Posts Tagged ‘condo apartment’

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »

Rent-to-Own Transactions Move into Mainstream | American Apartment Owners Association

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

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.

via Landlord Help | American Apartment Owners Association.

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Current Specials, Market Trends, One-of-a-kind Listings | 4 Comments »

Is Apartment Renters Insurance Important to Purchase? | Article Directory Project

Monday, June 21st, 2010

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.

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Apartment Communities, Market Trends, One-of-a-kind Listings | 2 Comments »

Changing Your Lifestyle to Lower Living Expenses | Oh My Apartment

Monday, May 24th, 2010

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.

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in Market Trends | No Comments »

Tips to Narrow Down your Apartment Search – Info Barrel

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

This article offers some good suggestions when you are moving to a new city (like St. Louis, MO).  The goal is narrow down hundreds of options to a handful of apartment options, any one of which would meet or exceed your expectations.

My suggestion, of course, is to call a local apartment locator service — they, too,  will narrow down hundreds of rentals to a few great options for you.  The difference is, they do all the work for you in an hour or two, and they do it for free!

If you have ever conducted an apartment search in a big city like Dallas or Houston, you probably were overwhelmed with options you had.

via Tips to Narrow Down your Apartment Search – Info Barrel.

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Apartment Communities | No Comments »

Only In St. Louis… – St Louis | Yelp

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

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!

via Only In St. Louis… – St Louis | Yelp.

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Apartment Communities, One-of-a-kind Listings | No Comments »

Come for Splash Day at Pheasant Run!

Monday, April 19th, 2010

I 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/

via Facebook | Splash Day.

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Apartment Communities, Current Specials, One-of-a-kind Listings | 3 Comments »

Spokeo.com People Search | White Pages

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Check this out!  Type in your name, and see what comes up.  Chances are, you are listed, and tons of (sometimes incorrect) information is out there for anyone to find.  Kind of scary, huh?  Wonder how many websites like this are out there?…

You can remove yourself — click on the Privacy button on the bottom right and follow instructions.  Veddy interesting!

People Search | White Pages | Phone Book | FREE!.

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Apartments for Rent | 8 Comments »

Domestic Relocation

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

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 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.

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Current Specials | No Comments »

Milwaukee Apartment Finders: A New Real Estate Concept Enters Milwaukee’s Historically Traditional Real Estate Market

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

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.”

via Milwaukee Apartment Finders: A New Real Estate Concept Enters Milwaukee’s Historically Traditional Real Estate Market.

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Apartments for Rent | No Comments »

Apartment Hunting in a Renters’ Market – The Juggle – WSJ

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

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.

Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in Current Specials, Market Trends | 5 Comments »

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »