Ultimate Renter’s Blog
How to Ship Your Car Out of State
Are you planning to move to a new state and need to take your car along with you? Car shipping is expensive, but shipping a car, can significantly reduce the stress of a long-distance road trip. Expect to pay anywhere between $500 and $1,300+ depending on your...
Living in Krewstown Neighborhood
So you are looking to live in Krewstown, but don't know much about it? A neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia, Krewstown is in close proximity to both Bucks County and Montgomery County, bordering Bustleton Avenue to the East, Grant Avenue in the North, Verree Road...
How to Get Your Roommate To Do Chores?
Already picked a roommate, asked the right questions beforehand, but now having trouble getting him/her to do chores. Household chores are a necessity for any apartment or home, which is why everyone needs to chip in – including your roommate. So, how do you get your...
Can Apartments Have Two Floors?
A single apartment home is generally one story/one floor; however, there are several instances where apartment homes can have two floors. Generally, speaking, an apartment with two floors is either a loft, bi-level apartment, townhome rental, or even a duplex. Two...
What Size is Considered a Big 2-Bedroom Apartment?
So you decided on a 2 Bedroom Apartment, but are trying to figure out if the floor plan you picked out is large enough? What is considered a large 2 Bedroom Apartment? In general, a 2-bedroom apartment generally averages around 800 square feet. The average apartment...
Things to Do in Northeast Philadelphia
Northeast Philadelphia is a beautiful, large area about 25 minutes away from Center City Philadelphia with a population of approximately 500,000 people. Well-appointed neighborhoods with beautiful houses (single family with large yards, townhomes, condominiums and...
What is the Meaning of Amenities?
Wondering what the term ‘amenities’ means? An amenity is a feature or benefit that adds more comfort and pleasures to one's lifestyle. In the context of an apartment, ‘amenities’ are generally defined as additional features within the apartment building and apartment...
10 Amazing Garden Getaways in Philly
Live in Philly and want to get away from the hustle with some amazing green garden getaways? Who knew there were so many gardens nearby to explore. Here is our top 10 list of some amazing gardens in the Philadelphia area. Chanticleer Gardens Just 30 minutes away from...
Philadelphia Luxury Apartment Rentals
Luxury is a state of greater comfort and more extravagant living. Some apartment complexes feature numerous luxury features, while others only a few. If you’re looking for Luxury Apartment Rentals in Philadelphia, there are a variety of features to consider. What are...
What is Normal Wear and Tear?
Generally, you are entitled to your security deposit back in full if you adhere to the terms of the lease and return the apartment in the conditioned you received less normal wear and tear. In other words, ‘normal wear and tear’ is both expected and accepted. What is...
13 Cautions Before Renting a Home
So you’re looking to rent a home from an individual, but worried about possible issues that could arise. You’ve come to the right place. Renting a home from a homeowner is substantially different from renting an apartment at a professionally managed apartment...
What Does a Good Apartment Maintenance Team Do?
If you've ever lived in a house, you know first hand that arranging for repairs is anything but fun and cheap. You must coordinate a variety of vendors (depending on what broke) from HVAC to plumbing to a roofer and more. Fortunately, one of the advantages of living...