A Glossary of Rental Terms to get you through the Coronavirus Pandemic
It’s April 6th. Rent was due for many at the start of this month. Some renters lost their jobs weeks ago on account of non-essential business closures and “stay at home” orders. News articles are proliferating the Internet with a flurry of information and resources. Embedded in these publications are terms with which renters should […]
7 Things to Love About Brooklyn, NY
Regina, a renter who lives in Brooklyn, NY, is passionate about her city! We spoke to her recently and she shared her top seven favorite things about living there. 1. Prospect Park Meadow Brooklyn is a massive city with over two and a half million people living in a dense urban environment, so it’s no […]
7 Things to Love about Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is known worldwide for being the cradle of the technology industry. It is also home to tech giants like Apple, Google, Facebook and the world’s highest density of startup technology companies – including Dwellsy! Towns like Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Gatos, and more all […]
7 Things to Love about Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos is a town in California of approximately 30,000 residents situated about 22 miles east of Santa Cruz, 11 miles west of San Jose, and 50 miles south of San Francisco. 1. Quaint Downtown At the heart of this town is its main thoroughfare, Santa Cruz Avenue. This street is lined by trees wrapped […]
It’s Rent Week. There is NO Time to Waste!
It’s tough out there. Brutally, historically tough. Especially this week, Rent Week. According to the New York Times, “at least 297 million people in at least 38 states, 48 counties, 14 cities, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico are being urged to stay home.” The economical impact is catastrophic. Over 10 million people in […]
Aaron, San Francisco Garbage Man, and a Renter too!
As many across the country “stay at home” in an effort to flatten the Coronavirus curve, a whole collection of essential workers (some who happen to be renters) make certain critical functions in our communities are not interrupted. Aaron Meier is one of those everyday heroes. He’s a sanitation worker in San Francisco who starts […]
What is CoLiving?
Let’s start with an official definition of Coliving from Wikipedia. Coliving is a type of intentional community providing shared housing for people with shared intentions. This may simply be coming together for activities such as meals and discussion in the common living areas, yet may extend to shared workspace and collective endeavours such as living […]
Before You Sign Your Lease, Ask These 7 Questions
Congratulations! You found a rental and are ready to make it your home. Before you sign your lease agreement and snap that selfie to share this great news with your friends, make certain that you’ve participated in a rental inspection. What is a rental inspection and why is it important to do before you sign […]
DIY Window Coverings for Your Apartment
Window coverings can be expensive, and if your apartment does not have any, or has ugly ones, we have an idea for a DIY window shade you might consider to spiff up your apartment with colorful fabrics of your own choosing.
Do you need Renter’s Insurance?
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. For many of us, renter’s insurance might be the first insurance package we ever consider buying – I know it was for me. And, many landlords […]