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.
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You are probably curious as to whether carpets are your (tenant) or landlord's responsibility. Fortunately, you've come to the right place. While the specifics can depend on your lease, generally speaking, the landlord is responsible for ensuring the carpets are in...
If you are thinking of studying at the University of Penn (UPenn) or have been accepted, you are probably wondering where you should live. In this guide, we'll look at where UPenn students typically live when they are allowed to live off-campus in Philadelphia. Where...
Are you a student in Philadelphia and thinking of being close to your university, but off-campus? First, check out the map above to see where your university is located within Philadelphia, and the neighborhoods that are close by (distance wise). In general, since...
The term package service on an apartment listing can mean several things ranging from a professionally installed package-locker system, front desk acceptance of packages, concierge delivery of packages (rare), to simply an empty storage room that can accept packages....
As a prospective apartment tenant, you are probably wondering who is responsible for apartment maintenance and what it includes. Apartment maintenance refers to the reasonable upkeep and services to keep your apartment and the property in functional and quality...
What apartment features should I look for when I'm shopping around for a new apartment? What's most important? Too often people focus on the basic features such as in-unit washer/dryers, number of bathrooms, number of bedrooms. Don't get us wrong. These are hugely...
Are you in the market to rent an apartment or duplex? First, let's look at the definitions. Then, we will explore some of the pros and cons of each. While a duplex and apartment are similar in that they both contain units to house people, a duplex refers to two...
Do people commute from Philly to NYC? Yes, people certainly do that. Even with travel, one can still save approximately $33,000 to $41,000 a year or more by living in Philadelphia. Are people moving to Philadelphia? Yes, thousands of people have moved from NYC area...
When you move into an apartment, you're probably wondering whether it is internet-ready. An internet-ready apartment is particularly important for today's renter as the advent of flexible work schedules and hybrid work continues. What Does Internet-Ready Mean?...
To make an apartment building look attractive to tenants, gorgeous landscaping is key. Not only does it add to the aesthetics of the building but it is also a calming influence on residents. But good landscaping is way more involved than planting a few trees. Here are...
Generally speaking, most leases stipulate the tenant is responsible for changing lightbulbs. Practically speaking though, in today's modern world of renting, the best property managers and landlords will go the extra mile and change lightbulbs that are part of the...
When you rent an apartment, you probably have your own things to bring such as your TV, bed, furniture, dining sets and more. You also probably have heard that higher ceilings make the apartment feel bigger. That's all true and makes sense. A typical ceiling height in...
