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Hilyard Townhouses978 Hilyard 2 bedrooms

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Town Campus1237 Ferry1 & 2 bedrooms

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a couple of people break into your apartment. after casing the room, they rip apart the screen and break through the window. They take that brand new plasma screen television, the macBook Pro, and the brand new bicycle. after stealing your belongings, they decide to spray graffiti all over the walls and smash up the rest of the room.

Depending on whether you’ve insured your residence, the day could become even more stressful and expensive.

renters’ insurance provides varying levels of coverage against fire, vandalism, lightning and wa-ter damage, and reimbursement for damaged items. Being insured also protects against liability suits in the case of a break-in or other

structural damage.The simplest plans cover a few

hundred dollars a year. montra Vannett, an agent for allstate insurance Company, provided a rough quote for the most ba-sic plans. “it’s usually $10 per month,” she said.

more expensive policies can cover more. Ken Benley, an agent for Farmer’s insurance group, emphasized how prices can change based on what you want covered. “it depends on how much personal property you have, and whether you want replace-ment cost coverage,” he said. With replacement cost coverage, an insurance company will provide the funds to buy new whatever was stolen.

according to eugene’s munici-pal government Web site, in 2008, the citywide rate of theft stood at

4.39 percent. The rate of burglary was at 1.65 percent. Both of those rates were higher than in 2007, and a recent FBi report indicated that property crimes in eugene increased 26 percent, even as they declines nationwide.

“With the economy being chal-lenging,” Vannett said, “there are a lot of thefts.” although the rates may not sound very high, theft and burglary affect a lot of people in a city of more than 154,000 people.

Car break-ins are some of the most common crimes in eugene. The break-in rate grew by more than 21 percent between 2007 and 2008. “renters insurance covers items stolen out of your car,” Ben-ley said. many students might not know that it covers what’s parked or chained up outside.

although some students in-sure their residence and belong-ings, many decide to take a risk. rebekah nelson, a manager for

r & r Properties, sees a majority of renters who don’t know the true value of insurance. “They don’t know what it is,” she said. “They think it’s another bill in the mail.”

Cindy armstrong, a property manager for Challe real estate, offers a simple three-step plan for getting insured. “go to an insur-ance company, tell them you’re renting and that you want renters’ insurance,” she said.

There are also ways to make renters’ insurance much more effective. items should be in-ventoried by writing down the make, model, serial number and price. “Having a good record of what you have is a good idea,” armstrong said.

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ashley Vanosdelfreelance reporter

So, you’re going to be living on your own — now what?

moving into your first apartment or condo or house (if you’re lucky) can be daunting. Having your own place is a big departure from living at home with the family or even from living in a campus residence hall. But it’s also an exciting time and allows you to step more fully into adult life. if you’re about to embark on your first year of living in a new place, take these tips to heart.

Top 10 To-Dos• First, research the area you’re think-

ing of living in beyond the actual apart-ment. are there grocery stores, parks, gyms or shopping areas nearby? Having these things around can make your new living experience much more enjoyable.

• If you don’t have a car or bike, look into which bus routes are nearby. ask yourself how far you’re really willing to walk to campus.

• Make sure to document all the little damages you find in your residence when you first move in. Take pictures, if you can.

• Try using Craigslist to find furni-ture, a microwave, toaster oven, blender or other small appliances. These are of-ten only lightly used — not to mention,

much cheaper than retail prices.• Save the boxes you used to move

stuff into your place for when you decide to move out.

• Invest in a good vacuum. You’ll need it — and hopefully you’ll use it.

• Surround your new space with items or photos that remind you of home, loved ones and your favorite memories.

• Buy a medium to large garbage can and bags. This will save you trips to the dumpster.

• Try to write out a list when going to the grocery store to prevent yourself from buying stuff you don’t need or du-plicates of things you already have.

• Use your new place as an excuse to host a housewarming party! invite your friends to share in this new step in your life.

Top 10 Do-Nots• Try not to live in a area that

requires a car in order to go anywhere interesting.

• Don’t buy a ton of new and expen-sive furniture for your place. you’re a college student and nobody expects you to have an apartment that looks like it belongs in a catalog. This will make it harder to leave, sell or give away fur-niture with any moving you do over the years.

