How to Find the Right Apartment – Steps for Success
Finding the right place is never easy and apartment search has changed a lot in recent years but with the right organization, you can get it done – and perhaps even enjoy the process. And, we have a secret for you too…one that can help you save some serious money on your next apartment. Let’s […]
Ways the Apartment Search Has Changed in the Last Seven Years
Maybe you’ve been happy in your apartment, maybe you’ve just not needed to look for a new place for a while, but wow, the search for a new rental has changed! Read on to find out the main ways things have changed… 1. Craigslist No More I remember looking for a new rental in 2013, […]
Coronavirus and Renter Life
How will Coronavirus affect renter life? What can you do as a renter to stay safe in your home? Today the World Health Organization (WHO) officially termed the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic. The number of confirmed cases in the United States is growing each day. Now is the time for all of us […]
NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show & Dwellsy — Team Up To Do Good
Hey Y’All! Dwellsy did some good this week on behalf of a renter who hit a rough patch. Meet the extraordinary Brianna! Through a story featured in a Los Angeles news broadcast, The Kelly Clarkson Show learned about a single mom with six children who came upon some tough times. She hit a rough patch and […]
“A Full-Fledged Duopoly”
What HE said! It is in fact “now a full-fledged duopoly among the marketplace listing sites.” The HE would be Mike Whaling, founder and president of 30 Lines in Columbus, Ohio. In his Tweet, Mike is referring to the news that broke on February 11th regarding CoStar’s acquisition of Rent Path. That means we’re now in […]
Certified Organic Rental Search Results
No. Not our carrots. Our rental search results. Not all rental search platforms produce organic results. In fact, most don’t. Virtually every rental listing platform charges property owners or managers a fee to include their apartment, house, townhome, or condo on their site. Doing so has consequences. This can be obvious to the rental seeker […]
A Benefit of Community: Leasing Agent Saves the Day!
This Dwellsy renter chose a large apartment complex that comes with the benefits of a community. The on-site team arranges social events for the residents, makes certain the property is kept in tip top shape, and offers white glove service when a renter finds themselves in a pinch. When deciding what rental to make home, […]
Top 7 Must Haves: When inquiring about availability of a rental property
You’ve got 30 days until you need to be out of your current apartment. You’ve narrowed down your rent budget, the neighborhood in which you want to live, the amenity must haves, and submitted a bunch of rental property inquiries. You check your email when you wake up in the morning to find out if […]
Hard to Find Rentals, Made Easy
Dwellsy.com makes it easy to find “hard to find” rentals. What is a “hard to find” rental? This exchange between Nick and Erika reveals the complexities of finding a rental worth making your home. START SCENE A gathering of people from different walks of life and professions. Two of them strangers — meeting for the […]
Renter Tip: Use a Decision Matrix
Some might argue that there are few choices more personal than the selection of a new home. Personal matters are typically charged with a great deal of emotion. The heart can, at times, lead to impulse decisions that you may look back on and regret. How can you approach the critical process of determining where […]