About the Author: Joshua Mark
This content was posted and edited by Joshua Mark and the Fidelity Management Corporation team in Philadelphia, PA. The Fidelity Management Corporation team is a family business that has extensive experience in the fields of apartment rentals, leasing, and property management, through 50+ years of operating, owning and managing apartment complexes.
As a team, we have extensive experience and knowledge with respect to answers that many renters look for during their quest to find a suitable apartment, including a depth of knowledge on topics such as sound control, construction, and quality of an apartment. This experience from the Fidelity Management team comes from operations (being in apartment rental business for 50+ years), in formal education with a member of the team holding a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, as well as decades of hands-on experience in the construction field building and developing many single-family homes, residential single-family home and townhome communities, condominiums, and apartment complexes.
Our experience can provide helpful tips and tricks for renters looking to find the right apartment for their family, and potentially avoid costly mistakes.
While we write some content specific to greater Philadelphia market, the vast majority of our content is meant to address renters’ nationwide who are either beginning the apartment search, about to decide (select) an apartment, or wish to find a better place to live.
Nationally, this content and expertise has been recognized confirmed by some of the apartment industry’s most reputable resources…as inclusions or references in articles that have appeared in: ApartmentGuide.com, Rent.com, RentCafe, The Balance, MyFirstApartment, and many others.
If you are planning to move into a rental apartment, you probably want to know whether the landlord or real estate agency has changed the keys so the old tenant doesn't have a set of keys to get in. Although landlords should change the keys between tenants, many do...
Partitioning or creating space in your apartment has become popular, especially if you are working from home. However, when you live in an apartment you need to be careful not to install any solutions that will cause damage to the walls or interior. Here are some...
Living with a roommate can save you substantial money (as you can split rent), but one must consider whether the rent split should be even or if one roommate should pay more. If one roommate has the master bedroom, it is typically fair for one roommate to pay about 5...
With so many checklists out there for an apartment, the bathroom is a critical, often over-looked element and really needs its own blog post. We compiled this list with our experience as landlords, and also from a personal level as renters' that have had to manually...
There is no definitive answer in terms of whether gas or electric is better, however, if given the option, many people prefer to have gas in the apartment as it is often cheaper to heat, provides a better cooking experience with a gas range, and generally provides a...
While people often painstakingly consider apartment size and square footage, few consider the size of the balcony or patio. Quick Summary Video (if you prefer) and then keep reading So, what is a good balcony size for your apartment? The depth of the balcony is very...
In total, expect to spend anywhere from $4,400 to $8,700 if you are purchasing all brand new. The most expensive items include: bed frame, dresser, mattress, couch, tv, kitchen/dining table, and chairs. Adding up quickly include items such as kitchenware (pots, pans,...
Looking for Apartments for rent in Northeast Philadelphia on Craigslist? Craigslist is an independent listing website where anyone can post. Because Craigslist allows anyone to post, and while there certainly can be high-quality listings, there's a risk of...
If you're planning to move into an apartment with a roommate, you're probably wondering how to split monthly rent. How do you make the payment to the landlord? How to fairly split rent to make sure everyone is happy? Quick Summary Video (if you prefer) and then keep...
The most affordable and desirable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Bustleton, Somerton, Fox Chase, and Mt Airy. The first three Philadelphia neighborhoods are in an area known as Northeast Philadelphia. The latter is in Northwest Philadelphia. Other affordable,...
We recently wrote about 10 amazing gardens in Philadelphia, and given how well the article was received, and the many arboretums in the area, we decided to write this companion article on our top 10 (ten) local arboretums (a garden of trees). Morris Arboretum Owned by...
Having grocery stores in close proximity is an important item when considering where to live and is a great convenience. Fortunately, if you're living in Northeast Philadelphia, there are plenty of great grocery store options just a short walk or drive away. Here are...
