Are all apartment buildings are the same? No, not all apartment buildings are the same. There are various factors, from quality of construction, in-unit apartment features, how apartments are prepared, service and maintenance and more. See below for 16 specific ways...
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10 Steps to Renting an Apartment
So, you’re looking to rent an apartment for the first time, and want to know what steps you should take. Take a look below – 1. Figure out where you want to live The first step is to figure out which neighborhood you want to live in. This will of course depend on a...
10 Questions to Ask About How an Apartment is Prepared
Once you have decided on the apartment and apartment community you want to move into, before signing a lease, you should inquire about how the apartment is prepared so you're not surprised later. This is important because many apartment communities don't spend enough...
Top 5 Apartment Hunting Tips During Winter
If you're planning to look for an apartment during the cold, winter months, you need to be well prepared. Contrary to popular belief that the winter is not a great time to move, you might actually find some of the best deals on the market in the winter. Preparation...
How Many Apartments Should I Tour?
So you’re in the market to rent an apartment, but trying to figure out how many apartments you should tour? That’s a good question and one we hear frequently. While a personal preference and depends on how much research you've done and how specific your requirements...
What to do When Moving out of an Apartment?
Your apartment lease has come to an end, and you are planning to move out. Follow these guidelines to help ensure a smooth move out process. 1. Ensure your move out date is clear First, have a look at your lease to make sure you know what the terms are with respect to...
Which Philadelphia Neighborhood Should I Live in?
So, you are moving to Philadelphia, and are asking yourself ‘Which Philadelphia Neighborhood Should I Live In?’ Unlike a blog post that focuses on simply the 'Top 5' or 'Top 10' Philadelphia neighborhoods, this guide provides information on 22 specific Philadelphia...
What are the Greenest Neighborhoods in Philadelphia?
What are the ‘greenest’ areas or neighborhoods in Philadelphia? Green spaces are most often associated with images of quiet areas in which one can relax or engage in individual or group physical activities like running or biking, but greenery provides much more....
List of Addresses to Update When Moving
When you move into a new place, you need your mail to follow you. But how do you update a list of addresses when moving? The best approach to updating a list of addresses is a systematic one, where you write down a list of all the possible addresses, and check them...
How to Find Apartments with Parking in Philadelphia
So you are in the market for an apartment in Philadelphia? Only a small fraction (about 20%) of Apartment Buildings in Philadelphia have On-Site Parking (1). Although this number seems low, and of course may not be perfect, one can reasonably conclude that most...
Northeast Philadelphia Restaurant Guide
Dubbed by food critics as one of the best places to try diverse food, Northeast Philly’s restaurant list is a can’t miss. The diversity of Northeast Philly’s 500,000 residents has resulted in a flurry of local mom and pop restaurants, regional chains, and emerging...
How To Rent an Apartment Without Going in?
If you're in the market to rent an apartment but can't physically tour or go in the apartment community because you are overseas, out of state, or are staying at home due to COVID-19, then you'll need to follow some guidelines. These steps will help you research,...