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Tips for Apartment Hunting Student Housing Explained Best of Durham Car Not Required Durham Accolades Moving, Shipping and Storage Renters’ Insurance Worth the Cost

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Cooking Off Campus Duke Community Standards Choosing a Roommate Where to Look for Rentals Neighborhood Map Unique Neighborhoods Best of Duke

Cleaning the New Apartment Utility Companies Navigating Waitlists

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Chronicle staffers offer tips for apartment hunting

W

hen apartment hunting, it’s easy to get bogged down in confusing leases and too many options. And for many, this is the first apartment you’ll be renting.

To ease the stress, The Chronicle has compiled a list of tips to help you through the apartment-hunting process.

• Stick to your budget.

• Get everything in writing.

Determine how much you can realistically afford to spend and don’t deviate from it.

This goes for your landlords and your roommates. Know exactly what you’re signing up for to avoid unwelcome surprises later.

• Get an estimate from the complex before you visit.

• Choose roommates wisely.

Find out if an apartment is affordable before you visit so you don’t get swept up in a home’s appealing features just to find out it is out of your price range.

Living off campus brings a whole new set of responsibilities like paying bills, buying groceries and cleaning the bathroom. You want to live with someone who is dependable and doesn’t mind sharing the load.

• Count your deposits.

• Purchase renters insurance.

Keep track of the different deposits you will need to make for additional expenses like utilities and insurance to make sure they don’t push you over budget.

Make sure your belongings are covered in case of an emergency.

• Look presentable to the landlord.

Dress nicely and bring confidence to your first meeting; have a list of questions ready. First impressions mean a lot.

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• Inspect the apartment before you rent and after you move in.

Make a note of any problems there when you move in so they can be addressed right away, and you can’t be charged for them later.

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• Meet the neighbors.

Get to know the people you’ll be living near, so you have someone to keep an eye on things when you’re away or help if you get locked out. Also, ask how they feel about noise at night or on the weekends. You should always be respectful, but some neighbors are more sensitive than others.

• Don’t forget about parking.

Make sure you won’t be forced to park three blocks away. If you don’t have a car, live closer to campus. Maybe look for a roommate who has a car so you can steal a ride to and from campus if it’s pouring rain or late at night.

• Check the little things before you move in.

Find out where you can do laundry, make sure there are plenty of outlets, and find out about cell service and internet connection. It’s easy to fall in love with an apartment’s look or low price, but you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

• Keep track.

Create a shared Google Doc to track roommate expenses so everyone has access to the information and there are no surprises.

• Consider the amenities.

We have so many nice off-campus housing options – is a pool important to you? What about a gym or quiet study areas?

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It’s different here.

Wi-fi internet cafe Entrepreneurial business conference room On-site social director Two resort-style pools Premier fitness club with on-site fitness director 24 Hour coffee and hot tea bar Plush lounge with billiard table, shuffle board, Playstation, and HDTV Movie theater with stadium style seating Gorgeous dark walnut stained concrete or luxurious German beech hardwood flooring Controlled access to covered garage parking Outdoor fireplace and poolside grills Walking distance to Duke Medical Center and Duke’s west campus

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919.382.8184 2616 Erwin Road · Durham, North Carolina 27705 www.loftsatlakeview.com All leaseholders must be at least 21 years of age.

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Duke’s student housing explained D

uke students are required to live on campus for six of their eight semesters as an undergraduate. That means getting familiar with Duke’s housing model is a must.

The University consists of three campus— East, West and Central. All first-year students are required to live on East campus, but after that, students can either live on West or Central campus.

All nine Panhellenic Association sororities, six fraternities and seven non-greek selected living groups currently reside on Central Campus. The remaining 10 Interfraternity Council fraternities and 19 SLGs are on West Campus. Independent students—those not affiliated with a selected living group—are randomly distributed throughout West and Central campus, with a lottery procedure allowing them to select their rooms. Under the new model, students have the right to return to the house they stayed in their second year.

These assignments mean that Central is significantly more concentrated with selective groups than West. Twenty-three of the 51 houses on West are marked as selective, and 22 of the 29 houses on Central are occupied by selective groups.

Groups cannot apply for new locations, and new houses cannot join the model.

Students applying for housing are now able to rank houses in order of preference and can choose to live in gender-neutral houses.

The University approved gender-neutral housing in April 2012, and selected five houses to be designated as gender-neutral.

