Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Is Your Landlord Raising Your Rent?

Hi Everyone!

Majority of everyone across the nation, are experiencing rent increases on the property they rent. Many are choosing to move, while others are accepting the new rent, while the other few are getting creative on the new rent changes. The best thing to do if your landlord is raising your rent to a price you can no longer afford, is to go ahead and give your required notice, and not renew. To prevent this from happening to your next apartment, the key here is to become detective, and seek out questions that ask the property manager of the apartment complex you're wanting to move in, when was the last time the landlord raised the rents on this apartment complex? If the property manager says, they don't have an exact number, then request they just give you the rent range instead. Here is an example of a renter getting creative, because of not wanting to move;

Sam just received his notice, he had been living in the apartment of his for 2 years paying $1,200. The landlord notified him his rent is going to $1,450. Sam is very angry and upset, and only has about 30 days to make up his mind in order to get the answer in writing back to his landlord. Understand not all landlords give 30 day notice renewals, some give 45 days or 60 days, so knowing this information is a key point also for your next move. So Sam decides to get really creative, and since he can't afford the extra $250, instead of advertising for a roommate to split the new rent of $1,450 and each pay $725 each, Sam decides to just advertise "Need Roommate ASAP Rent Only $250 Per Month" which is the additional costs of what the landlord is asking him. Sam gets his notice back to the landlord and says he will renew for another year. Sam heads back to his apartment, and instantly he receives over 50 prospects wanting to be his roommate for the costs of his fee of $250 per month. Sam didn't realize he would receive so many calls, and is very happy of the outcome. So Sam narrows it down, and finds a potential roommate similar to him, and informs his new roommate his rental rate will be only $250 per month and he can share at no costs the rest of the apartment. The roommate is stunned of these generous perks, and realizes he has to do more than pay Sam $250 per month, because he too had to leave his apartment, because of his landlord raising his rent from $1,400 to $1,560. Sam doesn't know his roommate is saving nearly $1,310 extra per month just paying him only the $250 per month for his apartment. So Sam's roommate informs him he wants to pay him some additional money per month, but Sam still says no. The roommate and Sam continue on with their lives while still being roommates, and 1 year later, Sam informs his roommate he will need an additional $200 per month so now he will be at $450 per month instead of $250 per month, the roommate agrees and accepts. So Sam informed his landlord he would renew from $1,450 to the new $1,650 for 1 more year. Conclusion here is Sam got creative instead of moving, and just offset his additional rent increases on his roommate. Sam knows he is comfortable with $1,200 and anything beyond that would make his finances spiral out of control. So because Sam loves his apartment, doesn't want to move, and has 4 more years of college left, Sam realized he could keep a long-term roommate with his creative apartment technique versus putting up with taking on risks finding roommates paying half his rent of new rent of $825, when at anytime they could jump ship, because they're sick of paying half that rent amount. So Sam doesn't care what's going on beyond his rent of $1,200 because at end of day he knows he doesn't have to ever pay the landlords rent increases ever again, since his roommate will pay them, and once Sam graduates college and buys his home he will say goodbye to his landlord permanently.

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Furnished Apartment Building

Hi Everyone!

Whether you're apartment searching or hunting for your next apartment, you probably run across from time to time others mentioning furnished apartments, and wondering what they're. Furnished apartment buildings or another name for them are furnished apartments are just apartments that are fully furnished. If you just don't want the hassles of decorating or buying furniture, then renting a furnished apartment would make better sense for you. Another thing to know is not all apartments offer furnished apartments, so a wise solution for you to do, would be make sure when you hire your apartment locator, they have the ability of locating you furnished apartments. Furnished apartments are not similar to hotel rooms in any fashion even though hotel rooms are furnished too. Hotel rooms are furnished yes, but they're on daily rates, while no leases are signed, and the longer you stay the more it may cost you. Furnished apartments are either fixed short-term leases or long-term leases, and aren't on daily rates like hotels, and yes they're too furnished just like hotels, but key difference is hotels are on daily rates, furnished apartments are on fixed short-term or long-term leases. So next time you're thinking of a furnished apartment make sure;

  • Its actually offered furnished 
  • Its on a fixed short-term or long-term lease just like regular apartments
  • If your apartment locator has the ability to locate you fully furnished apartments
  • If it actually fits in your budget, and makes sense to rent it
So once you've compiled these key factors, then you will be well on your way to getting your fully furnished apartment.
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Apartment Rental Agency

Hi Everyone

When apartment searching for an apartment by yourself, sometimes it can become overwhelming and you lose track of what to do next. The best option for you to do is hire an apartment rental agency, to handle these tasks, because within these companies are licensed apartment locators who have a job to do nothing but search for your apartment. Whether you're searching for;

