Well the warmer weather has arrived, hopefully here to stay-I thought winter would never end, the flowers have started to bloom, the grass needs mowing and people are gearing up for the busy season in apartment/home rentals!
We here at apartment Search are looking to a busy season this year and are ready to assist you in finding your perfect home. We have lisitngs of homes, condos, duplexes and of course apartments. With the price of gas these days you don’t want to waste time running around town trying to find an apartment.
Contact us today and let us know what you’re looking for and one of our experienced agents will find you the best options for your price range in the areas you are looking for. Our service is FREE so why not let the local experts save you hours of time, gas money and stress!
Call 314-821-4999 to speak with one of our leasing consultants or visit our website TODAY!
Archive for the ‘Current Specials’ Category
Spring has sprung!
Thursday, April 14th, 2011Burned! A London Vacation Rental Scam – NYTimes.com
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011We are always warning each other to beware of scams, but I’ve never actually come close to one. The truth is, I have probably been duped many times, and simply never realized it…
I recently read a blog article which stated approximately 2/3rds of all “robberies” occur in the form of scams — everything from fake charities to “not-quite-what-you-expected” Internet purchases.
Sounds like an urban myth to me, but in this day and age, who knows? Which is why the article below is worth reading. It is a verifiable scam, one which occurs regularly all over the world. Losses in our single industry are potentially astronomic!
This writer lost $565.00 in a single transaction. Read on to find out how and why… Then realize the next time, it could be you.
I was stressed, rushing to make last-minute lodging arrangements for a three-stop writing trip to Europe, when it appeared on Craigslist: the perfect apartment for my first stop in London. A tiny studio in Notting Hill for just £45, or $73, a night.
I hadn’t been in London since I was a boy, so I shot the link around to some friends to ask about the location. Great neighborhood, they said. Take it.
Gorgeous Loft in Clayton!
Sunday, August 8th, 2010
Beautiful contemporary Hi-Pointe loft with 2 bedrooms/2baths. Modern kitchen with center island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, 2-car garage. Walk to Forest Park and Washington University. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!
For more information on this listing click here
Rent-to-Own Transactions Move into Mainstream | American Apartment Owners Association
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Rent-to-own is an idea whose time has come. Until demand catches up with the enormous supply of available housing, it’s an idea that’s here to stay — an excellent alternative for wannabe homeowners caught in the current credit crunch…
Most investors want to sell properties outright. They hope for a clean, quick transaction. But for many, it’s just not happening.
Rent-to-own sales, or lease options, are moving into the mainstream, according to Robert Eisenstein with Home Run Homes, an online classifieds website dedicated solely to rent to own transactions.
The Pros and Cons of an Apartment Broker | Oh My Apartment
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010There are many ways of finding an apartment, and opting to go with an apartment broker can be the right choice for many people. Whether it’s the right choice for you depends on several important factors.
via The Pros and Cons of an Apartment Broker | Oh My Apartment.
Come for Splash Day at Pheasant Run!
Monday, April 19th, 2010I like supporting worthwhile causes, and this is a great one. It benefits kids with cancer, and features an early-spring pool plunge by Pheasant Run’s property manager.
Aaah, Splash Day is the perfect combination of (mild) human suffering, rewarded with humane generosity. Stop by and drop off a few bucks this Saturday. Or just send a check — that’s what Apartment Search is doing! (Address is on the attached link).
Splash Day is Coming!
Village Green’s annual fundraiser, Splash Day, first began 19 years ago with a dare. Because we traditionally open our apartment community pools in early April, often before swimming-friendly weather, a manager accepted a dare to take the plunge, but only if pledges were made for donations to a worthy cause.
Since then, Village Green has donated up to $50,000 a year to various charities with Splash Day efforts from each of its regions. Our goal is to raise pledges for the St. Louis -based “Friends of Kids with Cancer” – http://www.friendsofkids.com/
Domestic Relocation
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010I just like the phrase, ‘Penny Wise and Pound Foolish’. Old Ben Franklin knew what he was talking about. There are currently some fantastic deals in the St. Louis Apartment market — just be sure you know what you’re getting for your penny before you buy...
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘Penny Wise and Pound Foolish’ before and I think it has taken on a new meaning recently within the relocation industry. It seems that the focus has shifted from everyone working together to make the transferee’s move as painless as possible to everyone (including the transferee) working “solo” to find the cheapest possible price for any given service. It reminds me of another one of my favorite phrases, “You get what you pay for.”
via Domestic Relocation.
Apartment Hunting in a Renters’ Market – The Juggle – WSJ
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010Finding an apartment, in New York City or St. Louis or anywhere, is a major undertaking. The author of the article below missed a huge resource – using brokers (apartment Locators) to narrow down your search. There are free locator services in virtually every major city in the U.S.
Start with www.apartmentsacrossamerica.com. If your city isn’t listed, contact a locator in your state. They will direct you to local services in or near your township of choice. The key here is to work smart. Locators are a great information source to begin, and often quickly resolve, the tedious task of finding that perfect apartment.
Thanks to the real-estate slump it’s a renters’ market out there. Vacancy rates are still pretty high and landlords in many areas are willing to bargain, in some cases offering a free month’s rent or waiving fees. Home prices have also fallen back to earth since the boom years.
via Apartment Hunting in a Renters’ Market – The Juggle – WSJ.
U.S. Apartment Rents Decline as Vacancies at Record, Reis Says – Bloomberg.com
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010April 6 Bloomberg — U.S. apartment rents dropped in the first quarter and the vacancy rate remained at a record as unemployment near a 26-year high limited tenant demand.
via U.S. Apartment Rents Decline as Vacancies at Record, Reis Says – Bloomberg.com.
The Origin Of April Fools’ Day
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Prank-pulling has been an April 1 tradition for more than 500 years.
Who was the first joker to put a frog in the teacher’s desk? What clown originated the idea of rearranging his friend’s apartment and putting all the furniture on the roof?
via The Origin Of April Fools’ Day – News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News.
Hey, all business and no fun makes for a dull…something. So have a little fun, enjoy April Fool’s Day! Or at least enjoy the article — no joke, it’s pretty interesting.
Brought to you by MTV News via Apartment Search St. Louis.
