With just 2 percent of apartment complexes in Philadelphia coming with swimming pools (source: Costar), a pool can be hard to find. But it's not impossible, depending on where you live. Can You Find Apartments with a Swimming Pool? Here are some quick ways to find an...
You may have heard people refer to “Far Northeast” versus “Near Northeast Philadelphia”, but what’s the difference? In this guide, we will break it down for you. Here’s a hint. The terms “Far” and “Near” [Northeast] refer to relative distance from center city /...
If you're renting or living in Northeast Philly and need to buy some furniture, the good news is there are plenty of great stores around you. In this list, we'll take a look at some furniture stores located in the northeast part of Philadelphia. Bobs Furniture (7301...
People may choose to move out of an apartment for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is because of a personal or financial issue – new job, new house, life change, or change of income…which is out of everyone’s hands. But sometimes, it is because of specific issues....
As the largest independent academic medical center in Philly, Einstein trains more than 450 residents across 40 programs, including Urology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Family Medicine, and more. So now that you landed your dream residency program, you have begun the...
The total number of washer/dryer machines in an apartment building is less important than the ratio of washer/dryer pairs to the number of units in the complex. Thus, a better question is how many washer and dryer pairs are there per apartment unit? If there is one...
As a prospective renter, you have probably come across the term ‘certified funds'. But what does it mean? Certified funds refer to a type of payment that is guaranteed for clearance by the issuing company. This notion of 'guaranteed for clearance' is particularly...
It’s no longer a secret - Philadelphia is a great place to live. We get a lot of inquiries from people looking to move to Philadelphia, and more recently people moving from New York to Philadelphia. We thought it would be helpful to compile a list of resources for...
So you are about to move into your first apartment, and are looking for a list of things you need for your new home. You’ve come to the right place. Below is a checklist of the things you need for your first apartment, along with approximate associated costs, so you...
The most affordable and desirable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Bustleton, Somerton, Fox Chase, and Mt Airy. The first three Philadelphia neighborhoods are in an area known as Northeast Philadelphia. The later is in Northwest Philadelphia. Other affordable, though...
Every city has its nuances when looking for an apartment. For example, in New York City, StreetEasy.com is a major listing platform but not in Philadelphia. In New York city, co-ops are common for rent, but not in Philadelphia. If you are looking for an apartment in...
To prepare for an apartment viewing, be sure to prepare a checklist that contains all your 'must-have- features, prepare a list of questions, bring your paperwork and ID, confirm parking, confirm where you will meet the leasing agent, and budget in some time to tour...
