housing fair digest 2013

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• On-campus options to fit your lifestyle

• Furnished apartments, suites and rooms for undergraduates include utilities and programming to enhance your academic experience.

• Unfurnished apartments for graduate students and families include utilities and laundry. Average rent is $688/mo. Roommate option available for as little as $450/mo.

Residence Halls: 706-542-1421 • [email protected] Family & Graduate Housing: 706-542-1473

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755 Broad

755 East Broad Street, Athens, GA 30601706-850-6787 • 755Broad.com

Amenities

• Superior location- 5 minute walk from North Campus and Downtown Athens

• Next to Athens Transit Multi-Modal

• Luxury living

• Custom cabinetry

• Granite countertops

• Hardwood floors

• Stainlesss steel appliances

• Full-size washer/dryer in every unit

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755 Broad

Amenities

• Luxurious baths

• Limited number of elegantly furnished units

• Crown molding

• Open floor plans with oversized windows

• On-site professional staff

• 24/7 maintenance

• Private parking garage with elevator access

• Spa deck with rooftop Jacuzzis

• 24/7 fully equipped fitness center

• Penthouse level club room

755 East Broad Street, Athens, GA 30601706-850-6787 • 755Broad.com

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All 1 bedroom community

Amenities

• Fitness Center

• Business Center with free Wi-Fi

• Resort Style Pool

• Jittery Joe’s Coffee Lounge

• On-site courtesy officer

• Furnished and Unfurnished

• On Bus Line

• On-Site Management

• 24 Hour Maintenance

• Pet Friendly

210 Spring Court • Athens, GA 30601(706) 208-8888 • archeronnorth.com


THE RESERVE

175 International Drive, Athens, GA 30605706-548-4400 • ReserveAtAthens.com

2 Bedroom 2 Bath

4 Bedroom 4 Bath

Amenities

• Gated entry

• Furnished and unfurnished

• Computer lab with Macs and PCs

• Basketball and tennis courts

• Tanning dome

• Fitness center

• Wooded running trails

• Car wash

• On-site courtesy officers

• Close to east side shopping and restaurants

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199 Stone Mill Run, Athens, GA 30605 706-548-1188 • RiverMillAthens.com

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199 Stone Mill Run, Athens, GA 30605 706-548-1188 • RiverMillAthens.com

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125 S. Milledge Ave. Suite E • Athens, GA 30601888.500.1721 • theflatsatcarrshill.com

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Amenities

• 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5BR floor plans

• Cottages, lofts and townhomes ALL OVER TOWN!

• Private patios, front porches and back decks

• Spacious bedrooms

• Private bathrooms

• Close to campus and downtown

• Large closets

• All major appliances included

• Pet friendly!

• On the bus line

945 College Avenue, Suite A1Athens, GA 30601

landmark properties

LIVE, LOVE, LANDMARK

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1005 Macon Highway, Athens, GA 30606(706) 543-4400 riverclubathens.com

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Amenities

• Rates starting at just $379

• Hardwood flooring

• Free wireless internet

• 40” HDTV wall-mounted in every apartment

• Gated community

• Free tanning salon

• Excellent roommate matching process

• 24-hour emergency maintenance

• Experienced, professional management on-site

• Resident event programming

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211 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601888-389-4480 • thelodgeofathens.com

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THE CLUB

425 Riverbend Parkway, Athens, GA 30605 706-354-4273 · theclubathens.com

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lakeside apartments

1000 Lakeside Drive, Athens, GA 30605706-369-1010 · lakesideathens.com

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Amenities

• Fully-furnished 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms w/Private Baths

• Free Wi-Fi

• Direct Billing for Water & Power

• All major Appliances included

• Resort-style Salt Water Pool

• Tennis, Basketball and Volleyball Courts

• 24 hr Clubhouse w/ fully equipped Fitness Center

• Polo Club Downtown Bus

• 24/7 Maintenance

• On Athens Transit Bus Line

110 International Drive, Athens, GA 30605706-549-2058 • poloclubuga.com

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joiner management

155 International Drive, Athens, GA 30605706-353-6868 • joinermanagement.com

Amenities

• 9 convenient complexes to choose from

• Locally owned, Locally managed

Arbor Creek

• On bus route

• Around the corner from everything on the Eastside

• Ceiling fans

• Washer & Dryer

• On site management

• Pool

MANAGEMENT

1 Bedroom Flats 2 Bedroom Townhomes

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Now leasing

for Fall 2013!

