If you are looking for a house or apartment to rent, you have probably come across the term ‘for rent by owner' (FRBO). But what does it mean? And how is it different from renting through a property management company? This guide will explain this to you in more...
A rent concession is a reduction in rent or incentive (i.e. free parking) offered by the landlord to entice a prospective renter to sign a lease. Some people may find it helpful to think of a rent concession as a type of “SALE” or “SPECIAL” like one would see at...
Thinking of renting in Philadelphia and want to know what kind of rents are around. This guide will take you through some of the priciest and most expensive neighborhoods in Philly. Washington Square West Located in Center City in Philly, Washington Square West sits...
Some people might believe that living alone is better than with a roommate. So, in this guide, we'll take a look at whether it is better to live alone or with a roommate. Advantages of Living Alone You have time to do whatever you like without having to worry...
With just 2 percent of apartment complexes in Philadelphia coming with swimming pools (source: Costar), a pool can be hard to find. But it's not impossible, depending on where you live. Can You Find Apartments with a Swimming Pool? Here are some quick ways to find an...
Are you thinking about renting an apartment? You’ll need to have cash on hand for the up-front expenses plus enough to sustain yourself on-going. Let’s take an example of a 2-bedroom apartment at $1,500/month. One could reasonably expect to outlay around $8,000 to...
You may have heard people refer to “Far Northeast” versus “Near Northeast Philadelphia”, but what’s the difference? In this guide, we will break it down for you. Here’s a hint. The terms “Far” and “Near” [Northeast] refer to relative distance from center city /...
If you're thinking of renting an apartment, there may be a few nuts and bolts to iron out before signing on the dotted line. One question you may have: can you put a smart lock on the apartment door. This guide will delve deeper into answering this question. Who Can...
We recently wrote a blog post on the top Northeast Philadelphia Restaurants, but sometimes you want a delicious freshly baked slice of bread or donut with your coffee in the morning. The good news is that if you live in Northeast Philadelphia, you have a myriad of...
If you're renting or living in Northeast Philly and need to buy some furniture, the good news is there are plenty of great stores around you. In this list, we'll take a look at some furniture stores located in the northeast part of Philadelphia. Bobs Furniture (7301...
People may choose to move out of an apartment for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is because of a personal or financial issue – new job, new house, life change, or change of income…which is out of everyone’s hands. But sometimes, it is because of specific issues....
Looking for outdoor seating and places to dine in Northeast Philly? You're in luck with plenty of options at your disposal. Macaroni's (9315 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115) Macaroni's is an Italian restaurant that has been part of the Bustleton neighborhood...
