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.
Every city has its nuances when looking for an apartment. For example, in New York City, StreetEasy.com is a major listing platform but not in Philadelphia. In New York city, co-ops are common for rent, but not in Philadelphia. If you are looking for an apartment in...
To prepare for an apartment viewing, plan ahead by: making a checklist that contains all your 'must-have' features, jotting down a list of questions, confirming the availability of parking, confirming where you will meet the leasing agent, and budgeting in some time...
A month-to-month lease is exactly what it sounds like - generally a 1 (one) month lease that extends or automatically renews on a monthly basis unless and until either party provides notice of non-renewal. What notice period is given for a month-to-month lease? For...
What is the difference between an apartment patio and an apartment balcony? While similar in function, there are some technical differences between an apartment balcony and a patio. A balcony is an outdoor platform that extends from the exterior wall of an apartment...
Are you planning to move states and need to take your car with you? Car shipping is expensive, but can significantly reduce the stress of a long-distance road trip. Expect to pay anywhere between $500 and $1,300 depending on size of car, distance, type of transport....
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 to the West, and the expansive 1,600-acre Pennypack Park to the South....
Already picked a roommate, asked the right questions beforehand, but now having trouble getting him or her to do their fair share of the chores. Household chores are a necessity for any apartment or home, which is why everyone needs to chip in including your roommate....
An apartment is generally one floor; however, there are several instances where apartment homes can have two floors - often referred to as a loft, bi-level apartment, townhome rental, or duplex. Two-floor apartments can be beneficial for those looking for more space...
So you decided on a 2-bedroom apartment and are trying to figure out if the floor plan you picked out is large enough. Just what is considered a large 2-bedroom apartment? A 2 bedroom apartment size is much different from a 1 bedroom apartment size. A 2-bedroom...
Northeast Philadelphia is a beautiful, large area about 25 minutes away from Center City Philadelphia. Well-appointed neighborhoods with beautiful houses (single family with large yards, townhomes, condominiums and rental apartment communities), excellent shopping...
What are apartment amenities? Apartment amenities are additional and often desirable products, features or services that an apartment complex makes available to its residents. These can be community / shared amenities such as a swimming pool or gym, or these can be...
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...
