Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

Finding an Apartment: Classifieds

Staff Writer

 · Aug 10, 2010

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It’s an “old school” way of finding a place to live, but searching the apartment classifieds is still one of the most widely used methods used by renters. People are creatures of habit, and landlords have listed apartments in classifieds for ages. The smart phone with its apartment search applications, apartment hunting websites and newer […]

Hiring a relocation company for your next move requires you to let go of managing the moving process. You are essentially finding someone else, often a real estate professional, to manage the process for you. Agents of the relocation company take your information and requests for certain types of apartments, and use that knowledge find […]

Staff Writer

 · Aug 2, 2010

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You could spend a lot of time trying to track down an apartment on your own, or you could hire apartment hunters. If the apartments you’re looking for are local, and there isn’t much of a demand for rentals, then it would be a waste of money to hire apartment hunters. They probably couldn’t do […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 29, 2010

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For some who are on the hunt for the best rentals in an area, an apartment village can be the perfect solution for a short-term or long-term lease. These collections of apartment units are often grouped into attractively styled housing clusters with accessible amenities, free landscaping, and more community perks. What a lot of housing […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 29, 2010

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Housewarming gifts often end up in a storage bin or under the bed, because some are useless. Don’t give one to a friend or someone you care about. The person you’re gifting to may be struggling with finances, and could use gifts that will help them get on their feet. Even if you’re giving a […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 28, 2010

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It stands to reason that families or others who need two separate bedroom spaces will be looking for a 2 bedroom apartment or larger space, but what about the individual renter? Whether it’s worth paying more for a two bedroom depends on the renter’s lifestyle, income and other factors. Room for Guests One reason that […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 27, 2010

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City living is not only for the young. Whether because of a job, lifestyle or personal tastes, many thirty year olds remain living in urban areas. However, at thirty years old living in a dingy, small apartment may not be desirable. Below are some ideas for living in a city in your thirties. Go Luxury […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 14, 2010

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Not all downtown apartments are created equal. When searching for a new downtown apartment, you must be aware of a specific and unique set of considerations that will impact the apartments’ desirability, cost and livability. The following are a list of factors you should analyze prior to choosing a new apartment. 1. Proximity to the […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 30, 2010

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