Three Great Ways To Enjoy An Apartment Community Clubhouse

Fun and Games Within A Community

One great aspect about living in an apartment building and/ or apartment community is the access to the numerous resident amenities available in many of these communities. In the summertime, residents at some communities can enjoy a refreshing swim at a community pool or grill a delicious meal at a grilling station.  Those interested in fitness can work out in the community fitness center and save money on additional gym fees. 

Another amenity many apartment residents enjoy is the community clubhouse or club room.  Residents who live at a community with a clubhouse can utilize this amenity in several ways, including:

Community game night: Who doesn't love a good game night?  When gathering a large group to play some classic board games, it is best to have ample space to play.  Most clubhouses contain wide open spaces with features such as plush couches and chairs, gaming tables, and more: a perfect spot for a game night.  Game nights can also provide residents a chance to meet and socialize with their neighbors!

Birthday party and/ or social gathering: Trying to find a perfect venue for a large scale event such as a milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion?  The community clubhouse may be the perfect place!  Some clubhouses feature caterer's kitchens to facilitate events with food.  Be sure to contact the community team and/ or management company to ensure it is possible to reserve the clubhouse prior to any event.

Reading and studying: Trying to find a creative space to cram before tests or prepare before a big meeting or presentation?  Sometimes it is best to change scenery when studying or working.  The clubhouse may provide the most comfortable, "home away from home," location for late night study and work sessions.  Oftentimes, the community clubhouse will contain WiFi access as well.

The clubhouse is one of several popular resident amenities!  When searching for a new apartment, it is important to keep in mind apartment amenities to ensure the community fits all needs. 

Apartment Resident #LifeHacks was created in 2018 by Grady Management, Inc.  Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to provide a full service residential, commercial, and consulting real estate firm in the greater Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area.  Learn more from our website or Facebook page.

Apartment Living During a Snow Storm

What to Do During Inclement Winter Weather

Happy 2019!  As it is only a few days into the new year, it is a good time to focus on winter weather preparedness since winter weather may be on its way.  When living in an apartment community, apartment renters may experience snow, ice, and other forms of winter precipitation differently then those who own a home.  Keep the following tips in mind when living in an apartment community this winter season:

1) Don't worry about snow removal and ice treatment: One benefit of renting an apartment is that the apartment community management company and/ or maintenance team takes care of snow and ice removal.  That saves apartment residents a lot of time and aggravation.  During snow storms, residents need to ensure that they check their emails to see if their apartment community teams are reaching out regarding snow shoveling and/ or snow plowing plans. 

2) Contact the apartment community team: During snow storms, apartment community maintenance team members may reach out to residents about snow removal schedules and about moving cars to plow parking lots and streets.  Reach out to the apartment community teams with any questions or comments regarding snow removal. 

3) Remain vigilant: When walking around and/ or driving home, residents should report any unmoved/ non disturbed ice and snow at their communities to their apartment community team so the snow and ice can be treated. 

Have a happy and healthy winter season!

Apartment Resident #LifeHacks was created in 2018 by Grady Management, Inc.  Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to provide a full service residential, commercial, and consulting real estate firm in the greater Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area.  Learn more from our website or Facebook page.