We are excited to feature some fresh faces here at CityWay. See their Q&A below!

How long have you lived at CityWay?
We have lived here for 3 months!

What floor plan did you choose and why?
We chose the Crimson! We loved the location of the apartment and the floor plan fit exactly what we were looking for!

What is one thing no one knows about you?
Rachael has a twin brother and Lauren played golf in high school.

What is your favorite thing about the city of Indianapolis?
We love the restaurants and the ability to walk to almost all of them!

Thanks, Lauren and Rachael, for sharing with us! We are thrilled to have you new to our community and can't wait to hear more about your adventures around the city!

Want to be featured as our next resident of the month? Contact Danielle today!

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He may be small, but he sure is spunky! Read all about him below.

What is his favorite toy?
Sebastian loves destroying squeaky toys!

What is his best personality trait?
His fearlessness!! With the exception of the microwave timer and other things that beep, he's not afraid of anything!

How long have you lived here, in what floor plan and where is his favorite spot to lounge?
We've lived here for about three years. We currently live in an Amethyst floor plan. Sebastian loves lounging outside on the rooftop terrace or on the balcony — wherever he can catch the warmest sunbeams!

Thank you for sharing about Sebastian. We always love seeing him waddle around the community!

If you're interested in featuring your pet on our blog, contact Danielle today!

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This spunky young fellow stopped by the office to answer a few questions.

1. How long have you lived at CItyWay and what floor plan did you choose? Where is Dash's favorite spot at home?
We have lived at CityWay for a little over a year and live in the Blush floor plan. It is a 2 bedroom, 2 story layout. Dash's favorite spots are on the couch where he can look out the window or out on the balcony.

2. What is his favorite toy and why?
His favorite toy is either a ball or a bone. The ball is for whenever he wants to play (which is all the time) and the bone is for a rare occasion when he is tired but still wants something to do.

3. What is his favorite CityWay activity?
His favorite activity to do is go to the dog area when it is warm enough (for me), chase bunnies when we go out for morning or evening walks, be pet by people at CityWay and "talk" to other dogs.

Thank you, Dash and owner Neil, for sharing with us! If you are interested in having your furry friend being our next Pet of the Month, contact Danielle today!

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Jared sat down with us to share about his CItyWay experience and about him!

How long have you lived at CityWay, what floorplan did you choose and why?
I have lived at CityWay for two and a half years now. I lived in a Cadmium for a couple of years with a college buddy of mine. That layout worked great for us. I travel a lot for work so he had the place to himself for 10 nights a month, usually. His work took him out of Indy recently, so now I am in the Azure. It's a great space for one person.

What are your three favorite things about CityWay?
The proximity to the YMCA. I can't imagine driving to the gym anymore. The pool. The central location to Georgia St., Mass Ave. and Fountain Square. You can't beat it. When I first moved here, my friends and I definitely spent more time on Georgia Street, but these days I like to check out Mass Ave. and Fountain Square.

Tell us a fun fact about you?
When I used to be a flight instructor at Purdue, I was involved with an organization called Able Flight. Through that program I had a student pilot that was paralyzed from the waist down. With a special airplane that used hand controls, he was able to get his pilots license! This is obviously a way more impressive fact for him than it is me, but it is something I will never forget and am incredibly grateful to have been part of.

Thank you, Jared, for sharing these fantastic stories! If you are interested in being our next Resident of the Month contact Danielle.

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This adorable family sat down with us for a quick Q&A!

How long have you lived here, what floor plan did you choose and why?
We have lived here for a little over 2 years. We chose the Noir floor plan because we loved the big open concept in the living room and kitchen. We also love that our island and windows are the focal points of the room!

What do you like to do for fun?
We enjoy the local distillery, brewery and food scene here in Indianapolis! Including some of our favorites right around the corner at Blue Beard, Hotel Tango, Sun King, Bazbeaux, the Eagle, Bakersfield, and many more locations! We also LOVE our summers relaxing at the pool, here at CityWay!

