Archive for the ‘Apartment Guide’ Category

Jefferson Beautification/Parkway Promenade Celebrates 20 years and honors 1st Lake Properties

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Jefferson Beautification Inc. celebrated its 20th anniversary of Parkway Promenade early this fall and honored 1st Lake Properties for 20 years of service and sponsorship. Jefferson Beautification, Inc. (JBI) is a non-profit organization formed in 1990 to provide funding for, and promote through education and public awareness, beautification projects on public ...

1st Lake in Top 35 Best Places to Work in New Orleans

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

1st Lake Properties was recently honored as one of New Orleans City Business' Best Places to work! To determine which companies would receive this award, City Business used a scoring system which was based on benefits provided by the nominated Employer including salary, health care, paid time off and average length ...

The Ultimate Moving Timeline: Planning Guide From Two Months to the Day of Your Move

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Moving can be an exciting but trying time. To ensure your transition to the new home is a smooth and painless one, its best to follow a schedule or checklist of steps in the moving process. Many of the steps in the move in process fall within a specific time ...

Some ‘Not So Hot’ Fun in the Summertime Ideas for Kids

Friday, September 9th, 2011

With the summer heat at a blistering high and the recent trouble with air quality due to the marsh fire, people have been spending more time indoors. While the comfort of air conditioning is a welcome oasis from the discomfort of outdoors, being couped up inside can make some folks ...

Paying Bills with Roommates

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

For many living in apartment homes, especially first-time renters, living with a roommate is an inevitability. While the situation can be fun at times, getting together to pay bills can be tricky. While you may save quite a bit of money by living with a roommate and splitting costs, doing ...