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Simplifying The Landlord JobSeptember 25, 2009
As a Landlord You Cannot Afford to Ignore the InternetSeptember 9, 2009
Know Your Buyers; Better Their LivesSeptember 2, 2009
Investor Report: Renting Versus FlippingAugust 7, 2009
Plan Aims to Keep Those Foreclosed-On as Renters and Helps Preserve Neighborhood ValuesJuly 24, 2009
Concession ThoughtsJuly 14, 2009
Internet Helps Rent HomesJuly 10, 2009
The Importance of the Tenant Selection ProcessOctober 30, 2008
Storage Solutions at HomeOctober 28, 2008
Adding Value & Maximizing Revenue from Income PropertiesOctober 23, 2008
Real Estate Investment Finances EducationJune 3, 2008
Condo Trends: Vacationers Want No Mess, No Stress ExperienceMay 28, 2008
Making Vacation Home Vacancies VanishMay 21, 2008
Apartment Owners Caught Sleeping?April 1, 2008
Condo Trends: Slow Housing Market Good for RentalsMarch 19, 2008
Condo Trends: Condo Living A Little Different Than Co-opFebruary 27, 2008
New Homes: All That Glitters Can Be GoldFebruary 19, 2008
Renters Will Pay More For 'Sense of Community'December 19, 2007
Renters Without Insurance Risk Blowing HomeownershipNovember 6, 2007
Renters Get A BreatherNovember 1, 2007
Rents Inflated By Soft Owner-Occupied MarketOctober 18, 2007
Environmental Psychology and Buying a HomeOctober 18, 2007
What Students Want in an Off-Campus RentalSeptember 27, 2007
When It's Not A Good Time To BuySeptember 14, 2007
Apartment Industry Benefiting from Housing DownturnSeptember 13, 2007
Landlords Loving It, Renters Rueing ItAugust 30, 2007
Renters Lose More GroundJuly 20, 2007
How To Get Yourself Out Of Trouble When Your Investment Is Far AwayJuly 4, 2007
New Rental Market Survey Charts Western Economic ShiftJuly 3, 2007
Pitfalls Of Online SearchingJune 19, 2007
Tips on Finding a Great Apartment in Any Big CityJune 5, 2007
Apartment Rates RiseJune 5, 2007
'Either-Or' Apartment ProjectsApril 25, 2007
Wanted To Rent: Technology-Friendly ApartmentsFebruary 28, 2007
Renters Retain Room To RuminateFebruary 14, 2007
Tenant RetentionJanuary 24, 2007
Renters Strike BackJanuary 22, 2007
Double Digit Dance Swings Silicon Valley RentsOctober 19, 2006
Security Deposits: Rules of the Road for Oregon (ORS 90.300)October 18, 2006
Getting into Real Estate for the Long HaulSeptember 28, 2006
Housing Counsel: Who Pays Rent if a Tenant VacatesSeptember 25, 2006
Make Your Real Estate Investment More SuccessfulJuly 18, 2006
Coping With Real Estate Market ChangeJuly 17, 2006
Priced-Out Buyers Push Occupancy Rates and Apartment Builders' Confidence HigherJuly 5, 2006
Rental Rates Rise Despite ProtestJune 29, 2006
Most Renters Don't Bother with InsuranceJune 1, 2006
How To Develop A 'Rental Career' In New Landlords' MarketMay 15, 2006
Ten Popular Vacation Home FeaturesApril 5, 2006
Nationwide Rents Rise, Vacancies DwindleMarch 3, 2006
Do We Really Know How Tenants Choose Their Apartments?February 7, 2006
Rents Rise In The West As Occupancy Rates FallJanuary 27, 2006
Hiccup In Slowly Improving Rental MarketJanuary 19, 2006
Resort Home Pre-sales Show Vacation Market Still StrongJanuary 19, 2006
Texas Association Offers Tips For New RentersSeptember 29, 2005
Eviction Notice Part of the Investment ProcessAugust 5, 2005
Housing Counsel: Is My Lease Still Valid?July 25, 2005
Death At The Spring Bloom ApartmentsApril 19, 2005
Only In California: Affordable Housing With Ocean ViewsApril 7, 2005
First 2005 Look At Apartments: Landlords Gain GroundFebruary 17, 2005
Finding The Best Rental MarketsJanuary 26, 2005
Moving To Save Aging Rural RentalsJanuary 13, 2005
