Renter University is a helpful toolset of articles focused on helping renters understand the sometimes difficult ins and outs of the entire process of leasing an apartment or home.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.
When searching for a new rental property, you may be focused on your immediate needs and timeline. Of course, when signing a lease, it's important to review the length of the lease.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.
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.
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.
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
Regardless of the size or location, everyone needs certain basic necessities in order to call a place home.
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.
If you’re considering an apartment that accepts pets, it’s wise to learn about the rules that apply to animals in apartments. Conversely, if you want a no-pets building, you should understand what “no pets” means.
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.
If you are looking for a helpful Move-In Inspection Checklist? Here is the Apartment Inspection Checklist PDF from ApartmentHomeLiving.com
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.
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.
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.
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 are iconic in the world of urban living, offering unique and stylish living spaces, most often in the heart of major cities.
An apartment locator is a professional service that assists you in finding an apartment or home rental.
With so many steps in the process from the initial search through your move-in date, the journey can at time become quite confusing and overwhelming on your search for the perfect new apartment or rental home.
Suspecting your roommate of stealing from you is a tough situation to handle, especially if it turns out to be a misunderstanding.
If you’re leasing an apartment for the first time, the process can feel overwhelming. You might find yourself asking, "What happens next?" This uncertainty can lead to various emotions and added stress.
We often hear phrases like “It’s a buyer’s market” or “It’s a seller’s market” thrown around when discussing real estate. But what does it really mean for you?