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Six Tips for Renting a home with Pets

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Young woman with her dog against the clear sky.Looking for a place to rent is always an adventure, even more so if you’re a pet owner. Many landlords and property management companies are wary about renting to people with pets, and for good reason: Irresponsible pet owners can alienate neighbors and cost property owners thousands of dollars in damage repairs. If you own a pet, prepare for some extra challenges when finding a new place to live.

Here are some tips for getting a great apartment for yourself and your furry or feathered companion: Continue reading →

House Hunting Tips: Checking the Pool, Deck and Backyard

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The backyard has to be one of the biggest selling points of a house. After all, we’ve all seen prospective house buyers on shows like House Hunters reject a home that meets all of their needs on the inside but has a yard that they don’t like.

Although it can seem like the status of a backyard can be an afterthought when house hunting, you still want to pay attention to some warning signs in the backyard. Continue reading →

Have the Right Supplies on Hand for a Move

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So you’re moving, cue the groaning. No one really likes a move, it can be messy and complicated and disorganized. Ugh.

But, it doesn’t have to be that way! One of the biggest steps towards making your move flow is to make sure you are really organized before you begin. If you just start picking up stuff and throwing them into boxes, listen up, this is for you! Continue reading →

Apartment Location: Finding Out What Matters to You

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When looking for a place to live, consider your apartment and your neighborhood to be a complete package. While your apartment is certainly the place where you eat, sleep and relax, your neighborhood is, ideally, where you’ll be doing most of your living. Decide what you want to be close to before you go apartment hunting, and you’ll have a better chance of finding a place that you are happy to call home. Continue reading →

Apartments: What You Need To Know About Your Property Management Company Before You Sign A Contract

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The first priority of most apartment hunters is to find a home that is clean, comfortable and in a good location. While all this is important, it’s also crucial that you investigate the business that manages the building where you plan to live. If you don’t do your homework before signing your lease, you could end up spending the next year as one very unhappy renter. Continue reading →