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Just what makes a luxury apartment worth it? In general, a luxury apartment features on-site amenities, great location, better sound control, clean and spacious apartments, and great maintenance service. Of course, there is usually an increase in price. See below for...
So you've toured a number of apartments, selected one, or are about to select one, and are wondering how long it is going to take for your apartment to be prepared. Generally, once you sign the lease and the previous tenant moves out, it takes about 5 to 7 days for...
Apartment tours are much quicker than house tours. In general, each apartment tour takes about 35 minutes but you should allow about 60 minutes for each if questions come up or the tour runs long. Quick Summary Video (if you prefer) and then keep reading: Here is...
Moving to Philly is an easy decision because of its affordable cost of living and easy access to major cities like New York and Washington D.C. If you are confused about which neighborhood is best suited to you, it's ideal to find ways to compare the cost of living in...
Looking for ways to entertain everyone during quarantine and stay at home. While not an ideal situation, you can find some activities to keep yourself occupied. Here they are: 1. Family Story Time Pick a day of the week where someone in the family either reads a book...
Are newer apartments quieter? Not necessarily. It depends on the specific sound control measures in place. In fact, many older apartment buildings are much quieter than their newer counterparts because they were built when construction costs were lower. While the...
So, you're looking to rent an apartment for the first time, and want to know what steps you should take. Take a look below. 1. Figure out where you want to live The first step is to figure out which neighborhood you want to live in. This will of course depend on a...
Once you have decided on the apartment and apartment community you want to move into, before signing a lease, you should inquire about how the apartment is prepared so you're not surprised later. This is important because many apartment communities don't spend enough...
You've got your apartment search to two apartments, but you are trying to figure out which apartment between the two to choose? Fortunately, there is an easy way to choose. Follow the steps below. At the bottom is a worksheet, you can use to easily compare apartments....
Just like there are good hotels and bad hotels, the same is true in apartments. Because you landed on this blog post, you likely already know this or perhaps you're family member told you to find a good apartment building. But what makes a 'good apartment building' in...
Are you trying to figure out how big a one-bedroom apartment you need? Generally speaking, a 1-bedroom apartment should be at least 450 square feet. Anything less than that is usually considered a studio apartment. By way of example, a 2 car garage in a house is about...
A 3-bedroom apartment can be perfect for larger families or if you share a home with a few other people, or simply want the extra space. The average rent of a 3-bedroom apartment in Philadelphia is $2,588.00(1) although you may end up paying more or less depending on...