  • Efficiencies
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Furnished Apartments
  • Corporate Apartments
  • Short-Term Lease Apartments
  • Senior Living Apartments
  • Rent Subsidized Apartments
  • All Bills Paid Apartments

apartment rental agencies will provide you the foundation for assisting you in locating you an apartment. At times you will run across on a google search companies being labeled as "Real Estate Agency" or "Real Estate Brokerage" these companies may offer apartment locating services too, because within their companies they offer dedicated apartment departments, so make sure to check their services they provide so you don't waste time trying to chose one or the wrong one. As for the company I work for which is A. Colette Harris Properties, LLC, this company is a real estate agency, but within this company is also a dedicated apartment locating department which has a dedicated apartment locator available 24/7. So this is a good example of not all companies are called apartment rental agencies that offer apartment locating services, so do your apartment research thoroughly to get the best results. Some more examples you could apply for your apartment search are possibly;

  1. Apartment Agency Near me
  2. Apartment Broker Near Me
  3. Apartment Brokerage Near Me

These are just a few examples, but you can apply any apartment locating search that works best for you, to get your apartment locator.

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Spring Branch Special

Apt#2138A - Houston, TX, 77043

JUST LISTED! No credit check apartment complex! Attention Co-signers | 1st time renters | Broken Leases | Bankruptcies | Foreclosures | Misdemeanors | Felons | Call or Text 713.826.5460




Efficiency     $790-840 /mo   300 sf
1 bedroom     $940-1,140 /mo   619-726 sf
2 bedroom     $960-1,500 /mo   878-1,141 sf
3 bedroom     $1,440-1,650 /mo   1,391 sf

     Deposit: 250-400  Pet Policy: Cats:Yes    Dogs:Yes
     Built: 1973  Location: Memorial/ Spring Branch
     Prices & Specials change daily, contact me for availability

Community Amenities: 2 Laundry rooms, Perimeter fence, Bus stop, Handicap modified units, 2 Pools, W/D rental($40/mo), Outdoor Grills, School bus stop, Gated entrance, Dog Park

Unit Amenities: Cable ready, Hi-speed internet, Miniblinds, Self cleaning ovens, Premium Appliances, W/D connections, Microwaves, Non-carpeted flooring, W/D machines, Custom built-ins, Walk-in showers, Walk-in closets, Ice makers, Frost free refrigerators, Crown molding, Premium Countertops, Private patios/balconies, Dishwashers, Ceiling fans



For more information about this community contact:
     April Harris  (Broker)
     A Colette Harris Properties, LLC
     713/826-5460

Refer to Apt#2138A

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Galleria/Post Oak Area

Apt#3827A - Houston, TX, 77027

LUXURY RENTERS - Just listed | Galleria/Post Oak Area | Call or Text 713.826.5460




1 bedroom     $1,275-1,785 /mo   642-1,045 sf
2 bedroom     $1,795-2,530 /mo   996-1,565 sf
3 bedroom     $2,510-2,685 /mo   1,473-1,543 sf

     Deposit: 200-300  Pet Policy: Cats:Yes    Dogs:Yes
     Built: 1995  Location: Highland Village/ Upper Kirby/ West U
     Prices & Specials change daily, contact me for availability

Community Amenities: Community parking garage, Elevators, School bus stop, Free WiFi Areas, Gated entrance, Business center, Outdoor Grills, Fitness center, Bus stop, 2 Pools, 2 Hot Tubs, Perimeter fence, Handicap modified units

Unit Amenities: Premium Countertops, Private patios/balconies, Self cleaning ovens, Ceiling fans, Hi-speed internet, W/D machines, Walk-in closets, Garden/large tubs, High ceilings, Frost free refrigerators, Ice makers, Dishwashers, Non-carpeted flooring, Custom built-ins, Walk-in showers, Cable ready, Crown molding, Premium Appliances, Intrusion alarms, Garbage disposals, Microwaves, Storage closet outside, Miniblinds



For more information about this community contact:
     April Harris  (Broker)
     A Colette Harris Properties, LLC
     713/826-5460

Refer to Apt#3827A

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Northwest Houston

Apt#1511A - Houston, TX, 77040

Just Listed - ATTENTION | Co-signers | 1st time renters | Broken Leases | Evictions | Foreclosures | Misdemeanors | Call or Text 713.826.5460




1 bedroom     $825-900 /mo   537-660 sf
2 bedroom     $1,150-1,225 /mo   857-950 sf

     Deposit: 250+  Pet Policy: Cats:Yes    Dogs:Yes
     Built: 1976  Location: Brookhollow/ Northwest Crossing
     Prices & Specials change daily, contact me for availability

Features: Pool, Playground, Outdoor Grill, Washer/Dryer Connections, Tile Entries, Ceiling Fan, Walk In Closet, Laundry Facilities

Community Amenities: Picnic area, Handicap modified units, School bus stop, Assigned parking, 2 Laundry rooms, Gated entrance, Pool, Perimeter fence, Bus stop

Unit Amenities: Custom built-ins, Dishwashers, Frost free refrigerators, Walk-in closets, Garbage disposals, Hi-speed internet, Miniblinds, W/D connections, Self cleaning ovens, Ceiling fans, Private patios/balconies, Cable ready



For more information about this community contact:
     April Harris  (Broker)
     A Colette Harris Properties, LLC
     713/826-5460

Refer to Apt#1511A

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