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What Makes a Great Roommate Match? Help Us Build a Better Way to Find Out
What Makes a Great Roommate Match? Help Us Build a Better Way to Find Out

Finding a roommate is easy. Finding the right one? That's another story! 🏠 Discover what makes roommates compatible, from cleanliness and budgets to lifestyle preferences. Plus, help RentWhiz develop better roommate-matching features by sharing your thoughts in our quick survey.

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Roommate Driving You Crazy? Here's What to Do
Roommate Driving You Crazy? Here's What to Do

Your roommate seemed pretty cool when you moved in. Fast-forward a few weeks, and somehow there are dishes in the sink again, someone's friends are over every night, and you're studying with headphones on just to get some peace.

Sound familiar? Living with roommates can be fun (and easier on your wallet), but sharing a home takes work. Before you start searching for a new place, try these tips.

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More Tips for First-Year Students
More Tips for First-Year Students

In last weeks blog we discussed some tips for first year students. That blog inspired this week’s blog about biggest regrets and lessons learned from students. We put together a list of some of the most valuable lessons from current and previous students. Please take a read because some of these are real eye openers.

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Advice to My First-Year Self
Advice to My First-Year Self

In this week’s blog, we reached out to some of our community members and asked them to give us one piece of advice they would give to their first-year self and here are some of the responses we got.

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Tips for Suburban vs. Urban Living: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Tips for Suburban vs. Urban Living: Weighing the Pros and Cons

As a university student venturing into the world of off-campus living, one of the critical decisions you'll face is choosing between suburban and urban environments. Each offers a unique lifestyle and set of advantages and disadvantages. In this blog post, we'll explore the key factors to consider when deciding between suburban tranquility and the vibrant buzz of urban living. Whether you prioritize convenience, cost, or community, understanding these differences will help you make an informed choice that aligns with your preferences and needs.

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