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Before You Sign Your Lease, Ask These 7 Questions

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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 […]

Why Didn’t the Landlord Call Me Back?

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You looked hard through lots of listings.  You poured over amenities, locations, price points, square footage, and photo after photo after photo.  And you found that perfect apartment. You sent the landlord an inquiry through the Dwellsy, excited to see what could be your new home, and then…crickets!  You never heard back from the landlord. We […]

Top Amenities to Work From Home in a Rental

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Working from home is a bigger trend than ever before. So, what to look for when you’re looking at rental homes and apartments where you can work from home? We surveyed our team – and all of us are working from home as of now!

How to Tour an Apartment Like a Pro

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Want to find an amazing rental?  Did you tour an apartment and are still not quite sure if it is the right place to make a home?  Some of these tricks even work when you can’t tour the apartment in person. We asked a few apartment maintenance professionals what to look for when you’re touring an […]

How to Find the Right Apartment – Steps for Success

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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

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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, […]