More and more in today’s overwhelming Information Age, experts recommend using a leasing professional when searching for an apartment/home/condo to rent (see article below).
With so much information out there (some truthful, some not so truthful), it is wise to use a rental expert — the same way you would use a sales expert to buy a house. Let them narrow down your options, and you can make your decision with a clear head.
Leasing agents are paid by the landlords from their marketing budgets, so their services are usually free to the renter. So quit clicking through page after page of potential rentals, and call your local rental expert. You’ll be glad you did!
Apartment hunting can be tough. Hiring an agent might be wise when looking for an apartment. An agent can help you find what you are looking for and quite often, find you deals that you didn’t know where available.
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 suggestionson 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.
For those new to St. Louis, there is a lot to do and see in this family-oriented city. See the article below for local events, historical sights and fabulous eateries. We’ll meet you in St. Louie, Louie!
Believe it or not, there’s a lot more to St. Louis than the popular question, “Where did you go to high school?” Our city is also known for its historic landmarks, unique entertainment, and tasty regional fare. In this Weekly Yelp, we’ll highlight what yelpers feel are some of STL’s finest assets, and we don’t care what your diploma says!
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.
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.
I 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 pennybefore 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.”
Great article explaining the many benefits of using an apartment locator service (vs. Apartments.com, Craigslist, guide books, etc.)We offer the same service in St. Louis.
Every major city has at least one locator — a real estate agency dedicated solely to assisting renters. Look for one in your area. Locator services really do save renters time, gas and money!
This one sounds so good, I’m thinking of moving to Milwaukee…
It’s a fact that when renters are armed with more information they make better rental decisions. Milwaukee Apartment Finders service allows the renter to sit back and enjoy the process. It’s never been so easy to find the perfect rental home in Milwaukee.For renters it’s clear, Milwaukee Apartment Finders is “The Smart Way to Rent.”
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.
Wow, I just read an article (and posted the link on our blog) that seemed to say the exact opposite. I am, however, an optimist at heart — I’m going with this one!
NEW YORK, April 6 Reuters – U.S. apartment vacancy rates stopped rising and rents increased modestly in the first quarter, signs the market is poised to recover, according to real estate research firm Reis.
April 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.
