Our Blog on Apartments and Renting

Updated 3 days ago

While the summertime in Chicago is a great time to check out a Cubs game or Millennium Park, summer is sadly nearing its close. However just because Fall is looming (it officially begins on September 22 nd ), doesn't mean you are limited to staying inside. In fact, there are tons of great outdoor…

Updated 6 days ago

In a city like New York, there are always things to do and see. For the last few months it was the sun, water, and beaches, but now things are changing as the weather is cooling down somewhat. While Fall doesn't officially start until September 22 nd , here are a few outdoor activities to look…

Updated 2 weeks ago

Every week there are certain things we would love to have in our apartments. Something might be way out of our price range, but one can dream, right? If we can't purchase it, we can still get inspired by it. And then there are things we totally can afford, and we love it. So far, we've covered a…

Updated 2 weeks ago

Last week, we went over stage 1 in the rental process, the research stage. As a recap, always make sure you do your research when it comes to your own finances and your credit history. Those two things are going to secure you an apartment, so you need to be aware of how much you can afford and…

Updated 3 weeks ago

Renting an apartment is easy. Or is it? Renting an apartment is more than just signing some papers and then getting handed the keys. Usually, there are more people than just you interested in the apartment. There are also requirements of you as an applicant that you need to be aware of. The…

Updated 3 weeks ago

Any way you slice it, moving to a new home or apartment is a huge ordeal and can sometimes take weeks and weeks. Not only can it interrupt your life and consume your thoughts, but it can also cost you an arm and a leg. There is a lot involved with a move and it can be easy to lose track of how…

Updated 1 month ago

Every week there are certain things we would love to have in our apartments. Something might be way out of our price range, but one can dream, right? If we can't purchase it, we can still get inspired by it. And then there are things we totally can afford, and we love it. We just did a piece on…

Updated 1 month ago

While renting is a great thing and can provide you with more flexibility than owning, there are still some restrictions. Sometimes, you may find yourself having to move out before the end of your rental agreement. While it would be handy to be able to just up and go, that can cause some problems.…

Updated 1 month ago

Every week there are certain things we would love to have in our apartments. Something might be way out of our price range, but one can dream, right? If we can't purchase it, we can still get inspired by it. And then there are things we totally can afford, and we love it. We just did a piece on …

Updated 1 month ago

If you live in New York City. or any other big city, and you're a renter, getting a rent stabilized apartment is like winning the lottery. Why? Because rent-stabilized apartments have perks for tenants that include a guaranteed chance to renew your lease and a limit on how much your landlord can…

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