So you are looking to rent a home for perhaps more space or more privacy. Whatever the reason, that's great, but before proceeding, ask these questions to avoid common pitfalls. Renting a home from an individual is not the same as renting from a professional...
If you've ever lived in a house, you know firsthand that arranging for repairs is anything but fun and cheap. You must coordinate a variety of vendors from HVAC to plumbing to a roofer and more. Fortunately, one of the advantages of living in an apartment is that most...
When you hear the term 'Apartment Search Websites', think Expedia but for apartments - one website where you can see all of the apartments in an area. Apartment search websites not only have varying inventory, but also different specialties, brands, and features. This...
If you rent an apartment with a roommate, you are both likely to be on the lease. But if your roommate wants to break the lease, what can you do? Step 1: Check Your Lease A lease between a landlord/property manager and multiple residents typically holds each roommate...
So you're at the point where you have identified which apartment complex you want to live in, but are trying to figure out which apartment floor should you choose to live on? A low floor or high floor? 1st or 2nd floor? There are pros and cons to each... Quick...
Many renters consider 'parking' in their apartment search, but few consider parking ratios and the amount of parking that is available. So just how much parking is enough at an apartment building? Every apartment complex is different based on size, location, and...
Are newer apartments quieter? Not necessarily. It depends on the specific sound control measures in place. In fact, many older apartment buildings are much quieter than their newer counterparts because they were built when construction costs were lower. While the...
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...
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...
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....
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...
If you've lived in an apartment before, you probably know how terrible an experience it can be to have a noisy apartment. Fortunately, there's a few ways you can find out if your apartment will be noisy. Before signing the lease for an apartment rental, you'll want to...
