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Everything You Need to Know About the Apartment Leasing Process

  • The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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    The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

    Written by Marie Brown
    05/21/2025

    You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

  • The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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    The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

    Written by Bobbi Jackson
    05/05/2025

    If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

  • Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
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    Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

    Written by Sandy Baker
    04/30/2025

    Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

  • Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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    Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

    Written by Christine Leonard, Esq.
    03/24/2025

    Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

  • Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics
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    Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics

    Written by Trey Huguley
    10/28/2024

    When you're about to sign a lease for the first time, it can feel a bit overwhelming. You don’t want to miss any important details hidden in the fine print.

  • What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting
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    What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

    Written by Trey Huguley
    10/22/2024

    When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

  • Real Estate Term Glossary: Your Guide to The A to Zs of Renting
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    Real Estate Term Glossary: Your Guide to The A to Zs of Renting

    Written by Kevin Ready
    05/15/2024

    Navigating the world of real estate can reveal an abundance of terminology and phrasing around the topics of renting and buying that for some may seem like a brand-new language.

  • Navigating the World of Low-Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide
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    Navigating the World of Low-Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

    Written by Kevin Ready
    04/29/2024

    Are you having difficulty keeping up with bills or paying the rent? If so, you are not alone. Many families struggle to keep up with rents that have increased up to 40% in the past decade.

  • Loft Apartments Explained: An Answer Guide for Prospective Renters
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    Loft Apartments Explained: An Answer Guide for Prospective Renters

    Written by Kevin Ready
    04/18/2024

    Loft apartments are iconic in the world of urban living, offering unique and stylish living spaces, most often in the heart of major cities.

  • What is An Apartment Locator, and Why Would I Use One?
    Renter University

    What is An Apartment Locator, and Why Would I Use One?

    Written by Kevin Ready
    03/24/2024

    An apartment locator is a professional service that assists you in finding an apartment or home rental.

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