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		<title>Forum at Sam Houston, a Hot New Apartment Complex In Huntsville, Texas</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a new  luxury apartment complex in  Huntsville , Texas serving  Sam Houston State University]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a new  luxury apartment complex in  Huntsville , Texas serving  Sam Houston State University.<br />
It’s called Forum at Sam Houston and it looks  like a great complex.<br />
Managed as a luxury resort, and following the philosophy  called  The Forum Lifestyle,  Forum is designed from the ground up as a premier student living facility.</p>
<p>Just a half mile Northwest of the Sam Houston State University  main campus in Huntsville, Texas</p>
<p>LEASING CENTER<br />
Mon &#8211; Sat 10am to 7pm<br />
Sunday 1pm to 7pm<br />
Phone: 936.439.5226<br />
3019 Sam Houston Avenue<br />
Huntsville TX 77340<br />
936.439.5226</p>
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		<title>How to Search a Suitable Student Apartment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:17:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>How to Search a Suitable Student Apartment<br />
By <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=James_Rodnay" >James Rodnay</a></p>
<p>Searching for student apartments require more effort than usual. This is because, students have special requirements like proximity to college, libraries and other frequently visited places based on their needs. As students have special requirements, they have some additional ways to search an apartment than others. They can search an apartment in two ways- on campus and off campus apartment search, which includes both online and offline searches.</p>
<p><b>On Campus Apartment Search:</b> On campus apartment search is the basic way of searching a student apartment.</p>
<p>o	It is easy to get information regarding a vacant apartment from your seniors, friends or classmates.</p>
<p>o	Check whether your college/school has any magazine, so that you can find or give any advertisement or classified about a vacant apartment.</p>
<p>o	Check through the various student clubs like alumni, where you may find information about any vacant apartment.</p>
<p>If you could not find a suitable apartment through these methods, you can search for an apartment through agents. Check for the agents who can give information about vacant apartments in the neighborhood of your school/college. Look specifically for the services run by or for students which may also have a tie-up with your school/college. Also find out if there are any websites run for the students that may help you.</p>
<p><b>Off Campus Apartment Search:</b> Off campus apartment search is an effective way of searching an apartment as you have better sources.</p>
<p>o	Check the advertisements in the local news papers and tabloids for the apartments.</p>
<p>o	Approach agents who can reduce your effort of searching an apartment. Go for the one who has experience in finding student apartments.</p>
<p>o	Check for the websites that have listings of vacant apartments in the localities you are looking for. Through online apartment search you can instantly access number of apartments rather than offline.</p>
<p>o	Look specifically for specialists in student apartments. They will have advertisements or classifieds regarding vacant apartments and some asking to share an apartment, which is more helpful if you are searching for a roommate also.</p>
<p>o	Some apartment search websites allows you to post an advertisement free of cost, where you can give your details like the requirements, budgets, locality etc.</p>
<p>Some of these websites also provide ratings to the apartments given by the past and current residents of the particular apartment. These ratings are very much helpful in selecting the suitable apartment.</p>
<p><a target="_new" href="http://www.apartmentlinks.com">http://www.apartmentlinks.com</a> helps you make the best decision when looking for your next apartment by providing all the information you need at one place. ApartmentrLinks helps you in searching for apartments in your target area like apartment rent st louis. If you are looking for apartment search minneapolis or apartments in Houston then apartmentLinks will help you in choosing by providing all the information you need to take the decision.</p>
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		<title>The Apartment Search</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
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When you are apartment hunting, prepare a rental search plan. Be sure to know in advance what you want in an apartment and what you can live without.