What is your favorite thing about the city of Indianapolis?
We love that we live in the center of everything in Indianapolis. We are a short walk, bike ride, or scooter ride to everything downtown! Seeing the Colts play at Lucas Oil and exploring Mile Square, Mass Ave, Fletcher Place and Fountain Square are just some of our favorites. We enjoy that CityWay and the city of Indianapolis are family friendly, because our family of four loves to hit the road and experience all the Indy has to offer!

Thank you, all, for stopping by to share about your experience and for letting us swoon over precious baby Ean and great big brother Liam!
If you are interested in having your family featured on our blog, contact Danielle!

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This adorable goldendoodle sat down with us for a little Q&A.

What is his favorite daytime activity?
Cru loves being active outside and meeting news dogs/people. Cru loves to be the center of attention and he loves to lick everything!! Whether its chasing leaves, going on long walks downtown, or rolling around on the ground, he loves to spend time outside. With that being said, I don't think he will be too excited for winter. Feel free to say hi when you see Cru walking around the CityWay community.

What is your favorite personality quirk?
Cru has been a very obedient and well behaved puppy. I usually let him too far out of sight because he loves to get into things he shouldn't. He does enjoy walking the line between a good and bad puppy. One of the more funny things he does is he will pick up visitor's shoes and let you chase him throughout the house to get them back. If he gets underneath the bed, good luck getting it back before he chews it up. Virtually anything he knows he shouldn't have in his mouth, he will pick up, look you right in the eyes like he's saying "what now!?" and the dart off! He's pretty quick for his size!! He will definitely be playing soccer when he grows up.

What is his favorite toy and why?
Cru's favorite toy is his stuffed squirrel. I'm under the impression he likes this toy more than others because it symbolizes a real animal. However, since he is a puppy and his attention span is very short, he tends to play with all of his toys a good amount, until he starts diving at my feet/ toes. I can definitely confirm that his non-dog toy are toes or feet of any kind. I think he likes them because he doesn't have any and they move, which catches his attention. Even though I supplied him with his own sneakers that have been designated for him. I own a pretty extensive sneaker collection and this has been the hardest learning curve for a new pup dad. We have been working on a trade and barter program, 1 dollop of peanut butter for the return of one shoe in good condition. Please pray for us!

Thank you, Cru, and Cru's human, Evan, for sharing! If you are interested in having your fur baby featured on our blog, contact Danielle in the office today!

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Trick or Treat! Halloween is a few days away and we know most people are in a panic to create a last-minute costume. No matter your level of creativity, we’ve made a list of a few easy costume ideas for all ages and even a few suggestions for pets. Read below for some creative (and easy) Halloween costume suggestions!

Costume: Gumball Machine

What you’ll need:

Multicolor pom poms

A black/white top

Red skirt/pants (the gumball machine)

Black felt (the 25-cent coin slot)

Glue gun and sticks

Steps: Hot glue the pom poms to the shirt to create the “gumball” portion. Use the felt to cut out and create the 25-cent slot. Glue the “money slot” on the red skirt/pants to create the “machine/stand” portion.

Costume: Harry Potter

What you’ll need:

Red and gold striped scarf

Black, round, glasses

Red face paint

Black robe

Steps: Draw a lightening bolt shaped scar on forehead. Throw on the robes, scarf, and glasses, and poof! You’re a Hogwarts legend.

Costume: Holy Guacamole

What you’ll need:

Green t-shirt

Printed photos of avocados

Angel wings

Halo

Steps: Glue printed photos of avocados to a green shirt. Add angel attire and now you’re the puniest person at the party.

Costume: Bunch of Grapes

What you’ll need:

Black t-shirt

Black pants

A pack of purple balloons

Tape or hot glue

Steps: Tape or glue inflated purple balloons to your neutral under clothes. For an added detail, wear a green beanie to create a grape stem.

