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Not everyone is ready to buy a house. But that doesn’t mean your rental place shouldn’t feel homey. Check out these 8 tips to make your basic space feel more cozy and lively.
What you need to know.
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Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to try and steal your hard-earned money. We have compiled a list of some of the scams used in the rental market. Fake Ads. Some will post fake ads that are just too good to believe. The rent is so low you can't pass it up or they entice you with all utilities included for a low rent. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Feel Sorry for Me. They will reply with a message about how they lost their spouse and was selling the property. They decided to rent it since it hasn't sold, that also explains why the real estate for sale sign is in the front yard. Call the real estate company whose sign is in the yard to confirm the information. Couldn't Rent It. Others will copy the pictures and ad of properties for rent and tell their victim the management company could not rent it. They fired the management company and are renting it themselves. Call the management company and see if the story checks out. Out of the Country, Payments. Scammers will tell their victim they need to send “wire transfer,” “money order,” “Western Union,” “Prepaid Visa,” or “Moneygram,” because the owner is out of the country and can't accept a check. Be very cautious of these methods. Fake Website. Potential renters are directed to a fake website to collect their personal information. The site may look identical a legitimate site such as PayPal but it is really the scammers site collecting your data. Look for the padlock icon in front of the URL address.
What is Pre-Leasing? We’ve all moved before, and normally you just rent as soon as the apartment is available, right? Not quite. To put it simply, pre-leasing is just leasing way in advance. There’s really no difference other than that. When Does Pre-Leasing Start? Pre-leasing can start as soon as November for the fall semester (August). This means that your best time to start your search for housing is in October-November, and the best time to sign is before December. (If you’re reading this it's NOT too late!) How Do I Start My Search? Decide location, find houses or apartment communities in the area, click the link to schedule a tour. It’s understandable that not everyone is able to tour before signing but making sure that you can see the apartment you’re signing for before moving in is always a good idea. How Does it Work Once I Find a Place? Just like regular leasing, it all begins with talking about your expected move-in date and how much you want to pay for an apartment. Once you sign your lease for the apartment and pay whatever security deposit there may be, it’s peace of mind from there on.
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