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<p>The Apartment Search<br />
By <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kyle_Haley" >Kyle Haley</a></p>
<p>When you are apartment hunting, prepare a rental search plan. Be sure to know in advance what you want in an apartment and what you can live without. Decide in advance what areas of the city you could consider living in and make a list of apartment buildings within that perimeter.</p>
<p>Be sure to consider how far and how convenient it will be for you to travel to your job or your school or your family and friends. Also, how far is the apartment from stores, banks, hospitals, Church (if you attend) etc. If you have a car, make sure that there is adequate and convenient parking space 24/7. If you don&#8217;t drive make sure that there is close by public transportation.</p>
<p>Narrow your apartment locating to the size of rental unit you need. Studio apartment or one bedroom apartment or 2 BR apartment or more. Are you considering a furnished apartment or do you possible need a short term rental. If you are renting an apartment with a cat, dog, or other pet, you need to find out which apartments allow renting with pets and which do not. And, if they do allow pets, is there an additional security deposit required and if so, how much it is. Do you need an apartment complex with an exercise room or tennis courts or a pool or a recreation room, etc. or do you simply need and desire a nice clean and quiet pad.</p>
<p>Be realistic about what you can afford. Most apartment renting guides suggest that your rent should not be more than 25% to 30% of your income. This can vary depending on the income bracket, but be sure to be &#8220;real world&#8221; when budgeting additional apartment expenses such as heating and air conditioning and other utilities. If you fall short of affording the apartment of your choice, you might consider sharing an apartment with a roommate or roommates. Keep in mind that living with roommates can help you afford an upscale apartment or even, in some cases, luxury apartments, but it also has extreme restrictions to your privacy.</p>
<p>If you are familiar with the area and its neighborhoods, that gives you a distinct advantage for your apartment search. If, however, you are relocating to a new city or are not particularly knowledgeable about the city, you may want to contact an Apartment Locator or an Apartment Finder.</p>
<p>Once you narrow your search for apartments down to apts which suit your needs and desires you must be well organized &#038; well prepared for your visits to the apartment complexes. When inspecting the rental premises be on the alert for unsafe conditions, excessive noise from traffic or playgrounds or neighbors. Visit the apartment building at night as well as the daytime hours. This will give you a more comprehensive understanding of the total space you will be residing in.</p>
<p>When you find the apartment complex that meets your renting needs and desires, you must be ready to put your &#8220;best foot forward&#8221; when you meet the apartment&#8217;s rental agent. This person may be the apartment building manager or a renting agent for the apts. You should prepare for this apartment renting interview in a professional and intelligent manner. Be advised that you are going to be asked to provide proof that you are a reliable prospective tenant. You are most likely going to need references from previous landlords. You may also be required by the apartments to show that you are gainfully employed and can afford the rent. Many landlords may require a credit report. If you are a first time renter and/or you have limited credit history you may be asked for references from family, friends, employer, professionals, etc. Likewise if you are renting with bad credit you will certainly want to come to the interview with a strong selection of references.</p>
<p>You are not necessarily restricted from apartment renting with less than perfect credit, but you may be required to put up an additional security deposit and possibly have a credit worthy person co-sign the apartment lease with you. Don&#8217;t unprepared for by requests for any of these things. Be sure to fill out a 100% truthful apartment rental application and come to the interview with references, proof of employment, credit information and any other renting resources at the ready. If you do have a credit history or renting history that might be detrimental, going through an apartment locator or apartment finder may be the best solution. They will present your history to the landlord for you, (make sure they are 100% truthful about it) and they can also be quite helpful and save you a lot of time because they most likely will know which landlords and apartments are more lenient in these circumstances. They can also advise you as to exactly what kinds of references and documents you might need to prove that you can be a responsible tenant.</p>
<p>You Have Located Your &#8220;Dream Apartment&#8221;</p>
<p>Once you have located your &#8220;dream apartment&#8221;, or as close to your perfect apartment as possible, now it is necessary to pay extremely close attention to the particulars of the rental agreement. An Apartment Lease is a contract between you and the landlord. Once agreed upon and signed by the tenant and the landlord, the rental lease creates obligations and restrictions for both parties. The most obvious covenants of the apartment lease are the length of the rental, (Six month lease, one year lease, two year lease, etc.) The amount of the security deposit, when the rent is due, who is responsible for what utilities. Also in that apartment lease, however, are stipulations, (sometimes in small print) that can cover a great variety of landlord and tenant obligations and restrictions. They can include, but are not limited to, the following:</p>
