Can you conserve resources and go green in your home even if you live in an apartment in Roanoke, VA? Of course. Even if you are living in anapartment you can reduce your carbon footprint. How?
Conserve water- if you are washing dishes by hand, fill a basin and do all of your dishes at once. Don’t run the water the entire time. Rinse all the dishes at once rather than one a time, which reduces running water. Of course when brushing your teeth, turn off the water until it is time to rinse. Everyone loves a nice long shower, but cutting down on shower time even by just one or two minutes can reduce your water use.
Change your light bulbs- CFL light bulbs conserve energy and last longer. Rather than turning light into heat, they use less wattage by only making light.
Compost at home- There are under the sink compost containers where you can compost your garbage in your home with no odor. When the composter is full, grow some beautiful potted plants. In fact, houseplants add a little color, and also clean the air by cutting down pollutants in your apartment.
To conserve energy, most experts suggest setting your AC to 68ºF in the day and 60ºF at night.
Unplug your cell phone charger when you are not using them.
By creating good practices in energy and water conservation you develop good habits. Pretty soon turning off lights when you leave the room, not running the water while you’re brushing your teeth, and taking shorter showers become second nature.
It's a rainy Thursday and you don’t want your friends and family who are looking for a new home to be left out in the rain do you? Refer them to WestWind Apartment Homes and not only will they be rewarded with a new home in the perfect community but you will be rewarded with a neighbor you know and a referral bonus!
As a place to live or work, the Roanoke area is one of the best. Located in the central part of the East Coast, is perfectly positioned for economics with a mild climate year round. Roanoke is an excellent place to find a job, and it is known for a low cost of living.
If you are relocating to the area, consider renting anapartment in Roanoke, VA. With so much to offer, you’ll find no better place to live than WestWind Apartments.
WestWind apartment community is located only minutes away from Downtown Roanoke. Schools, restaurants, entertainment and shopping are all in the neighborhood.
Located right near downtown, you have your choice of activities with plenty of outdoor offerings such as biking, water sports, and hiking and of course there are plenty of cultural options too. Contact WestWind for more information on renting from us.
WestWindapartments in Roanoke, VA is excited to be participating in Relay For Life this year! We want to make a difference by teaming up to participate in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. There are so many ways that you can help us reach our team goal.
Our team will camp out overnight and take turns walking around the track to raise both money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. We will be hosting events on the property of WestWind Apartments, selling Luminaries’, foot steps and suns. Click 'HHHunt Relay for life' for the link to easily donate from the comforts of your apartment home or office!
Perhaps you are relocating to Roanoke, VA and you have just started the search for a home. Regardless of where you are in your home search, consider some questions before you decide between renting and owning a home. Buying a home is a big commitment both financial and otherwise, so take the time to weigh pros and cons.
Here are a few questions you should ask yourself:
Will I own it for at least five years?
The first and most important question you should ask yourself before you consider buying a home is whether you will own it for a long time. People buy homes to increase wealth and five years, maybe even more today, is about the break-even point for earning appreciation in value. If you don’t plan on holding the property for longer than five or more years, don’t buy it! Renting a home is NOT necessarily throwing money away. Buying and selling quickly will usually leave you worse off financially.
Can I afford it?
It is more expensive to own a home than you think. Even if the mortgage lender qualifies you for the loan amount, you need to make sure YOU can afford it. Lenders don’t take into account home maintenance costs, child care expenses, health care expenses, expensive lifestyles and habits, etc. So make sure that you can comfortably afford your housing payment, still pay your other bills, and still save at least a little more for retirement. Also, if you are not sure of your continued employment situation, don’t buy a home.
Do I know about the neighborhood?
Did you do adequate research, look at enough properties, and learn the neighborhoods. If you just moved to Roanoke or if you don’t know the area, rent an apartment in Roanoke for a while. Get to know the city.
One of the loudest and fun events in the Roanoke Civic Center is coming this weekend. If you live in an apartment in Roanoke, VA tickets are still available for the Monster Jam.
If you are looking for something exciting and different to do this weekend in Roanoke, the Monster Jam returns for three shows. The event features Advance Auto Part’s "Grinder" and celebrates the 30th anniversary of the world famous "Gravedigger."
