Renting 101
An ongoing collection of advice, tips, resources, & articles for renters.
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Leasing
Moving In & Enjoying Your New Home
Full List of Search Tools (view the Top 5 article for more detail)
- 101: Top 5 Rental Real Estate Search Tools by Dave Fleming on 04/23/2014
- 101: Top 5 Ways to Find Your Ideal Rental by Dave Fleming on 02/04/2014
- Link: Tips for First Time Renters by Apartments.com Team on 10/26/2006
- Link: Student Renters Guide by BestColleges.com
Leasing
- 101: Understanding Your Lease Agreement by Dave Fleming on 05/15/2013
- Link: 11 Things to Know Before Signing a Lease by Lauren Boston on 06/19/2014
Moving In & Enjoying Your New Home
- 101: Winterize Your Home by Dave Fleming on 11/16/2013
- 7 DIY Repairs To Know by Allen Norwood 03/31/2008
- Homeowners 101 section "Home Living" is perfect for anyone looking to make the most out of their home.
- Tenant Tips is a website organized by AFP Rental Partnership and has all sorts of helpful information for renters.
Full List of Search Tools (view the Top 5 article for more detail)
- Zillow.com Affiliated with Trulia, Yahoo, & others.
- Craigslist.org Affiliated with PadMapper & others.
- Apartments.com Affiliated with Rent.com & Homes.com.
- AreaVibes.com Rates areas to live by categories you choose.
- Walkscore.com Rates areas by how "walkable" they are.
- Check out Renting 101: Top 5 Rental Tools for other ways to find your next home
I am always expanding this collection with rental resources I think will be useful to renters.
If you know of a resource that might be useful, please submit it for consideration. Thanks!
If you know of a resource that might be useful, please submit it for consideration. Thanks!