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Find apartments near Fenway park!The crack of the bat booming in the stadium. The crowd roaring as the ball made of cork, yarn and leather flies overhead as the player runs to tag the bases. Baseball season has arrived, and with it the sights of the game, the sounds of the pitches and tastes of the stadium hotdogs and French fries.

As a kid who lived in Boston, you loved attending a Red Sox game at Fenway stadium. Because traffic and finding a parking space was always a hassle, you took public transportation as you and you father left your Brookline apartments and hopped on the T-Subway toward 4 Yawkey Way in the heart of Boston. Riding the T to the Red Sox game was just about as fun as watching the game, as you studied all the many locals and visitors riding the subway who had stories to tell about the neighborhoods where they lived.

Now you are a professional businessman who wants to relive your memories of attending a Red Sox game this season, or you may now have a son who wants to learn all about baseball. Although your old childhood home is long gone, you now have the opportunity to purchase a brand new home in the Boston area.

Like anyone interested in purchasing or renting Boston real estate, you need to do your research and select the right Boston apartments that fits into your budget. Sure, the closer you live to Fenway Park, the better. But you need to explore all your options, appraise the house or apartment, and negotiate closing costs for ownership or sign the leasing agreement.

If you live out-of-state or your work schedule simply doesn’t allow you to look for the new home you want, your best option may be to get in touch with some Boston real estate agents. They can locate homes in your price range in popular Boston neighborhoods. The real estate agent might find the right Brighton housing, Brookline condos, or Fenway apartments that is perfect for you.

How to search for your next apartment online!Over the years, apartment searches in Boston have become more than just walking the neighborhood, eyes vainly searching for the elusive read and white sign posted in the window of an available apartment for rent. More and more people are utilizing the Internet to conduct apartment searches in their nearby neighborhoods.

Where To Begin?

Choose popular apartment search websites that disclose as much information as possible about the apartment rental, the landlord, and about the lease agreement. Sites that have mapping features are ideal and can make your Boston university housing search easier.

When conducting apartment searches in Boston, you need to consider several factors to make your search a success. Start by deciding if there are certain neighborhoods you want to live in. Base your decision on the types of transportation you want to use to get to college classes, downtown shopping areas, and recreational spots. Will those Allston apartments get you to your classes quicker, or would a Fenway apartment have the best public transportation?

Once you decide on a location, decide on the size. A one-bedroom or a studio pad? Also consider whether you will be living alone or have other people also renting the same apartment to cut down on costs.

Continue to narrow down the search results, using factors such as price and features. Is there onsite laundry facilities and parking? How close are the grocery stores and other eateries? Use your personal preferences in the search results until you have a list of apartments that would work out great for you.

Always keep a lookout for the ever-present scammer. It may be someone using legitimate rentals of Boston college apartments but has different contact information to get your money. Or it could be a landlord painting a picturesque perfect apartment that is actually a rundown, decaying mess.

Always check out the apartment before signing the lease agreement. Even if there is a photo of your Brighton apartment rental, you never know how long ago that photo was taken and changes could have been made that can have an effect on your decision.

Visit exciting attractions near your boston home real estate like the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.Many attractions cause people to fall in love with Boston. The mid-sized city is pedestrian friendly, and it has a mixture of history, stunning architecture and culture. With so many attractions, you may have trouble deciding what to do, but art enthusiasts can’t go wrong by spending an afternoon, day or more at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Permanent collections in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston include sections on ancient Egypt, Asia and Oceania, the Americas and Europe. The MFA has collections of jewelry, musical instruments, prints and drawings and textiles and fashion arts. There is a modern art section, too. The MFA has programs for children.

The MFA has amenities including a coat check, strollers, an ATM machine and visitor guides in seven languages. You can choose from dining options ranging from a coffee shop to a sandwich and soup cafeteria to a full-service restaurant. Courtyard dining is available during the summer. The MFA has three gift shops.

The MFA is located in the heart of downtown Boston. You can get there on the Green Line “E” train or the Orange Line train “Ruggles.” Students in university housing, such as Boston University apartments, Brighton apartments and Allston apartments, are within a stone’s throw of the MFA. If you’re coming to Boston from out of town, the MFA partners with local hotels to offer hotel packages that include MFA entry.