Two houses in Kilgo Quadrangle and one house in Few Quadrangle were designated as gender neutral. Additionally, there will be two independent gender-neutral houses on Central Campus.

Gender-neutral houses have both single-sex and gender-neutral bathrooms, as well as gender-neutral bedrooms that allow students of the opposite sex to room with each other.

Students entering their senior year can choose to stay on campus or move off campus. Students who choose to move off campus have a large variety of local apartments to choose from.

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Experience the Best of Durham and the Research Triangle T

Explore Durham

here is a whole world that exists beyond Duke’s campus. The perfect mixture of modern and quaint, Durham boasts the accomplishments of a big city, but flourishes with a small-town soul.

Check out fresh fruits and vegetables at the Durham Farmer’s Market, an all-local, producer-only market open Saturdays from 8amnoon and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

Catch a AAA baseball game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP).

See a show or musical at the Durham Performing Arts Center.

Explore exhibits at the Museum of Life & Science or the Nasher Museum of Art. Bite into a fried snickers bar at the North Carolina State Fair, which comes to Raleigh every October and offers rides, games, and food.

Grab Some Grub in the South’s Food Hub Chow down in the South’s Tastiest Town.

Amidst its restaurants, food trucks, and intimate coffee shops, it’s no wonder that Southern Living Magazine called Durham the South’s tastiest town.

Come home to comfort and friends Energy efficient garden apartments in a natural setting One Bedroom starting at $600 Two Bedrooms starting at $700 Three Bedrooms starting at $800

Strawberry Hill

A PA R T M E N T H O M E S

1321 New Castle Rd. Minutes from Duke off Guess Road

919.471.8474

The Chronicle FAVORITE SPOTS The Parlour—offers handmade ice cream in a variety of sweet and savory flavors such as salted butter caramel, sweet potato, and cilantro and lime.

Foster’s Market—a gourmet food market and café focusing on scratch-made soups, salads, casseroles, and sandwiches—and for breakfast, Lucas’ Cinnamon Vanilla French toast is a must.

Monuts—famous for its eclectic bagel and biscuit breakfast sandwiches and gourmet cake or yeast donuts.

Pizzeria Toro—offers wood-fired pizza with toppings such a spicy lamb meatball, clams and prosciutto.

Bull City Gourmet & Market— this locally owned gourmet market and eatery offers the best avocado toast in town.

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Bull City Burger and Brewery— grab a juicy burger and some duck frites.

Sushi Love—this student favorite serves everything from exotic rolls to sushi sandwiches, to steak and seafood.

More fine dining options include Vin Rouge French cuisine, Juju Asian Tapas and Bar, Nana’s New American fare, Parizade Mediterranean fare, Blu Seafood, and Mateo Bar de Tapas.

Get Outside Jog the three-mile Al Buehler Cross Country Trail, which circles the perimeter of the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Course.

Walk or run the 1.64 mile East Campus loop.

Hit the American Tobacco Trail, 22 miles of low-impact compacted soil.

Try hiking along the scenic Eno River State Park. Over 3,900 acres Dame’s Chicken & Waffles—a true taste of the South, with waffle of rugged river landscape is perfect for a hike, fishing, canoeing or flavors such as sweet potato, gingerbread and blueberry along picnicking. with chocolate-hazelnut and Lounge in Sarah P. Duke Gardens. peach-apricot shmears.

Grab a picnic lunch and a book

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for some pleasure reading, or sunbathe on the spacious South Lawn.

Become acquainted with the gardens’ resident ducks and geese at the pond in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum.

that show off the Durham community’s artistic flare.

Find quirky gifts at the clothing store Vaguely Reminiscent or fine art at Zola Craft Gallery.

Brightleaf Square also offers shopping options such as Schoolkids Records, James Kennedy Antiques and Vert & Vogue, Shopping local in Durham is key, and Ninth Street—located directly which sells artisanal clothing and accessories. off of East Campus—offers stores For all your national brands, you can fulfill all your shopping needs at Southpoint Mall, located only a 15-minute drive from Duke’s campus.

Retail Therapy

Catch a baseball game at the DBAP.

Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom homes Mention this add and receive discounts on application fees • Just over a mile away from Duke • DATA bus pick up every hour • Private entrance to Duke Forest Trails • 24 Hour Gym • Tennis Courts • Dog Park – No weight restrictions on pets • Community Social Events

theforestapartments.com forestapts@hrpliving.com 800 White Pine Drive, Durham

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Car not required for off-campus living W

ant to live off-campus but worried you won’t be able to get around without a car? Don’t be. Duke and the City of Durham provide multiple options to help you travel from home to campus—and all points in between.

Go online to parking.duke.edu/alternative_transportation to learn more.

Bull City Connector:

The Bull City Connector is a fare-free route from the Duke campus to stops on 9th Street and throughout Downtown Durham. It runs every 15 minutes from 6:22 a.m. to 6 p.m., and every 20 minutes from 6 p.m. to midnight.

More information about the Bull City Connector can be found at www. bullcityconnector.org.

Duke Vans:

Duke provides on-demand van transportation from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. for any Duke student at locations around Duke’s West and East campus. With valid identification, you can go anywhere to and from designated Duke pickup locations for free. To see the list of designated locations, go online to parking. duke.edu/buses_vans/duke_vans.

GoPass:

Apply for a GoPass and receive unlimited rides on the Durham Area Transit Authority, as well as other public transportation services in the Triangle, including Triangle Transit and Capital Area Transit. The multiple stops on the Durham Area Transit Authority route ensures that you’re always a couple of stops away from where you want to be. To learn how to obtain a GoPass, go online to parking.duke.edu/gopass.

Enterprise CarShare:

Enterprise CarShare is a membership-based car-sharing program on campus for people who are looking for an alternative method of transportation that lowers the cost and reduces the hassles of traditional transportation. It provides Duke students, faculty and staff with a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around - whether to run errands, travel to meetings or to take a road trip. http://parking.duke.edu/alternative_ transportation/carshare.

Carpool:

Duke offers many incentives to carpool, including preferred parking in the Blue Zone and reduced parking rates. Register for the service online at parking.duke.edu/carpool.

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Find Transit Friendly Housing parking.duke.edu/housing $ + $ +

Avalon East Apartments: Ticon Properties

Dupont Circle Blue Crest

The Forest Apartments

Duke Manor

$ + $ +Heights at LaSalle Apartments Colonial Village at Deerfield $ + $ + Campus Walk Holly Hill Station 9 $ + Trinity Commons at Erwin $ + $ + Poplar West $ Partner's Place + Main Street Berkshire $ + $ + $ + $ + Erwin Mill Apartments $ + $ + Poplar Manor $ + Erwin Terrace Berkshire Ninth Street $ + Duke View $ ++ $Apartments $ +

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West Villag

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Legend Duke Transit Routes Bull City Connector

University Apartments

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C1: East - West CSW: Smith Warehouse

605 West

American Tobacc

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C3: East-Science/Class Change

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Whetstone Apartment

C4/C5/CCX: Central Campus H2: Hospital Loop H5: Broad - Erwin H6: Remote Lot - Hospital H5 LL: LaSalle Loop

The Lofts at Southsid

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Duke Vans Service Boundary

GoTriangle/GoDurham Routes GoDurham Rt 11 GoDurham Rt 6 GoDurham 6B RSX: Robertson Scholars Express GoTriangle Rt 700/400/405

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• Plan your bus commute at www.gotriangle.org • Visit offcampushousing.duke.edu and nearDuke.com to search for transit friendly housing.

• Get a GoPass to ride local and regional buses for free: parking.duke.edu/gopass.

• Download the TransLoc app & track buses at live.gotriangle.org • Learn more about biking to Duke at parking.duke.edu/bike. For a citywide bike map, visit bikewalkdurham.org. Review campus bike parking in the “Transportation” section of maps. duke.edu.

• For carpool information, visit parking.duke.edu/carpool to learn about the incentives for sharing a ride.

• Questions? Contact Duke Housing Assignments and Community Housing at housing@studentaffairs.duke.edu.

These apartments are within reasonable walking distance to a bus stop that comes straight to Duke’s campus. Please look into other variables, such as cost and amenities, before you sign your lease.

The inclusion of any aparment is not an endorsement by Duke or its affiliates.

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Croasdaile Crossings

Just a 5 minute drive to campus & Medical Center! Great Move In Specials!

One bedroom, two bedroom, 21/2 bath townhome apartments.

2106 Front St. Durham, NC 27705

Croasdaile Apartments One, two & three bedroom apartments.

The perfect location for Duke grad students and employees!

