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5 Tips to Make Your Rental Application Stand Out
Updated 4 months ago
It's peak season for
apartment hunting, and you've got your eye on a two-bedroom that
overlooks the park, but.... so do hundreds of others. Your best bet
is to stand out from the crowd! In many cities across the country,
competition for a great apartment deal can be fierce. Going in with
your…
The Top 10 Cities to Rent an Apartment in Right Now
Updated 4 months ago
If you're looking to move, why not look at a place to rent? You get
all of the benefits of a home without some of the requirements of
home ownership, such as needing to maintain the pool or perform
maintenance on the washing machine. Renting also allows you the
flexibility to move easily if you…
How to Keep Your Apartment Heating Costs Down During the Winter
Updated 10 months ago
One of the best parts about living
in an apartment during the winter is not having to worry about
shoveling your driveway or yard. However, things aren't always
peaches and cream when it comes to living in an apartment during
the winter. One of the most common concerns is high heating costs…
Making the Decision – Should I Renew my Lease or Look Elsewhere?
Updated 11 months ago
As the months of your apartment
lease begin to tick away, it is normal to begin thinking about what
is next. Over the next few months, you will need to decide whether
to renew your lease or if it's time to move on to a new one. Now,
if you have ever gone through this yourself you know it isn't…
I signed a lease and I hate my neighbor – What can I do?
Updated 11 months ago
Signing a new lease and finally
getting all moved into your new apartment is a great feeling.
However, nothing can ruin this feeling quite like loud music, bad
smells, loud crashes, or yelling coming from your neighbors.
Some neighbors you meet you'll get
along with just fine, but if you ask…
10 Questions You Should Ask Your New Landlord Before Signing a Lease
Updated 12 months ago
After days of researching and
trekking around neighborhoods to find your perfect apartment,
you've finally found it! Yay! The logical next step is to sit down
with your landlord or representative agent to sign the lease, but
hold on! While most leases are quite comprehensive, even the most…
Is now a good time to rent?
Updated 13 months ago
Everyone knows that finding
an apartment during the summer is the worst. Why? Because you're
not alone in doing so. Actually, you and thousands of other people
who just graduated or moving to commute work choose to move during
the summer. That's just how it's always been. Summer is just peak…
Moving apartments? What are the do's and dont's?
Updated 14 months ago
Moving to a new apartment is an exciting time in a person's life
and can open up so many more possibilities for us. However, moving
can also be one of the most painstaking and annoying things to do.
Between packing up everything you own, transporting it, and
unpacking it at your new apartment…
Why spending more than 30% of your income on rent is a bad idea
Updated 14 months ago
Unless you somehow find an outstanding deal on rent, there is a
good chance that housing is likely your biggest monthly expense.
Depending on where you live, you could be spending from a few
hundred to a few thousand on rent every single month.
However, it is likely not your only expense. As a…
What does net effective rent actually mean and what do I end up paying?
Updated 14 months ago
When you are searching for a new apartment to
rent, there are lots of things you will consider before signing on
the dotted line. Location, proximity to amenities, how old the
building is, and many more factors all go into helping us decide
whether to rent an apartment or keep searching for…
