Posts Tagged ‘West St. Louis County’

Pointers When Searching For A New Apartment | Mortgages

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

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.

via Pointers When Searching For A New Apartment | Mortgages.

Seek Help From An Agent When Looking For A New Apartment

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

I couldn’t have said it better myself!  Apartment hunting these days is overwhelming.  Find a knowledgeable leasing agent and save yourself time, money and ghastly headaches..

If you are looking for an apartment, getting an agent to help you with your hunt can be beneficial. Don’t miss out on deals you may not know about. Agents will work for you to find better deals in the long run.

via Seek Help From An Agent When Looking For A New Apartment.

The Skinny on Apartment Databases and Apartment Locaters | TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

On-line apartment database or personalized apartment locator?  The following explains which search approach is most useful, depending on the circumstances of your move.  Read on, then work smart, not hard, on your next apartment move!

Today, many people use the Internet as a resource for finding new apartments. If you are looking to move, chances are, you will likely put the term ‘apartments’ into a search engine like Google or Yahoo. There are two very distinct types of results you will get from your search.

The first result will be an apartment locator site, and the other result will be an apartment database site. It is important to know the difference between these types of sites so you can choose the one which best fits your needs.

via The Skinny on Apartment Databases and Apartment Locators | TECHNOLOGY NEWS.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Pros and Cons of an Apartment Broker | Oh My Apartment

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

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.

6 Tips For Renting An Apartment

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

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

Apartment Hunting Internet Style | Free Financial Today

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Oooh, it’s a slow news day.  This is the best I could find this morning.  Nothing new — you are probably already using the Web to search for apartments.

I do disagree with the statement, “You can find out all the information before spending your time going to each apartment building.”  You can find out a lot online, but not everything.

You definitely want to  visit your top three options, and physically go into the actual apartment you would be occupying.

In St. Louis apartments, there can be a big difference between a community’s display apartment and the unit you will physically occupy  — words of wisdom  from the Apartment Search experts!

There are many benefits to search for a new apartment over the internet; this is because you can find out all the information before spending your time going to each apartment building.

via Apartment Hunting Internet Style | Free Financial Today.