1829 Front St. Durham, NC 27705 Croasdaile Crossings

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Croasdaile Dr. I-85 Duke University Duke Hospital

www.carlisleresidentialprop.com

(919) 383-3437

Leasing office for both properties: Garden View Office Building, Suite 102

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Durham ranks high among cities of same size The following are some of the recent accolades Durham received either as a community or as the core community for a four-county MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area as defined by the US Census).

There are communities that rank higher in a category or two, but Durham is one of a handful that consistently rank high across so many different aspects in a given year.

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Durham resources for moving, shipping and storage MOVING TROSA Moving www.trosamoving.com 1820 James Street (919) 419-1059

Truckin’ Movers www.truckinmovers.com 1031 Harvest Road (919) 682-2300

Dehaven’s Moving and Storage www.dehavens.com 1900 N Pointe Dr (919) 220-5441

Redi Care Movers www.redicaremovers.com 205 South Gregson Street (919) 682-7809

Two Men and a Truck

www.twomenandatruckdurham. com 3160 Hillsborough Road (336) 570-1477

ABF U-Pack

www. raleigh-durham.upack.com 208 Muldee Street (919) 596-7227

Cameron & Cameron

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Cardinal Self Storage

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www.alstonaveselfstorage.com 2542 South Alston Avenue (919) 957-2711

www.cameronlogistics.com 1418 Avondale Drive (919) 530-1202

762 9th Street (919) 416-1355

www.upack.com 208 Muldee Street (919) 596-7227

www.brassfieldselfstorage.com 2144 Page Road #101 (919) 957-1650

www.cardinalselfstorage.com 519 Martin Luther King Parkway (919) 572-6777

BRASSFIELD SELF STORAGE

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Door to Door Service www.doortodoor.com 4234 Surles Court #300 (888) 366-7222

University Shipping www.universityshipping.com 423 Towerview Drive (909) 210-8241

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SHIPPING Packaging Express

www.ncpackagingexpress.com 4711 Hope Valley Road (919) 489-8474

University Shipping www.universityshipping.com 423 Towerview Drive (909) 210-8241

Hildrup Moving and Storage www.hilldrup.com 526 United Drive (800) 756-0127

Pak Mail

www.pakmail.com 1815 Martin Luther King Parkway (919) 403-8511

Uncle Bobs

www.unclebobs.com 4417 Hillsborough Road (919) 382-0511

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AT CROASDAILE FARM

Experience the Very Best!!

Escape the busy fast paced workplace and come home to a quiet, peaceful community, surrounded by a beautiful farm, walking trails and beautiful landscape like no other in Durham.

• Spacious floor plans featuring 9 foot ceilings, walk in closets, living room with bay windows, large patio/balcony and outside storage unit • Gourmet Kitchens include all electric appliances, built-in microwave and pantry • Full size washer and dryer adjacent to kitchen in separate laundry room

• Rent includes: alarm system & monthly monitoring, water, sewer, trash and recycling • Clubhouse with complete kitchen, 60” HDTV, 3-D Blu-Ray Disc Player and state of the art sound system

• Wireless Internet available throughout Clubhouse, Business Center and pool deck area

• Fitness center with keyless entry for 24-hour access • Olympic size swimming pool and 2 tennis courts equipped with lighting for night play • Complete access to 3 miles of walking trails, lakes, and gazebo • Garage and storage units available with remote control access • One adult pet under 35 lbs welcomed

AT CROASDAILE FARM

100 Millspring Drive, Durham (919)382-7585 From I-40W to the NC 147 (Durham Freeway) take the Fulton St./ Hillandale Rd. exit. Take right on Hillandale Rd. Go approx.

1 1/2mi. crossing I-85. Take left onto Carver St. Proceed 1 mi. Turn right onto Croasdaile Farm Pkwy. Woodstone 1/4 mile on left.

Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday by appointment

Web site: www.gardenviewrealty.com/woodstone • email: woodstone@gardenviewrealty.com

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5 tips to help you find the best renters insurance R

enters insurance may seem expensive if you’re among the more than two-thirds of tenants who lack it. But it’s the best way to avoid losing thousands of dollars if you’re robbed or your apartment is damaged by water or fire.New York apartment dweller Rose Lichter-Marck, 28, had to pay cash to replace all her furniture, housewares and books after a fire in her old building. Cleaning the smell of smoke out of her clothes cost another $2,000, because she didn’t have insurance, she said.

