Faye Chou

FAQ

What’s the cost of having a pet in NYC?

January 27, 2017

Having a pet is one of the most rewarding things. However, there are many costs that come with owning a pet. While the costs are low in some places around the world, that isn’t the case for New York...

Home Optimization

5 Cheap and Easy Methods to Sound and Light Proof Any Bedroom

January 25, 2017

Living with roommates in a house/apartment that isn’t particularly well-constructed is kind of an inevitable part of renting. The major upside is that you save a ton of money on rent, but the downside is that all roommates like...

Home Living

4 Ways to Get Your Landlord to Make Repairs

January 23, 2017

The best thing about renting an apartment as opposed to buying a home? Your landlord is legally responsible for making repairs! You don’t have to spend money on them. The worst thing about renting an apartment as opposed to...

Home Living

Top Gadgets for Your Apartment in 2017

January 20, 2017

The world is becoming more advanced than ever. Technology is always moving forward, and high-tech gadgets are becoming a large part of our everyday lives. Just as we're heavily dependent on our phones (who goes anywhere without it?), we...

Fun

Apartment Resolutions for 2017

January 18, 2017

The new year is a great time to make resolutions that positively impact your life. Here at RentHop, we believe personal motivation is directly tied to the energy of your apartment. Do you have a list of things you...

Fun

Reddit’s 9 Funniest Roommate Horror Stories

January 13, 2017

Behold, it's Friday the 13th. We've been taught to fear the day as it is associated with unlucky and "scary" events. Well, nothing's really scarier than horrible roommates, is there? If you've ever had a bad roommate, you're not...

Home Optimization

10 Tips for Making a Tiny Apartment Feel Spacious

January 9, 2017

If there's one thing that everyone can agree on, it's that people like living in pretty, bright, open, and welcoming spaces. We all like living in large and luxurious spaces, but sometimes either money or location makes this impossible. Fortunately,...

Apartment Hunting

7 Warning Signs of a Bad Place to Rent

January 5, 2017

New York City renters! Please be careful when you're signing away a year of your life and thousands of dollars on a new apartment. Leases signed without thinking and in a hurry tend to be way worse decisions than...

Apartment Hunting

Tips on Finding the Perfect Neighborhood

December 19, 2016

Whether you’re a lifetime renter or someone moving out for the first time, finding a new apartment is a very exciting process. However, it can also be somewhat tedious. This is the place you will be living for the...

Chicago Living

Getting Into The Holiday Spirit In Chicago

December 16, 2016

Photo of the Christkindlmarket Chicago by Daniel X. O'Neil (CC BY 2.0) With Thanksgiving come and gone, the attention of millions of Americans is now shifting to Christmas. In a city as big as Chicago, there is an almost endless supply...

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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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