With the outrageous rental prices of big cities like New York, Chicago or San Francisco, and landlords requiring a proof of income of at least 3 times the rent it is not a surprise that young Americans find the road to their first apartment more and more difficult every year. Thankfully, renting with a lease … Read more
You came home one day and the next door neighborhood told you that your landlord died. Now what? Is probably one of the biggest questions that you are asking yourself at the moment, so we prepared a guide explaining everything you need to know about what happens if your landlord dies. Remember, that when it … Read more
You found your dream job, moved to a new city and now everylandord is rejecting your rental applications. Don’t worry, landlords want to make sure that their tenants meet the apartment’s income requirements and will be able to afford the rent every month, and having a long time job isn’t the only way to prove … Read more
You found the perfect place, you earn more than 3 times the rent but now your landlord is asking for bank statements for apartment proof of income WHAAAAT? CAN HE DO IT? Showing bank statements for apartment applications is more and more common nowadays and renters can often feel like their privacy is being compromised … Read more
How to find housing as an international student in the U.S is one of the most frequent questions that we get from our readers. You got accepted to your dream school and felt like living the American dream but soon you realized that finding housing in the U.S as an international student is not that … Read more
Don’t you feel like all college packing essentials that you read online tell you the same things? Yes, you will buy that mini-fridge, and yes! you will pack your linens but what about the forgotten college essentials? Those items that you won’t know you need until you need it and it’s too late?. After reading … Read more
A common problem that renters face when looking for an apartment is meeting the income requirement. Most of the time in cities with high cost of living such as Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, there is a “3 times the rent rule” that requires renters to earn at least 3 times of what the … Read more
You are moving to your first apartment and wondering how the hell are you going to pay for all the furniture that you have to buy?. We have you covered! This guide of best sofas under $300 will help you choose the best sofa for your apartment without breaking the bank. We all have moved … Read more
Contrary to what you might think, pink home decor can be done in an adult way and is one of the best things that you can do to add light to your spaces in a very fresh and versatile way. If a pink bedroom takes you back to your childhood let me tell you that … Read more
The money question is probably one of the most important –or THE most important- thing you have to discuss with your partner when you start to consider moving together for the first time. Sharing expenses in a relationship is no easy but it is essential to do it right in order to preserve the couple, … Read more
Looking for your first apartment involves many steps and concerns, but the decision of renting a studios vs. 1 bedroom apartment is one of the very first things that you need to be asking yourself before start inquiring for the right apartment. While both terms are sometimes used interchangeably, studios and 1 bedroom apartments are … Read more
Working full time, having a social life, going to the gym and keeping your apartment tidy definitely sounds overwhelming. However, it has been proved by several studies that living in a clean and organized home can improve your health, that is why today I want to introduce you to the habit of cleaning up after … Read more
