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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. […]

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.

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 […]

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!

If you’re renting an apartment with a pet, you already know about the upfront costs like pet deposits and monthly pet fees. But what about at the end of your lease? Getting your full security deposit back with a pet in the picture takes extra care and planning. Pet damage is one of the top reasons […]

Have you ever inched open a closet door, peered into the dark abyss, and braced yourself for the avalanche of scarves, gloves, hats, and the sundry mishmash of things that you shoved onto the top shelf to come crashing down on your head? We’ve all been there! But a small closet doesn’t have to be […]

Furnished apartments can make life easier by allowing you to save money and avoid having to move heavy furniture, but making your furnished apartment fit your style can be hard. When you can’t control what the furniture in your apartment looks like, how do you make your new place your own? The key to personalizing […]

Whether you prefer small succulents or flower beds, plants can liven up your home and give your space a more polished look. With summer around the corner, now’s the time to plant marigolds, zinnias, cucumbers, and herbs. If you’re a renter with a knack for gardening, you may be wondering if you can sow some […]

Here’s your guide to renting an apartment if you’re moving to a new city and don’t have a job lined up.

Plenty of us have let phones and smart technology into our apartments already. How can you make the most out of the amazing things they can do for you?

Is your wireless internet signal cramping your binge-watching style with it’s unreliability? Here are ways to improve your apartment’s Wi-Fi connection!

How to personalize your apartment without getting in trouble with the landlord. Here are some things you shouldn’t assume you’re in charge of when renting.

When it comes to storing your stuff in a small place, it’s time to think outside of the ordinary closet with these smart and savvy apartment solutions.

Renting an apartment means repairs are taken care of for you, but when should you take matters into your own hands? Here are DIY skills every renter needs!

Apartments all have things that require repairs. Before you attempt to fix anything, check out this guide on what apartment renters to cover, fix or report.