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What are the Different Types of Apartment Entrances?
Have you considered entrance type as part of your apartment search? If not, you should. In general, there are 4 main apartment entrance styles - and not every apartment complex has each type. The four main entrance types are: private entrance, semi-private entrance,...
How Old Are Apartments?
Apartment buildings have existed for hundreds of years, but most of the apartments you see in the U.S. today were likely built between 1950 and today. Historically-renovated buildings are an exception to this general finding. Those could be much older. The likely age...
Do Apartments Come With Window Blinds or Balcony Shades?
Before moving into your new rental apartment, you are probably wondering whether your apartments comes with window blinds (sometimes referred to as window shades , window treatments, or apartment balcony shades). Let's find out! Are Window Blinds Standard Apartment...
How Do I Ask My Apartment Complex for a New Appliance?
Renting an apartment and think you need a new appliance? Here, in this article, 'appliances' refer to those items that were already there when you moved in. Let's take a look at when you can get an appliance replaced, and how to ask for one. What are Your Lease Terms?...
10 Questions To Ask On A Virtual Apartment Tour
A virtual apartment tour can be helpful to visualize your future home -- even from afar. There are several types of apartment tours, but if you have a video chat tour lined up with a live agent, below are some questions to ask: 1. Who will guide the tour? Find out...
What is a Self-Guided Apartment Tour?
With the advent of technology, self-guided tours have risen in popularity among apartments nationwide. What is a self-guided apartment tour? A 'self-guided' apartment tour or 'self-tour property' is exactly what it sounds like: a way to tour without the presence of a...
What Are the Different Types of Apartment Tours?
If you're looking to rent an apartment, you probably have heard of at least two different types of tours (virtual and in-person). However, there are actually several other innovative ways to tour apartments these days, including 3D tours, live video tours,...
What does 60-Day Notice for an Apartment Mean?
In a hotel setting, a guest can virtually check in and out as they wish. In an apartment, however, one's stay is almost always based on a contract called a Lease Agreement (legal contract). The Lease dictates, among other things, how much notice you need to provide to...
10 Clear Warning Signs of a Bad Apartment Complex
When you're looking for a new apartment complex, how do you know what clear signs of problems to look out for? What exactly makes a bad apartment complex? Take a look at these red flags to know if the apartment complex you are looking at is likely a bad choice. 1....
What Time Should You Be Quiet in an Apartment?
Renting an apartment and want to know more about quiet times? What time(s) should you be quiet in an apartment? Let's take a look! Apartment Quiet Time Guidelines Typically, quiet time(s) in apartments are expected from 10 pm to 8am on weekdays and 11pm to 9 am on...
Are Apartments on Higher Floors More Expensive?
If you're on the lookout for a new apartment, you are probably wondering about the cost of apartments on higher floors versus lower floors. So, are apartments on higher floors more expensive? The short answer is yes, generally higher floors are more expensive in...
Do I get an Invoice For Apartment Rent?
If you rent an apartment, you are probably wondering whether you will receive an invoice or bill each month prompting you to pay. However, in the United States, it is not customary for apartments to send invoices to renters. It is the renter’s job to know that rent is...
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