The Roost Housing Guide 2016

UNIFIED MEDIA'S HOUSING GUIDEFOR BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

THE BSU HOUSING GUIDE AND EXPOCheck out your options inside and then meet with representatives from area housing communities today from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Atrium. SPONSORED BY THE HAVEN

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VILLAGE PROMENADE PEAK PROPERTY GROUPBSU BEACHFRONT HOMESTHE ROOST ONLINEHOUSING TIP SHEET BEST BSU RENTALSTHE 400 APARTMENTSORCHARD APARTMENTS BALL STATE DININGTHE HAVENUNIVERSITY APARTMENTS CAMPUS EDGEBEACON HILLAPARTMENT AMENITIES OUTWEIGH HOMEOWNERSHIP HOW TO MAKE AN APARTMENT A HOMEBIOLIFECOLONIAL CRESTMILL POND APARTMENTSMILLENIALS AND THE AMERICAN DREAM17 HUNDRED APARTMENTSVARSITY HOUSETHE HAVEN


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THE ROOST ONLINE GUIDEUNIFIED MEDIA’S HOUSING GUIDE

FOR BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Unified Media delivers Ball State news to students, staff and faculty. From the latest stories around campus, weather, entertainment, and feature stories about the Ball State

and Muncie communities. But, UM also offers a variety of options for those looking for their next home in our online housing guide as well as our classified advertising.

Unified Media’s Housing Guide is located at BallStateDaily.com, under Campus Guides in the navigation bar. The guide offers profiles of apartment communities and homes with pictures, pricing, and information essential when considering where to live. The guide is equipped with a search feature so you can narrow your choices by location, price and more.

BallStateDaily.com and the print edition of the Daily News offer classified advertisements with a variety of housing options. The online classifieds can be accessed online everyday, 24/7. Classified advertising is also offered in the Ball State Daily News. Advertisements may include ads looking for roommates.

THE ONLINE GUIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING


HOUSING TIP SHEET

Signing a lease can make or break your school year – which means there’s a lot at stake! Use this tip sheet to help you choose the best residence possible.

Free legal advice is available for all Ball State students. John Connor manages the Student Legal Services office and can answer questions concerning damages and roommate disputes, paying rent, or utility bills. He is also available to review potential leases and explain what the leaser is responsible for. John Connor’s office is in L-17 in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center.

Having dated photographs and documented conversations are one way to prevent landlord abuse or conflicts with roommates. Connor also recommends to have a roommate agreement and to have in writing how much rent they are responsible for.

• Deposits must be returned within 45 days after a tenant moves

• Tenants can sue landlords up to $6,000

• At least 30 days of notice (unless rental agreement states otherwise) must be given to tenants to raise the rent

• A tenant has 10 days to pay rent or move before a landlord can file for eviction.

• You have the right to break your lease under certain circumstanceso Beginning active military dutyo Being a victim of domestic violenceo Living in a unit that is unsafe and violates

health or safety codes

Know Your ResourcesKnow Your Rights

Collect Objective Evidence

Information republished from the Daily News.


818 W. Riverside Ave. • (765) 288-6819 [email protected]

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• Within walking distance to Ball State • Standard 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments

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Meal Block 25 (Any 25 meals/academic year) $210/yearMeal Block 50 (Any 50 meals/academic year) $420/yearMeal Block 75 (Any 75 meals/academic year) $630/yearMeal Block 100 (Any 100 meals/academic year) $840/yearAny 5 Meals (Any 5 meals/week, $50 Dining Plus) $710/semester

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Many people do not know the multiple options that come with apartment living. Numerous communities offer recreational activities including billiards, movie theatres, bars, game rooms, basketball courts, and fitness centers that often offer interactive programs and personal trainers.

According to Apartmentguide.com, child services are also on the rise in apartment community living. Yes, outdoor playgrounds are classic at most apartments but many are now offering toddler rooms that are an indoor oasis for our youngest generation. These special areas allow children to engage in exciting and educational activities while interacting with kids their own age – an added bonus is they get away from the TV for a while. This apartment community amenity is particularly attractive for Millennials looking to start a family.

For parents, singles, recent college graduates, or any adult looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, several apartment communities are now offering amenities such as wine cellars. The wine cellars often offer monthly specials and tasting programs. In some higher-end apartment communities, adults can even enjoy an evening or even an entire day at an onsite spa and massage facility.

While homeownership may be on the minds of many, one should also consider the amenities that apartment living can offer. Many of the services that apartment communities offer today simply aren’t available in a traditional neighborhood of houses.

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If you were to take a poll and ask people if they agree that an apartment can feel just as much like a home as a traditional house, most people would likely say “no.” Many would say that the lack of privacy, the limited design options, the neighbors, and the overall sense of being a part of a community prevent apartments from feeling like a “home”.

The truth is that it is possible that an apartment won’t feel like a home if the renter does not actually want to be living there, or if it has not been personalized for the resident living in it. But a house won’t feel like “home” either if you aren’t committed to making it your own.

HOW TO MAKE AN APARTMENT

A HOME

1 2 3 4DO YOU LIKE IT? PAINT WALLS DECORATE BE YOURSELFPick an apartment you can

actually see yourself living in. For example, if you absolutely cannot stand the countertops at one of the communities you visited, then I would advise not

to rent there. The apartment will not feel like home if every single morning you wake up, look around you and think… I would have never chosen

those countertops, or that light fixture, or this carpet. Choose an apartment that reflects your

sense of style.

Paint the walls, if you can. Some apartment communities do not allow residents to paint walls,

but others will let you do so as long as you return the walls to their original color. Painting the

walls a color that you chose helps in making residents feel like they contributed some of

their own taste to the design of the apartment, thus also making

it feel more like their dream home.

This is universally the way to make any place feel like home.

First things first, customize the design to suit things you like. And if you are stuck with furniture that doesn’t fit your

style and color preferences, use slip covers and throws to cover them up. And add pillows and

accessories that make it your own.

This one may seem a little silly at first but if you’re not

living in a place where you can comfortably be yourself then it is not going to feel like home.

Your home should be your sanctuary… a place to go after a bad day at work, or after a stressful day of classes. It is

someplace where you should be able to cater to your own needs

and take care of yourself and those you love. Act like yourself

when you are there.

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In the near future, we may no longer be living in a country where the American Dream consists of owning a house with a white picket fence, a cute family, and dog. This dream is beginning to evolve right in front of our very eyes.

You can thank Millennials for this evolution in the American Dream. With this younger demographic the dream consists of minimal upkeep and maximum amenities. Many Millennials prefer to rent an apartment in order to take advantage of the amenities offered and access to maintenance staff, as well as the convenient locations.

According to the website of the National Association of Realtors,

what Millennials look for most in a home is its location, particularly in urban settings where home is more like a base for other activities in their busy agenda.

Additionally, since many Millennials work long hours and have a wide range of interests, less time spent on maintenance and yard work makes a world of difference in their lives.

Instead of owning a house in the suburbs, many Millennials have different values from previous generations and dream instead of a carefree lifestyle in the center of everything. As a result, Millennials may be apartment residents for many years to come.

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AMERICAN DREAMWritten by: Casey Kitchen

Owning a home of your own has it’s many benefits, but for many Millenials, this old tradition seems to be fading out. Rather than buying a home, Millenials have a different path.

Millenials


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