The Modern Renter
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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 […]
How to Put Together a Great Rental Resume
Check out these tips on how to create a great renter’s resume that will land you your dream apartment. Check out forrent.com/blog for more tips.
Your Credit Score Matters More Than You Think When Renting
Learn why landlords check your credit and how a good or bad score impacts your rental application. Get tips for improving your score and renting with bad credit.
7 Ways Renters Can Build Credit
A strong credit score is one of the most powerful tools you have as a renter. It affects everything from getting approved to how high your security deposit will be. But credit can feel mysterious—it often seems like a complicated game where the rules are constantly changing. The good news is that once you understand […]
Where Can I Find Second Chance Properties?
Is your rental history less than perfect? ForRent.com can help you find the best second chance rental for your needs, taking you from search to success.
Best Times of the Year to Look for a Rental
Make sure to take the season into account when planning your move – you’ll save money, time and more.
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The Advantages of Different Apartment Types
When you’re in the market for a new apartment, there are a lot of factors to consider. Price is always an important element, as is the location (you don’t want to end up having to spend half of your life stuck in commuter traffic), but perhaps the most important consideration is the apartment type itself. […]
Rental Fee Resources
Are there any resources available that help pay for deposits and or fees? Contact the rental community to learn more about possible assistance that they offer, and also check with your local government to see if they provide financial assistance for deposits and fees.
How to ‘Go Green’ During the Holidays
While the holiday season is one of the most treasured times of year (it certainly is for me), it can also be one of the most wasteful times of the year. Think about it, gifts being purchased that may not ever be used, holiday cards bought, the colossal gift wrapping options and of course our […]
Host a Labor Day Cookout
Labor Day is almost here! And we all know what that means: cookouts, pool parties, friends, family and FOOD! However, throwing a gathering can get pretty stressful. Here are a few ways to organize and make sure your guests have a great time at your Labor Day cookout. When throwing any kind of party or […]
How to Store Seasonal Items in a Storage Unit
Extra space is sometimes a necessity. Make the most of your storage unit with these tips and tricks for packing and storing seasonal items.