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Live West. Live Well. Stylish interiors. Cool amenities. Convenient with everything you need to enhance your lifestyle. Including a clubhouse, pool and fitness center your friends will envy. Plus, you’re just moments away from Duke University, Southpoint Mall, I-40, and tons of local dining and shopping.
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Get to know places to go in Durham The food mecca
Duke favorites
Southern Living Magazine called Durham the South’s tastiest town, and that’s no surprise with the amount of restaurants that have popped up over the past couple of years. One of Durham’s most recent hot spots is the Parlour—originally a food truck, the recently open store can be found at 117 Market St. and offers eclectic flavors such as avocado and purple sweet potato. Another recent Durham treat is Monut Donuts. Located on East Parrish St., try out a wide array of flavors from chocolate to salted bourbon. But in case you don’t have a strong sweet tooth, try checking out Pizza Toro on E Chapel Hill St and taste its ovenfired, homemade pizzas. You can also swing by Bull City Burger, which sits across the street from Monut Donuts, for some duck frites and a juicy bite.
There are some places most Duke students will at least check out once. If you ever need to pick-up a birthday gift or tune in for some retail therapy, head over to Southpoint Mall at 6910 Fayetville St. The mall portion of Southpoint is open until 9 p.m., but you can also head over to the movie theater afterwards as well. Also, keep an eye out for the North Carolina State Fair in October. Running every weekend in October, the state fair offers tons of rides, games and food. Just be sure not to eat the fried oreos before the Pharoh’s Fury.
Take a break from Duke Sick of studying in Perkins? Need a change of pace? There’s a lot to do in Durham! Take a visit to the Durham Bulls, the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Made famous by the 1988 movie Bull Durham, the team draws in record crowds all season long, often filling its 10,000-seat downtown stadium designed by the architects of Camden Yards. Not a sports fan? Check out the Museum of Life and Sciences at 433 West Murray Avenue, and be sure to stop by their Magic Wings Butterfly House.
Explore outside of Durham Looking for a fun day trip? There are a lot of places you can visit that lay just thirty to forty minutes outside of Durham. Try hiking along the scenic Eno River. Two local favorites are the hiking trails at Few Ford Access and Durham’s city park, West Point on the Eno. Not an outdoor person? Drive into Chapel Hill to try out some new restaurants and shopping.
Shop local
Just off of East Campus, Ninth Street has a ton of quaint stores that speak to Durham’s artistic community. Stop by Vaguely Reminiscent for some quirky gifts or eclectic earrings or Zola Craft Gallery for some fine art. You can also take a short drive to Brightleaf Square for some more shopping. Visit Offbeat Music for some vinyl records or cross the street and enter Morgan Imports and find anything you may need for your dorm room.
Workout Don’t enjoy exercising in the gym? There are a lot of workout spots worth trying both on Duke’s campus and off. Duke’s East Campus loop is 1.64 miles long and offers a great way to see the surrounding Durham area and all of East Campus. You can also try the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail, a hilly, three-mile loop that circles around the perimeter of the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Course. There are also access points throughout Duke Forest that can offer more secluded running and hiking trails. Try the Shepherd Nature Trail located off of NC 751 at Gate C that is .8 miles long.
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An afternoon delight For both students and locals, there’s no better place to have an afternoon picnic or study session than the Sarah P. Duke Botanical Gardens. You can sunbathe on a blanket or throw a football on the spacious South Lawn or grab a seat with a book along the terrace. Watch the garden’s resident ducks and geese from one of the bridges over the pond in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum.
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Chronicle Staffers offer tips for apartment hunting When 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. Determine how much you can realistically afford to spend and don’t deviate from it.
• 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.
• Location, location, location! Are most of your classes on East Campus? Will you be heading to the Medical Center on a daily basis? Do you need to get to a job on West Campus? Make sure you pick a location that is convenient for your lifestyle at Duke.
• Get everything in writing. 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. 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.
• Choose roommates wisely. 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.
• Put down a deposit as soon as possible. Some of the popular apartment complexes will fill up this month!
• Purchase renters insurance. Make sure your belongings are covered in case of an emergency.
• Count your deposits. 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.
• 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. • 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 a quiet study area?
