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The Best Renter-Friendly Neighborhoods In Chicago, Illinois

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Windy City offers a variety of houses for rent in multicultural neighborhoods, whether you need them for a few months or for the long term. You can choose to have rental homes based on your convenience. For example, if you wish to shorten the time of commute to your workplace in the main city, you […]

Want to Score a Rental Apartment? Make Yourself a More Attractive Renter

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So you’ve found a rental apartment you really like. Congrats, that’s great! Now you’ve got to put in your rental application and hope you get picked. The process isn’t all luck, though. There are a few key things you can do in order to improve your chances. We’ll give you all the tips we have […]

The Best Renter-Friendly Neighborhoods in Portland, OR

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If you are considering shifting to Portland, OR, the city of roses, and are searching for homes for rent, we have you covered. Here, we bring you a list of the best renter-friendly neighborhoods in Portland. But why consider Portland? Portland is Oregon’s biggest city, and like most big cities, it has much to offer its residents. […]

Dwellsy Proudly Announces a New Partnership with Buildium

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Property managers can now send Dwellsy active listings directly from Buildium As our inventory continues to expand, our team here at Dwellsy is constantly working to improve our service to renters, landlords and property managers alike. Our partnership with Buildium has allowed us to do just that. A six-time Stevie® Award winning company, Buildium highly […]

Before Signing Your Lease, Check Your Rental House for These Issues

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You’re pretty set on a rental house. It’s in a great city with a great school district, it has all of the outdoor space you could want, and you like your landlord. Even if you’ve looked the rental house over before, though, there might be a few things you missed. Before you sign your lease, […]

How to Rent an Apartment with No Credit History

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If you have no credit history, you might be worried about scoring a rental apartment, and with good reason. Most landlords and property managers run a credit check and prefer to rent to tenants with good credit.  A positive payment history on your credit report shows that you’re more likely to pay rent on time. […]

COVID Renter Assistance for Every State

These Are Hard Times for Renters So many are struggling in the face of COVID-19, but there is help available for many, courtesy of programs like the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.   Because that help is delivered at the state level, finding it is not always easy, so we assembled all of the best COVID-19 renter […]

Understanding Your Rental Apartment: Property Manager vs. Landlord

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Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, Dwellsy will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.   If you’re on the hunt for a new rental apartment, you’re probably asking yourself lots of questions. Do you need a pet-friendly situation? Which school district […]

The Best Renter-Friendly Neighborhoods In Las Vegas, Nevada

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When it comes to having fun, you can count on Las Vegas to make your dreams come true. Whether it’s shopping, entertainment, gambling, nightlife, or fine dining, Vegas has all you could wish for. It’s not all tourism and traveling, though. It also holds an enriching variety in terms of employment and flourishing businesses within […]

What to Look For When You’re Hunting for a Rental House

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So you’re on the lookout for a rental house. That’s great! But if you’re new to the house hunt, you might not know exactly what to look for in a rental home. That What maintenance is required Houses often require more maintenance than apartments. This is especially true due to the outdoor space we discussed […]