The Modern Renter
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3 Ways to Deal with Ugly Carpet In Your Rental
Ugly, dirty, or dated carpet in your rental can be frustrating. Use these three smart strategies for minimizing its effect and liking that carpet more!
How Can I Get Approved Without Making 3x the Rent?
You’ve found your dream property! Now, you’re ready to move in and start decorating, but first, you have to go through the application process. A rental application is a document required by landlords that gives them more background about who you are as a renter. It typically reviews your rental history, credit history, and income. […]
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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Decorating with the Color Red
Ready for more decorating tips? This time we’re listing ideas with the chosen color red. The color red seems to be noticed more than other colors. Red cars have a notorious reputation for being pulled over more by cops because of the vibrant color. A small dose of a bold and vibrant red adds energy […]
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.
Lighting Options for Renters
As an interior designer and a renter, I am always on the lookout for non-permanent ways to make my space my own. I like to call my design philosophy reversible decorating. And one of the easiest ways I have found to implement reversible decorating is the use of lighting. There are so many different options […]
Tres Chic Décor
Do you love the look of tres chic décor, but don’t always want to pay the tres chic price tag? You can create a glamorous look for your space, without having to go beyond your budget. All you need are a few fabulous finds, elegant décor, the perfect colors, and trendy patterns to complete the […]
Small Space Big Impact
While apartment living may bring a smaller space than you would like, it doesn’t have to be without stylish decorating. Most people fall into the myth that a small wall requires small art, that you should keep the size of the art in proportion to the size of the wall. While proportions matter in some […]
How to Start a Neighborhood Watch for Your Community
You love your apartment community so why not help keep it safe? There are some things that all of us can do to help make where we live just a little safer! For example, you could start a neighborhood watch program, or if your apartment community already has one, become more involved. Any motivated individual […]