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.
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Gretchen and her two children finally moved into their own apartment. Because the rent was a bit of a stretch, she decided to forego renters' insurance. Everything went well until a fire alarm sounded at two in the morning after Halloween. Unfortunately, Gretchen's...
Why are some apartments noisier than others? Why does it seem like I hear everything next door? The Basics: Sound in buildings is basically transmitted in two ways, airborne transmission (in an apartment, this often arises from conversation, television or radio) or...
Looking for a new apartment to rent can be an overwhelming, all-consuming activity. So when faced with the apartment-hunting challenge, break it down into small but essential steps you can manage. 1. Determine What You Can Afford Before you delve too far into...
You may hear people use the term garden-style apartment, but what exactly does this mean? What is a Garden-Style Apartment? A garden-style apartment refers to a type of a specific type of low-rise apartment building (garden) complex that can be one, two, or three...
Moving into an apartment instead of a house can provide significant lifestyle and financial advantages including little to no maintenance, amenities, community environment, flexibility in lifestyle, lower utilities, and less major capital expenses. Years ago, in one...
The stakes are higher when moving out of state. It is not same as moving locally. A few reasons why long distance interstate moves are not the same as a local move: You will not have your items in an easy plain line of sight it could be several days or weeks until you...
How much can I afford to pay for an apartment? If you're looking for this answer, you've come to the right article. Guidelines To be sure you don't fall in love with an apartment that is beyond your means, it's best to crunch a few numbers. Fortunately, there are some...
From picking an area to deciding what features are important, to touring, here are the top things to evaluate before renting an apartment. 1. Neighborhood A good first step is to pick an area or location that you think you want to live in. The area dictates and...
Whether you're moving to a new city or relocating a few miles away, you want to make sure you choose a locale that's well suited to your lifestyle. With this in mind, here are five location items to think about before committing to a lease. Parking If you have a car,...
July is an ideal time of year to wind down from work and enjoy yourself. And you're in the right place Philadelphia has something for everyone. You can participate in Independence and Bastille Day celebrations, music and art, cultural events, a beer fest,...
When it comes to movies, sometimes you might be looking for something a little different. When you are, you may seek out an independent film - one that wanders off the beaten path. Many enjoy these unconventional theaters because they spur discussion, stimulate your...