The museum is open 10:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-9:45 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday and 10:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Regular admission is $22 per person, children under six years get in free and children from 6 to 17 years get in free on weekends and public school holidays, and after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays. Your admission ticket is good for return trips within ten days of your first visit. Entry is free after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and on Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day and the MFA Fall Open House. Members get in free.

Finding the right pet for your college apartmentWhen you’re thinking about brining a pet to live in your boston apartment there are several things to consider. The first, and probably most important, is how long are you away from home each day? This will help you choose the right pet for your particular living situation. Puppies and dogs need exercise and a chance to visit the great outdoors several times each day, so if you work long hours or are a student with a large class load, a dog or puppy may not be the best choice. Of course you can always hire someone to come by and walk the dog at least once a day while you are at work or school, but most college students have a limited budget and may not be able to afford this service.

Animal lovers have lots of options for pets in Brighton apartments, even if a dog isn’t the best choice. Cats love attention, but need a lot less of it to be content. Food, fresh water and a clean litter box are all you need to keep your cat happy in your Allston apartment. If you do need to be gone for a few days, having a friend come by once a day to take care of your cat’s needs is easy to do.

Check with your Boston apartments’ landlord about the apartment pet policy. Most apartments require a pet deposit or only allow small animals like fish or birds in their units. Pets are fun, but they can be costly when you start adding up pet deposits, food and veterinary care. Make sure you can support a pet before you bring one home.

Saving money as a Boston student for the new year.The new year is upon us and it’s always a good time to look to improve certain areas of one’s life. If you are a college student in the Boston area and one of the areas you are looking to improve in your life is your financial situation, the following resolutions might just be able to help you with that.

1. Resolve to eat at home. The average cost of a meal at a restaurant is $8 to $12, and yes, fast food is included in the average–if you like fine dining, you’ll be paying $20 to $50 per meal in Boston. The cost for students to buy groceries and eat in the comfort of their Boston college apartments? $6 to $10. That is roughly 70 percent of the cost of a cheap meal and 50 percent or less of the cost of a fine dining experience.

2. Make a resolution to shop around to make sure you’re getting the best possible deal on housing. Often when you start college, you don’t get to put as much research into finding a place to live as you probably should. In some cases, you are unfamiliar with the area, too, which makes it even more difficult to get the best possible deal on Boston university apartments. The beginning of new year is a great time to look around a little more throughly. You may be able to find better deals by expanding your search and looking at Allston apartments, Brighton apartments, apartments in Kenmore or even a good Fenway apartment. There are good deals out there for Boston university housing–you just need to find them.

3. Use your student ID more often. Your student ID can get you discounts at restaurants, clothing stores, museums and many other places in the Boston area. It’s a great habit to get into to start asking if there’s a student discount wherever you go.

4. Walk more. Walking is great exercise, first of all, and cheaper than any aerobics class or gym membership. Walking is also basically free, so every time you choose to walk somewhere instead of taking a car, bus or train, you are going to be saving some money.

5. Resolve to cut back on the nightlife. You’re supposed to be studying anyway, right? If you’re over 21, the temptation will, of course, be there to go out and have a few drinks on occasion. The fact is, you’re better off staying home and having a drink with your friends. A mixed drink in a bar can cost you up to $10. A beer can cost $3 to $5. It’s much cheaper to buy it in a store and bring it home (if your Boston apartment allows it). Another benefit of drinking at home is that you don’t need to catch a cab or risk a drunk driving arrest. The cab could cost $10 to $20; the arrest could cost thousands. Even if you’re a soda drinker, you can drink a six pack at home for what you would pay for a glass in a restaurant or bar.

6. The internet is your friend. Make a resolution to check on the internet before buying anything, particularly electronics. Chances are that whatever price you find in a local store can be beat online, even with shipping costs. If you’re willing to buy something used, you can save even more. Sites like Ebay and Amazon.com usually offer new and used options for a variety of items.