Then she had to stay with friends until she found a new apartment. With insurance, the whole experience would have been less painful — and less expensive.A basic policy can be as little as 50 cents a day. But many renters, mostly young adults, think — incorrectly — that their stuff isn’t worth enough to insure, according to Apartments.com, which found in 2010 that 70 percent of tenants don’t buy renters insurance.

Here are five steps to take if you’re considering renters insurance:

• Think about partying: If you like to entertain, renters insurance can be especially helpful.

Most policies will offer your guests medical coverage, so if someone visiting your place slips and smacks his head on your kitchen counter, his trip to the emergency room will be covered.

• Choose replacement vs. actual value: Most insurers will cover either your belongings’

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actual cash value or what it would cost to replace them. A cash value policy will be cheaper, but the payout for things you have to replace will be reduced by how much they’ve depreciated since you bought them.

Replacement-cost coverage will cover the cost of replacing your belongings new, now.

• Understand your policy’s limits: Basic renters insurance policies cap reimbursements. So be sure to buy the extra coverage you need for pricey items like jewelry, electronics and musical instruments. Some people even carry riders against identity theft. But extra coverage adds up quickly so be clear about your priorities.

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• Inventory your possessions: Photograph everything you own to get a sense of how much it would cost to replace all your things.

While you’re at it, write down the serial numbers of all your electronic devices and appliances.

• Seek out discounts: Take note of any special safety precautions in your building that will earn you a break on your monthly premium. If you buy coverage from the same company that insures your car or provides you other types of coverage, that can earn you a multi-policy discount.

Martin Court 32 Executive 1 Bedroom Apartments

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Apartment Amenities 3,000 Square Foot Fitness Center with Yoga Room Indoor Steam Room and Sauna 24 Hour Business Center Indoor Resistance Pool Outdoor Pool (Open Year Round) Billiards Room Clubhouse with Demonstration Kitchen On-Site Security Team Outdoor Covered Grilling Area Dog Park

Amenities: • Security System • Washer & Dryer • Range & Refrigerator • Dishwasher & Disposal • Ceiling Fans • Energy Efficient

Rent: $625 • Walk to Duke 943 Morreene Road Call H.M. Roll Properties at (336) 504-0445 debi.roll@yahoo.com

2530 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 919.309.1409 • www.trinitycommons.com

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Supplies or Services...

Cleaning your new apartment

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ou’ve decided to move off-campus into your first apartment. This may be the first time you’ve been responsible for cleaning – really cleaning – for yourself. Here’s a quick checklist of supplies you should have on hand, and then when in doubt a checklist of cleaning services in the area for leaving it to the professionals.

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Alexander Floorplan 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath 832 Square Feet

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Cumberland Floorplan 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath 1189 Square Feet

$962.00

Pamlico Floorplan 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath 938 Square Feet

$1300.00

Beaufort Floorplan 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath 1347 Square Feet

$1077.00

Chatham Floorplan 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath 1145 Square Feet

$1300.00

CLEANING SUPPLIES • Rags, sponges, scrub-brushes • Mop • Bucket • Dustpan • Broom • Vacuum • Glass/counter cleaner • Cleaning wipes • Toilet brush • Toilet cleaner

Avery Floorplan 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath 1372 Square Feet

Price includes Valet Trash Service and Monitored Intrusion Alarm Washer/Dryer Rental $40 Per Month

You are one step away from living carefree in one of our luxury apartment homes. We are close to EVERYTHING yet nothing comes close to the customer service at Alden Place!

Reservation Information: Application Fee $50 Reservation Fee $100 Deposit or Sure Deposit: $500 / $87.50

CLEANING SERVICES Merry Maids (919) 766-9279 merrymaidsdurham.com

The Tidy Maids (919) 720-4736 tidymaids.com

Laundrymen (919) 215-8575 laundrymen.com

The Maids of Durham-Chapel Hill (919) 493-0800 themaidsofdurhamchapelhill.com

A-1 Busy Bodies Maid Service (919) 383-5854

***Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. This will be applied as a credit to your account. All Fees are non-refundable. Must provide at least 3x rental amount at time of applying.

