| Work smarter, not harder |
| Pub Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:00 EST |
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| Looking for a place to rent among hundreds that are listed can be quite the challenge. To begin with, most people start their search on line. In my opinion, this is the best way to start. Newspapers don’t have the photos, and the appearance of the property is the most important aspect of any listing. Once you have identified the area you want to live you can begin to search for your rental. Whether it is two, three or four bedrooms, there are plenty of properties to pick from. Once you have narrowed the number of properties you like, I would recommend getting the addresses and driving by them to make sure you are content with the property. Sometimes you might like the property based on the pictures but when you drive by you notice things which are not depicted on the listing that just won’t do. Whether it is a restaurant, lack of parking or even a train, do the initial drive by before you call the listing agent to make the appointment. Once you have short listed your properties arrange a time to see the properties and you will see that all your work prior to making the appointment paid off. |
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| Just bring your tooth brush |
| Pub Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 EST |
| Never judge a book by its cover. |
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| Remarks on listings |
| Pub Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:00:00 EST |
| Currently, on a significant number of properties for sale, you see remarks describing extreme distress. |
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| Be careful with scams |
| Pub Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:00:00 EST |
| As the internet has become the most popular outlet to post your apartment for rent, it has also led to an increasing number of scams. |
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| Rental Walk Through |
| Pub Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 11:00:00 EST |
| When you first visit your new rental property, make sure that you do a thorough walk through |
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| Your landlord is not your enemy |
| Pub Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 16:00:00 EST |
| Most tenants seem to feel that their landlord is their enemy when in reality it is quite the opposite. |
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| First, last and security deposit – moving expenses for renters |
| Pub Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 15:00:00 EST |
| If you are planning on renting a property, you better have some cash saved up for the first month. The initial hit of renting could be quite steep. Usually 3 big charges come to mind. First month’s rent, last month’s rent), and a security deposit |
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| Renting a house – take care of it as if it were yours |
| Pub Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 16:00:00 EST |
| Too many times I see inconsiderate tenants that pretty much destroy properties. What a nightmare that could be for a landlord. I say, let’s try to be reasonable and treat these properties with the respect they deserve |
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