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Phoenix’ 2013 rental real estate forecast

2012 was a good year to be a Phoenix apartment renter. There were bargain deals to be had, selection of…

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Get the best of Chicago apartment living

Chicago is a dynamic, always on-the-move city, most appreciated for its welcoming feel and cultural diversity. People from all over…

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Chicago neighborhoods go green

In the aftermath of a disturbing housing crisis and years of population decline, Chicago is slowly regaining its strength and…

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Philadelphia housing market perks up

Looks like the Philadelphia housing market is finally on the rebound. For the first time in two years, home sales…

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Los Angeles real estate market driven by shifting lifestyle choices

If homeownership stood for a long time at the very basis of the American Dream, rental living is currently emerging…

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New and improved – Philadelphia apartment trends

Seeking to serve the needs and desires of apartment renters who are seeking the ultimate perks of healthy living and…

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Demand driving LA’s residential rental market

Let’s face it, people like to live in LA. Mostly owed to a constant flow of people choosing to put…

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L.A. apartment rents keep going up

We’re no San Francisco, and that’s a good thing. The space-crunched Northern California city has a lack of housing units,…

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What’s up with the Philadelphia rental market?

If you’re looking to move in the City of Brotherly Love, have a look at the current status of the…

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Planning your Philadelphia apartment budget?

We all know that rents on Philadelphia apartments are going up and demand for units is the lowest it has…

Picking up your keys may now cost more cash in Phoenix

Your Phoenix rental market update

It’s time to face brass tacks. What does that saying mean, anyway? I don’t know but I do know this:…

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Chicago market tough for renters but good for the economy?

Vacancies are declining and rents are increasing in the Chicago metro area. Is this good news or bad news for…

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Chicago suburbs appeal to Gen Y apartment renters

Though big fans of urban dynamics, plurality of entertainment options and variety of cultural experiences, many millennials have recently shifted…

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Now’s the perfect time to rent in Chicago

Things are finally starting to look better for Chicago renters, with properties offering more affordable rents and high-quality apartment living….

Love Park, Entryway to the Fairmount

Chestnut Hill – neighborhood profile

Philadelphia seduces gradually. Maybe you won’t be struck by love at first sight, but once you allow it to reveal…

City streets of Philadelphia.

Philly’s rental market still hot

Philadelphia is a great city to live in, as it is among the nation’s top-performing regions. If you’re planning on…

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The Phoenix housing market: how it affects you, a renter

The days of leisure apartment or rental shopping are coming to a close here in the valley.  More people are…

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New national park in Chicago’s Pullman District

We may soon witness Illinois’ second national park being established right here in our own Windy City. Efforts are being…

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Alta Design District: luxury living in Dallas

Although I am not currently looking for a new apartment to rent, seeing some apartment photos in the Alta Design…

Chicago historic buildings

Old buildings find new home on historic register

Three new Chicago properties have been added to the Historic Places list. The National Park Service listed the properties, a…

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Atlanta real estate continues to suffer

  Atlanta continues to face hard times in the real estate sector. The Atlanta real estate market has just been…