Leasing Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm 100 Alexan Drive Durham, NC 27707 P: (919) 490-6990 F: (919)490-6998

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HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES • Toilet Paper • Paper towels • Tissues • Laundry detergent • Dryer sheets • Iron • Mini ironing board or ironing pad • Dish brush / sponges • Dishwashing liquid • Trash can • Trash bags

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Utility providers

Who to call when you’re going to move The following shows utility providers in the Durham area. Durham residents can also call the city’s One Call service for more information, 560-1200.

Electricity:

Duke Energy • Apply for electricity by calling 1-800-777-9898 or by visiting the Duke Energy web site.

• Orders for electricity are processed MondaySaturday, 8:00am-9:00pm.

• Allow 3-5 business days for your order to be processed.

Natural Gas:

PSNC Energy • Apply for gas service by calling 1-877-7762427.

• A deposit may be required to set up a new account. The deposit amount is based on the previous usage at your new address.

• It can take 2 days to 1 week (peak move-in season) to start gas service.

Water:

City of Durham - Water Management 101 City Hall Plaza (919) 560-4411 Office Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – Friday • To activate water service, call (919) 560-1200.

You will be asked to provide the following: • A $50 deposit or credit reference letter from another utility • A copy of your lease agreement • Social security card or a photo ID

• A connection charge is required to start your new telephone service. Installation charges generally appear on your first telephone bill.

• Phone connection normally takes 2 business days.

Heating Oil:

Cable TV:

Couch Oil Company (919) 286-5408 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am - Noon Don C. Christian Co., Inc. (919) 596-8169 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Telephone:

Verizon • Apply for phone service by calling 800-4834000.

• You may also apply for service by visiting the GTE Phone Mart at Northgate Mall, Telephone: 286-7336 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-9:00pm.

• A deposit may be charged to set up a new account.

Time Warner Cable 708 E. Club Blvd.Durham, NC 27704 (919) 220-4481 To order cable television service, call 1-888-489-2666.

Cable hookup requires payment for installation and one month’s service.

Recycling:

City of Durham Solid Waste Management 1833 Camden Ave Durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-4185 Tidewater Fibre Corporation 1017 S Hoover Rd Durham, NC 27703 (919) 957-8803

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Successfully navigating apartment waitlists Y

ou’re a rising senior. Finally! After three years of on-campus living, you are ready to graduate to your own off-campus apartment.

You’ve perused the super handy housing guide in The Chronicle, and you’re pretty sure you’ve found the perfect place. Now what?

STEP 1: Contact the apartment administration (this information should be located on each apartment ad or on their website). Most apartment complexes require you to submit a rental application along with an application fee to be put on their waitlist. You will also have to put down a security deposit.

STEP 2: At some apartment complexes you must now complete a “future resident profile” with your unit preferences, in order to be matched to your ideal apartment. You may also be required to fill out screening criteria forms at this time.

STEP 3: Once you have submitted all the required paperwork and fees, confirm with the apartment administration that everything has been received and that all the paperwork is in order (missing signatures can put a serious dent in your quest to land your own apartment).

STEP 4: Names are placed on waitlists in the order the application and fees are paid. The earlier they receive you application and fees, the higher your name will be on the list. Apply early!

Okay, you’ve applied to your dream off-campus apartment and they’ve notified you that you have been placed on the waitlist. What does that mean? Are you guaranteed an apartment?

do have a great shot). Each year, an apartment will accept as many rental applications as they think they can accommodate. This estimate is based on the previous years’ turnover of apartments, and the demand can fluctuate from year-to-year. If availability is over-estimated, those at the bottom of the waitlist may not get an apartment for the following school year. Again, this is why it is important to apply early!

STEP 5: Each apartment has a different timeline by which they will notify you if an apartment is available for you. Inquire with the apartment

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administration when you should expect to hear from them by. If you do not hear from them after this date, make sure to follow up.

If you do make it on the waitlist, but then decide you don’t want to live there, simply contact the apartment administration and ask to be removed from the list. Unfortunately, application fees are typically non-refundable. Some apartments have limited windows during which you can withdraw from their waitlist and be refunded the full amount of your security deposit. However, this is usually within the first few days.

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Cooking with friends off campus W

e’ve all felt it—there’s an inherent energy of life behind every dish.. Herbs wilt, then blossom when they hit the hot surface of meat, unlocking their inner fragrance,” wrote Dominique Ansel—French pastry chef and owner of Dominque Ansel Bakery in New York City—in a recent instagram post. Never have I been able to experience this sensation more vividly than with cooking with friends at our Central Campus apartment.

