Faye Chou

Apartment Hunting

Should All Roommates Be on a Lease?

December 1, 2021

Renting an apartment is expensive, especially in larger cities like New York City or Chicago. Many prospective tenants decide to live with roommates so they can split the cost of rent and utilities. However, living with a roommate can...

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Manhattan Listing Deals You Will Want to Check Out in December

December 1, 2021

For many of us, it's hard to pass up an opportunity to live in Manhattan, especially when you find an amazing deal. The phenomenon of low supply/inventory of available listings continues into the month of December, though demand has...

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Brooklyn Deals: Listings at $3500 and Below in December

December 1, 2021

New York City boasts an expensive rental market. Thankfully, Brooklyn offers affordable options remaining for renters who want to be close by to Manhattan but still far enough from the hustle and bustle of the city. Countless restaurants and...

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Exclusive Queens Listings under $2500 in December

December 1, 2021

For the uninitiated, Queens is an amazing borough with lots of great restaurants, parks, and people. Its location makes it an ideal place for those looking to save time on commuting while also offering a more tranquil version of...

Apartment Hunting

6 Tips for Finding a Roommate When You’re 50 Plus

November 24, 2021

Having a roommate isn’t something that is restricted to any specific age. Sure, it’s true that people are more likely to room together when they are younger, but there are still plenty of reasons—new city, divorce, increased living expenses,...

Apartment Hunting

How to Split Furniture Costs with Your Roommate

November 17, 2021

After months of searching for the perfect space, perfect roommate, and settling all lease papers… You are finally ready to move into your new apartment! How exciting, right? It feels like you have had to fight the hardest of...

Rental Glossary

What is Renter’s Insurance and Why Do I Need It?

November 10, 2021

Finding an apartment in New York City is a stressful and time-consuming process, and actually signing the lease takes a fair bit of effort. In between scheduling apartment showings, working with a moving company, and signing the documents, renters...

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Don’t Miss Out on These Manhattan Gems This November

November 4, 2021

For many of us, it's hard to pass up an opportunity to live in Manhattan especially when you find an amazing deal. These are what we at RentHop like to refer to internally as gems. Thanks to years of...

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Five Queens Apartments Under $2,300 This November

November 4, 2021

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November Deals: Affordable Brooklyn Units Under $3,200

November 4, 2021

Indeed, New York City can be a pricey place to live. There's a surge of demand from incoming renters, but a lack of supply. We're seeing less concessions from landlords and prices are going up across the different boroughs...

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About Me

Faye is the Managing Director of the RentHop Operations team. In her 10 years at RentHop, Faye has written numerous articles on a variety of real estate topics. If you're interested in learning more about the current state of the rental housing market or want Faye's best tips for your apartment search then check out more of her articles.

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