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If you have recently moved into your apartment in Garner, NC and are now looking for a furry companion to keep you company, here are some thoughts.

What is the best apartment pet for your space? Take a little time and then you can be sure to find the perfect pet for you and your home.

Dogs
The first pet that people consider are usually dogs. But not every dog was made for an apartment. We do not have a weight limit for dogs at Abberly Place, and there are plenty of large-breed dogs that can be happy indoors and living in an apartment. The type of dog that is perfect for an apartment are those with a more mild temperament, with less energy.

Cats
Cats are often thought of as the perfect pet for apartments because often they don’t need or want to go outdoors at all. Cats are also quiet pets so they won’t bother your neighbors while you are away.

Rodents
Guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils, enjoy human interaction and are happy in their cages, with time out for exercise and socializing.

At Abberly Place, keep in mind that we do not allow certain aggressive breeds of dogs, but we encourage a furry companion. For information about Abberly Place in Garner, contact us.

House prices are low and mortgage rates are too, many say it is time to buy a home. But in an upside down real estate market, is it really more cost-effective to own as opposed to renting? Interest rates are lower, house prices are down, but it's also harder to get financed.

Many renters at Abberly Place, outside Raleigh, have gotten out of a mortgage. Others are renting so they are not tied down to such a large amount every month.

Whether you should rent or buy depends on many factors, like how long you plan to stay in your home. Some experts will tell you buying is better than renting only if you plan to be in your house more than five years.

If you don't need the tax help, which is minimal, you may want to rent. Most of the time, and always at Abberly Place, Apartments in Garner, NC, the landlord will fix a kitchen sink which saves the renter out of pocket money.

Here's one pro and con breakdown:

Pros to Buying a House:

• if it has been a goal for awhile then there's the emotional satisfaction of owning your own home.
• It builds equity, (but it takes awhile).
• You can get a tax break if you deduct your mortgage interest and your property taxes.

• Homeowners have to pay property taxes
• Homeowners have to pay for maintenance and upkeep.
• There's less flexibility if you decide to move.
• Down payments are often 20% of the purchase price (if you want to avoid mortgage insurance). That's money that could have been invested elsewhere.

Original article - WKRG

If you are relocating to Raleigh, consider renting an apartment in Garner, NC, take a look at Abberly Place Apartments.  Raleigh is one of the top cities in the south. We have a great climate all year round with warm summers and mild winters. With loads of outdoor activities for the naturalists and plenty of shopping and restaurants for those who love the big city, Raleigh is the perfect location.  You will find both when you move to Raleigh.
 
Besides the bustling downtown, flourishing businesses and great night life, Raleigh also has great college and professional sports teams: NC State, Duke, and the Carolina Tar Heels and the Carolina Hurricanes and the Carolina Panthers. There is so much to see and do a free hybrid electric bus service that will connect you to museums, dining and shopping.
 
Abberly Place represents a new style of living in a beautiful, neighborly community with upscale offerings, unmatched location and easy access to bustling Downtown Raleigh. For more information on one bedroom, two bedroom or three bedroom floor plans, contact us.

With so much of North Carolina experiencing drought conditions, in fact 74 North Carolina counties are experiencing some type of drought conditions and 49 have been classified as being abnormally dry, it brings our attention to how we can conserve resources and become more green in our homes. Even if you are living in an apartment in Garner, NC you can go green. How?

Conserve water- if you are washing dishes by hand, fill a basin and do all of your dishes together without running the water the entire time. Rinse all the dishes at once rather than one a time, which reduces running water. Of course when brushing your teeth, turn off the water until it is time to rinse. Everyone loves a nice long shower, but cutting down on shower time even by just one or two minutes can reduce your water use.

Change your light bulbs. CFL light bulbs conserve energy and last longer. Rather than turning light into heat, they use less wattage by only making light.

Compost at home. There are under the sink compost containers where you can compost your garbage in your home with no odor. When the composter is full, grow some beautiful potted plants. In fact, houseplants add a little color, and also clean the air by cutting down pollutants in your apartment.

Turn down your thermostat. Most experts suggest setting your AC to 68ºF in the day and 60ºF at night.  Believe it or not, setting it at 72ºF degrees will cost you 39 percent more energy.

Unplug your cell phone charger when you are not using them.

By creating good practices in energy and water conservation you develop good habits. Pretty soon turning off lights when you leave the room, not running the water while you’re brushing your teeth, and taking shorter showers become second nature.