Although I still have a meal plan consisting of Duke food points, cooking and baking among people in my apartment has become quite prevalent. Yet, for those who live in real off campus apartments and do not have any type of meal plan, the art of cooking, even in its simplest form, becomes a necessity—especially for those who cannot afford to eat out three meals a day. Luckily, however, the power of cooking is phenomenal for bringing people together, celebrating, and hanging with close friends you don’t normally have time to see. Cooking in your apartment can mean either a plate of eggs in bed or a brunch buffet for eight—complete with chocolate chip pancakes and bacon sizzling on the stove.

The best part about cooking off campus, however, is the mix of cultures and flavors that

come together under one roof. Living in an apartment, I have been able to experience tastes that I would not have been able to otherwise— simply due to the convenience of living with a diverse group of people. Over my own stove top, I have witnessed the simple miracle of poached eggs, oil splattering from my roommate’s famous dumplings, and the divine smell of my friend’s gluten free chocolate chip cookies. That same friend, who is also a vegetarian, recently cooked for me the most incredible bowl of zucchini noodles and sautéed tofu—something that’s become a staple for her due to the commodities of her own kitchen.

Living off campus is about learning about the tastes of others. It’s about experiencing a vegan Thanksgiving dinner potluck, and then going back to your own apartment to devour Ben n’ Jerry’s ice cream because the meal was a little too “clean”. It’s about your living space smelling like baked goods, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. It’s wine nights with friends complete with trays of hor d’oeuvres before a night out.

So my advice would be to play with your food.

Be creative and explore your culinary talents (you have them, I promise). Even toast and pasta can be amped up with the addition of a few simple

ingredients. Never underestimate the power of avocado, or some extra grated cheese.

Buy ingredients ahead of time. Keep your pantry stocked with basic cooking essentials—oils, spices, flour and sugar for baking, butter, eggs, and milk in the fridge. Having these ingredients on hand will make it easy to whip up something quick.

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Moving off campus? Tips for choosing a roommate W

hile most people have experience with roommates before deciding to move off-campus, apartment living can present unique challenges to the roommate relationship. While questions of dirty dishes and space allocation may persist, off-campus roommates must also navigate issues of rent, utilities and leases. Whether you’re living with your best friend or virtual strangers, consider some of these points with your potential roommates before committing to an offcampus relationship: • Determine a fair way to divide rent.

While many roommates choose to divide rent evenly, complications can arise when rooms are not equal in size or amenities.

Some roommates are willing to pay more for a room with a better view or more windows, but be sure to discuss these issues before the rent is split. Consider having an objective discussion about the pro’s and con’s of each room before selecting rooms. Setting the rent for each room beforehand will allow tenants to consider their own budgets when deciding which room to select.

• Discuss who will pay for utilities. Paying for utilities is one of the big differences

between living on and off-campus. In addition to rent, most tenants will also need to cover bills for water, electric or gas, cable and internet. While some apartment complexes include certain utilities in the cost of rent, many expect these costs to be covered independently.

Not paying utilities on time can negatively affect your credit score if the utilities company reports delinquent payments and a negative entry from not paying your utilities could impact your payment history calculation, which accounts for 35 percent of your total credit score. Be sure to coordinate with your roommate about how utility costs will be divided and how you will ensure that payments are submitted on time.

• Carefully consider who you add to your lease. Landlords operate leasing arrangements in different ways. Some may offer the option of choosing one roommate as the primary leaseholder with all other tenants considered subleesees.

In this situation, the leaseholder has sole responsibility for upholding the lease agreement and can generally evict subleesees who do not abide by the terms of the lease.

Other landlords will require all roommates to sign on as co-tenants, sharing equal responsibility for the lease. If one cotenant does not pay rent or breaks a rule, the landlord has the right to evict all roommates. If offered a choice, carefully consider which options best fits you and your roommates.

• Keep the lines of communication open.

Use the conflict resolution skills you learned freshman year! Conflicts between tenants are often inevitable, but the more thought that goes into planning and negotiating prior to moving in, the more comfortable all roommates will be. When problems do arise, address them calmly and directly.

Consider your phrasing–rather than addressing the issue in an accusatory manner (“You always turn your rent in late and you keep making excuses”) try talking about how you feel (“I’m afraid we may lose our apartment if we don’t get our rent in on time”). Since you can be evicted based on a single roommate’s actions, get the landlord involved only as a last resort.

