WestWind Apartments Blog

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?

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 an apartment 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.

We have spacious one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments, and three bedroom apartments as well as corporate suites.  The corporate suites offer the ultimate in housing convenience. Relocating to Roanoke is made much easier with furnished corporate apartments.

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.  

WestWind apartments 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!

If you have any questions, please contact the WestWind Welcome Center at 877-631-8327.

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.
 
For information on West Wind Apartments in Roanoke, VA, contact us.

Excerpts from Onlinesentinel.com