• Don’t put furniture outside that is meant to stay inside. The northwest

is known for mold, and a semi-soggy couch is not an inviting host.

• If you’re keeping your car outside in a driveway or an easily accessible park-ing lot, don’t leave anything even re-motely valuable in plain sight. The trunk is your friend.

• To avoid being a victim of clothing theft, don’t leave your laundry waiting in the apartment laundry facility any longer than necessary.

• Don’t choose an apartment without a dishwasher or garbage disposal if you don’t enjoy doing dishes every night or two.

• Don’t try to cram everything you own into your apartment. Sometimes there just isn’t room and it will make it easier to move if you keep your clutter to a minimum.

• Don’t bother getting a landline phone, especially if you know you won’t stay in your new place for more than a year.

• Think about going without cable if you don’t need to watch TV all the time. it will save you more money than you realize.

• Don’t become a hermit in your new home, no matter how much you love the place. especially if you’re living by yourself, remember to stay involved on campus and in other community [email protected]

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emily ebel freelance reporter

a new house or apartment can look pretty bare when you first move in. Fortunately, it’s nothing you can’t improve with a few green plants. an indoor garden is a fun, easy and cheap way to make your new home more inviting. Plus, plants fresh-en the air — and every college home can use that. Here’s how to do it:

Get some supplies.you can meet all your ba-

sic gardening needs at a one-stop grocery store like Fred meyer. Consider shopping for

wildflowers or herbs such as lav-ender or basil. if you have plenty of space, you may want to try growing your own vegetables indoors, where a lot less weed-ing is involved. For maximum convenience, look for mini-garden kits that come complete with pots, dirt and seeds — just unwrap and add water.

if you buy supplies individu-ally, you should check the con-tainers to make sure they have drainage holes. Hirons is a good resource for finding a variety of planters, saucers, seed packets, live plants, bags of potting soil, or — if this already seems like a bit much — fake plastic flowers.

Plant!Pick a pot, scoop in some dirt,

sprinkle your seeds and cover them all up. you don’t need to get too technical — a spoon as a gardening tool works just fine. Be sure, though, to plant the seeds far enough apart, as di-rected on the package, and not to pack the soil down too much. Water your project and put it somewhere sunny.

Wait.Depending on what you’ve

planted, it may be a couple of days or a couple of weeks before you see some sprouts. it’s easy to forget about a pot of dirt, but try

to remember to water it whenev-er it’s looking dry. Otherwise, it will remain a pot of dirt forever.Thin out your plants.

Seed packets have a lot of seeds. Before you know it, you’ll have 100 little green sprouts in every pot. Sadly, unless you are looking to transform your home into a jungle, there is no way to fit 100 full-grown plants in one room. Pick out and throw away the seedlings that are too close together to give the others some breathing space.

Enjoy!Once you get your garden

started, it won’t require much

attention. Just remember to water it every couple of days, and you’ll be well on your way to your little slice of botanical heaven. With an indoor garden, you can keep your

living space fresh and green — and that’s something both you and your roommates will appreciate.

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adorn your indoors with greenerylivening up your house or apartment can be

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Pre-lease for fall!2465 Olive5-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2-story house. Two kitchens with all appliances, laminate � oors, family room, � replace & woodstove, inside utility w/hookups, garage, covered patio, fenced yard, two-car garage. Yard care provided. Lease to 08/26/10. $2,195 + deposit & fees

2707 Hilyard4 bedrooms, 1 bath, across from Amazon Park. Yard care provided. Lots of parking. Utility room has washer/dryer hookup. Tenant pays utilities. Lease to 08/23/10. $1,350 + deposit & fees

2479 Alder #A, #B & #CRent all three units together or separately! Rent separately #A: 2 bed/1 bath, $825; #B Studio/1 bath, $450; #C Studio/1 bath, $475. Rent all units as a 4-bedroom, 3-bath package for $1,750. Tenants responsible for electricity/gas/water/sewer/garbage. Landscaping provided. Lease 06/2009-08/20/10. $450-1,750 + deposit & fees

170 W. 17th3 bedroom, 1 bath. Close to campus, remodeled, hardwood � ooring in dining area, fenced yard with garden space. Two of the bedrooms have sleeping lofts. Utilities and landscaping are tenants’ responsibility. Lease to 08/23/10. $1,245 + deposit & fees