<p>o Maintenance of the apartment</p>
<p>o Care of the premises</p>
<p>o Cleanliness</p>
<p>o Insurance</p>
<p>o Governmental regulations</p>
<p>o Eminent Domain</p>
<p>o Nuisance and noise clauses</p>
<p>o Stipulations as to the circumstances whereby the landlord can enter the premises</p>
<p>o Use of Common Areas</p>
<p>o Keys and locks</p>
<p>o Loss or damage</p>
<p>o Parking</p>
<p>o Pets</p>
<p>o Plumbing</p>
<p>o What the landlord may do if the rent is in arrears</p>
<p>o What the tenant can do to bring the rent current before any kind of action might be started</p>
<p>o Non performance or breach of the contract by the renter</p>
<p>o Renter&#8217;s penalties in the event of early termination</p>
<p>o Circumstances which might cause the tenant or the landlord to break the lease prior to the end of the term</p>
<p>o Heat and other utilities</p>
<p>o Removal of goods</p>
<p>o Surrender or Non-Surrender of the premises</p>
<p>o Waivers of various obligations</p>
<p>o Prohibited reprisals</p>
<p>o Garbage disposal</p>
<p>o Recyclables</p>
<p>o And the list goes on and on and on.</p>
<p>Prospective tenants should read an Apartment lease thoroughly. Prospective apartment renters should understand everything that is contained in that lease and make an informed decision to be 100% accepting of all the provisions for both the tenant and the landlord, that you are positive that you can live up to your end of the bargain and that you are comfortable with the provisions on the landlord&#8217;s end.</p>
<p>If you do not understand every single clause of that apartment lease then do not sign it until you do understand it. If necessary and if possible, request assistance in interpreting the lease from a trusted source such as a knowledgeable friend or family member or employer or professional, or anyone else who can understand it and explain it to you. If necessary get legal advice. It can cost additional funds if you do not qualify for free legal assistance, but that additional cost might save you a ton of money and save you a ton of heartache and aggravation down the road.</p>
<p>If you do not agree with any of the provisions of that apartment lease and/or you feel that you can&#8217;t live up to the tenant&#8217;s obligations, or if you are not in agreement with any of the landlord&#8217;s rights under the agreement, then do not sign the lease until/or unless it can be changed to your satisfaction. If the apartment rental agreement cannot be amended to meet your needs and desires and comfort level then do not sign the lease and do not rent that apartment. The Apartment Rental agreement that you sign as a prospective tenant will not change once you become the actual tenant of that apartment.</p>
<p>Good luck in your apartment search and good luck in your new apartment.</p>
<p>Kyle Thomas Haley has been helping people relocate on the Internet since 1999 with Apartment and Relocation Websites:</p>
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		<title>Furnished Apartments &#8211; A Logical Alternative</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Furnished Apartments &#8211; A Logical Alternative<br />
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Adriana_N.]Adriana N. </p>
<p>There are many reasons to choose finding a furnished apartment. Sure, they cost more, but sometimes it&#8217;s actually more cost effective than the more expensive alternatives.</p>
<p>A common scenario is the business person who has never quite settled down. He is transferred almost annually and the stress of packing a huge household is not worth the effort. He found out early on that it&#8217;s easier to pack a few suitcases and simply move into his new furnished quarters, unencumbered with hundreds of boxes that most probably will never be unpacked anyway.</p>
<p>Other times it&#8217;s because they never bought furniture at all and it&#8217;s nice to have everything brand new every time they move. It&#8217;s just easier to pack up your personal belongings only, and forget the stress of hiring large interstate moving companies. Even that can get expensive! You can do a short term rental, or even a longer term.</p>
<p>Choosing this type of apartment means you could possibly have two separate contracts, which is ideally what you should have. Having your own contract for the furniture is terrific because you can choose what you want, make changes every so often (Want a new couch? Just ask!), and never need to watch your furniture get old and warn out &#8211; while you&#8217;re still paying for it!</p>
<p>It&#8217;s no different than leasing a car &#8211; you pay for the time you have the item. It doesn&#8217;t get old, and you can keep turning it in almost whenever you want. Actually, with furniture, by the time you pay for it, it&#8217;s time for new stuff, right? You might as well just pick out what you like and rent it.</p>
<p>This is the perfect way to redecorate every year, too, if this is what you like to do but otherwise couldn&#8217;t afford it. Who could? And it&#8217;s easy! Assuming you have your own contract with the rental people, you can look through catalogs, choose new items, and everything can be swapped out in a day.</p>