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Where to look for rentals nearduke.com The Duke Chronicle offers this online housing guide as a service to the Duke community. This is a way to connect those who are looking for housing with options both for rent and for sale in the area.

Duke Community Housing Database Go to studentaffairs.duke.edu to search for rental information in the database. You can find apartments, condominiums, duplexes, houses, townhouses, and rooms.

DukeList This university website has links to opportunities at Duke including rental information. Rental sections include Rental Housing, Roommates and Looking to Rent ads. To access, visit DukeList.duke.edu.

The Chronicle at Duke University The Chronicle - Duke’s award-winning student newspaper - provides local Classifieds, three annual Housing Guides, frequent housing advertisements and articles, and a web site dedicated to available housing options—nearDuke.com.

The News & Observer This Raleigh-based newspaper has a Classifieds section where you can search for rental housing in the Triangle area including Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and other area counties.

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Neighborhoods around Duke The following list includes neighborhoods and areas around Duke’s campus.

Neighborhoods north of Duke’s campus Trinity Heights Old West Durham Watts Hillandale Walltown Neighborhoods south of Duke’s campus Burch Avenue TuscaloosaLakewood Morehead Hill Duke Forest/Duke Homesites Neighborhoods east of Duke’s campus Trinity Park Old North Durham Duke Park

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Unique neighborhoods around campus Picking a home off campus may be difficult with so many options, so its important to know about some of the different neighborhoods nearby where there are often houses to rent.

AMERICAN VILLAGE A subdivision near downtown Durham that offers a mix of old and new residential homes.

Where: Off Morreene Road Price: $400-$2,000 a month History: Watts Carr, who was the president of the southlands association, and Buddy Whitfield, the vice president in charge of the association’s real estate division, created American Village in the late 1960s. Watts, who was influenced by his military career, named many streets off of World War II battles. The neighborhood offers apartments, single family homes, condominiums and duplexes. The village continued to grow and develop throughout the 1980s and 90s, and now offers a social center and park.

BURCH AVENUE A neighborhood between the Durham Freeway and Chapel Hill Street that offers both Victorian and Minimal Traditional homes.

Where: A five minute drive from West Campus off of Duke University Road Price: around $1,000 a month History: Burch Avenue developed in response to Durham’s growing population at the

beginning of the twentieth century. Its proximity to lumber and stone yards made it an ideal location for contractors, carpenters and other building tradesmen. The creation of the Durham Freeway in the 1970s brought the neighborhood into steep decline as it severed its connection to downtown Durham. However, its proximity to Duke’s campuses has made it a desirable location to University students and faculty.

DOWNTOWN After a period of neglect, downtown Durham has undergone a major revitalization in the past couple of years.

Where: Follow Main Street into the heart of Durham History: There’s a lot happening in downtown Durham. Southern Living Magazine named Durham the South’s tastiest town this April.

Durham began in 1854 when the North Carolina Railroad Company built a station. By 1900, 6,500 people lived in Durham, and by 1910 the population soared to over 18,000. However, in 1985 a mass exodus to the suburbs left Durham desolate. It has since then undergone a revitalization—restaurants have popped up, the artistic community has grown and Duke has even begun to occupy downtown space.

TRINITY PARK A neighborhood adjacent to Duke University’s East Campus that largely consists of residential homes.

Where: The heart of Trinity Park is a ten minute drive of East Campus Price: $850-$3,000 a month History: Trinity Park was created in the 1800s and experienced rapid growth when Durham became a bustling tobacco and textile industry in the 1850s. Trinity College existed at what is now known as Duke’s East Campus, and Trinity Park, therefore, served as a home for professors and students of the college due to its close proximity. The neighborhood experienced a slight decline in the 1950s as Durham residents moved into the city, however it has since become a popular area again for Duke students and professors.

WATTS HOSPITAL-HILLANDALE The neighborhood adjacent to Trinity Heights near the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.

Where: About a ten minute drive off of East Campus Price: $650-$1,500 a month History: Watts Hospital was created in 1910 at the intersection of Broad Street and West Club Boulevard. Durham’s trolley system, which ran at the intersection, spurred growth in the area. Watts Hospital eventually closed in 1976 and was converted to the North Carolina School of Science and Math. In 1998, Watts HospitalHillandale was named a National Historic District.

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