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One of the biggest downsides to studio living is feeling like you live — and entertain — in your bedroom. But even though that might physically/technically be true, it doesn't mean you can't use design to make it feel like it's more than just a studio. These smart and stylish studios — all under 500 square feet — employ three of the most successful ways to make a studio apartment feel bigger than it is. And they're design tips that anyone can use (whether you have more than one room or not!) to make any room feel better. Choose double duty furniture Alee Ruggieri's 200 square foot Greenwich Village studio Alee's studio apartment is successful thanks to the powers of double- duty furniture . In the morning, her bed transforms into what looks like a sofa by a simple rearrangement of throw pillows. Placing it with a long edge against a wall (like you would a sofa), helps the illusion. Arranging the rest of the home's furniture around the bed/sofa makes he...

Annex 71 will consist of 140 units. OSHKOSH, WIS. — KTGY Architecture + Planning has unveiled the design for Annex 71, a 140- unit apartment property located one-quarter mile from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The site was rezoned from industrial to residential in April 2017. The property was formerly home to Lamico Inc., a manufacturer of wooden crutches. Developer Annex Student Living is targeting young professionals and students as residents. Residences at Annex 71, currently under construction, will range from 500 to 1,300 square feet. Floor plans include 60 one-bedroom units, 35 two-bedroom units and 45 four-bedroom suite-style apartments. Amenities will include a clubhouse with a kitchen for community functions and private gatherings, as well as a fitness room and study lounge. Plans also call for an outdoor patio that may be used as an event area. Completion is slated for summer 2018. Tagged new_projects

CLOSE Do you know what to do if you see something bad happening? Here are some tips. Keri Hensley/USA TODAY NETWORK Wochit Alan Rodriguez (Photo: Courtesy El Paso Police Department ) A five- decade prison sentence was handed down last week to a man who pleaded guilty to robbing and killing another man during a drug-deal gone wrong. Alan Rodriguez , who was 20 years old at the time of the shooting, was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Aug. 8 after he pleaded guilty to murder in connection with the death of Frank Christopher Hernandez , according to court records. He was originally charged with capital murder, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of murder as part of a plea agreement with state prosecutors, according to court documents. 2016: Man arrested in fatal drug-robbery shooting Rodriguez allegedly shot Hernandez, 30, at about 1:50 a.m. Sept. 21 at the victim’s apartment in the 4500 block of Lawrence Avenue in the Angel's Triangle area, according to El Paso Police Depa...

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Photo via Kev Harb via Flickr The emergency Penn Station repairs that began in July will be completed on time with regular operating service resuming on Sept. 5, Amtrak announced Thursday . After delays and a few train derailments , Amtrak closed 21 tracks at Penn earlier this summer. Nearly seven weeks of the eight scheduled weeks of repair work for this “summer of hell” have been completed thus far. Repairs at Penn Station, courtesy of Amtrak According to Amtrak, their engineers focused on the “A-interlocking” mechanism. This mechanism sorts the incoming and outgoing trains that enter and exit Penn Station from the Hudson River tunnel and the Long Island Rail Road ’s West Side Yard to the correct station tracks and platforms. This summer, Amtrak worked to totally replace some of the station’s tracks and switches. In a statement, the co-CEO of Amtrak, Wick Moorman, expressed gratitude for the customer’s patience. “We also appreciate the collaboration and support of our commu...

Specialties Come experience exceptional customer service at Autumn Creek Apartments ! We offer spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. When you enter our beautifully appointed apartments you will note the unlimited space plus the king-sized closets. Most apartments come with washer and dryer and we are upgrading with new cabinets, closet organizers, and microwaves. Spend a beautiful day lounging by our Olympic Size Pool , or come work out at our 2000 sq. ft. Fitness Center with our Personal Trainer, CT. Call Anita, Audrie, or Cody today to schedule a private tour!

SINGAPORE (Aug 22): Getting your rental yield right goes a long way. Today’s average rental yield for condominiums and apartments is the lowest in a decade, at about 3.2%. Low interest rates , subdued job market and large supply of housing are possible reasons. In our analysis, we have identified eight private residential properties with the highest rental yields in the high- end condo segment comprising districts 9 , 10, 11, Downtown Core and Sentosa. Only properties with at least five sales and five rental transactions over the last 12 months were considered in our analysis. 1) Lumiere Property type: Apartment Rental yield: 5.0% Average rent PSF: S$6.0 Tenure: 99 years from 2006 District/ Planning Area: D2 - Downtown Core Located at Mistri Road, the 45-storey Lumiere is a three-minute walk to Tanjong Pagar MRT station . It was completed in 2010 and has 168 units. It is a stone’s throw away from International Plaza and Icon Village, and less than 10 minutes’ walk to Tanjong Pagar...