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Much like in the spring, your home can be a virtual house of horrors when it comes allergies in the fall. You can avoid some of the more severe symptoms by taking a few simple precautions. Even if you completely shut off your home from the outside world, you won't be able to stop certain...

Having a roommate is a great way to reduce the cost of living on your own. You can run into problems quickly, however, if your roommate won't pay rent and starts to default on their agreement to pay rent and other expenses. If this starts to happen, you need to get control of the situation...

Whether you are starting over fresh, downsizing, or looking for a roommate for college, it's not as easy as it sounds to find a roommate you can really live with. Finding a roommate who has the same interests as you can be difficult, especially if you are new to the area and don't know a...

When you are getting ready to move out on your own, there are several questions to ask when renting an apartment. Landlords are sometimes unique in how they handle their leases and rental agreements. Before you sign on the dotted line, you need to get the answers to a few important questions. This way, there...

When you choose to share an apartment or home with a roommate, it's a huge relief to have someone to share the expenses with. It may be a relief when it comes to sharing the financial burden, but in order to maintain peace and harmony, you will need to lay down a few ground rules....

Updated 08/12/2021 - No matter where you live, you will more than likely have neighbors. Some may be closer than others, and many will normally stay to themselves. It's important, however, to learn how to deal with bad neighbors in case you start to have issues. Remembering the golden rule is also important. How to...

Updated 08/05/2021 - Living with roommates is cost-effective, can be a lot of fun--and for our West Chester student rentals--is an integral part of the college experience. It does, however, have its challenges. Every household has chores that must be done. When you have roommates, it's only fair that the chores be divided up as...

Updated 08/01/2021 - One of the most expensive decisions you can make when it comes to returning to school is whether you should buy or rent your textbooks. Textbooks can be quite costly and are only used for one or two courses. Buying them may be an expense you can avoid if you feel comfortable...

Studio apartments are perfect when you are on your own and trying to live your best life. They are ideal if you don't need a lot of extra space and starting out on your own. Whether you are moving out on your own for the first time or downsizing and starting over, your new space...

Communities are only as strong a the organizations that support them. West Chester, PA is no different. There are many organizations that work together to help support the local community and residents and businesses that thrive there. The following five local organizations are among the top supporters of West Chester. The efforts they put into...