Topic: City Guides
Is it possible to get an apartment with bad credit?
Hopeful renters with less than stellar credit histories may find themselves coming up against roadblocks in their attempts at finding housing. Property owners and apartment complexes routinely run credit checks on applicants; credit histories marred by bankruptcy, foreclosure, and public liens are usually the first to be screened out. If you’re one of these people, [...]
View PostWhat are some of the local attractions for renters in Central Cincinnati?
If you are an animal enthusiast who is looking for an excuse to spend every available weekend cavorting with chimps, matching the wicked stares of caged lions, or reveling in the towering height of giraffes, consider a move to the Avondale neighborhood in Cincinnati, home to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Apartments in Central [...]
View PostWhat concerns should I have about finding a pet friendly apartment?
Few pet owners would be willing to part with their four-legged companions, even if it meant sacrificing a desired apartment. The fact is, for as many apartments that welcome pets, there are an equal number that don’t—for obvious reasons. The damage that pets can do to carpets and flooring can cost your landlord an arm [...]
View PostWhere can I find a Cleveland suburb without the long commute to downtown?
The so-called “first-ring” suburbs of Cleveland are a diverse collection of communities that each have their own history and personality. These cities and villages offer a suburban lifestyle while keeping residents close to everything that downtown Cleveland has to offer. To the east is Cleveland Heights, once home to John D. Rockefeller. The city features [...]
View PostWhere can I find an upscale suburb close to downtown Cleveland?
Westlake is an affluent suburb just twelve miles west of downtown Cleveland. It has been named as Cleveland’s number-one suburb by Cleveland Magazine and as one of the "top 100 places to live in America" by Relocate America. The city’s school system is consistently rated "excellent" by the state of Ohio, and a satellite campus [...]
View PostWhere is Cleveland’s most up-and-coming neighborhood?
East Fourth Street, between Prospect and Euclid Avenues, has experienced a boom in the last eight years, and it is bringing downtown with it. This area of the historic Gateway neighborhood has become a dining and entertainment mecca in Cleveland. The street is decked out with flowers, decorative paving, white lights, and outdoor seating to [...]
View PostWhere is a great suburb with easy access to downtown Cleveland?
Shaker Heights lies just eight miles east of downtown Cleveland. It is one of Cleveland’s inner-ring or “first” suburbs and shares a border with the city of Cleveland. The city has a national reputation for excellence in services, architecture, natural beauty, and superior public education. Shaker Heights gets its name because it was developed on [...]
View PostWhere can I find a diverse Cleveland neighborhood with a quaint, small-town feel?
Ohio City, home of the landmark West Side Market, sits just west of downtown Cleveland, across the Cuyahoga River. The area is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. James A. Garfield, 20th president of the United States, preached at Franklin Circle Christian Church, located here. Ohio City is a diverse community. Once predominately Irish and [...]
View PostWhere can I find a Cleveland neighborhood close to cultural attractions?
Just four miles east of downtown is the University Circle, the cultural heart of Cleveland. The area has more cultural and performing-arts institutions within one square mile than anywhere else in the United States. It’s situated around the campus of Case Western Reserve University. The neighborhood is the major employment center in Cleveland, with more [...]
View PostWhere can I find loft apartments and great nightlife in Cleveland?
The Historic Warehouse District, Cleveland’s first neighborhood, has become a must-see destination in Cleveland. It is alive with restaurants, specialty shops, and nightlife. Once home to clothing manufacturers, marine suppliers, and hardware distributors, the district’s warehouses are being brought back to life as apartments, lofts, and office space. The area is home to seventy-three restored [...]
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