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Here at Kaftan, we believe in treating our residents like family. This is especially true during the busy holiday season, when there is plenty of stress amid the great joys we experience celebrating our faiths, our families or our communities.

Living in an apartment, no matter the size, can be a great place to call home, but it can come with unique challenges. Apartments usually don’t have basements, garages, attics, or extra spaces to be put to use. But there are solutions that can help renters maximize the space in their apartment with little effort.

As the weather gets colder, we tend to use more energy. Not only does this cause things like electric and heating bills to go up, it can also contribute to potential blackouts or even damage to the environment. Luckily, there are some simple things...

With autumn just around the corner, now is the time to schedule any last-minute trips and enjoy the final weeks of summer before the cold weather sets in. But while time away from our home is needed, extended time away from any home can leave the...

Did you know that August is National Wellness Month? It was created to encourage small, daily acts of self-care. And while there are plenty of things you can do to take care of yourself at work or in your life, real wellness starts in your home. As...

The recent heat wave has left us all sweating! While buildings in Michigan are made to withstand more variable climate, high levels of heat and humidity can still be uncomfortable to deal with. Luckily, there are simple things any apartment owner...

According to the Detroit Free Press, a milder winter and an earlier spring has made this year’s allergy season even worse than usual — and many of us are feeling the impact.  While we can’t control the elements outside, we...

Create a luxurious ambiance in your apartment! Elegance should be within reach. However, giving a whole room a facelift can become expensive, even for those skilled in finding bargains. Begin by incorporating small, opulent touches. Subtle...

There are two schools of thought around moving: It can be an exciting time for a change, or one of the most stressful experiences in existence. It could be some combination of the two. No matter how you feel about moving, leveraging a thoughtful plan and using the following strategic tips can help moving day – and the days before and after – run much smoother.

  Build a better budget. Practice mindfulness. Cook something new each week. Read more books. Create a cleaning schedule you'll stick to. Commit to a healthier sleep routine. Join a club. New Year's resolutions have...

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during...

How to start: For a bare wall, or one without big furniture in front of it. It all starts at the center: To thoroughly enjoy your art, place it at eye level to avoid strain. The art’s focal point should be around 57 inches from the...

Our Kaftan Kares Team organized a school supplies drive with Brilliant Detroit and provided students with the resources required for the upcoming school year. Brilliant Detroit prepared backpacks full of supplies that were distributed throughout...

According to recent studies, our brain health is directly connected to where we live - and living near a forest or natural area can improve and protect cognitive health. But, while remote working is becoming the norm, not everyone has the option to...

Troy, MI, has been voted as one of the best small towns in America - and not only because of its top-ranked schools, high quality of life, and affordability! Located at the heart of Metro Detroit’s northern suburbs, the town offers endless...

More and more people are making the change to live in a walkable neighborhood. Local, affordable apartments in such communities promote healthier and happier living. There are a lot of benefits associated with this, which we will take a look at in...

Given the recent spike in real estate prices, more people are looking for affordable apartments. They want to live in accommodation that doesn’t consume a large chunk of their monthly budget. There’s just one catch: finding an affordable...

There are plenty of people in the world that would just love to rent a luxury apartment. Perhaps they enjoy the idea of having security at the front desk, or maybe they want to live in a tall apartment with beautiful views of the rest of the city....

Everyone wants the assurance that they're getting their money's worth in every investment they make, and apartment living is no exception. Amenities improve the quality of life, make an apartment more marketable, desirable, and let you know...

Moving to a new city is a big step, one that is easier when you have a plan. If you are planning to move to Michigan, one of the first things you will need to organize is where to live. No matter whether you are relocating from another state or...