Prices now include the OPTION of including electric and water.

Abbey West is the premier student community. We offer an array of 24/7 amenities including, but not limited to, a large computer lab with all new computers, resort-style pool, and fitness center. Stop by today to see what the barking is about!

Our shuttle runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from Abbey West to the arches downtown from 10p.m. to 3a.m. Now that’s “SMART BUS SERVICE!”

Athens’ Best is at Abbey West and the West Side is the Best Side.

Location!!! Location!!! Location!!!

250 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, GA 30606888-287-9726 • LiveAbbeyWest.com

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Amenities

• Fitness center rennovation - adding new virtual equipment

• Continental Breakfast Monday, Wednesday and Friday

• Individual bathrooms

• Pet friendly with Olympic dog park

• Spacious two- and four-bedroom floor plans

• Gated community

• Tanning bed

• 24/7 Cyber Lounge with all new computers and Fitness Center

• Resort-style pool

• New batting cage, sand volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

• Full size washer and dryer

250 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, GA 30606888-287-9726 • LiveAbbeyWest.com

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490 N. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30601Call/Text 706.714.4486 • [email protected]

HathawayPropertiesAthens.com

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909 East Broad St, Athens, GA 30601706-227-6222 • 909broad.com

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Residence Features

• Studio, 1, 2, 3, & 4 flats and townhomes

• 3.5 blocks to UGA & downtown Athens

• Controlled access

• Resident parking deck

• Walk-in closets

• 9-20 ft. ceilings

• Refreshing swimming pool

• Cardio & conditioning center

• Business lounge with Wifi

• Reliable on-site team

• Responsible pet owners welcome

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Amenities

• 2, 3, & 4 bedroom floor plans

• All major appliances included

• Private decks/patios

• 24/7 emergency maintenance response

• Individual leases

2 bedroom suites

• Granite counter tops • Stainless steel appliances• Walk-in closets

355 Riverbend Parkway, Athens, GA 30605706-369-0772 • clubproperties.com

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355 Riverbend Parkway, Athens, GA 30605706-369-0772 • clubproperties.com

RIVERBEND CLUB APARTMENTS

Amenities

• 24 hour access to clubhouse with free Wi-Fi

• Fully equipped fitness center

• Resort style pool with grilling area

• Tennis court

• Basketball court

• Sand and water volleyball

• On Athens Transit & UGA bus line

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Business DirectoryServices to help complete your next living space...

Brook Furniture Rental6580 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Norcross 678.966.9680 www.bft.com

Allstate1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. Ste 400 Athens 706.353.6094 http://agents.allstate.com/merryn-walker-athens-ga.html

Laura Hixon Insurance - Nationwide1640 Prince Ave. Athens 706.353.8055 www.LauraHixonInsurance.com

College Moving Company125 S Milledge Ave. Ste D Athens 706.543.5252 www.CollegeMovingCo.com

Furniture Rental

Renters Insurance

Movers


When signing a lease, these pre-cautions will leave you better off. For many University students, getting a first apartment or house is an impor-tant step toward adulthood. But sign-ing a lease can be intimidating, and there are many things students should know before they sign.

Here are some steps to take: Visit the apartment or house. Do

not take someone else’s word that it is amazing. This may seem obvious, but some people have been misled by well-intentioned friends.