2825 Hilyard St.3-bed, 1-bath house, 800 sq. ft., new exterior paint, range/fridge/disposal, re� nished hardwood � oors, carpet/blinds, washer/dryer hookups, one-car garage, huge fenced back yard, fruit trees, lease ends 08/20/10. $1,245 + deposit & fees

1701 Riverview Ave.Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath house. Large front porch, updated kitchen with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, hardwood � oors, inside utility, oversized 2-car carport. Close to U of O and Hendricks Park. Lease to 08/20/10. $995 + deposit & fees

1701 ½ RiverviewQuaint one-bedroom house, hardwood � oors, near campus, open and bright. Lease to 08/20/10. $545 + deposit & fees

943 E. 27th 2-bedroom, 1-bath house in a great campus location. Fenced yard, � replace for decorative purposes only, laundry hookups. All utilities paid by tenants. Great yard area. One-year lease 08/25/10. $895 + deposit & fees

1610 Je� erson St.Vintage 3-bedroom unit in great location! Includes range, refrigerator, newer paint, hardwood � oors and partially fenced yard. $1,050 + deposit & fees

For showings, please call Bell Real Estate, (541) 688-2060. 630 River Road, Eugene, 97404 • www.bell-realty.com • Open Saturdays!

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3445 High St.3-bedroom, 2-bath duplex with garage, rear patio & � replace. Water/sewer paid. Lease to 08/26/10. $995 + deposit & fees

1585 Ferry Alley2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouses. All appliances, washer/dryer included, free on-site parking, water/sewer/garbage paid. Lease ends 08/20/10. $845 + deposit & fees

778 E. 15th Alley #1, #3, #4LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 2-bedroom townhouse-style units across the street from U of O! Units include all kitchen appliances, on-site laundry, o� -street parking. Water/sewer/garbage paid. Lease to 08/22/10. $795 + deposit & fees

1471 Mill (upper)2-bedroom unit, close to campus, open kitchen, tenants responsible for 25% utilities, landscaping not included. Lease to 08/23/10. $795 + deposit & fees

460/470 E. 18th Ave.2-bedroom spacious units with hardwood � oors throughout. Units feature range, fridge, two small patio areas – one in the front and one in the back. One designated parking spot per unit. Year lease ending 08/20/10. $765 + deposit & fees

312 E. 16th Ave.2 bed, 1 bath, window coverings/carpet throughout. Each unit di� erent – must see! Water/sewer paid & landscaping provided. Year lease to 08/25/10. $665-765 + deposit & fees

39 W. 25th Ave.Newer, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, range, refrigerator, fenced back yard, o� -street parking, convenient to U of O campus, water/sewer paid. Lease to 08/26/10. $745 + deposit & fees

734 E. 14th Ave., #A2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 levels. Window coverings, carpet & hardwood � oors. Water/sewer/garbage paid. Landscaping provided. Lease to 08/24/10. Available now.$735 + deposit & fees

1890 Pearl St.2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Close to campus. Unit features 600 sq. ft., large living room. One bedroom has patio. Garbage paid. Lease to 08/23/10. $725 + deposit & fees

1852 Pearl St.1 bed, 1 bath, close to campus. Unit features 700 sq. ft., large living room, hardwood � ooring, arched hallway entries. Lease to 08/23/10. $625 + deposit & fees

458 E. 11th Ave., #2BUpstairs 1-bedroom apartment above a commercial space. Vaulted ceilings, enclosed porch, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, secured entry & water/sewer/garbage paid. Lease to 08/25/10. $625 + deposit & fees

2040 Emerald, #CBeautiful, unique 1-bedroom unit with spacious loft overlooking living area, tons of windows, vaulted ceilings, skylight, very quiet area, private patio. Includes refrigerator and water/sewer/garbage/electric! Lease from 08/25/09 through 08/25/10. $595 + deposit & fees

2040 Emerald, #DBeautiful, unique 1-bedroom unit with spacious loft overlooking living area, tons of windows, vaulted ceilings, skylight, very quiet area, private patio. Includes refrigerator and water/sewer/garbage/electric! Lease from 08/25/09 through 08/25/10. $595 + deposit & fees

