The Modern Renter
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How to Update Your Address After You Move
Visit the post office, check your subscription lists, and don’t forget your bank! Here are the top places that your address needs to be updated, and how.
How to Inspect an Apartment Before You Move In
Before you move into your new apartment, it’s important to inspect the space carefully. During a quick tour, it’s easy to miss small issues that could turn into bigger- and more expensive- problems later. A thorough apartment inspection can help protect your security deposit, uncover maintenance concerns early, and ensure your new home is safe […]
How to Plan a Successful Move: A Stress-Free Guide
Learn how to plan a stress-free move with simple packing, decluttering, budgeting, and move-in tips to stay organized before moving day.
What to Know About Renting a Townhome for the First Time
Renting a townhome for the first time can feel like a major step up, and in many ways, it is. With more space, added privacy, and a neighborhood-style setting, townhomes appeal to renters who want something beyond the traditional apartment experience without committing to homeownership. If you’re considering making the switch, here’s what you need […]
How to Respectfully Negotiate Rent
Don’t shy away from a place simply because it is slightly over your budget. Learn these negotiating tactics and seal the deal on affordable rent!
Key Questions to Ask When Touring Apartments
Looking for a new place? Here’s what to ask yourself and consider when touring apartments.
How Much Rent Can I Afford?
With rent prices higher than ever, it’s important to understand how much rent you can afford, including fees and other tagged-on expenses. The base rent price apartments advertise may not include utilities, pet, and administrative fees. Being aware of this total rent cost can help you budget more efficiently. The 50/30/20 Budget Rule The 50/30/20 […]
Rental Hunting: 10 Things to Know Before Signing
So you’ve decided to move, and you’re starting your rental search. Finding the perfect rental involves more than just liking the layout or location. To make an informed decision, you need to dig deeper into the details. Rental Hunting: A Detailed Checklist When you’re looking for a new place to live, there are a lot […]
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How Walkable is Your Community?
Where your apartment is located can make all the difference. Local amenities, proximity to schools, restaurants — even highways, can be deciding factors when choosing where to live. To help you find the right apartment for you, ForRent.com now includes Walk Score® on its apartment listings. You might enjoy the seclusion of rural communities, or […]
Questions to Ask when Renting an Apartment
You don’t want to go into a meeting with your potential landlord feeling unprepared. This is your chance to get all the answers to questions you may have, as well as those you maybe didn’t know you had. You want to find the best place for your living so you have to know what to […]
Decorating Your Thanksgiving Table
Do you need new ideas on how to decorate your Thanksgiving table this year? I watched a 5-minute video on Videopedia featuring fun creative projects that can be done with your family! Preparing for the holidays is often the time you spend the most quality time with your loved ones. Check out a few creative […]
Do's & Don'ts for Starting a Decorating Project
Have you recently moved and are ready to tackle decorating you new home? Use these do's and don't's to make the most of your new space.
Yarn Wreath DIY
This wreath is extremely simple, easy, and inexpensive to make. It only takes maybe an hour or 2 max unless you let your dogs play with your yarn. It may have seemed like a fun idea, but it can take three weeks because you’re busy getting the knots out. This happened to my boss and it literally took her three weeks […]