Posts Tagged ‘Apartment Hunting’

Most of us choose our apartment for the look, the feel, the size, the location. We usually wait until after we move in to start thinking about how hard it might be to keep things working smoothly inside. Here are some easy tips to have in mind while you’re looking, to save some headaches and […] read more

My husband and I just bought our first home. It’s just right for us, but it took a lot of… well, discussions to figure out what “just right” looked like to us. We had different priorities and different styles. We couldn’t agree on whether we were looking for the “right” neighborhood, needed a big kitchen, […] read more

Although you and your family may have dismissed the idea of staying in-state on your next vacation break, staycations are becoming quite popular—especially for those on tight budgets. However, staycation or not, everyone will no doubt be insistent on one thing: you’ll absolutely have to sleep somewhere other than in your regular digs for that […] read more

Renters are in an “Empire State of Mind” as ApartmentRatings.com today named New York City as the city with the most satisfied apartment renters in the United States. We’ve compiled a list of U.S. cities ranked by renter satisfaction after analyzing hundreds of thousands of ApartmentRatings.com reviews submitted in 2015. New York City topped the […] read more

Who wouldn’t want a vacation rental or an apartment with a pleasing view, right? It might not be on your list of druthers – you know, that checklist of what you absolutely MUST HAVE for you to sign a short-term or long-term lease – but it’s way up there in terms of features which are […] read more

Before renting an apartment, you will want to check it out first. This doesn’t mean show up once and do a simple walk through of the place and then sign the lease. That’s a cursory viewing of a place at best and can’t really be considered due diligence. By spending more time looking at the […] read more

Real estate agents are a great resource for gaining access to untapped property listings. Working with a trusted agent is beneficial in several ways. These licensed professionals have the knowledge and connections to getting you one step closer to your dream apartment. Here’s what to look for when choosing a real estate agent. Finder’s fee […] read more

Apartment brokers find apartments for you and they charge broker fees–a one-time fee that usually amounts to 10 to 15 percent of your annual rent–for their services. Since this can total hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars, you may be interested in knowing how to avoid paying these fees when apartment hunting. Step 1: Don’t […] read more

When apartment hunting, it’s important to remember that there’s no such thing as a one-apartment-fits-all model. As a bachelor, you’ll have different apartment needs than a couple or a single parent, for example. Look for these top amenities when searching for an apartment: 1. On-Site Fitness Center Exercising is always a great way to meet […] read more