1511 High St., Unit #11 bedroom in vintage home, cove ceilings, lots light, wood � ooring, gas/water/garbage/sewer paid! Utility surcharge Nov. 09 to Feb. 10 ($26/mo). Lease to 08/23/10. $550 + deposit & fees

774 E. 15th AlleyLOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 1-bedroom duplex-style units across the street from U of O! Unit includes range, refrigerator, wood � oors, blinds, on-site laundry, o� street parking. Water/sewer/garbage paid. Lease to 08/22/10. $550 + deposit & fees

2158 ½ Alder1-bedroom duplex with a rear sliding glass door, water/sewer/yard care provided. Lease to 08/24/10. $495 + deposit & fees

421 E. 19th Ave., #B and CStudio, small complex of only 3 spacious units with water/sewer/garbage paid, o� -street parking, very close to campus. Lease to 08/20/10. $515 + deposit & fees

284 E. 16th Ave. #1:Upstairs studio with secured common entry, close to campus with stove, refrigerator & hardwood � oors. Water/sewer paid & o� -street parking space. One-year lease to 08/25/10. $445 + deposit & fees

HOUSES

APARTMENTS155 E. 19th, #62 beds, 1 bath plus loft. Upstairs unit. Amenities include 828 sq. ft., all appliances including washer/dryer, carpets & blinds. Has its own patio. Water/sewer/garbage paid! On main bus line, near U of O & downtown. Lease from 09/01/09 to 08/23/10. $1500 + deposit & fees

125 E. 19th, #22 bedrooms, 2 baths. Downstairs unit. Amenities include private deck, all appliances including washer/dryer. Water/sewer/garbage paid. Near U of O campus, shopping, co� ee shops & post o� ce. Lease from 09/01/09 to 08/23/10. $950 + deposit & fees

183 E. 19th, #12 bedrooms, 1 bath. Downstairs unit. Amenities include 773 sq. ft., private deck, all appliances including washer/dryer. Water/sewer/garbage paid. Near U of O campus.Lease from 09/01/09 to 08/23/10. $950 + deposit & fees

GARDEN TERRACE: 1893 Garden Ave.2-bed, 1-bath remodeled units, range/fridge, free parking, on-site laundry, water/sewer/garbage. Lease ends 08/20/10. $695 + deposit & fees

1814 Ferry Alley2-bedroom unit in small complex close to campus! Unit features range, refrigerator, hardwood � oors or carpets. carpets. Water/sewer/garbage paid! On-site laundry. Lease to 06/30/10, $695; lease to 08/20/10, $645.

1923 Garden Ave.2-bed, 1-bath units, on-site laundry, includes water/sewer/garbage, all appliances, free parking! Some units overlook river! Lease ends 08/20/10. $675 + deposit & fees

ROYAL TERRACE: 625 E. 16th Ave.1- & 2-bedroom units, range/fridge/dishwasher, beautiful back patios/balconies in courtyard, most remodeled. Includes water/sewer/garbage/Internet/cable. Parking available & on-site laundry. Lease ends 08/10/10. $575-$895 + deposit & fees

MYRTLEWOOD: 1437 High1- & 2-bedroom units, some 2 levels, most remodeled. Includes water/sewer/garbage/Internet/cable, free parking & on-site laundry. Lease ends 08/10/10. $525-$815 + deposit & fees

NOZAMA APARTMENTS525/541 E. 19th Ave.2-bed, 1-bath apartments. Stove, refrigerator, close to U of O. O� -street parking. Water/sewer/garbage paid. Lease to 08/20/10. $625 + deposit & fees

MARLATT APARTMENTS749-773 E. 17th1-bed units, most remodeled, some w/ dishwashers, huge center courtyard, includes water/sewer/garbage/Internet/cable. Parking available & on-site laundry. Lease to 08/20/10. $505-555 + deposit & fees

361 E. 13th Ave.1-bedroom units with range, refrigerator & some with garbage disposals. Newer windows. O� -street parking, on-site laundry. Water/sewer/garbage paid. School-year lease (ends 06/30/10) or year lease (ends 08/22/10).$495-545 + deposit & fees

MCKENZIE EAST: 1550 High St.Spacious studios, 1 & 2 bedrooms, free parking, water/sewer/garbage included. Lease ends 08/20/10. $425-975 + deposit & fees

DUPLEXES/MULTIPLEXES

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ODE Vol 110, Iss. 179