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The Geography of Taxation: How Where You Live Affects What You Pay An old expression tells us that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. While that is certainly an exaggeration, most people can appreciate the financial weight that taxes put upon them. But what many people aren’t aware of is that although […]

You are no longer a freshman. Long gone are the days of being the newbie at Temple University. Sure, Mitchell and Hilarie Morgan Hall are new and updated, but already, even these dorms are getting way too crowded. Philadelphia has way more to offer and living off of Temple’s campus has never been easier thanks […]

Welcome to Amplified Apartments, a blog series about apartment hackers who’ve made strides against the mother of all renter dilemmas: square footage. This week’s Amplified Apartments hits the concrete pavement of Brooklyn, NY. There, Jacklyn and her fiancée discovered a one bedroom apartment with potential – the New York City equivalent of unmined gold. With […]

Whether you are planning to take summer classes at UNCC™ or just ready to move off-campus and live on your own, consider browsing some of these apartments near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte™. Here’s how you can find the right apartment for you. 1. Visit ForRentUniversity.com, and enter your college name in the top […]

After spending years in your hometown, you’re finally ready for a change. You’ve packed all your things and you’re ready to hit the road. Now there is only one question that remains: Where do you go from here? After scouring the Internet in search for the perfect state, you find exactly where you want to […]

DIY projects are great for those who are on a budget or feeling creative. You can go to yard sales, garage sales, estate sales, and flea markets to find pieces of furniture that can be update to fit your home décor style. What makes DIY décor so special is the freedom you have to create […]

Are you looking to revamp your apartment in 2014, but are low on ideas?  Do you want give your space a new look without breaking the bank? Well, you’ve come to the right place! There are many ways to recycle items you already have lying around your apartment and put them to good use with […]

Are you looking to revamp your apartment in 2014, but are low on ideas?  Do you want give your space a new look without breaking the bank? Well, you’ve come to the right place! There are many ways to recycle items you already have lying around your apartment and put them to good use with […]

If you’re relocating or a first-time renter, you may be wondering what to expect with the apartment search process in Canada. There are many factors to consider when searching for a new home in this country, so be sure to give yourself time to do the research beforehand. This will make it easier to find […]

  Welcome to Amplified Apartments: Home Edition, a special edition of ForRent’s Amplified Apartments series, featuring amateur interior designers whose winning decor hacks will save you space whether you’re on the first or fifteenth floor. In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, lives Adrianne and Jeremy Lentine, whose gorgeous 200 square foot nursery is the focal […]

It takes time and research to find your perfect apartment – ForRent.com and Homes.com are here to help make this process easier for you!   ForRent.com and Homes.com strive to be there for you through all steps of the renting process by providing a helpful resource that will guide you through such milestones. Download this […]

At the outset, retirement seems like such an easy concept — pick a new, sunny locale, say goodbye to the workplace grind, and ride off into the sunset with your significant other. But, as many new retirees find, it’s not that easy. Retirement is a journey that begins long before you punch your last time […]

As a first-time renter, you’re about to embark on a very exciting time in your life. Perhaps you just graduated from college or are planning to move out of your parents home – either way, this transition might be completely new to you. Right about now, you may be surprised with all of the logistics […]

Fall has arrived! Have the trees in your area already started changing colors? Embrace the beauty of this season by incorporating it into your apartment décor. ForRent.com hopes that you will consider one or all of these 5 ways to decorate your apartment for fall: Hang a Welcome Wreath Save a little cash with this […]