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It has been said that Penn State does not have sorority houses because more than 5 unrelated women living together would constitute a brothel. Many may thing that this law is not only sexist but also outdated and should be repealed. Anybody trying to do so would have a hard time though, because such a [...]

A recent survey of 10,000 students concluded that access to broadband is one of the leading factors students consider one rental over another. Most students experience slower internet connections in their apartments than on campus. For many a sub-standard broadband would be reason to seek a new accommodation. Fast broadband access is no longer a [...]

The Daily Times reported today that Haverford College had put its plans for new student accommodation on hold until further review of of final land development plans. Click here for full story.

Just spoke with a landlord trying to remove his student housing rental property. As it happens he had listed his apartment or house (I did not ask – should have) on our site and he rented it within 3 days. Now he was getting calls on a property that was no longer available. Of course [...]

Job Fest has started.

Just in time for the ODU Summer Job Fest we have our new banners in. Come and see them in action on Thursday April 14, 2011 (10:30-2:00) at the Webb Center – North Mall- near Starbucks.  

PlaceFinder.com will be at the ODU Summer Jobs Fest scheduled for April 14, 2011 (10:30am -2:00pm). Visit our table for more information about PlaceFinder.com off campus housing and roommate search service and internship opportunities available. For more information visit: www.odu.com or the Old Dominion University Career Management Center

Yes, that is a really ugly haircut! It will grow in shortly.

We had a great time and got lots accomplished. A stop at the Hard Rock Cafe in Myrtle Beach (highly recommended) and 5 1/2 hours in the car we made it back to Virginia. We developed a long list of additions and improvements to help students find not only off campus housing but everything that [...]

We are working hard to improvements and more services for students and landlords. We are excited to have received feedback from EverNote, one of the services we are considering integrating. Check them out and let us know if you would use it.