The anti-costume: Error 404

Steps: Find a local t-shirt screen printer or draw on a t-shirt “Error 404 Costume Not Found.” This is a snarky and minimal effort costume for even the most last minute of decisions.

Owner/Pet costume: Vendor and Hotdog

What you’ll need:

Red apron

White shirt

Chef hat

Doggie hotdog costume

Owner/Pet costume: Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf

What you’ll need:

Red fabric/hood

A basket of goodies

If your pup’s ears aren’t ferocious enough, add large black fluffy ears to mimic a wolf.

We hope our suggestions sparked your imagination and that you can pull together an easy and creative Halloween costume. Have a safe and spooky Halloween!

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These friends sat down to share their unique renting experience here at CityWay.

How long have you lived at CityWay? What floor plans did you choose and why?
We have both lived here for about 10 month. We were best friends prior to moving to Indianapolis. Ryan lived on the west side of Michigan and I lived in Northwest Ohio. We kept in close contact throughout the years and found out we both had job opportunities here in Indy. Last summer we applied for our jobs and as our interview processes continued we found out about a week apart from each other that we both were accepted! We didn't know anyone living in Indianapolis, so we decided to live close to one another and both decided on CityWay. Ryan chose the 2 bedroom Noir for extra space for guests and family. I chose the one bedroom Azure floor plan. We wanted to live on the first floor and near one another and were pleased to find out that CityWay had 2 units on the first floor, just down the hall from each other!

What are your favorite things about Indianapolis?
There is a lot going on in Indianapolis. We really like the restaurants, concerts, sporting events, etc. Also everyone is very friendly.

What are your favorite things about the CityWay community?
We love the friendly neighbors. The apartments and community are nice and clean and the proximity to restaurants and sporting events is great. We also think the staff is great!

Thank you, Ryan and Lucas, for sharing your story! Want to be the next Resident of the Month? Contact Danielle in the leasing office today!

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Financial

The biggest benefit of renting instead of owning is the financial aspect of renting. The fact is that rent is generally cheaper than a mortgage. In addition to an overall lower monthly payment, upkeep and utilities are lower due to less square footage.

Maintenance

When renting, maintenance is taken care of, making this a financial benefit and a timesaver. No worrying about watering the lawn or shoveling snow and no stress over a clogged sink or broken air conditioner. Fixing these items in an apartment is easy, because it’s someone else’s problem!

Community

A sense of community is an underrated benefit to apartment living and being steps away from neighbors can provide an excellent atmosphere for creating life-long connections. Some complexes even regularly host resident events to encourage community engagement.

Amenities

Unlike houses, apartment complexes are often built with amenities on-site such as clubhouses, pools, and fitness centers. Some apartment communities offer discounts to local gyms, shops, and restaurants as an added resident perks program.

Size and Style

Apartment units are built for convenience. Often, apartments are spacious but not overly large. They are built to be functional while the personal touches and décor are in your hands.

Short-term

When looking for short-term living options, renting is by far the superior option. Buying a house is a much longer time commitment and is a major life decision. Whether you are working on your credit score, saving up funds, or slowly preparing for the responsibility of owning a home, an apartment is the best option in the meantime.

Savings

Renting is the perfect time to invest in a long-term future. While spending less on your living arrangements, this is an ideal time to save extra earnings.

Lower Responsibility

Homeownership comes with stresses and responsibilities that you can avoid entirely if you rent. Homeowners must deal with up-keep, unexpected damages and replacements far more than a renter would.

Accessibility

One of the major perks of apartment home living is the convenient proximity to everything you need. Apartments are much more likely to be located in communities that offer shopping, restaurants, art galleries, parks and more as opposed to a house that is tucked away in a neighborhood.

Convenience, cost, and safety are just a few of the unbeatable perks of choosing to rent an apartment home instead of owning a house. When considering the options, we hope that you can find a place you are proud to call home. 

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