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We agree with two-thirds of US households: Pets make a great addition to your life! But we also know it can be difficult to find a place that’s accommodating to pet ownership. Not all communities welcome pets, and even those that do aren’t guaranteed to give your pet...

Holiday home maintenance isn’t on everyone’s holiday to-do checklist—but it should be. You’ve probably thought about how to make the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. You're considering where to hang twinkling lights, which holiday treats to bake, and making the switch...

More than 100 million people around the US realize the pros of renting in homes, apartments, and other properties. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, renters now make up 35.9 percent of all households in the US. People have many reasons for choosing to...

Lately, it feels like there is so much change going on around us. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been a big part of that with all the adjustments of quarantine. If you and your roommates are feeling the stress of it all, you aren’t alone! There’s plenty we cannot...

Are you wondering how to build credit? Great news: You can pay rent online to do just that! In 2017, TransUnion conducted a study wherein 12,000 renters reported their rental payments to the credit bureaus. The outcome was a 16-point credit score increase on average,...

The 204.91 million Americans who ate bagels last year can’t be wrong! Bagels are awesome! Here at The Heights, we’re giving you even more permission to indulge in these circular delights. National Bagelfest Day is coming up on July 26, so celebrate the day and support...

“Three in four Californians (77%) say the condition of the ocean and beaches is very important to California’s future economy and quality of life,” according to the Public Policy Institute of California. If you agree but aren’t exactly sure what you can do to ensure...

The Fourth of July is right around the corner. While this year’s celebration in Signal Hill may be different due to social distancing guidelines, there are still plenty of festivities to participate in. Bring the celebration indoors by covering your apartment in...

The old adage says, “You are what you eat.” This has been supported over and over again by research: If you eat healthy foods, you become healthier. The research also shows that this includes your brain health. So, without further ado, here are three foods to consume...

Air pollution is a major issue and can damage our health. Since Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, the air quality of our homes is very important—more important than the air outside. Air pollution is caused by a number of factors, but...