New Year’s Day is a time of renewal and it is a great time to fix the things in your life that need fixing, including that lack of money in your pocket. The resolutions above should get you on track to saving money. Now stick to them!

Take a tour at Boston's Harpoon BreweryAnyone who has attended Boston University or the nearby Newton Campus of Boston College will agree that he got much of his education after class. Both campuses are located close to one of the most sophisticated cities in America.  An area that teams with fascinating things to see and do. Those who live in Suffolk University apartments or Berklee  apartments are fortunate to be near Chinatown, the Theatre District and, of course, just a short cab ride to the famous Harpoon Brewery.

The Harpoon Brewery is within blocks of several South Boston apartments which provide great UMass housing opportunities for students. When you get some time away from the books, take a ride down to this famous brewery. They love visitors and will happily give you a tour of the place.

The brewery is only open for tours on the weekend and visitors are encouraged to get their tickets early, because the tours sell out fast. That’s right, this place is so popular that you have to buy a ticket to get in. Saturday tours begin at 10:30 a.m., and a group is allowed in to start their tour every half hour until 5 p.m. However, the tickets are often sold out by 2 p.m. On Sundays, tours launch every half hour from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. While you are waiting for your turn, you can visit the nearby Institute of Contemporary Art or lounge at a neighborhood pub or restaurant.

Tickets for the tour are $5.00, and the cost is well worth it. Your guide will take you through the brewery and explain each step in the beer-making process. No brewing or bottling is actually taking place on the weekend, but that gives you a chance to get close to the equipment. The best part is at the end where, if you are over 21, you are given a free souvenir glass and invited to indulge in some of the frothy stuff you just learned about.

Tasters are given samples of Harpoon’s two premium brands: UFO and Harpoon. Harpoon does not have an open bar; the tasting is part of the tour. It is narrated so that you will acquire a better understanding of what you are drinking. You will learn to appreciate the flavor of fine beer and to tell the difference in quality.

The tasting room is spacious and can accommodate up to 80 people at a time. It features a Brewhouse platform overlooking the brewery. For those who wish to see the factory in operation, Harpoon encourages visitors to come to their weekday tastings held Monday through Fridays at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. These events are free and include complimentary samples of Harpoon and UFO beers. These samplings are also narrated, and include a history of Harpoon and an explanation of the brewing process. Free beer is, of course, very popular with the local college crowd, so come early.

Whether you are taking the tour, or attending a tasting, Harpoon encourages anyone who can to come by public transit since parking spaces in the area are limited. This is convenient for those who are fortunate enough to live in the vicinity. If you want to be a part of the downtown culture of this vibrant, exciting city, browse through available  Boston neighborhood apartments through Warren Rentals and contact one of our expert real estate agents today!

It doesn’t matter whether you’re heading to Boston for the holidays or if you call it your home, there’s a variety of activities that cater to the young adult crowd to make your four- or five-day Thanksgiving break an enjoyable one.

Boston Nightlife

Nightlife
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the biggest bar night of the year. All of your friends are back home and you’re all ready to meet up, knock a few cold ones back and reminisce about your respective schools, jobs, families and lives. And if you’re living in Boston University Apartments or other Boston college apartments in the area, you’re within walking distance from a number of college bars that cater to the younger crowds. Such establishments include Great Scott, Our House West, The Kells, T Anthony’s and the Paradise Rock Club and Lounge. There’s also things to do if you’re living further away from the city in the west-side neighborhoods of Allston and/or Brighton, such as the Deep Ellum and Draft Bar and Grille.

Boston sports activities

Sports
Living in Boston College or Boston University apartments? Then you’re close to one of Boston’s professional sports franchises, several of which are hitting full stride around Thanksgiving. If hockey is your thing, be sure to catch the 2010-11 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins. The Bruins host the Detroit Red Wings and Winnipeg Jets on back-to-back nights starting November 25 at the TD Garden. The defending champs are more than enough excitement to help you get over the Red Sox’s September collapse!

