Auston Woods Apartment Homes Blog

A good apartment home staff can make the difference between an ordinary rental and a dream home. A very crucial part of the apartment-finding process is talking with the manager and office staff about the property. Most people don't realize what the manager does within an apartment home community.

A good manager and staff is one who has their resident's well-being and comfort in mind. When renting and you have a maintenance task; a stopped up toilet, a leaking sink, or your carpet needs to be re-stretched, the apartment home manager has to take care of it.
 
Before you commit to a place, talk with the on-site manager at Auston Wood Apartments and ask us some questions about our maintenance.

Ask questions and, when you tour Auston Woods, be sure to look over the general cleanliness. With our 9 foot ceilings, crown molding and various homes with sun rooms, we know you will love the floor plans, the property and the neighborhood. We are very proud of our exceptional customer service, and inviting lush landscape.
 
When you decide to live in an apartment home in the desired Charlotte area you need to know you've made the right choice about your living space. You need to know your interests are taken care of; that you won't be left stranded should there be a problem in your building or in the complex. When you find this type of satisfaction you will feel confident in making a lasting commitment and a pleasurable rental experience.

We all need a place to call home but even with the real estate downturn, many people continue to think that buying a home is a good investment and a way for them to build wealth. When times were good, this was not really the case for most people. Wherever you choose to live, make sure it’s for the right reasons. Owning a home can be rewarding. Renting an apartment home with Auston Woods can also be very rewarding. Don’t just take our word for it - check out this article on Yahoo Finance - Why Your Home is not the investment you think it is. In recent months, the housing market, interest rates and the economy have been the focus of many news stories and are key issues in the political arena. Consumers have been inundated for years with visions of the American Dream and why homeownership is a great investment.

As seen with the recent housing crisis, homeownership may not be right for everyone.

• If you bought in Rochester, N.Y., in 1980, you would have seen only a mediocre 4% annual growth for the next 25 years.
• If you bought in Dallas in 1986, as the oil boom went bust, your home wouldn’t have appreciated at all before 1998.

It is also important to look at the “net appreciation”. Most people do not subtract all of the interest paid to the banks, maintenance, decorating costs, closing costs, taxes, and insurance from the appreciation. In many cases, especially if you do not own your home for more than a few years, there is not true appreciation and in more and more cases, there is negative appreciation. Many do not realize the real financial and practical advantages HHHunt residents experience every year when they decide to rent an apartment home at one of our communities.

There are just a couple of points to consider and think about. Renting is a long term investment and very rewarding. Especially in the North Carolina area we are a respected and very diverse community. Be sure to take a look at our communities and our activities we have to offer. Our unique apartment homes at Auston Woods combine convenience, comfort, and technology for today’s lifestyle in our apartment homes. Our beautiful interiors are designed to optimize the way you live, work, and play. Contact us today to learn more about renting at Auston Woods, or feel free to stop in and take a tour of our community.

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Start Feeling the Love in Your Apartment with These Tips

Love is in the air this month, and these tips were made for anyone who wants to find a little more love in their apartment living.

Plan a Romantic Date in Your Apartment

You don’t have to spend top-dollar out at a quiet, candle-lit restaurant to have a romantic date. Why not create an intimate mood in your apartment? Read on for fun dating ideas to try inside your own four walls... read more

Valentine's Day Ideas

If you’re fortunate enough to spend time with someone to love on Valentine’s Day, you’d like to make it special. But it’s the same dilemma every year: How can you bring a bang to Valentine’s Day without doing what everyone else is doing? Should you go low-key or all-out for the big romantic day? Here are some tips on how to give your loved one a Valentine’s Day to remember... read more

How to Love Your Apartment

There’s nothing like moving into that new-to-you apartment. It’s a chance to decorate unadorned walls, cook in a new kitchen and see if the furniture looks better in a different setting. If you’ve fallen out of love with your place, there are some things you can do to get that new-apartment feeling back. To revive the magic, follow these suggestions and watch yourself fall in love with your home all over again... read more

Pamper Your Apartment Pet

Finding the perfect roommate can be challenging, but if your roomie has four legs and eats out of a bowl, then you’ve surely found a friend for life. All the more reason to pamper your apartment pet with the finest luxuries around! Check out these pet-pampering supplies that will truly show your BFFs (Best Furry Friends) how much they mean to you... read more

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Have you Discovered Dysport?

Prescription Dysport is an injection used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age.

With just 1 injection into each of 5 points between and above the eyebrows, Dysport blocks the signal from the nerve to the muscles, ultimately resulting in a reduction of muscle activity and temporarily preventing contraction of the muscles that cause frown lines.

