With so many options, it can be confusing to find the best apartment website, but we break it down for you here. Apartment search websites not only have varying inventory, but also different specialties, brands, contact forms, and features. It’s best to look through...
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How To Choose Between Two Apartments
You’ve got it narrowed down to two apartments but are trying to figure out which apartment between the two to choose? Fortunately, there is an easy way to figure out which apartment to choose. You can print the below blank comparison chart, and then fill it out. Then,...
10 Things to Do Before Renting an Apartment
Before you decide to rent an apartment, it is a good idea to create a checklist of things to do. Check out the list below. 1. Set Your Budget… And Stick To It First thing's first, decide how much you can afford to pay on rent. Starting with a budget will help you...
15 Important Questions to Ask Potential Roommates
Are you looking to find a roommate? What questions should you ask this potential roommate? While there are several reasons one might have a roommate, the most common one is to have someone to share the rent. By pooling your money, you may be able to afford a larger...
5 Essential Things to Check on a Lease Before Renting an Apartment
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...
How to Pick an Apartment
If you’re ready to pick an apartment, you’re in for a journey that should be both fun and exciting, it will also be hard work. It’s fun because you’re choosing where you’re going to relocate, which is generally associated with positive change, a new start, certainly a...
8 Reasons to Rent vs. Buy
Are you looking to move? Should you rent or buy? There are lots of factors to consider, and the decision can only be yours. Renting has some marked advantages over buying, including the ability to quickly move in, limited cash outlay, flexibility to downsize, often...
Top 14 Questions You Should Ask About Apartment Safety Before Renting
According to surveys, the number one concern of individuals and families seeking a new home or apartment is security. Yet, only a small percentage of residents and potential owners understand what to look for or even what questions to ask in order to make an informed...
4 Brilliant Ways to Keep Your New Apartment Neat
Every one of us likes to live in a clean, neat apartment. Having to come home to a messy, cluttered apartment every day is liable to cause an immense feeling of dread, which is why it's essential to devise ways to ensure your apartment is kept neat and tidy. Below are...
5 Commonly Overlooked (Important) Considerations in Choosing an Apartment
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...
The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing an Apartment
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 in with you to ensure you're getting exactly what you want. After all, you'll be living there for a year or more to come....
Identity Theft: What Is It and How to Prevent It?
What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is the fastest growing white collar crime within the United States, and it affects millions of people and costs billions of dollars annually. The problem is alarmingly prolific in the United States. One incident of identity theft...