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It's October which means its time for pumpkin patches! 

To make your life easier this harvest season, we did a little Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo magic and found all the patches in the Chico area that are open this year!

Now it's time for you to take a trip and find your own magical pumpkin to proudly display in your apartment. 

Below is a list of the 5 best Pumpkin Patches to visit in and around Chico, CA this fall:

There are many different people that must come together to create optimal living conditions in an apartment community. Without the participation of thoughtful designers, maintenance workers, security professionals, sanitation staff, and residents, an apartment community simply won’t function. However, the role of the property manager holds the central place in this ecosystem. Let’s discuss the day-to-day role of a property manager so you can better understand how our management team is working for you!  

Responsibilities of the Property Manager 

The property manager oversees all of the day-to-day operations of an apartment complex. Their responsibilities range from resident care to scheduling maintenance and repairs. They also oversee the operating budget for the unit, as well as handle prospective resident applications and showings. Here’s a list of all the things a property manager may be responsible for on a daily basis for your reference as you search for apartments in Chico: 
 

If you’re in the hunt for apartments to rent in Chico CA, you know how overwhelming all the options can be. After touring dozens of fitness centers, dog parks, swimming pools, and clubhouses, everything starts to blend. In this article we share 9 effective apartment-hunting tips to give you the best chance at cutting through all the noise to find the right apartment to rent for your specific needs.

9 Effective Strategies to Find the Right Apartment

1. Evaluate Your Needs

2. Determine Your Wants

3. Be Clear About Your Expectations

4. Refine Your Search

5. Evaluate the Neighborhood

6. Set Your Budget

7. Read Reviews

8. Identify New Builds

9. Ask Great Questions

Read on below to learn everything you’ll ever need to know about the apartment-hunting process.

At Hignell Rentals, we pride ourselves on leading the pack when it comes to updating and modernizing our properties, ushering our residents into a new era of modern living. We’re dedicated to providing the latest in apartment amenities while still maintaining the at-home feel that we have been known for over the past 75 years. At the forefront of our modernization and updating efforts is one of our flagship properties, Sheridan Square in Chico.

Apartment living in Chico offers a wonderful atmosphere to build friendships that last a lifetime. However, in today’s world, meeting people who you can build community with is increasingly difficult. From our jobs to families to the busyness of life, it’s easy to want to come home at the end of the day and avoid social interactions altogether. But at Hignell Rentals, we’re firm believers that fun and friendships are an integral part of healthy communities. 

An apartment complex is more than a building; it’s a vertical neighborhood. People take pride in their neighborhoods and communities here in Chico and apartment residents can offer their unique contributions to the communities within their building complex. But sometimes, you must be the one to take the first step. Read on to discover how you can get started building community in your Chico apartment complex.

Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023. There are big and small ways that you can make a difference, whether it’s getting involved and joining the movement, giving to the cause, or spreading the word. The key is to start and take action. Learn what you can do to make a difference in your apartment community.

Once a procrastinator, always a procrastinator. Even if that means staying up until 2 a.m. to finish packing for your move. Our number one piece of advice: don’t panic.

It's okay that you waited to the very last minute to pack up all your stuff, really. Everything will be okay. BUT now it’s time to channel that inner beast mode that pushes you to accomplish a range of tasks in a short amount of time, as only a true procrastinator can. 

To help get that inner beast mode in gear, we found some Amazing Tips that have more information than you could ever think to ask about. So, take a deep breath and let’s get started.

It's common to get the winter time blues if you feel as though you have to spend all of your free time in your apartment. A great perk that you can have while living in Chico apartments is having access to the amenities that are found at your apartment complex. Here at Hignell Rentals, we have various amenities at our different complexes that you will surely enjoy during the cold winter months!