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 […]
Pro Tip: Why you should plan all your moves for January
Even though you may dread the idea of moving in the snow, it may be the smartest financial decision you can make! There is a best time of the year, and it’s the winter – December, January and February.
Notice to Vacate Letter – How to Write One
Sometimes you just need a new place. Leave that apartment behind and find a new path. Perhaps it’s a new job, a new family circumstance, or a new adventure. Whatever it is, it’s time to move. So, how do you tell the landlord or property manager? Generally speaking, you need to write something called a […]
How to Rent an Apartment When You Can’t Tour It
How to do a rental search right without visiting the apartment.
Coronavirus happened. Now, I can’t pay my rent.
One month ago COVID-19 started appearing in U.S. headlines. Now, it’s dominating them. Many states have issued some version of “stay at home.” Non-essential businesses have closed. Unemployment claims have skyrocketed. April 1, 2020, is 5 days away. Rent is going to be due for millions of renters. Renters, who have lost work through no […]