Understanding Breed Restrictions and Dog-Friendly Apartments

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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.   Apartment hunting is already a difficult task. When you throw a pet dog into the mix, finding an apartment for rent can seem impossible. Pets make […]

Thinking About Renting a House? How to Find and Rent Homes Near You

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When you’re asked to picture a house in American suburbia, it’s likely that a single-family home comes to mind. Four walls, a backyard, and perhaps a white picket fence––sound familiar? You might be dreaming of owning one but these days renting a house is more popular than ever. Their popularity of homes for rent is […]

How to Write a Roommate Agreement

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There’s no doubt about it: living with other people comes with challenges. If you’re moving in with roommates, you might be wondering how to avoid conflict. Maybe you’re thinking about setting ground rules or making a chore chart. A roommate agreement is another way of cutting down on potential problems. We’re here to explain exactly […]

Why Landlords Don’t Like Pets

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It’s already difficult enough to find a rental which suits all your needs, even if you’re not someone with a pet. If you’ve got a furry friend, however, it can be way harder. That’s because many landlords are nervous to rent to pet owners. You might be wondering why this is––after all, how could anyone […]

The Case for Renting

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Or…Why Renting is the Better Choice For Most People Culture runs broad and deep in this amazing country.  It runs through our music, our food, our dancing, in accents, in regional and national treasures.  American culture has long been a powerful export, spreading across the whole world – which now eats our hamburgers, drives our […]

We’ve Reached 10 Million Apartments and Homes for Rent on Dwellsy.com!

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We at Dwellsy have some amazing news to share with you all! That’s right. Dwellsy now has over 10 million apartments and homes for rent listed. That makes us the largest and fastest-growing rental listing site in the country.  “Our team is so humbled and gratified that rental housing providers are placing their confidence in […]

How Rental Prices Work

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Here’s Why and How to Beat The System. You’re looking for a new place to live.  You find an amazing rental on Dwellsy, reach out to the property manager, and connect.  You ask about the rent to confirm that the rent is the same as what’s listed on Dwellsy, and the property manager pauses… “Well…” […]

Apartment Floods and Fires Risk Disclosure

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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.   When renting an apartment, there are a few essential details that every property manager or landlord is required to give prospective tenants. This typically contains rules, […]

How to Rent with Roommates

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There’s so much to think about when you move rentals. You’re considering your budget, the neighborhood you want to live in, what the landlord is like, whether to look for a pet-friendly place and more. A big stressor on this list of worries can be finding and living with roommates. The good thing is, if […]

What Utilities Will I Need to Pay For If I Move Into An Apartment?

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As a first-time renter, the excitement of moving into your very own place is likely to know no bounds. You may even feel compelled to ignore the less-exciting details like budgeting, expenses, bills, and the cost of utilities. However, it’s important to work those things out before you sign the lease. You want to know […]