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Rent-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.
Renters, you need renters’ insurance — and the article below clearly explains why. A relatively inexpensive policy ($15-$25/mo) could save you years of litigation and financial loss. Read on, then call your insurance agent!
Do you actually need to purchase a renters insurance policy? After all, your property’s owner has insurance already, doesn’t he? Discover the facts about renters insurance coverage that you should know that can shield your monetary assets and investments.
via Is Apartment Renters Insurance Important to Purchase? | Article Directory Project.
I found this article today in reference to smokers in rental units and a new law implemented in Buffalo, New York. I found it especially timely since in the past week we have had two tenants that were moving from their current apartments due to smokers in their buildings. Both tenants were highly allergic to smoke and were told there were no smokers in the building.
In one case the lease required tenants to sign a non-smoking addendum. When the current tenant complained to the landlord that the new tenant that had recently moved in downstairs was a heavy smoker the Landlord requested she prove it with pictures and 2 witnesses! The tenant had resided in the building for over 3 years and felt it wasn’t her responsibility to enforce the owner’s lease and is moving out.
The smoking issue has really become a “hot button” for many of the tenants and owners we deal with. Most of our private Landlords request non-smoking tenants and it is well received by most of our customers. I don’t doubt similar laws like those in Buffalo & other cities will be in place nationally soon.
I have pasted the link to the article here.
Controlling your spending is critical to financial success. With the current economic climate, budgeting is finally the ‘in’ thing to do. Yea! The article below gives some useful suggestions on how to do just that…
Many people live a lifestyle that is above and beyond their means. Knowing where your money is going is the first step in lowering your living expenses.
via Changing Your Lifestyle to Lower Living Expenses | Oh My Apartment.
There 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.
What you pay for your apartment and how fancy it is depends on your negotiation and deal-finding skills. However, before you negotiate anything, you’ve got to decide what you’re looking for in your rented space. Read on for six steps to help you find an apartment for the lowest possible rental rate.
via 6 Tips For Renting An Apartment|San Francisco Chronicle
This is a great article! It puts social media in its proper perspective — as a great communication tool, rather than a leading business generator. Businesses, pay attention!
It certainly clarified my love/hate feelings (not to mention guilt) regarding the plethora of social media outlets, and my use (or lack thereof) of most of them.
Well written, well thought out – a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Social media presence tends to be touted these days as a proficiency that must be conquered in order to compete for and generate business. If that were true, it would be called “commercial” media. Rather, social media is simply our way of communicating, redefined. It is another way to interact, and the rules for social interaction are no different online than off; the venue is just different.
Finding 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.