As an Android enthusiast and a proud apartment dweller, I can assure you that my mobile phone never left my side while I was pounding the pavement during my last apartment search. And, I’m not alone. In a year or two, mobile phones are predicated to overtake PCs for accessing information online, which will certainly have an even greater impact on the way people shop for apartments. Knowing that smartphone owners are brand loyalists (guilty!), Apartments.com launched an Android app to help provide renters—and smartphone lovers—with a variety of options to choose from during their apartment search.
A unique feature of the Apartments.com app is that it’s built according to Google’s guidelines, designed specifically for the Android phone to ensure users have the best experience. While many companies simply port their iPhone app design over to the Android platform, we’ve tailored the rental search experience for them so that it feels like home. With Android gaining momentum as one of the most preferred platforms across the country—representing 47% of the market share—Apartments.com is now broadening its reach to this growing segment of smartphone users looking for easy access to apartment information on the go. Read More
This post was originally written by Kerry Sugrue, former Social Media Specialist at Apartments.com.
If you haven’t heard of Pinterest yet, you will soon. The popular new social site allows users to Pin items of interest onto virtual tack boards. Links to cupcake recipes, interesting photography, Blackhawks players and wedding dresses have been inundating my feeds on both Facebook and Twitter, as people put together their boards. The platform is still an invite only, VIP kind of site, but you can request an invitation anytime or receive one from a friend. Here are the main things you need to know in order to speak Pinterest-ese. Read More
This post was originally written by Kerry Sugrue, former Social Media Specialist at Apartments.com.
They have been talking about it for a while, but Facebook Timeline is officially launching. This new view for profiles takes your life and puts it into; you guessed it, a timeline layout. There are a lot of people asking why all the changes and can’t Facebook leave good enough alone? It’s about providing a more user-friendly experience, said Kate Aronowitz, director of user experience and design for Facebook, in an interview yesterday morning. Using the right hand control, users can quickly scroll through events, friends, photos, wall posts and more from any year in their life. Although Facebook wasn’t around in 1970 (come to think of it, Zuckerberg wasn’t even around then), users can upload photos from that year to truly create a timeline of their life. Read More
This post was originally written by Kerry Sugrue, former Social Media Specialist at Apartments.com.
Try as they may, no one will ever be as festive during the holidays as these cities; it’s in their name! Who wouldn’t want to live in Eggnog, Utah? Read More
This post was originally written by Kerry Sugrue, former Social Media Specialist at Apartments.com.
With the holiday spirit all around, this is a great time of year to get your residents together and show them your appreciation. Here are a couple fun ideas that you can do around your apartment community: Read More
During a special Thanksgiving episode of Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers, Apartments.com is recognized as an official life changer for donating Free Rent for a Year to the King family. Burdened by financial hardships, the family of four (with a baby on the way) have been living out of a motel for almost four years. Watch now to see how the King’s lives will change for the better by receiving a gift from an Apartments.com representative, Dick Burke, in this touching segment, sure to tug on the heart strings.
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This post was originally written by Kerry Sugrue, former Social Media Specialist at Apartments.com.
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Although it’s not always top of mind, homelessness is everywhere. On my morning run, I pass the man singing My Girl. On my way out the door, I see the woman selling newspapers outside the grocery store and then the man who sits just outside of the train station every morning, wishing everyone who passes by a wonderful day. That’s already three people affected by homelessness and I’ve only gone a few blocks from my apartment.
Volunteering is a passion of mine but what can I possibly do for someone living on the street? Lucky for me, I work at one of the greatest companies; Apartments.com. From helping families in need through the Ellen DeGeneres Show, to the Campaign to Help End Homelessness, I’m thankful to work for a company that gives back and really cares. You can join us in the fight against homelessness. Here are some ways you can replicate the efforts and make a difference in your community: Read More
This post was originally written by Kerry Sugrue, former Social Media Specialist at Apartments.com.
As much as we talk about the importance of recycling, the United States is the number one trash-producing country in the world. This means that 5% of the world’s population generates 40% of the world’s waste! With this being National Recycling Week, I thought it would be fun to show you some ways to conserve waste and save money by repairing, versus replacing, your appliances. The below infograph, from Part Select, shows the cost to replace some common appliances. If you click on the buttons, possible symptoms and their fixes are shown. Have fun playing around with this and maybe next time one of your resident’s dishwasher leaks, you can save some money by repairing it. Read More
This post was originally written by Kerry Sugrue, former Social Media Specialist at Apartments.com.
Apartments.com is reaching more renters in more ways with the launch of our first-ever TV commercials. The Need an Apartment? themed commercials showcase awkward living situations, which many young and first-time renters can relate to. Airing during popular television shows on networks like ESPN, MTV and Comedy Central, Apartments.com is reaching millions of households. This marketing initiative is unique in the multifamily industry and we’re excited to be leading the way. Check out our first two commercials and let us know what you think. Read More
