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Are All Apartment Buildings the Same?

Are All Apartment Buildings the Same?

Are all apartment buildings the same? No, not all apartment buildings are the same. Even if at first glance you think apartment buildings "look the same", they vary greatly based in the quality of construction, in-unit apartment features, maintenance, service, and...

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Is It Worth Renting a Luxury Apartment?

Is It Worth Renting a Luxury Apartment?

Just what makes a luxury apartment worth it? In general, a luxury apartment features on-site amenities, great location, better sound control, clean and spacious apartments, and great maintenance service. Of course, there is usually an increase in price. See below for...

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How To Choose Between Two Apartments

How To Choose Between Two Apartments

You've got your apartment search to two apartments, but you are trying to figure out which apartment between the two to choose? Fortunately, there is an easy way to choose. Follow the steps below. At the bottom is a worksheet, you can use to easily compare apartments....

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Features That Make an Apartment Building Great

Features That Make an Apartment Building Great

Just like there are good hotels and bad hotels, the same is true in apartments. Because you landed on this blog post, you likely already know this or perhaps you're family member told you to find a good apartment building. But what makes a 'good apartment building' in...

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What Are Private Entrance Apartments?

What Are Private Entrance Apartments?

 Private entrance apartments are apartments where you can walk directly into your apartment without having to share stairs, hallways, or elevators and are most akin to having a single-family home or townhome. Private entrance apartments are in contrast to common...

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Why Large Apartment Windows Are So Important

Why Large Apartment Windows Are So Important

Have you ever felt your apartment is 'too dark' and doesn't have enough natural sunlight? If that's the case, it probably has tiny windows. Few consider window size (and sunlight) when looking for an apartment yet sunlight is incredibly important to one's physical and...

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What is a Mid-Rise Apartment?

What is a Mid-Rise Apartment?

A mid-rise apartment building is typically a building that has more than four (4) but less than twelve (12) floors. If the building has more than 12 floors, it is typically considered a high-rise. If it is lower than four floors, it is considered a low-rise or...

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Why are apartment balconies the new hottest feature?

Why are apartment balconies the new hottest feature?

Apartment hunters today are now on the lookout for one hot feature above most others a balcony. With balconies being a rarer find in bustling cities (for example, 97% of apartments in Philadelphia do not have balconies), this is a great benefit to have if you enjoy...

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Can Apartment Rent be Paid with Credit Card?

Can Apartment Rent be Paid with Credit Card?

Can apartment rent be paid with a credit card? If your rental community accepts it and your credit card company permits it, then yes, apartment rent can be paid via credit card. Be aware that paying rent with a credit card is usually accompanied by higher processing...

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