About the Author: Joshua Mark
ย This content was posted and edited by Joshua Mark and the Fidelity Management Corporation team in Philadelphia, PA. The Fidelity Management Corporation team is a family business that has extensive experience in the fields of apartment rentals, leasing, and property management, through 50+ years of operating, owning and managing apartment complexes.
ย As a team, we have extensive experience and knowledge with respect to answers that many renters look for during their quest to find a suitable apartment, including a depth of knowledge on topics such as sound control, construction, and quality of an apartment. This experience from the Fidelity Management team comes from operations (being in apartment rental business for 50+ years), in formal education with a member of the team holding a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, as well as decades of hands-on experience in the construction field building and developing many single-family homes, residential single-family home and townhome communities, condominiums, and apartment complexes.
ย Our experience can provide helpful tips and tricks for renters looking to find the right apartment for their family, and potentially avoid costly mistakes.
ย While we write some content specific to greater Philadelphia market, the vast majority of our content is meant to address rentersโ nationwide who are either beginning the apartment search, about to decide (select) an apartment, or wish to find a better place to live.
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How likely is it that you will find each of these respective luxury amenities in a Philadelphia luxury apartment? For example, only about 3% of apartments in Philadelphia have balconies, 5% have walk-in closets, and just 2% have swimming pools. Read this article to...
Normal wear and tear is usually the benchmark for what is acceptable in order to get your security deposit back. These are 'expected' conditions such as small marks on the wall or small nail size holes (not excessive amount). Anything more than normal wear and tear...
So you are looking to rent a home for perhaps more space or more privacy. Whatever the reason, that's great, but before proceeding, ask these questions to avoid common pitfalls. Renting a home from an individual is not the same as renting from a professional...
If you've ever lived in a house, you know firsthand that arranging for repairs is anything but fun and cheap. You must coordinate a variety of vendors from HVAC to plumbing to a roofer and more. Fortunately, one of the advantages of living in an apartment is that most...
While there is no such thing as a totally soundproof apartment, there are differences in sound control between buildings. Some apartment complexes are built with extremely high sound control ratings (also known as STC ratings - sound transmission class). This means...
When you hear the term 'Apartment Search Websites', think Expedia but for apartments - one website where you can see all of the apartments in an area. Apartment search websites not only have varying inventory, but also different specialties, brands, and features. This...
Are all apartment buildings the same? No, not all apartment buildings are the same. Even if at first glance you think apartment buildings "look the same", they vary greatly based in the quality of construction, in-unit apartment features, maintenance, service, and...
Just a few minutes outdoors surrounded by greenery can help you feel better after a bad day. You've probably noticed the benefits of being around landscaping and greenery. It can help to calm your nerves, reduce anxiety, ease stress, and elevate your mood, but what...
Did you get a new job? Do you want to move closer to work? Whatever the reason, you need to get ready to move out of your apartment. This involves notifying the landlord as to when you will be vacating. So, how much notice do you need to give? Generally speaking,...
If you rent an apartment with a roommate, you are both likely to be on the lease. But if your roommate wants to break the lease, what can you do? Step 1: Check Your Lease A lease between a landlord/property manager and multiple residents typically holds each roommate...
So you're at the point where you have identified which apartment complex you want to live in, but are trying to figure out which apartment floor should you choose to live on? A low floor or high floor?ย 1st or 2nd floor? There are pros and cons to each... Quick...
Many renters consider 'parking' in their apartment search, but few consider parking ratios and the amount of parking that is available. So just how much parking is enough at an apartment building? Every apartment complex is different based on size, location, and...
