Resident retention is of utmost concern to property managers, now more than ever.  But how do you actually retain residents?  Property Management Insider has identified the following myths, based on resident feedback, about how landlords keep tenants.  Before you institute any expensive or time-consuming policies, read the following to make sure you’re not barking up [...]

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 [...]

It’s a new year!  And, perhaps, a brand-spanking new apartment?  The kind that just screams “This year I’m going to work out six days a week and cook all my dinners from scratch because this apartment is so perfect and gorgeous I have to do it justice”?  Good for you.  But before your happy little [...]

If the New Year requires the symmetry of a new apartment, or if the holidays brought a new nibbler (read:  rampaging puppy) gift-wrapped like the shoe-eater she is, it might be time to lock away the leather.   Need some help pet-proofing?  We’ve covered the basics: Think “child-proof” If a crawling kid could open it or [...]

There’s no doubt about it: moving is expensive. How expensive? Well, it’s been said that you should carefully consider all the expenses you’ll incur: the boxes, moving van, cleaning supplies, first and last month’s rent, deposit, and a healthy chunk of spending cash set aside for things you didn’t need in your old apartment that [...]

Moving into a new apartment in the new year? Here are a few things you’ll want to be sure to have around on your first day! If you’re moving from an old apartment into a new one, be sure to label your boxes well so that you know where to find the essentials. You may [...]

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 [...]

Finding the perfect apartment when you’ve got a toddler can be a bit more complicated than apartment-hunting for adults. Here are a few things to look for. Other Kids in the Complex If you’ve got a small child, one of the best things you can do is move into an apartment complex with lots of [...]