By MyNewPlace Guest Blogger, Ron Leshnower – About.com’s Apartment Living Expert! Each new year is an opportunity for improvement. So, January is a time when many people begin to act on a resolution to join a gym, start a diet, adopt a savings plan, or attempt to quit smoking, with the goal of enjoying a [...]

Thinking about renting a furnished apartment? Here are five advantages to leaving your things behind and renting an apartment that’s got everything you need in it already. 1. Greater Mobility The main benefit of renting a furnished apartment is that it helps you remain mobile. If you’re not sure where you’re going to be living [...]

The internet has made searching for a new place easier than ever. Whether you’re moving down the block or across the country, there are plenty of tools to let you scope out your new apartment from the comfort of your couch. While it’s still a good idea to check out a place in person before [...]

It can be a difficult time to be an apartment renter. The renting lifestyle has become more popular over the past few years which has led to a sharp increase in the demand for apartment units. As demand has gone up, so too have the prices. Rental rates and security deposit costs are on the [...]

There’s no two ways about it:  building a home as a married couple can only be learned through trial and error.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t get some pointers along the way.  Below are some things to ponder when making that biggest of moves. Think about what it could look like, not only what [...]

The housing market may still be in a slump but the apartment rental market is continuing to thrive. After a couple years of a freeze on new construction, multifamily companies have finally started breaking new ground again. New apartment buildings are going up around the nation though it’s still going to be at least a [...]

There are plenty of Internet scammers out there looking to make a quick buck off someone renting out the extra room in his apartment. Most scammers live overseas and correspond with their marks over email, making it easy for them to get away with a person’s money. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult for people who [...]

By MyNewPlace Guest Blogger, Ron Leshnower – About.com’s Apartment Living Expert Understanding your lease and paying your rent are two essential aspects of apartment living, and so it’s no surprise that many apartment hunters and renters alike have questions about both topics. When these questions go unanswered, however, problems often arise that could lead to [...]

There are many benefits to moving from the countryside or the suburbs to an apartment downtown. True, the cost of rent downtown may be a bit higher than prices seen just out of town but, in many cities, a place downtown could help save more money than it costs. Here are some of the potential [...]

Many people don’t like to keep a budget. It’s time consuming, difficult to keep on top of and can be a source of stress when you can’t seem to make your income and expenses match up. And when you see that perfect apartment that has everything you want..your budget might not be at the forefront [...]