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  • 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.

  • Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
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    Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

    Written by Lauren Harrington
    05/09/2025

    Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

  • Upgrade Your Rental: 10 Must-Have Apartment Amenities for Renters
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    Upgrade Your Rental: 10 Must-Have Apartment Amenities for Renters

    Written by Bob Mallory
    04/28/2025

    Finding the right apartment has become much more nuanced in the 2020s. It's not enough to find a place that provides a roof over your head and a few old appliances.

  • Keeping Your Cool -- Prepping Your Apartment for the Summer Heat
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    Keeping Your Cool -- Prepping Your Apartment for the Summer Heat

    Written by Brianne Lovin
    03/27/2025

    Spring's mild temperatures make it easy to forget summer's approaching heat. Now is the perfect time to prepare your apartment for the hot days ahead with a few simple steps to keep your space cooler and more comfortable.

  • Moving With Ease: The Complete Checklist
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    Moving With Ease: The Complete Checklist

    Written by Brianne Lovin
    10/30/2024

    Moving can be a real adventure (with a sprinkle of chaos), but don’t worry—we’ve got your back! Here’s a fun, easy checklist to help you tackle those pesky details and make the process a breeze.

  • 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.

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