Boston duck boat tours

Take a Tour
Just because you live in Boston doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy all that it has to offer. Don’t take your city for granted, leave your apartment and head downtown to take a “duck boat” tour. The tours show you the sights and sounds of the city, both by land and by sea. Or tie one on with a tour of the Sam Adam’s brewery, which depart every 45 minutes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. most weekdays. Boston is a place that literally just has an aura of history. You might even choose to make your own tour. Take a walk down to the Boston Harbor where the Boston Tea Party took place or past Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark in the MLB.

Boston Common. Enjoying the outdoors of the city.

Enjoy the Outdoors
Just 0.2 miles from the city center is the Boston Commons. What Central Park is to New York City is what the Boston Commons is to Boston. The 50-acre park is the among the oldest in the country and serves as the starting point for a system of connected parks that wind throughout the city’s neighborhoods. If you’re looking to get out of your apartment and wind down, head to “the Common” It’s perfect for walking, jogging, people-watching or just taking in the city that surrounds you. You shouldn’t be thinking about that term paper on your Thanksgiving break, but if you’re looking for some writing inspiration, the Common might be able to help. Martin Luther King Jr. and Pope John Paul III have given speeches at the famed park.

Culture and shopping on Boston's famous Newbury Street.

Take in the Culture
Head over to Newbury Street and browse 15 art galleries that line either side of the road. While you’re there, be sure to stop into Newbury Fine Arts, where you’ll see paintings by Ronnie Wood, the famed Rolling Stones guitarist/artist. It’s a great way to kill some time in between your other stops throughout the city. Plus, as an added benefit, it’s free to browse the galleries. What’s more is it’s just a short commute from downtown apartments and also manageable from west-side Allston and Brighton rentals
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New England has a long and esteemed tradition of higher education. Some of the best universities and small liberal arts schools in the country can be found in the Northeast. Boston has always been an epicenter of culture and learning. The colleges in Boston represent a wide range of educational disciplines. Whatever you want to study, chances are there is a respected school that has what you are looking for. For a student, Boston is one of the best places in America to live. If you are thinking of attending school in the Boston area, then here are five reasons why you should live in the city on the Charles.

1. Boston is the undisputed birthplace of the American Revolution. Whereas this might not initially be a huge reason to live in the city, once you arrive here, you will see that history, cultural monuments, and period architecture make a great backdrop for higher learning. Simply being in such close proximity to America’s founding fathers is educational and inspiring. You can feel the many layers of tradition and ritual as you walk down the street. Boston University apartments and Boston College apartments will place you right in the thick of the action.

2. If you are a sports fan, then Boston has the greatest sporting culture in America. People are devoted and passionate about sports in this part of the Northeast. Every big game is like some type of widespread, communal event. Whether you prefer baseball, football, basketball or hockey, the four pillars of the sporting world are represented by Boston sports teams. This past decade has been particularly kind to Boston, as all the major sports teams have brought home a championship trophy. If you are a sports aficionado, then Boston is your kind of town.

3. It is easy to navigate your way around Boston. Boston is small in comparison to other U.S. cities. It is a compact and walkable city. In other words, it is perfect for a student. Boston is not daunting and unmanageable like New York City. The subway, known as the T, is straightforward and easy to use. It is nothing like that mass of labyrinthine subway tunnels that exist in New York. Finding your way around a new town can be difficult and frustrating. However, the layout of Boston is far less complex than other cities. Whether you are looking at Boston College housing or apartments for rent Brighton, you will be able to navigate from one end of the city to the other.

4. Boston has a great collection of Irish bars, nightclubs, music venues, and popular theaters. The nightlife in Boston is extremely varied. If an active social life is your cup of tea, then you will have no problem finding a lively and vibrant watering hole to spend your Friday and Saturday nights.

5. The Charles River, the Boston Harbor, and Boston’s close proximity to the beach are three good reasons to live in Boston. They are not only scenic, but provide a host of different activities. Sailing, rowing, deep sea fishing and a whale watch can all be accessed from Boston. A short day trip out of the city will be bring you to the North or South Shores. Both are home to pristine beaches. Boston is the heart of the Massachusetts coast. Getting out of the city for a day is easy, and when summer rolls around there is nothing better than a relaxing day on the beach. Fenway apartments and Allston apartments put you in close proximity to everything that Massachusetts has to offer.

