New York, often deemed the priciest city in the US, may seem like a playground solely for the Blair Waldorfs of the world. However, living like an Upper East Sider isn’t a mandatory New Yorker
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Apartment Hunting: Renting an Apartment with a Cosigner
The process of renting an apartment is no easy feat. From scouring the market to visiting potential places, getting documents in check, and communicating with your realtor or landlord — boy, is it difficult! It’s a demanding
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Tips to Successfully Rent Out A Room in Your House
Times are hard — we get it like no other. And with average rent reaching a record high, now is a better time than any to rent out that spare room. I mean, why not slice that
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Coliving vs. Regular Renting: The Ultimate Housing Showdown!
Can we take a moment to talk about the crazy rise in real estate prices and the never-ending surge in rent? I mean, seriously, it feels like we are stuck in this never-ending loop, waiting
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Tackling Your Financial Checklist When Moving to New York
Let’s face it: moving is about as fun as trying to assemble furniture without the instruction manual. It’s a whirlwind of packing lists, mountains of moving boxes, and enough back-and-forth with your agent to make
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How to Get an Apartment with Bad Credit: 11 Tips That You Don’t Want to Miss
Searching for an ideal apartment can be a complex process, and factors like finding a comfortable living space, affordable rent, and compatible roommates are just the tip of the iceberg. The real challenge comes with
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Noisy Neighbors — How To Deal With Them
Whether you live in a city, the suburbs or the country side, you’re bound to have neighbors; whether they are upstairs, downstairs, or next door. They could become your friends, someone you borrow stuff from,
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How to Deal with a Rent Increase
Has your rent increased recently? If so, you are definitely not alone. With high inflation occurring globally, commodity prices are not the only ones affected. Experts predict that many major cities will be experiencing a
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5 Strategies to Negotiate Your Rent During the Coronavirus Crisis
Since the Coronavirus pandemic broke in the U.S., many of us have not only been at a health risk but also been exposed to financial peril. Whether you have lost your job, been put on
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5 Tips for a Successful Long Distance Apartment Search
Need to find a new place remotely? Don’t panic! Moving to a new city can be stressful, but it can be even more nerve-wracking when you have to find a roommate and secure housing remotely
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