For the average renter, there aren't many scenarios more stressful and mortifying than a flooded apartment – aside from maybe an apartment on fire. When the flooding comes from upstairs, it can be out of your control and leave you petrified, not knowing how to handle it. It can be a complicated process keeping everything…
Renting an apartment is a different experience for everyone. Some can do it with ease while for others, it takes a bit getting used to. One thing that seems to give people a little bit of trouble is the security deposit. A security deposit is what helps you secure the apartment you’re trying to live…
Got a place to live? Check. Got any furniture to go inside? Whether it’s your very first place, or simply the latest move of many, buying furniture for your apartment can be daunting. Here’s a few tips to get you started: 1.Measure Everything Before you buy anything, take some measuring tape with you to…
Apartment rental scams have certainly been around for just about as long as scammers have. Their goal is always to make you part with your money, preferably in cash that cannot be traced, and never to actually rent you an apartment. Sometimes the apartment is real; sometimes, it is not. The person posing as a…
Getting your first apartment is exciting and invigorating but can also be a bit stressful and overwhelming. Most people don’t realize everything that goes into the process. They expect to find their ideal place, pay the rent, and move on in. Once they’re in the midst of the process, they’re bombarded with expenses and tasks…