Are you starting an apartment search? Are you overwhelmed with options, feature sets, and amenity lists? You're not alone. Most people do not have an effective way to compare apartments. We have a methodology that we've refined over the years. It suggests taking into...
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...
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...
Families are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their energy costs as a means to help the environment and lower expenses. No family would purchase a television, refrigerator, and/or other household appliance without first shopping for a combination of best price...
So you are trying to figure out what renter's insurance is and whether you need it or not. Apartment Rental Insurance: Why Do I Need It? If you ever purchased a home, you almost certainly obtained a property insurance policy. Home insurance is a mandatory requirement...
