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Is Rent Expensive in Philadelphia?
Rent in Philadelphia is surprisingly reasonable compared to other large major metropolitan cities like New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. In fact, New York City is more than twice as expensive as Philadelphia. Average rent for 1 bedroom in Philadelphia...
Is Rent Considered Mortgage?
No, rent is not the same as a mortgage. The main difference between rent and a mortgage is that a mortgage is a loan used to purchase a house or other real estate, while rent is what you pay to occupy an apartment or home for a specific period of time. While rent and...
Is it Cheaper to Live in Philadelphia Compared to New York?
Yes, Philadelphia is about 40% cheaper compared to New York City. "Affordability, walkability, more space and easy access to city life is attracting people from more expensive markets to resettle in the Philadelphia area - particularly since the start of the Covid-19...
How is a Mortgage Different From Rent?
How is a mortgage different from rent? While both refer to payments made to live somewhere, they are very different concepts. Once you understand the definitions, you’ll see why. A mortgage is a type of loan that’s used to purchase real property such as your house or...
Do Landlords Need to Replace Carpets?
Before you make the decision to rent an apartment, you might want to think about whether the carpets should be replaced. This is an important question especially if the carpets look dated or soiled. In this guide, we'll take a look at whether landlords need to replace...
Are Landlords Responsible For Changing Broken Appliances?
Typically, if it’s a major appliance that was in the apartment already such as a refrigerator, and the appliance has malfunctioned due to ‘normal wear and tear’, then yes, a landlord will repair or replace it (but check your lease for specifics). If it’s a non-major...
Are Carpets the Landlord’s Responsibility?
You are probably curious as to whether carpets are your (tenant) or landlord's responsibility. Fortunately, you've come to the right place. While the specifics can depend on your lease, generally speaking, the landlord is responsible for ensuring the carpets are in...
Where Should I Live Near the University of Pennsylvania?
If you are thinking of studying at the University of Penn (UPenn) or have been accepted, you are probably wondering where you should live. In this guide, we'll look at where UPenn students typically live when they are allowed to live off-campus in Philadelphia. Where...
Where Do Students in Philadelphia Live?
Are you a student in Philadelphia and thinking of being close to your university, but off-campus? First, check out the map above to see where your university is located within Philadelphia, and the neighborhoods that are close by (distance wise). In general, since...
What Does Package Service Mean in Apartments?
The term ‘package service’ on an apartment listing can mean several things – ranging from a professionally installed package-locker system, front desk acceptance of packages, concierge delivery of packages (rare), to simply an empty storage room that can accept...
What does Apartment Maintenance Include?
As a prospective apartment tenant, you are probably wondering who is responsible for apartment maintenance and what it includes. Apartment maintenance refers to the reasonable upkeep and services to keep your apartment and the property in functional and quality...
What Apartment Features Should I Consider When Apartment Shopping
What apartment features should I look for when I'm shopping around for a new apartment? What's most important? Too often people focus on the basic features such as in-unit washer/dryers, number of bathrooms, number of bedrooms. Don't get us wrong. These are hugely...
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