When choosing the location of your new residence, make sure you consider transportation. An apartment may seem great, but if there are no buses and it’s out of walking dis-tance, driving every day can get expensive.

There are different kinds of leas-es, which have different implications for the renter. A month-to-month lease is not as permanent and allows more flexibility. One drawback to a month-tomonth lease is that it may allow the landlord to change the rent cost at random.

A tenant lease is for a longer time period, and rent is a set amount. If the renter moves out before the lease is up, the landlord can charge the renter the total rent for the remaining months of the lease.

It is important to know the land-lord’s eviction policy before signing the lease.

Be sure to know on what grounds you can be evicted and how much warning the landlord has to give before you must vacate the apartment or house.

Almost all landlords will require a security deposit – money that the landlord will hold until your lease is up – before you sign the lease. If there is no damage beyond normal wear and tear to the residence, you will get the deposit back.

You may be charged for damag-es such as holes in the walls or bro-ken blinds and windows. Before you sign the lease, look around the house or apartment for any existing damage. Take pictures of the dam-age to make sure you won’t be charged at the end of your lease for

scratches or dents you didn’t cause. Before you sign the lease, the

landlord should walk through the apartment or house with you and do a checklist of all damages. Make sure you keep this checklist along with the pictures.

Be clear with your landlord about the circumstances under which they can enter your residence. Signing a lease that allows unrestricted entry to your apartment may permit violations to your privacy.

If you are able, have a lawyer look over the lease before you sign it. Moving out of the dorms or your parent’s house is exciting, and taking these precautions before signing a lease will make sure that the process goes smoothly..” ■

Students should take care,investigate before signingWhen signing a lease, these precautions will leave you better off.

Brook Furniture Rental6580 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Norcross 678.966.9680 www.bft.com

Allstate1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy. Ste 400 Athens 706.353.6094 http://agents.allstate.com/merryn-walker-athens-ga.html

Laura Hixon Insurance - Nationwide1640 Prince Ave. Athens 706.353.8055 www.LauraHixonInsurance.com

College Moving Company125 S Milledge Ave. Ste D Athens 706.543.5252 www.CollegeMovingCo.com


255 The Preserve Drive, Athens, GA 30606866-963-5447 • notthedorm.com

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Got it covered?

The average cost for renters insurance ranges from $110 to $150 per year for about $15,000 to $20,000 in property coverage and around $300,000 in liability.

With a policy such as this, torna-do, fire and theft losses are covered, but earthquake or flood damage are not. Students who own high-value property can add more coverage for certain items, such as jewelry or fur-niture.

“I wish more people would get it,” said George Bond, principal agent for Nationwide Insurance in Athens. The insurance is “inexpensive for the cov-erage you get,” which includes everything belonging to the renter plus liability, Bond said.

Any items stolen from a tenant’s vehicle brought out from his or her

home are covered as well. Liability covers damage to people injured on a tenant’s property or surrounding areas — if a tenant is found respon-sible for starting a fire that spread to other living quarters, for example.

Typical renters coverage lasts a year. The type of building a tenant lives in determines the amount of risk and cost of the insurance. Because more tenants live in apartment build-ings than duplexes, apartmentliving risks are increased, Bond said.

Some students do not have the option of whether or not to purchase renters insurance because certain landlords require them to in the lease, said Cheryl Coleman, customer ser-vice representative of Chasteen Insurance Agency. ■

Many often forget about renters insurance,but it could save you thousands.

VAlUABlE lESSoNSNot sure about getting renters insurance for your home or apartment? Think about this: • A common misperception among renters is they are covered by their landlord’s insurance. Although land-lords do carry policies, they don’t protect assets in your apartment.

• Renters experience higher rates of burglary and theft than home owners.

• If someone falls in your home and gets hurt, you may be liable. Insurance helps protect you from financial consequences.

• Renters insurance helps build history with an insurance company. If you are considering the purchase of a home, having a renters insurance policy makes it easier and may help earn a discount on a homeowners policy.

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