About the Author: Joshua Mark
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.
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.
Our experience can provide helpful tips and tricks for renters looking to find the right apartment for their family, and potentially avoid costly mistakes.
While we write some content specific to greater Philadelphia market, the vast majority of our content is meant to address renters’ nationwide who are either beginning the apartment search, about to decide (select) an apartment, or wish to find a better place to live.
Nationally, this content and expertise has been recognized confirmed by some of the apartment industry’s most reputable resources…as inclusions or references in articles that have appeared in: ApartmentGuide.com, Rent.com, RentCafe, The Balance, MyFirstApartment, and many others.
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Have you applied for an apartment, been approved, and decided you simply do not want to move in? There are many reasons this could happen. You may have found something better, or perhaps you didn't need the apartment after all. So, let's find out more about how and...
When you move into an apartment, you naturally want to make it look as lovely as possible. So, if you are ready to give your apartment that extra pop and luxe factor, follow these tips. Just remember, less is more in many cas! Take It Room By Room Don't try to do...
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Renter 'A' may wonder. How many apartments should I reach out to? How do I begin my search? With our 50 plus years of experience in the residential apartment business (with headquarters located in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia), we wanted to share suggestions on...
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What exactly is Scandinavian Furniture? Think you know what it is, but how does one describe it? You've come to the right place. Sample Scandinavian Furniture Below What is Scandinavian Furniture? Derived from Nordic influences, clean, Scandinavian furniture is...
Are you thinking of buying furniture for your new apartment, but don't know where to get started? You know there are lots of different furniture styles but aren't clear on the difference between them and what you might like best. You've come to the right place! Let's...
