Just what makes a luxury apartment worth it? In general, a luxury apartment features on-site amenities, great location, better sound control, clean and spacious apartments, and great maintenance service. Of course, there is usually an increase in price. See below for...
Finding an Apartment
Finding an apartment to rent can be challenging, but creating a checklist, understanding what questions to ask, and searching the correct online resources, can make finding an apartment, easy.
How Long Do Apartment Tours Take?
Apartment tours are much quicker than house tours. In general, each apartment tour takes about 35 minutes but you should allow about 60 minutes for each if questions come up or the tour runs long. Quick Summary Video (if you prefer) and then keep reading: Here is...
Are New Apartments Quieter?
Are newer apartments quieter? Not necessarily. It depends on the specific sound control measures in place. In fact, many older apartment buildings are much quieter than their newer counterparts because they were built when construction costs were lower. While the...
10 Steps to Renting Your Very First Apartment
So, you're looking to rent an apartment for the first time, and want to know what steps you should take. Take a look below. 1. Figure out where you want to live The first step is to figure out which neighborhood you want to live in. This will of course depend on a...
Features That Make an Apartment Building Great
Just like there are good hotels and bad hotels, the same is true in apartments. Because you landed on this blog post, you likely already know this or perhaps you're family member told you to find a good apartment building. But what makes a 'good apartment building' in...
Why Large Apartment Windows Are So Important
Have you ever felt your apartment is 'too dark' and doesn't have enough natural sunlight? If that's the case, it probably has tiny windows. Few consider window size (and sunlight) when looking for an apartment yet sunlight is incredibly important to one's physical and...
What Is the Best Way to Find an Apartment
Here are some of the best ways to find an apartment Quick Summary Video (if you prefer)and then keep reading Step 1: Figure Out the Area You Want to Live In Before you decide to look for apartments to live in, you need to decide what area best fits your lifestyle....
What is the Average Rent in Northeast Philadelphia?
Northeast Philadelphia is a great place to live with plenty of open spaces, excellent lifestyle amenities, popular eateries, easy access to public transport and major highways connecting residents to workplaces, and more. If you are looking to rent here, you probably...
How Much is Parking in an Apartment Complex?
In addition to your monthly rent, utility bills, Internet charges, and amenities, you may need to pay for parking at your apartment complex. The cost of parking at an apartment complex depends entirely on the city you live in and the location of your community....
What is a Unit vs Apartment?
You are looking for an apartment to rent and are curious about the difference between an apartment and a unit? While the terms are often used interchangeably, there can be some important differences, depending on the context. An 'apartment' and 'unit' are often...
Top 5 Apartment Hunting Tips During Winter
If you're planning to look for an apartment during the cold, winter months, you need to be well prepared. Contrary to popular belief that the winter is not a great time to move, you might actually find some of the best deals on the market in the winter. Preparation...
3 Questions to Determine Whether an Apartment is Noisy or Not
If you've lived in an apartment before, you probably know how terrible an experience it can be to have a noisy apartment. Fortunately, there's a few ways you can find out if your apartment will be noisy. Before signing the lease for an apartment rental, you'll want to...
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