBS Philly