Fenway Neighborhood latest Halloween season attraction.Halloween is a great time of year, and with the introduction of Fear at Fenway, it’s important to be centrally located in Boston. SpookyWorld is finally coming to Boston, the first time in the 20-year history of the company. Finding Fenway apartments is a great way to be close to the attraction to enjoy all it has to offer.

When you live in Boston college housing, you are already somewhat close to Fenway Park. Maybe not close enough so you can actually walk over to the event, but you can always take the T. After all, you might be scared so badly by the three different attractions the experience has to offer that you might not want to get behind the wheel of a car right away when it’s over.

Brigham Manor is one of the attractions of Fear at Fenway. It is based upon the restoration of an old manor that witnessed 13 different atrocities back in the 1800s, of which no one will speak about. People can walk through the manor and find out if the manor is truly neglected and empty. There is a lot to be said about this haunted place, and many are just dying to check it out.

By the time you’ve gone through there, you’ll want to make sure your new home isn’t haunted so you can stop the nightmares. When that’s the case, you should check out some Brighton apartments or Northeastern University apartments to be guaranteed that you are comfortable in your surroundings without any kinds of questionable sounds heard in the middle of the night.

Hancock Hill Cemetery is another of the attractions at Fear at Fenway. Notorious characters of Boston’s past have been buried here. Many people claim that it is purely evil, despite many different attempts to try and rid the grounds of the wicked atmosphere. Those that dare to check out the cemetery in October can buy tickets online, but don’t scream too loud or you’ll give it away that you’re actually scared!

Enjoying these types of festivities are a lot of fun, but only if you live in the neighborhood. When you find Boston college apartments, you will be able to run home and hide under the covers until you think it’s safe to come out again. Ghosts, goblins and zombies are going to be running amuck this Halloween season, and it’s all part of the fun and games at the Fear at Fenway — or is it?

The third and final attraction at the Fear at Fenway is the 3D Freak Out. It is a labyrinth where visitors walk through hallways of doom and gloom. Around each corner, there are fumes steaming out of barrels, menacing beasts and unpredictable fiends throughout the entire place. You’ll hear screams coming in every direction and you might begin to question if it really is just an attraction or if something is after you.

Living in the Boston area will ensure that you are included in all this fun. Being on the outskirts and away from the action isn’t living at all. You don’t want to keep living with your mummy, and if your tomb is getting a little small, it’s time to start looking for a new place to live.

Fear at Fenway is one of the best haunted house attractions in the country because it is created by SpookyWorld. There are things that go on all year long at Fenway and throughout Boston that you need to be a part of — but you need to have an apartment here first!

So you’re moving into an apartment with all of your friends?  Great!  However, there are some things you should think of before or as you move in that most students overlook.

As Soon as you Arrive to your new student apartment…

  • Student Apartment Move In DayCheck the condition of the house. Make sure that everything is satisfactory and matches the contract.  This includes cosmetic aspects such as clean walls and floors that are in good repair.  It also includes functional elements.  Make sure that all of the appliances and fixtures are working properly.
  • Report any damage or unexpected conditions to your landlord immediately.
  • If you are paying for your own utilities, check the meter readings.  Contact the utilities companies and give them the meter readings and the date you moved in.  This can save you from paying for extra days of utilities that you did not use.  Also, if you are splitting utilities between roommates, give the names of all of the members of your apartment to the utilities companies as well.
  • Locate the gas and water shutoffs. This can save lives in an emergency, or save your stuff and a huge hassle when a pipe bursts and floods the whole apartment.
  • Create at least some kind of a fire escape plan.  Understand the different places you can enter and exit the apartment.  Make sure than any windows appropriate for use as fire escapes are not painted or screwed shut.
  • Ensure that all of the windows that can be opened also have locks, especially if you are on the ground floor.  Contact your landlord immediately if any of the windows cannot lock.

This checklist should help make your time in your student apartment safer and easier.  Have a great school year!

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