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.
So what is a Walk Score? Why is it important? If you are asking these questions, you have probably heard something about a walk score, seen it on a real estate listing, or think you know what it is but aren't quite sure. Fortunately, you've come to the right place....
You are looking to rent an apartment and are wondering how much you can afford to pay in rent. Below are three rules that most financial experts suggest using as a guide for how much you should be paying in rent. Rule #1: Spend a maximum of 30% of your annual income...
Choosing the right apartment for you and your family has become much easier since the advent of the Internet. Less time and energy have to be spent searching endlessly for the *perfect* apartment. More time can now be devoted to actually touring homes and making a...
When it comes to choosing an apartment, there are serious considerations you'll want to take into account including fire safety, sound control, energy efficiency, trash handling, and finally, security. One of the most overlooked aspects that a prospective resident...
When it comes to choosing an apartment, whether it's your first apartment or your fourth, you should always have an imaginary (or real) checklist with you to ensure you're getting exactly what you want. You don't want to sign a year-long lease for an apartment and...
As landlords and property managers for over 50 years, we're always excited by prospective residents that come prepared with questions. It shows they are serious about the process and well-informed. We created this blog post to help other prospective renters (just like...
Often, owning a home is not always the investment that the real estate industry leads consumers to believe it is. For example, in 2014 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Freddie Mac said the value of an average home increased 3.6% a year compounded annually over...
Ready to Rent an Apartment? Before you do, you should read this article. It is not necessarily a quick-read post, but it does have a lot of valuable tips and considerations you should bear in mind before renting your first apartment. 1. Budget Before you begin your...
Apartment Ownership and Management Not every owner or manager is created the same. The family-owned business has been replaced by larger regional and national companies who often invest money into their properties based on the old adage, "if it isn't broken, don't...
Interior apartment features are an important consideration when you are apartment shopping. But what are they and how common are they to find? Apartment features vary from buildiing to building. They include things like washers and dryers, private balconies, central...
The decision about where to reside when you're shopping for an apartment, or rather where one calls home, is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Location significantly impacts happiness, comfort, and to some extent, even health. The selection of a...
