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Bustleton Ranked Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhood in America
According to a report from Redfin, the Bustleton neighborhood in Philadelphia was ranked the #6 hottest affordable neighborhood in the nation. The report tracks year-over-year growth in listing views and incorporates Redfin agent insights. Also on the list in...
7 Common Mistakes Many Renters Make Before Entering Into a Lease Agreement
While renting may remove many of the headaches and hassles of home ownership, you’re still making a commitment and entering into a legal contract. It’s important, therefore, that you do your due diligence and make informed decisions. To help you, here are seven of the...
5 Essential Things To Check Before Signing a Lease
It is critical that you read and understand the entire apartment lease. That’s because you’re committing to the terms and conditions of a legal document. You don’t want to be surprised later. 1. What’s Included and What’s Not? It seems obvious that you’d want to know...
Things to Do in Philadelphia – Things Locals Keep Mostly to Themselves
Tourists may flock to the standard attractions in The City of Brotherly Love — the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market and more. But what about the locals? Where do they go? In all likelihood, some have found the...
Our Communities (Again) Rank Among Best in Philadelphia and Nation 2018
Out of 101,000+ communities, Fidelity Management is proud to announce that Park Place One Apartments was, once again, ranked #1 in Pennsylvania, #1 in the entire City of Philadelphia, and once again #2 in the entire Nation for customer service and online reputation in...
8 Solid Reasons Why Renting May Be Better than Buying
Some beliefs are so well entrenched in society that few among us question them. A good example is a belief that buying a home is always a great investment that will appreciate in value. If you look at what happened in the 2008 financial crisis, however, this belief is...
What Furniture Is Needed For a First Apartment?
Making the move to your own, first apartment? How exciting! But after soaking in your newfound living space, you've got plenty to consider – especially when it comes to furniture. How big is the apartment? How much floor space is available? What color scheme works...
The Starter Guide to Recreational Biking In and Around Philadelphia
Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, including some in New Jersey, are a virtual Mecca for cyclists, replete with a healthy dose of the infrastructure needed to spawn a thriving cycling community. A growing network of recreational trails interlace the region....
4 Fun Things to Do this Winter in Philadelphia After New Years
1. Winter at Dilworth Park Escape to a winter wonderland at Dilworth park filled with lights, winter garden, music, festive decorations, and an ice skating rink. Enjoy a cup of coffee as you walk through the park and explore the various vendors throughout. This is a...
Why You Should Consider Renters’ Insurance
Gretchen and her two children finally moved into their own apartment. Because the rent was a bit of a stretch, she decided to forego renters’ insurance. Everything went well until a fire alarm sounded at two in the morning after Halloween. Unfortunately, Gretchen’s...
7 Questions You Should Ask About Sound Control Before Renting
Why are some apartments noisier than others? Why does it seem like I hear everything next door? The Basics: Sound in buildings is basically transmitted in two ways, airborne transmission (in an apartment, this often arises from conversation, television or radio) or...
6 Essential Steps to Finding Your Ideal Apartment to Rent
Looking for a new apartment to rent can be an overwhelming, all-consuming activity. So when faced with the apartment-hunting challenge, break it down into small but essential steps you can manage. 1. Determine What You Can Afford Before you delve too far into...
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