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There is a ton of research you need to do before you decide to rent a new home. To make matters worse, there are a wide range of terms you need to know and over a dozen important decisions you have to make. Do you want roommates? Do you want to live in a condo or an apartment? What’s the difference?

Here at Dwellsy, we’ve pulled all of our best renting advice together to make your life easier. Now, all the information you need to find the rental of your dreams is all together in one place. But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself. If we’ve missed anything, let us know and we’ll be sure to add it in. If you have suggestions about any helpful renting tips or if you have questions that need answering, shoot us an email at blog@dwellsy.com. We’re always looking for new ideas and appreciate all of your input.

Bookmark this series for all the latest Dwellsy updates on how to make renting easy. After all, that’s what we’re all about.

About Dwellsy: Dwellsy is a rental platform fundamentally different from all others. When looking for a rental, you’ll see more available properties on Dwellsy than any others because we don’t charge any fees to list available units. Why not? Because we believe renters shouldn’t have to scour disparate sources to find a new rental home.

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Wondering How to Get Your Security Deposit Back? Try These Simple Repairs

  • byHannah Hildebolt
  • February 25, 2021
Whether you’re moving in or moving out of your rental, you’re probably wondering how to get your security…
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How to Write a Roommate Agreement

  • byHannah Hildebolt
  • February 12, 2021
There’s no doubt about it: living with other people comes with challenges. If you’re moving in with roommates,…
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The Case for Renting

  • byJonas Bordo
  • February 4, 2021
Or…Why Renting is the Better Choice For Most People Culture runs broad and deep in this amazing country. …
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How Rental Prices Work

  • byJonas Bordo
  • January 25, 2021
Here’s Why and How to Beat The System. You’re looking for a new place to live.  You find…
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MMoving In

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  • byDwellsy Staff Writer
  • January 21, 2021
When renting an apartment, there are a few essential details that every property manager or landlord is required…
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Choosing a One-Bedroom vs. a Studio Apartment

  • byHannah Hildebolt
  • December 29, 2020
If you’re looking for a new rental apartment, you might be thinking about renting a studio. However, you…
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RRent Matters Podcast

Podcast Review – Rental Hunting Remotely

  • byLena Stevens
  • December 22, 2020
For the first episode of Rent Matters host, Jonas Bordo spoke with Emi Matsuda about rental hunting remotely,…
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Easy Tips to Make Sure You Get Your Security Deposit Back

  • byHannah Hildebolt
  • December 8, 2020
One of the most annoying parts of moving into an apartment for rent is handing over your security…
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10 Ways to Get Rid of Pet Odors

  • byHannah
  • October 19, 2020
You love your furry friend. They make your rental a home, and your life is so much better…
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How Do You Get Rid of Fruit Flies?

  • byHannah
  • October 13, 2020
Nothing is more irritating than the buzzing of a fly when you’re trying to relax at home. You’ve…
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