Guides

Useful reading for a month‑or‑more stay

Written by people who place guests every day, not by a content farm. Neighborhoods, timelines, insurance, and what to ask before you book anything.

Conference room at Meridian at North Hills, Raleigh
Corporate Housing Guides · November 11, 2026

Corporate Housing in Raleigh, NC: A Guide for HR, Relocation and Project Managers

How corporate housing in Raleigh works for the people who book it: where to place a relocation, a project team or a traveling clinician (North Hills, downtown, Brier Creek, Cary, RTP), what a furnished apartment includes, how direct billing and the 90-night tax rule work, and how much notice you really need.

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Pool deck at Comet Greensboro on a clear day
Charlotte & the Carolinas · November 11, 2026

Greensboro, Winston-Salem or High Point? Where to Stay for a Month or More in the Triad

Furnished apartments in Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, NC, neighborhood by neighborhood: downtown and Fisher Park, Friendly Center, the airport side, the Innovation Quarter, the West End and the furniture-market towns — which one fits your commute, and the Stay Furnished communities in each.

A dock on Lake Norman at dusk, calm water and a blue evening sky
Charlotte & the Carolinas · November 10, 2026

Lake Norman, Explained: The Lake Duke Power Built, and Where to Stay Around It for a Month or More

Furnished apartments near Lake Norman, NC for 30 nights or more — how a 1960s power project became Charlotte's 520-mile shoreline, and the Davidson, Huntersville, Cornelius and Mooresville communities Stay Furnished has placed guests in around the lake.

Fire pit under the palmettos at dusk, Abberly Crossing, Ladson SC
Charlotte & the Carolinas · October 8, 2026

Twelve Miles to South Carolina: Why a Charlotte Company Covers Both Carolinas

The state line is a dozen miles from Uptown. From Fort Mill and Rock Hill to Greenville, Spartanburg and the Charleston suburbs, here is why Stay Furnished places guests across both Carolinas — and how often we end up at the beach.

Meridian at North Hills, Raleigh
Charlotte & the Carolinas · October 5, 2026

Raleigh, Durham or Cary? Where to Stay for a Month or More in the Research Triangle

Furnished apartments in Raleigh, Durham and Cary, NC, neighborhood by neighborhood: North Hills, Brier Creek, RTP, downtown Durham, Cary, Morrisville and Wake Forest — which one fits your commute, and the Stay Furnished communities in each.

Uptown Charlotte skyline at dusk from Romare Bearden Park
Charlotte & the Carolinas · September 29, 2026

Relocating to Charlotte for Work: Your 30/60/90-Day Checklist

A practical, in-order checklist for professionals relocating to Charlotte: what to lock in before you land, what to handle in your first 30 days, and how to make the permanent-housing decision without rushing it.

Element SouthPark building exterior
Charlotte & the Carolinas · September 9, 2026

Charlotte, By Neighborhood: Where to Stay (and Why It Matters)

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to Charlotte for relocating professionals and extended stays — matched to real Stay Furnished communities in each area.

Modern stainless-steel kitchen with a large refrigerator, gas range, and central island
Corporate Housing Guides · August 28, 2026

Extended-Stay Hotel vs. Airbnb vs. Furnished Apartment: What Actually Works for a 1- to 3-Month Work Project

Sending someone to Charlotte or Raleigh for 30, 60 or 90 days? An honest comparison of extended-stay hotels, Airbnb and furnished corporate apartments — cost, reliability, kitchens, taxes at 90 days, and who to call when something breaks.

Resort-style pool at a Stay community
Insurance & Relocation · August 19, 2026

A Guide for Insurance Adjusters: Placing Displaced Clients in Corporate Housing

A practical guide for insurance adjusters placing displaced policyholders in corporate housing — what to send us, how direct billing works, and what changes if a claim runs long.

Furnished living room in a Stay apartment
Insurance & Relocation · August 14, 2026

What to Expect When Insurance Covers Your Temporary Housing After a Fire or Flood

What loss-of-use coverage means, how long temporary housing usually lasts, and what to look for in a place to stay while your home is repaired.