<p>Even though furnished units are an attractive option, there are some rental situations to stay clear of. Some places advertise &#8220;furnished apts.&#8221; But their target market is not the person we just talked about, it&#8217;s a low income family who can&#8217;t afford anything at all and probably never had any furniture. These rentals give them the opportunity to have a halfway decent place to live if their only alternative would be an empty place with a mattress on the floor and a box for a kitchen table. If you plan on doing some internet research or phone calling to plan your move, just be very careful about these places, unless of course this is exactly what you&#8217;re looking for. Just keep in mind the furniture in these places is probably worn out and dirty.</p>
<p>Also be aware of how the building, or the city, handles appliances. Some cities tend to provide stoves, refrigerators and even washers and dryers as part of the apartment rental &#8211; furnished or unfurnished. Other cities might provide the stove but you need to have everything else. Ask everyone you speak with on the phone exactly what appliances are standard and what you will need to arrange for on your own.</p>
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<p><strong>Author: <a title="Apartmentlinks.com" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/apartmentlinks.com/46386.htm">Apartmentlinks.com</a></strong>
<p>Searching for student apartments require more effort than usual. This is because, students have special requirements like proximity to college, libraries and other frequently visited places based on their needs. As students have special requirements, they have some additional ways to search an apartment than others. They can search an apartment in two ways- on campus and off campus apartment search, which includes both online and offline searches.</p>
<p><strong>On Campus Apartment Search:</strong> On campus apartment search is the basic way of searching a student apartment.</p>
<p>•    It is easy to get information regarding a vacant apartment from your seniors, friends or classmates.</p>
<p>•    Check whether your college/school has any magazine, so that you can find or give any advertisement or classified about a vacant apartment. </p>
<p>•    Check through the various student clubs like alumni, where you may find information about any vacant apartment.</p>
<p>If you could not find a suitable apartment through these methods, you can search for an apartment through agents. Check for the agents who can give information about vacant apartments in the neighborhood of your school/college. Look specifically for the services run by or for students which may also have a tie-up with your school/college. Also find out if there are any websites run for the students that may help you.</p>
<p><strong>Off Campus Apartment Search:</strong> Off campus apartment search is an effective way of searching an apartment as you have better sources.</p>
<p>•    Check the advertisements in the local news papers and tabloids for the apartments.</p>
<p>•    Approach agents who can reduce your effort of searching an apartment. Go for the one who has experience in finding student apartments.</p>
<p>•    Check for the websites that have listings of vacant apartments in the localities you are looking for. Through online apartment search you can instantly access number of apartments rather than offline.</p>
<p>•    Look specifically for specialists in student apartments. They will have advertisements or classifieds regarding vacant apartments and some asking to share an apartment, which is more helpful if you are searching for a roommate also.</p>
<p>•    Some apartment search websites allows you to post an advertisement free of cost, where you can give your details like the requirements, budgets, locality etc.</p>
<p>Some of these websites also provide ratings to the apartments given by the past and current residents of the particular apartment. These ratings are very much helpful in selecting the suitable apartment.</p>
<p>This information helps you in finding a suitable student apartment without spending much time and effort.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[6 Unique Apartment Pets Author: The Apartment Dude Nothing makes apartment living fun like a playful pet. Fido and Felix bring a number of new elements to an apartment other than the additional smell. On any given day pets add companionship, humor, personality, and tons of fun to even the most monotonous dwellings. Although dogs [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Author: <a title="The Apartment Dude" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/the-apartment-dude/36094.htm">The Apartment Dude</a></strong>
<p>Nothing makes apartment living fun like a playful pet.  Fido and Felix bring a number of new elements to an apartment other than the additional smell. On any given day pets add companionship, humor, personality, and tons of fun to even the most monotonous dwellings. Although dogs and cats lead the pack of domesticated pals there are a number of untraditional, unique, and exotically extravagant creatures available. So, if you are seeking a cute, small, or just out of the ordinary companion check out the little buggers that round out my list of Top Six Unique Apartment Pets. </p>
