A mid-rise apartment building is typically a building that has more than four (4) but less than twelve (12) floors. If the building has more than 12 floors, it is typically considered a high-rise. If it is lower than four floors, it is considered a low-rise or...
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 Many Apartments Should I Tour?
So you're in the market to rent an apartment and trying to figure out how many apartments you should tour. A good rule of thumb is to tour at least three (3) different apartment communities in your desired area, although you may want to tour more or less depending on...
Tips For How to Find an Apartment With a Yard in Philadelphia
To avoid wasting time and energy in your search for an apartment with a yard, it's best to do some research beforehand. Follow these tips: Check the listing description online : does it mention anything about a yard? Does it refer to an indoor-outdoor lifestyle?...
How to Find An Apartment Rental With a Balcony in Philadelphia
Are you looking for an apartment with a balcony in Philadelphia? That makes sense, but keep in mind that it's unlikely your apartment will have a balcony given just 3.1% of apartment buildings in the city have balconies. Moreover, not every apartment in a building...
How to find a quiet apartment?
One of the most important items, to all renters, is finding a quiet apartment. Finding a quiet apartment is easy if you first identify the internal and external factors that can create noise and then the design features in an apartment which can control it. No...
How to Find an Apartment with Parking in Philadelphia
Only a small fraction (about 20%) of Apartment Buildings in Philadelphia have on-site parking(1). Although that number seems low, and of course may not be perfect, one can reasonably conclude that most apartment buildings in Philadelphia do not have on-site parking....
What is an Apartment Duplex?
You might be familiar with the term duo (or two) which is the Latin root of the term duplex. So, what exactly is an apartment duplex? An apartment duplex is generally defined as a single building that contains precisely two housing units. Typically, a duplex apartment...
How To Rent an Apartment Without Going Inside
If you're in the market to rent an apartment but can't physically tour or go in the apartment community because you are overseas, out of state, or are staying at home due to COVID-19, then you'll need to follow some guidelines. These steps will help you research,...
Are Apartment Rental Offices Open?
COVID-19 has changed the way every business operates. From commercial properties, housing, and from large corporations to small businesses, everyone has had to adapt to a new way of working. So, if you're looking to rent an apartment, and you want to know if...
How To Find An Apartment With a Walk-In Closet
First, what is a walk-in closet? A walk-in closet is almost exactly what it sounds like, and is generally defined as a space where you can store your clothes and accessories with enough room for you to stand inside it ('walk around'), which typically is a minimum...
Not-So-Obvious Things To Look Out For On An Apartment Tour
Are you about to go out shopping on an apartment tour? If you're shopping for a new apartment to rent, you should go prepared with a list of feature that are important to you, and stay focused and alert during your tour to make sure you don't miss out on any major...
How Many Months Before Moving Should You Start Looking For an Apartment?
How many months before moving should you start looking for an apartment? Moving into a new apartment can be stressful because there's so much to consider, especially if you're moving out of state, or out of the country. Renters often make the mistake of searching for...
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