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Car not required for off-campus living Want 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
1. Colonial Village at Deerfield 2. The Forest Apartments 3. Dupont Circle 4. Avalon at Bridgefield 5. Blue Crest 6. Duke Manor 7. Campus Walk 8. Holly Hill 9. The Belmont 10. Partner's Place 11. Poplar West 12. Murchison 13. Chapel Tower 14. Holly Hill 15. Poplar Manor 16. Erwin Terrace 17. Lofts at Lakeview 18. Trinity Commons at Erwin 19. Station 9 20. Residences at Erwin Mill 21. Campus Oaks Apartments 22. West Village 23. University Apartments & Commons 24. Parc at University Tower 25. Pinnacle Ridge Apartments 26. Mission University Pines 27. Alden Place at South Square 28. Beech Lake Apartments 29. Glenbrook East & West 30. Colonial Grand at Patterson Place 31. The Evergreens at Mt. Moriah 32. Heights LaSalle 33. Crescent Ninth Street 34. 605 West 35. Whetstone Apartments 36. Crescent Main Street 37. 300 Swift 38. American Tobacco
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DATA Route 11 Duke LaSalle Loop Triangle Transit Rt 400/405 Bull City Connector Duke Transit H5 Route DATA Route 6/6B Duke Transit C2 Route Housing along the Bull City Connector, DATA Route 11 or H5 Duke routes are most reasonable for the Medical Campus.
• Plan your bus commute at www.gotriangle.org • Visit offcampushousing.duke.edu and nearDuke.com to search for transit friendly housing, or download the SmartMoves apartment finder app. • 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 locations 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
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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.
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
Garbage, Trash & Landfill: City of Durham Solid Waste Management 1833 Camden Ave Durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-4185
Natural Gas:
PSNC Energy • Apply for gas service by calling 1-877-776-2427. • 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, you must go to City Hall Plaza and 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
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Heating Oil:
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 800-483-4000. • 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. • 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.
Cable TV:
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.
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Cooking with friends off campus “We’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. Eating when you go off campus does not have to be boring—it’s an adventure. Explore Durham—it is, according to Southern Living, the “South’s Tastiest Town.” And when in doubt and all else fails, get a rocket salad delivery from Nosh.
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THE RIGHT CHOICE. At 605 West, you’ll enjoy a luxury apartment with premium modern finishes, fabulous amenities and a unbeatable location next to campus and downtown Durham. Our spacious floor plans come with an inclusive rent package featuring digital cable, high speed internet and most utilities. For added convenience, we offer a contemporary furniture package at no additional charge. All this and so much more is waiting for you—all that’s missing is you.
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Where to look for rentals www.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.
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Finding a rental might be difficult unless you know how. Whether it’s a newspaper, a ‘for rent’ sign, or an online ad, make sure you know what you want – how much to pay, who will live with you, cost of utilities and transportation to school – before beginning your search.
DukeList This university website has links to opportunities at Duke including rental information from the Trading Post. Rental sections include Rental Housing, Roommates and Looking to Rent ads. To access, visit DukeList and look for the Trading Post heading.
The Chronicle at Duke University The Chronicle - Duke’s award winning daily student newspaper provides local Classifieds, a biannual Housing Guide, frequent housing advertisements and articles, and a web site dedicated to available housing options - www. chroniclehousing.com. The print version of the most recent Housing Guide is always available online at www.dukechronicle.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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Chronicle readers vote for “Best of Duke” Most “Duke” Bar Winner: Shooters II 827 West Morgan Street Runner Up: Satisfaction
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Best Food Truck Winner: Parlez-Vous Crepe @parlezvouscrepe Runner Up: Foster’s on the Fly Best Brunch Spot Winner: Nasher Cafe 2001 Campus Drive Runner Up: Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn Best Place To Order Delivery Winner: Chai’s Noodle Bar and Bistro 2816 Erwin Road #207 Runner Up: Mediterra Grill
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Best Exercise Spot Winner: Wilson Gym Runner Up: Al Buehler Cross Country Trail at Duke Forest Best Professor & MustTake Class Winner: Dean Wilson & American Dreams, American Realities Favorite Place For Caffeine Fix Winner: Joe Van Gogh 120 Science Drive, Bryan Center & 1104 B Broad Street Runner Up: Saladelia at the Perk Best Campus Event Of The Year Winner: LDOC Runner Up: Duke vs. North Carolina Men’s Basketball Game
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Duke’s student housing explained Duke 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. With the University entering its third year of a new housing model, students are still adjusting to a different looking 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 13 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. Going into this year, groups cannot apply for new locations, and new houses cannot join the model.
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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 this past November for the coming academic year. 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.
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Gender-neutral houses have both singlesex 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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Staying safe when out and about Durham is a safe place—if you think before you act. Most crimes are crimes of opportunity. They happen when you do things like walk alone at night, leave your car unlocked or leave your doors open. Luckily, with a little common sense, you can prevent yourself from being a crime victim. These tips have been adapted from the Durham and Duke University Police Department websites.
Personal Safety • Don’t walk alone at night, even if you’re walking a short distance, and avoid unfamiliar, dimly lit areas. Encourage your friends to do the same. • Get a ride late at night by calling Duke Van Services at (919) 684-2020. • When walking during the day, always be aware of your surroundings. Remember to walk briskly and with confidence, and avoid loiterers or people hanging out in groups. Make eye contact with people as you walk by—this makes it easier to give a witness description if an attack occurs.
officer or a store owner to get your bearings or directions. If someone follows you, do not drive home. Go to a well-lit place and report it.
• Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is in front of your home. Never leave your keys in the car or ignition.
• When in doubt of your destination or the safety of a neighborhood, instead of walking take a cab - especially late at night.
• Do not leave valuables such as laptop computers, cellular phones and chargers, cash, loose change, GPS systems, CDs, sports equipment, and important papers and documents in your vehicle. Do not leave packages in plain view inside your vehicle. Put them in the trunk or cover them up.
• Excessive drinking may lead to negative consequences, including assault, illness and driving under the influence. The legal drinking age is 21. If you see someone who is passed out or sick from alcohol, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Protecting your Property • Always lock your residence or office when away and secure your belongings. • Do not let strangers inside your apartment. Use your peephole to see who is at the door. • Park your vehicle in busy, well-lighted areas.
• Always have your keys ready when you approach your apartment or vehicle. • Stay informed. Familiarize yourself with University emergency notification procedures and pay attention to DukeALERT emergency text messages. Be familiar with where crime is happening by visiting the Durham Police station crime tracking website (http://durhamnc.gov/ich/ op/DPD/pages/crimemap.aspx). • If a person confronts you and demands money or possessions, law enforcement officials suggest giving what is demanded and creating a safe distance.
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• Carry your registration and insurance card with you. Don’t leave personal identification documents or credit cards in your vehicle. • Copy your license plate and vehicle identification (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with your driver’s license. If your vehicle is stolen, police will need this information promptly. Report crime, concerns, threats of violence, unwanted contact and suspicious activity immediately. Dial 9-1-1 to reach Duke Police or Durham Police, or (919) 684-2444 to reach Duke Police.
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Durham ranks high among cities of same size The following are some of the recent accolades Durham received either as
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5 tips to help you find the best renters insurance NEW YORK — Renters 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 LichterMarck, 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’ actual cash value or what it would cost to replace them. A cash value policy will be cheaper, but the payout for things you
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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 multipolicy discount.
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Supplies or Services... Cleaning your new apartment You’ve decided to move offcampus 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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• 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
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• 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
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TICON PROPERTIES Welcomes you home to Durham, North Carolina! If you’re considering making Durham your new home, we invite you to visit our many beautiful residential apartment and townhome communities. With a variety of floor plans and styles, Ticon has the living space you need to call home!
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Remember, the Duke Community Standard Applies Off-Campus as well. “The honor code at Duke is named the community standard because it expresses our institution’s core values and a concomitant set of expectations for behavior. Because behavior is derivative of fundamental values, the standard applies off campus as well as on. The principles it articulates, while lofty in one sense, are firmly grounded in individual decisions made on the ground every day about every aspect of undergraduate life, in academic and co-curricular activities alike: in the classroom, residence halls, K-ville, off-campus apartment complexes, Myrtle Beach, Paris, and wherever else students may go. In addition, the standard asks that students not only reflect on their own behavior, as important as that is, but that they also act to encourage the integrity of their peers. By inspiring and supporting each other, students can shape their environment so that it reflects the ideals expressed in the Duke Community Standard.”
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Moving off campus? Tips for choosing a roommate While most people have experience with roommates before deciding to move offcampus, 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 off-campus 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.
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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 co-tenant 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.
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• Discuss who will pay for utilities - Paying for utilities is one of the big differences between living on and offcampus. 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.
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• 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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Successfully navigating apartment waitlists You’re a rising senior. Finally! After three years of on-campus living, you are ready to graduate to your own off-campus apartment.
bottom of the waitlist may not get an apartment for the following school year. Again, this is why it is important to apply early!
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 5: Each apartment has a different timeline by which they will notify you if an apartment is available for you. Inquire with the apartment 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.
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).
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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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? Unfortunately, being on a waitlist does not guarantee that you will be given an apartment or the apartment style that you want (although you 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-toyear. If availability is over-estimated, those at the
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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
Neighborhoods west of Duke’s campus American Village Area Includes the American Village neighborhood and other subdivisions - Forest Oaks (townhouse community), Walden Pond (townhouse community), and apartment complexes
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Come and enjoy elegant living at Notting Hill. Take a relaxing stroll on our walking trail or enjoy a brisk workout in our Cybex fitness center. Whatever your lifestyle, you will find Notting Hill the perfect place to call home. • Beautiful, bright sunrooms • Garden tubs/9’ ceilings • Fireplaces and computer niches • Walking/jogging trails • Tennis court/swimming pool • Two-bay car wash • 24-hour business center
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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.
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.
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.
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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
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