<p><b>6) Pot-Bellied Pigs</b>- While slightly destructive at times, Pot-Bellied Pigs can be as easy, if not easier to train than dogs.  They’re playful, curious, caring, surprisingly odorless, and they don’t bark.  Natural “rooters” and highly intelligent, these pets can get quite stubborn in their desperate search to feed their addiction to food, learning to open cabinets, drawers, bins, and find their way into making a real mess of the kitchen.  Keeping food locked up is only a fraction of commitment to caring for these lovable little oinkers.  Pot-Bellied Pigs may require much care, financial, and time commitment, but make an extremely fun pet and incredible family member.</p>
<p><b>5) Hedgehog</b>- Although not a very social animal, a tamed hedgehog can make a nice furry friend. With a life-span of 4-6 years, Hedgehogs are relatively easy to care for and are easy to feed with high quality cat food.  When they feel threatened these animals will roll into a ball, poking out the prickly spines on their back.  These spines are not a big danger, but getting a hedgehog used to human handling is one of the biggest steps in making them comfortable and you avoiding getting poked.  A seemingly quiet animal, they don’t require a lot of attention and are great at entertaining themselves.  </p>
<p><b>4) Chinchillas</b>- Pets don’t get much softer or cuddlier than one of these very soft, furry creatures.  Like most exotic mammals on this list, if handled from a young age Chinchillas bond very closely with their human owners.  For a smaller animal they have quite the extensive life span, lasting about 15 years.  An active and playful animal by nature, having a spacious cage and many toys available for the Chinchilla will add to their happiness and natural comfort level.  Surprisingly, these little guys bathe in dust to keep their coat silky and smooth, so having a dust bath is a necessity.  Does anyone else see the irony in the fact that an animal can bathe itself in dust to maintain a clean, shiny coat of fur?</p>
<p><b>3) Ferrets</b>- A very mischievous animal, Ferrets can be highly entertaining. One of the more common animals on this list, Ferrets are known to sleep long hours (up to 18 hrs/day) and be very active during dawn and dusk.  Most will adapt their sleeping and active times to fit that of their owner’s schedule.  While they do have a reputation for having a musky smell, Ferrets are typically fixed and descented before being sold.  Ferret owners should always try to be aware of the whereabouts of their pet as a ferret’s curiosity can lead it anywhere in the home.  Living roughly 6-8 years, Ferrets make a really awesome and extremely fun apartment pet.      </p>
<p><b>2) Prairie Dogs</b>- One of the most social, playful, and active animals on this list, Prairie Dogs can make incredibly fun pets for an apartment.  If trained very young to be around humans, these furry creatures become affectionate and very caring to their owners.  With this need for affection, they require a good amount of attention.  Feeding on rabbit pellets, hay, and the occasional treat, it’s fairly easy to keep a Prairie Dogs’ belly full.  Make sure to have many chewable toys available as they do like to chew on things and you don’t want them to chew on you.  </p>
<p><b>1) Sugar Gliders</b>- This is the ultimate apartment pet.  Sugar Glider’s are extremely social and bond naturally with their human owners. This in mind, these animals do require quite a bit of daily attention and interaction as without it they can at times become depressed or even die.  A marsupial, the Sugar Glider is quite comfortable hanging out in a shirt pocket all day, cuddling close to its owner.  They are a very endearing and non-aggressive pet that typically lives 12-14 years, so will make a wonderful long time pet that’ll connect well with its owner. Being small, fun, and easy to care for makes the Sugar Glider the perfect apartment pet! </p>
<p>That rounds out the list of Top Six Unique Apartment Pets.  There are an increasing number of viable pet options for apartment dwellers out there, so make sure and look around and weigh those options to find the perfect pet for you and your place.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="”<a target="_blank" href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com”?">&#8220;>http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com”?&#8221;></a> ApartmentHomeLiving.com </a>for more information on apartments and living for fun!</p>
<p><strong>About the Author:</strong>
<p>As a Managing Partner of <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com">Apartment Home Living</a>, Jeff wants to help you find the right apartment by getting to know you. At <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com">AHL</a> Apartmentites have a platform to share their own stories, get great info &#038; tips on apartment living, read Jeff&#8217;s entertaining blogs/stories, and have a ton of fun sharing their love of apartment living with others.  Don&#8217;t forget to go and set up your own <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com">MyPlace</a> page to really get the full Apartmentite experience!</p>
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		<title>How to Find an Apartment That Matches your Taste</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:54:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: The Apartment Dude I am excited to try out one of those new culinary pseudo-classes that let you show up and prepare your own meals that are supposed to last you for about a month. The only reason I have hesitated is I’m a bit of a picky eater. I don’t care for vegetables, [...]]]></description>
