The Modern Renter
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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.
How to Host a Holiday Dinner in your Apartment
Hosting a holiday dinner in an apartment might seem like a challenge, but it’s absolutely doable with a little planning. Even if you have a compact kitchen or limited seating, you can still pull off a memorable celebration. Keep the Guest List Manageable Your space is your starting point. Instead of a large crowd, invite […]
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DIY Outdoors: Building A Shed
A few weeks ago we bought a huge air compressor to use on all our outdoor projects and automotive hobbies (projects = me, hobbies = him). Once we got the ginormous thing unloaded, we realized that we had a situation on our hands. As magnificently shiny and red as the thing was, it was also […]