The results are amazing for this product, and our staff is on hand to answer any questions. Our special only lasts through the end of February, so call 704-334-8087 for more details today, or visit http://www.resalonandmedspa.com!

Our Current Special

Up to 50% off Dysport!

1 area = $187
2 areas= $300
3 areas= $375

(pricing subject to vary per patient)

Buy One, Get One Free Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Laser Hair Services.

Valid through April 1st 10% off all services.
Valid through April 1st
Book in advance for up to 20% off!

Book your next 3 appointments and receive 15% off of the the 1st two, and 20% off your 3rd! (Appointments may not be canceled and must be consecutive)

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"Pimp My Valentine's Day"

Enter to win $200 and a limo ride* for your Valentine from OpenTable and Limos.com! Learn more.

Beat The valentine's Day Rush, February 14 is Just 2 Weeks Away!

OpenTable makes Valentine's Day seductively simple! Reservations are going fast, but with our vast list of restaurants, there are premium tables to be had Valentine's weekend. Book a Table for Valentine's Day.

1,000-Point Reservations, Earn Free Meals Faster

With just one of our special 1,000-Point Reservations, you earn ten times the Dining Points of a standard reservation. 2,000 Points gets you a $20 Dining Cheque from OpenTable, so you can reap your rewards after dining out only twice! Learn more.

OpenTable Diner's Choice, As Voted on by OpenTable Diners

Thanks to the Dining Feedback forms from diners like you, we've got ratings on everything. Want to pick a restaurant based on the wine selection? We've got a list for that. Looking for some place romantic? Good for groups? Open late? Kid friendly? We've got you covered. See All Lists for Charlotte.

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Green living should become the motto of the present and future generations. It has become essential for all of us to educate our children about eco-friendly methods so that they learn to respect the environment they are born into. The love and respect for nature has to be inculcated right from childhood. Children of today are adults of tomorrow; hence values instilled today will reap rich dividends in the future.

The children who are brought up in a surrounding that is healthy and green would definitely get used to this kind of living. Therefore, when they grow up as citizens they will ensure that they do not do anything that would jeopardize the health of the planet. Which is why Auston Woods and HHHunt are committed to green living in all of our apartment homes.

There is a need today to develop new technologies which would facilitate green living. New researches are being done to find out new forms of green energy. The oil and coal reserves of our planet are fast depleting owing to massive industrialization.

We do our part to provide that all new communities developed by HHHunt save as many well-established trees as possible, and upon completion will exceed local standards for the size and number of trees re-planted within the community. Our company strives to exceed government standards for energy efficiency and water conservation during the development process and beyond. As a part of green living, people should be encouraged to use solar power for house lighting. These days, technology is also developed to run vehicles on solar power. Though, this is still in the gestation period, it would be a great alternative to gas and petrol used for running the vehicles.

The effects of irrational use of the natural resources should be explained to the people in detail. People in general have a tendency to misuse and waste fresh water. This has led to scarcity of water. Steps should be taken to curtail this wastage and make people more responsible. Similarly, people also tend to waste electricity by switching on lights unnecessarily. If one extra bulb is lit in every household, then imagine the amount power consumption. So we encourage you, our residents and customers, to join us in our efforts to sustain our environment.

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Enjoy a culinary extravaganza during this 10-Day celebration of Charlotte's restaurant scene. From Friday, January 21, through Sunday, January 30, each participating upscale restaurant will offer a spectacular 3-course, prix fixe dinner menu for only $30 per person (not including tax and gratuity).

It's a royal opportunity to experience Charlotte's ever-expanding array of dining options and remarkable chefs, from popular favorites to new hot-spots.

Reservations are recommended. Peruse the participating restaurants to learn more about their offerings and how to book your table.

Also, explore options for transportation and parking during Charlotte Restaurant Week.

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Sells Drop and So Do Ticket Prices

Headliner Beyonce Knowles Cheap Concert Tickets

The music industry has been taking a hard hit in sells due to the increase of music downloads illegally, music and video sharing sites and copyright fights.  For a while headliners could eat good off of the concerts and tours that they did but even those sells have began to take a dip.

Reason For Cheap Tickets

Fox Charlotte understands what these type of problems mean for entertainers.  They may have to double up on show or promote co-headliners as acts just to meat costs.  This whole industry is being  forced to become more creative with generating revenue, if not the costs could be detrimental.  But on the flip-side, this means cheaper tickets for consumers. Plug-in to the network, sign up for email blasts, become a fan of the artists or bands that you like, many times you can get great discounts for being apart of their fan club.

Check out SlickDeals.net or StubHub.com  for cheap concert tickets

Don’t bypass Time Warner Cable Arena, they offer discount tickets as well.  It’s only 20 minutes from Auston Woods Apartments in Charlotte