Questions to Ask When Looking at Apartments
Property Management Companies As any seasoned apartment searcher will know, you may encounter property management companies when you are hunting for your next place to live. However, have you ever thought about why building owners hire these companies and how working with a property management company can benefit you as a renter? As a side Read More »
What to Ask When Viewing Apartments
So you’ve scoured the internet for Chicago apartment rentals for weeks and finally narrowed it down to your top choices. At this point, you’ll want to view the apartments. Whether you are looking for a Chicago apartment rental for the first time or you have before, it’s good to prepare questions for your viewing appointments. Read More »
How Much Should You Spend On Rent?
When living in an expensive city like Chicago, it’s smart to know exactly how much you should spend on your rent. Rent prices in cities can vary by location, building, or even block. Searching for an apartment is already a stressful situation which is why we recommend having the tools a qualified realtor can give Read More »
How Much Rent Can I Afford
How Much Rent Can I Afford? One of the biggest factors when considering a new apartment is the price. The cost of rent will probably be one of your biggest, if not your biggest, monthly expenses. It can be a big step to sign a lease, one that shouldn’t be taken unless you know how Read More »
How to Rent Your First Apartment
Renting your first apartment can be intimidating. There are many types to choose from, and with each apartment, there are different amenities that are included. Each apartment will also have a different environment because of the location. Choosing the perfect apartment to live in requires additional work before you sign any papers. If this is Read More »
Most Important Apartment Amenities
Most Important Apartment Amenities When searching for an apartment it’s important to remember that all apartments offer something different. The vast variety of different features, additions, and amenities are what can make or break an apartment. Depending on the kind of person you are, you might value different amenities more than others but it’s important Read More »
Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them
Top 9 Signs of a Rental Scam and How to Avoid Them Unfortunately, the rental world is susceptible to scammers. In fact, it has become somewhat common. There’s probably a good chance you have had your own experience with a rental scam or have heard stories from friends and family. While the Internet has made Read More »
Should You Hire Movers?
Should You Hire Movers? When you decide to move to a new home, one of the first questions you probably thought of was whether you should do it yourself or hire movers. Many people only look at the cost of professional movers and decide it would be cheaper to do it themselves. However, once you Read More »
What Are Important Questions to Ask When Apartment Hunting?
Whether you have moved or are planning to move, it’s always smart to know what are important questions to ask when apartment hunting. Especially in a big city like Chicago, there are so many options available when it comes to apartments; do you want a condo, a duplex, a one bedroom, or a studio? Knowing what Read More »
Rental Property Management Companies
Rental Property Management Companies Rental property management companies offer a variety of beneficial services for real estate investors. In sum, they have the responsibility of maintaining a positive condition for their residents and must meet the needs of occupants. Basically, a rental property management company covers all the necessary operations for a rental space – Read More »
