Urban Real Estates

Your guide to urban real estate development

Archive for 2008/04


Low-Rise Apartments

Low-rise apartments are more cozy and homey in style and are usually occupied by people in their twenties, retired couples, or young families with small children.  Management varies from a single owner to a large corporation, and maintenance personnel live outside of the building.  Low-rise apartments are often located in residential areas where groceries, schools, [...]

High-Rise Apartments

High-rise apartments are the most luxurious apartments of all the types.  There’s a wide variety of units available at any time, and they are more flexible with the lease start and end dates.  However, deals and price breaks are more difficult to negotiate since the owner or the landlord already predetermines the price.  Depending on [...]

Reviewing Your Lease

You probably already have a lot on your mind when you move to your new place, but no matter how busy it gets, make sure you review your lease before signing it. Here are some things you should look out for: The due date of your rent, who you should pay your rent to or [...]

Why People Rent

The demand for apartment housing rises as more and more people continue to choose to rent apartments. This is mainly due to the convenience apartments provide since landlords already have a person who does repairs and maintenance. Others enjoy the lack of any long-term commitments and relocation flexibility, especially when they’re always on the go. [...]

What To Look For in An Apartment

Before deciding on renting out an apartment, make sure it has the following things: Safety features. These include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and a fire escape. Good plumbing. Check faucets, toilets, and the pipes under the kitchen sink for any leaks. Also make sure that you check the unit’s water pressure and temperature. To see [...]

Renters Insurance

If you’re renting an apartment or condominium in the city, you might want to look into getting renter’s insurance. This covers any damage or loss to your property when you rent from a landlord or property manager. While your landlord insures the physical building against damage from fire and similar occurrences, the insurance policy doesn’t [...]

Maximizing Your Apartment Floor Space

Just because you have a small apartment doesn’t mean it has to be cramped and crowded. You can maximize your apartment’s floor space by arranging your furniture so it’s smart about the space it uses. Create a floor plan of your apartment by measuring the floor area and furniture and drawing it on a piece [...]