"It's a two hour escape from reality. No matter what's going on at home or at work you come here you forget about it. It's a lot of fun," said Frank Krmel, driver of the monster truck "Grinder." "What you see on TV you see here times 10. The trucks are so big and so loud. You'll see three contests: The wheelie competition, the side by side racing, and freestyle. Between the three, the two hours will go by like that and you'll want to come back the next day for sure."
The action starts tonight at 7:30 p.m. The shows Saturday are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Your WestWind Team would like to say Thank You to all who came out in the cold on Saturday to Warm Up With WestWind.
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Remember that every month we have a new event that is free and fun for our residents. If you have an idea for an event let us know, because we always love to hear your ideas!
Your WestWind Team would like to remind everyone about our monthly FREE resident social event this Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at the Clubhouse.
We will be serving warm delicious refreshments! We would love to see everyone there!
Once upon a time, college students dreamed of graduating and then buying a home and having a mortgage. Not so anymore.
With an uncertain economy, and more people moving to take jobs where they can find them, renting is what this generation is doing. More and more college graduates are renting an apartment in a beautiful apartment communities, complete with swimming pool, fitness center, volleyball courts and other apartment amenities.
For the first time in our history owning a home has lost its luster for the young. Since 2008, the percentage of young people who think that owning a home is “better than renting” has fallen.
Renting an apartment in Roanoke, VA has acquired a sort of cool respectability. Empty nesters figured it out a couple of decades ago, when they began getting rid of their high-maintenance houses.
Some of the forces driving the change are cultural. People are getting married later and they travel light longer.
Many are renting apartments because mortgages are hard to come by. There’s no stigma to renting anymore, and there’s just so much to keep you interested and busy in an apartment community.
Many people are told when they are younger that renting is only for
college graduates or people who cannot afford to buy. Many parents
hammer these ideas into their children and tell them that renting is
equivalent to throwing money away every month. Fortunately, today
people are beginning to finally think for themselves and challenge these
ideas. Here are 4 reasons to pat yourself on the back for deciding to
rent an apartment in Roanoke, VA at an HHHunt Community!
1. Renting can save money
At the very minimum you’ll be shelling out PITI for your home. That is:
1. Principal
2. Interest
3. Tax
4. Insurance
The PITI doesn’t include property maintenance like maintaining the yard,
paint, plumbing, repairs, decorating, etc… When you rent an apartment
at an HHHunt community, the monthly payment is almost always quite a bit
less than the PITI in your area and there are no maintenance expenses!
2. Homeowners’ tax deductions are overstated
According to research quoted by MSN, “… half of homeowners don’t get a
break, because even with mortgage interest and property taxes, their
total deductions do not exceed the standard federal tax deduction
($11,900 for couples and $5,450 for singles)”.
For these folks, it’s like spending $100 to save $20. They’re better off
saving the difference and investing it. Even if there is a “break” on
your taxes, you typically had to spend more than you would have spent
to rent to get back that $20 for every $100 spent in interest payments.
3. Renting gives you flexibility
For the up and coming young professional, you’re better off renting and
saving for a few years than to buy a small condo. Who knows how fast you
will outgrow it? When you own a home, you can’t always sell it when
you need to sell it at the price you want to sell it in order to accept a
new employment opportunity. If you have owned a home and don’t want
the constant maintenance responsibility, renting gives you the
opportunity to enjoy your weekends instead of completing that “to do”
list.
4. Our superb service teams!
Most apartment communitiesoffer 24 hour emergency maintenance and
technicians who are skilled in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. At an
HHHunt Community, our service teams take great pride in offering prompt
and professional service to you. Whether you need a light bulb changed
or a new compressor for your AC unit, we are there to take care of you
as fast and efficient as possible. We are always a phone call or email
away and most service requests are performed on the same day or within
24 hours!
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Can you conserve resources and go green in your home even if you live in an apartment in Roanoke, VA? Of course. Even if you are living in an apartment you can reduce your carbon footprint. How?
As a place to live or work, the 
WestWind 
Here are a few questions you should ask yourself:
One of the loudest and fun events in the Roanoke Civic Center is coming this weekend. If you live in an 
Once upon a time, college students dreamed of graduating and then buying a home and having a mortgage. Not so anymore. 