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<p>I am excited to try out one of those new culinary pseudo-classes that let you show up and prepare your own meals that are supposed to last you for about a month. </p>
<p>The only reason I have hesitated is I’m a bit of a picky eater. I don’t care for vegetables, and I also don’t care for seafood (an unpopular decision in this era of sushi, so I tell people I’m allergic).</p>
<p>Another words, I don’t want to show up expecting chicken and find out that half the menu is seafood. So, in essence, I am chicken to show up. Stop with the booing…that’s funny. </p>
<p>Well, apartment shopping is the exact same thing for me. I’m a bit chicken. I need to find an affordable place, but I want to make sure I end up in an apartment that I really like. I want it to match my tastes, my life. Basically, I want it to be perfect. </p>
<p>Not much in life is perfect, so how can I get close? </p>
<p><b>Tip 1: Think through the specifics</b></p>
<p>Think through your location: location to family, friends, work and nightlife. Who do I need to live by? Who do I see weekly? Can I stand to commute 40 minutes if it means I save $75 a month? Do I need to live downtown or will the suburbs suffice? Do I go out three times a week, or twice a month?</p>
<p>Think through your budget: financial planners say only 30% of your income should be spent on your housing costs. Not a big problem if you make $6,000 a month. A little bit more of a problem when you make $1,600 a month. What’s your realistic, total budget? And even though I may want a one-bedroom with a den, can I only afford an efficiency?</p>
<p>Think through your pet situation: I have a dog. He’s a miniature poodle.  Would I be willing to part with Ziggy? Never. Can I afford to shell out $500 for a pet deposit. Never. Could I afford $250 if I saved up beforehand? Possibly. Think through if you plan on getting that bulldog you’ve always wanted. First, does the community you want to live in even accept pets? If so, how much will the deposit cost? You may need to save up, or bow out. </p>
<p><b>Tip 2: Research your options</b></p>
<p>Now it’s time to compare. I like this catalog for a quick reference, but I also like to go online to look at virtual tours and compare amenities. At apartmenthomeliving.com, I can fill out a personality profile that matches me to the apartments that are right. It even goes a step further to find out what else I like. Do I want a pool? Do I work out? You betcha. There’s a match out there and I want to see all the choices.</p>
<p><b>Tip 3: Visit your top choices and enlist the help of friends</b></p>
<p>Seeing is believing. I know that the product itself is terribly important to me. I have to visit to know it feels good to me when I drive in. I want lush landscaping. I want good lighting in the living room, and a pool with a nightlife around it. I want a clean apartment. I can only find out these details by visiting.</p>
<p>While I’m visiting, do I like my leasing professional? Does she seem knowledgeable? Friendly? Does she answer my questions about maintenance to where I feel comfortable? Do I trust this person?  Because this is who I’m going to get on the phone when something goes wrong in my apartment.</p>
<p>And two pairs of eyes are better than one! Do my friends agree this is a cool place to live? Will they visit me here to hang out? Do they agree with what I think? </p>
<p><b>Make your decision</b></p>
<p>Finally, decide what’s the best match for you. I knew when I picked Ziggy it was love. I know when I pick my next apartment it will at least be lust! And that can last at least a year. Happy hunting!</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com"> Apartment Home Living </a> for more tips on getting the most out of your apartment living experience.</p>
<p><strong>About the Author:</strong>
<p>As a Managing Partner of <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com">Apartment Home Living</a>, Jeff wants to help you find the right apartment by getting to know you. At <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com">AHL</a> Apartmentites have a platform to share their own stories, get great info &#038; tips on apartment living, read Jeff&#8217;s entertaining blogs/stories, and have a ton of fun sharing their love of apartment living with others.  </p>
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		<title>7 Ways to Evaluate Apartments Over the Phone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: The Apartment Dude You&#8217;ve looked up the information on thousands of apartments in catalogs and online. You&#8217;ve located the pictures, floor plans, maps, amenities, and details of the places you&#8217;re interested in. You&#8217;ve compiled the data for 10 communities to finally narrow the field and now comes&#8230;The phone call. The dreaded phone call to [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Author: <a title="The Apartment Dude" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/the-apartment-dude/36094.htm">The Apartment Dude</a></strong>
<p>You&#8217;ve looked up the information on thousands of apartments in catalogs and online. You&#8217;ve located the pictures, floor plans, maps, amenities, and details of the places you&#8217;re interested in. You&#8217;ve compiled the data for 10 communities to finally narrow the field and now comes&#8230;The phone call. </p>
<p>The dreaded phone call to find out about specific rental rates and to address all of those &#8220;call for specials&#8221; that you&#8217;ve gathered. </p>
