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Find Your Own Roommate of the Year

by Mindy McHorse on November 18, 2009

in Rentals Blog

Rent hikes are tough to swallow for folks on fixed incomes, but landlords have to pay bills too. Find out how rent control is being handled in New York City.

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Economical Home Improvements for Your Rental

by Mindy McHorseNovember 18, 2009

If you can’t sell your house in this down market, renting is always a wise option. But before you go too far, take the time to read up on some of the most economical home improvements you can make. Not only will you boost the appeal of your home to renters, you’ll also boost the long-term selling power.

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Making Sense of Rent Control

by Mindy McHorseNovember 12, 2009

Rent control in New York City is a heated subject. Understand the facts behind it to make sense of the current problems with rent hikes.

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Renting is the New American Dream

by Mindy McHorseNovember 5, 2009

Choosing to rent instead of own a home is an increasingly popular choice these days. Find out why people are shifting from the original American dream of owning a home to the “new” dream of renting one.

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Live in the Big Apple for Cheap

by Mindy McHorseOctober 31, 2009

If you’ve ever dreamed of living in the Big Apple, that dream could potentially become a reality. Thanks to steep rental discounts and heavy incentives, New York City apartments are being offered for prices that haven’t been seen in years. Read on to discover new possibilities that could make it possible for you to live [...]

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What to Know When You’re Renting

by Mindy McHorseMarch 24, 2009

If you’re getting ready to hunt for a new apartment or rental, you need to make sure you’re up to speed on a few crucial facts. Evaluate the list below to find out what to know when you’re renting. Doing so will ensure your rental experience goes as smoothly as possible.
Above all, know what you [...]

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The Pros and Cons of Renter’s Insurance – The Good, Bad & Ugly

by Carol Anne BonneyJune 29, 2007

Insurance of any kind is a protective means against theft, disaster, accidents, and any other damage that the insured property may encounter. This is true whether we are talking about life insurance, car insurance, property and casualty insurance or some other type of insurance. But when you are a renter is it really necessary to [...]

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Setting Up Your New Apartment – Just the Essentials

by Steve IsenburgJune 24, 2007

Moving into a new apartment or house can be a very exciting adventure. It can also be a very tedious task if you do not plan out exactly what you will need to live in your new home on a daily basis. While many things that people have in their homes add character or personalize [...]

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Rent or Buy? – When It Makes Sense to Rent Instead of Buy

by Martin FreelingJune 22, 2007

Everyone has to have a place to live, so the question for most comes down to should we rent or should we buy? Deciding whether to rent or buy a home can be a financial decision as well as an emotional decision. Home ownership can be a very fulfilling financial and emotional aspect of life, [...]

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