<p>The key to success is in the phone call. The amateur apartment shopper begins the call cold, unprepared, fidgety, and nervous. &#8220;Do you have a one bedroom?&#8221; or &#8220;How much is your two-bedroom?&#8221; Apartment Home Living is here to help you be successful at finding the right apartment home by knowing what to ask.</p>
<p><b>Question 1: What size and when?</b> </p>
<p>Begin the questioning any way you like, but your most important question is do they have the apartment you&#8217;re interested in available at your target move-in date.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a common misconception that apartments are simply sitting empty, waiting on you to show up to lease them. This is frequently untrue.  To work out for you, the community must have the apartment you want in the timeframe you need to move. If it isn&#8217;t available, unless you have some move-in date flexibility, you should go on to your next call. </p>
<p><b>Question 2: Do they take Fluffy?</b></p>
<p>If you have a pet, this question is as serious as a parent asking if this community will take their child. (By the way, all apartment communities will ALWAYS take actual children. Those little balls of energy are protected under the Fair Housing Act).  </p>
<p>Unfortunately though, Fluffy isn&#8217;t protected under any laws and it&#8217;s completely up to the community if they&#8217;ll accept your dog, cat, sugar glider, or monkey. They set the rules regarding pets.</p>
<p>They also set the price to pay for the opportunity to keep your child-pet. Don&#8217;t choke if it&#8217;s over $300 per pet plus monthly pet rent. That can be a starting point for some properties. So be sure to check and see if you&#8217;ll be bringing Spot, then see if someone&#8217;s going to have to &#8220;spot&#8221; you some cash to pay the fees.   </p>
<p><b>Question 3: What&#8217;s the #1 reason people love to live here?</b></p>
<p>This is the best and most straight forward way to find out what makes a community special. Is it the walking trail behind the property? The social atmosphere? The famous pork roast every July? </p>
<p>This question can be a key in setting one apartment community apart from another. The answer may be something that really peaks your interest or may unlock hidden potential in a place you wouldn&#8217;t be able to see from a picture or driving-by. </p>
<p><b>Question 4:  How much?</b></p>
<p>Initially, it&#8217;s human nature to stop listening if we hear the price is remotely out of our budget. And yet, seeing an awesome apartment in person may actually sway us that it&#8217;s worth the extra cost. </p>
<p>Think about this: Have you bought a car that was more than you set out to spend? Have you paid more for that purse you just had to have (but didn&#8217;t know you had to have it until you saw it)? Gone on a vacation where you blew your budget? </p>
<p>Was it worth it? Nine times out of 10&#8230;Absolutely. So give cost an open mind before you say no to a place for breaking the bank. You might find it&#8217;s perfect in the end and well worth it. </p>
<p><b>Question 5: Do I qualify?</b></p>
<p>Asking the price question and overshooting your budget goals won&#8217;t matter if you don&#8217;t qualify for the apartment anyway. </p>
<p>What is the general qualifying criteria? Making about 3x the rent, having a clean criminal record (no felonies or crimes against persons), and no prior evictions. </p>
<p>What do you do if you don&#8217;t meet their criteria? You could keep looking for a place with less strict qualification restrictions or take the gamble of losing your application fee and/or deposit just to see if you qualify anyway.  </p>
<p><b>Question 6: Do you have any specials?</b></p>
<p>Specials can change from day-to-day, so make sure to ask this question close to last. Remember to keep in mind that some of the best communities don&#8217;t have the best specials because they don&#8217;t need them. They&#8217;re special just for being so awesome. </p>
<p><b>Question 7: Can I set an appointment to come in?</b></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t you still need to visit to make the final judgement call? Yes you do.</p>
<p>At the end of all the other questions, if you&#8217;re still interested, ask to set an appointment to come in and take a tour.  Seeing your possible new digs in person more than likely will be the best way to make a decision.</p>
<p>Now you have a little guide of the right questions to ask a leasing professional over the phone, so what are you waiting for?  Hop on <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com"> Apartment Home Living </a>, find a some places in your area, and get on that phone!</p>
<p><strong>About the Author:</strong>
<p>As a Managing Partner of <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com">Apartment Home Living</a>, Jeff wants to help you find the right apartment by getting to know you. At <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com">AHL</a> Apartmentites have a platform to share their own stories, get great info &#038; tips on apartment living, read Jeff&#8217;s entertaining blogs/stories, and have a ton of fun sharing their love of apartment living with others.  Don&#8217;t forget to go and set up your own <a href="http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com">MyPlace</a> page to really get the full Apartmentite experience!</p>
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