Fair Housing: Everyone Is Part Of A Protected ClassDecember 10, 2004
Meth Lab BluesNovember 24, 2004
Where Can You Browse For Affordable Housing?November 9, 2004
Renters Brace For Not-So-Happy New YearNovember 3, 2004
Lease To Own One Of Several Bad Credit OptionsOctober 29, 2004
Silicon Valley Renters Losing Grip On Apartment MarketOctober 27, 2004
Feds Offer Housing Assistance To RentersOctober 15, 2004
Rent, Home Price 'Disconnect' Another Bubble InflatorOctober 6, 2004
Unique Disaster Planning Necessary For High-Density HousingSeptember 10, 2004
Condomania: Prices Soar, Affordability PlummetsSeptember 2, 2004
Rental Obligations Do Not Stop For Change In ManagementAugust 23, 2004
Apartment Market Flush With AmenitiesAugust 18, 2004
Rent Vs. Sell: Weigh All The Facts Before You Make A DecisionAugust 9, 2004
Landlords Gain, Renters Lose GroundJuly 30, 2004
'Hidden Gems' In Mountain, Coastal Vacation Home TownsJuly 28, 2004
Vacation Home Rental-By-Owner TipsJuly 27, 2004
Making Sense Of D.C.'s Strong Tenant RightsJuly 26, 2004
Profitable Vacation Home RentalsJuly 23, 2004
Condo Craze Not Just A FadJuly 21, 2004
Coordinating Tenant Rights With A Starker ExchangeJuly 19, 2004
Renting May Not Be Such A Bad IdeaJune 24, 2004
Lease May Not Require Clean SweepApril 23, 2004
Western Rents Join Home Prices In Upward MoveApril 23, 2004
California Creating Permanent Renters' ClassFebruary 4, 2004
2004 Market Could Dull Renters' Negotiating EdgeJanuary 28, 2004
Fair Housing Important Part Of Rental ProcessJanuary 23, 2004
Do You Have Enough Power Available For Your Tenants?January 21, 2004
Resolutions For Housing ConsumersJanuary 9, 2004
Rental Concessions Landlords May ConsiderSeptember 24, 2003
Work Three Jobs, Get Two BedroomsSeptember 10, 2003
A Handy Guide To Understanding Lease ProposalsAugust 13, 2003
Higher Rents Could Follow Stabilizing Apartment MarketAugust 8, 2003
Panel Boosts Limit On Apartment LoansJuly 25, 2003
Landlords Typically Reject Tenant ImprovementsMay 21, 2003
More Renters Staying PutMay 9, 2003
Apartment Markets Out of KilterApril 2, 2003
It's A Renter's Market -- HaggleMarch 12, 2003
Leasehold Condos/Coops: When The Lease Comes To An EndMarch 10, 2003
Apartment Groups Set Goals For 2003March 6, 2003
Apartment Burglary Rate Warrants Insurance CoverageFebruary 26, 2003
Rent Loss CoverageJanuary 10, 2003
Need Rent Money? Uncle Same Can HelpNovember 15, 2002
Site to See: Subsidized Housing 'Listings'July 31, 2002
Tenant Rights Backfire On SellerJuly 19, 2002
A Clearly Written Lease Proposal Can Make You WealthyJuly 15, 2002
Rent Concessions Up In Major MetrosMay 24, 2002
Paying Rent With PlasticApril 19, 2002
How to Create the Illusion of SpaceApril 2, 2002
Make Your New Apartment Less LonelyMarch 28, 2002
Rental Tips For Any MarketMarch 22, 2002
In The Short Term, Renovation Is The Name of The Game For Apartment DevelopersMarch 19, 2002
Apartments.com's Leads Lead To LeasesMarch 18, 2002
What Do Apartment Renters Want? The Same Amenities as Home BuyersMarch 14, 2002
Landlords Ruled By Special Set of LawsMarch 1, 2002
First Time Renter? You Need CreditFebruary 12, 2002
Renters: Application RejectionFebruary 7, 2002
Small Landlords: Don't Ignore Credit RulesFebruary 6, 2002
How To Screen Tenants The Right WayJanuary 17, 2002
Is Condo Living Right For You?January 15, 2002
Do You Have A Security Plan?January 11, 2002
Are Electronic Rental Payments In Your Future?January 3, 2002
Recruiting Successful On-Site ManagersDecember 27, 2001
Can Condo Rentals Be Banned?December 17, 2001
How Important Are Reserve Accounts?November 12, 2001
Fly The American Flag!October 22, 2001
Clubhouse Completions May Be Elusive for CanadiansSeptember 4, 2001
Architectural Control Committees: Do They Serve A Need?August 27, 2001
Mold And Moisture -- So Perfect TogetherAugust 23, 2001
Rentals Emerge As Lifestyle OptionAugust 23, 2001
Access Denied -- Telecoms Lose Property Rights CaseAugust 9, 2001
Are Landlords Always The Bad Guys?August 3, 2001
A Landlord's Guide To Mold EradicationAugust 1, 2001
Canadians Intrigued But Puzzled By "Life Lease" ConceptJuly 31, 2001
Affordable Housing Remains Unaffordable For ManyJuly 30, 2001
West Leads With Density, Sprawl More Likely In Older AreasJuly 25, 2001
Changing Demographics Power Apartment GrowthJuly 25, 2001
Rent-Vs-Buy Calculators Miss The Mark, Says StudyJuly 23, 2001
More Apartment Funding Proposed On Capitol HillJuly 23, 2001
Condos, Co-ops, & PUDs: What's The Difference?July 18, 2001
New Products Reduce Lead Paint ExposureJuly 18, 2001
What Happens When Association Control Shifts?July 16, 2001
Get The Lead Out, Take A Bite Out Of CrimeJuly 6, 2001
Community Apathy: The Cost of Letting Others Do It!July 2, 2001
How To Set The Right RentJune 27, 2001
Navigating The Rent Control MorassJune 18, 2001
Eviction Etiquette: What To Do When Times Are ToughJune 12, 2001
HOA Rules Tangle With Flag DisplayJune 8, 2001
Tenant Retention StrategiesJune 7, 2001
How To Avoid Renters' RegretJune 6, 2001
Will Higher Utility Costs Increase Rents?May 24, 2001
What Is A Tenant's Right to Privacy?May 21, 2001
How To Create Pet Policies For Rental PropertiesMay 16, 2001
Tenant Appreciation Is A Key To Investment ProfitsMay 9, 2001
Does It Ever Make Sense To Delay Ownership?May 8, 2001
The Rental Game: What Are The Rules?May 4, 2001
Investors Need To Combat The Litigation MonsterMay 2, 2001
How To Choose Condo ManagementApril 30, 2001
New Rules Designed To Quell Pet DisputesApril 27, 2001
Making Apartments More SecureApril 25, 2001
How To Reduce Commercial Utility BillsApril 18, 2001
Protecting Investments With Quality ControlApril 11, 2001
Roommates and Rent: How To Protect YourselfApril 10, 2001
Rent vs. Buy: Do Calculators Have Your Number?April 9, 2001
Making Money With Turn-Around PropertiesMarch 28, 2001
More Money Sought For Multi-Family HousingMarch 26, 2001
Why Invest in Apartments?March 21, 2001
Renters Offered Security Deposit OptionsMarch 16, 2001
Rental Demand Increases Even As Ownership RisesMarch 12, 2001
Boomers Increasingly Opt For Apartments, Delay OwnershipMarch 9, 2001
Storage Units: When Enough Isn't EnoughMarch 1, 2001
Should You Hire Pros For Short-Distance Moves?February 27, 2001
Are You Haunted By Carpet Ghosts?February 22, 2001
How To Set The Rules For On-Site ManagersFebruary 21, 2001
Does Your Pet Need A Resume?February 16, 2001
How To Handle A Deadbeat RoommateFebruary 15, 2001
Is Your Landlord Responsible For Your Safety?February 14, 2001
How To Reduce Vacancy LossesFebruary 7, 2001
Friday Night Sewage SpillJanuary 31, 2001
New Rules Enhance Lead DisclosuresJanuary 25, 2001
Rent Collections Via The Internet? They're Not Far AwayJanuary 22, 2001
The Triple Play: How To Tackle Tough Vacancy ProblemsJanuary 17, 2001
Making Room for Two: How to Adjust to Life with a RoommateJanuary 17, 2001
No Dogs or Cats Allowed!January 12, 2001
Fire Safety in Multifamily Properties: Is Your Building Safe?December 29, 2000
Fire Safety Begins in Your Own ApartmentDecember 28, 2000
Rental Maintenance and Repairs: Who Pays The Bills?December 12, 2000
Federal Assistance Would Help Renters Buy Under Proposed LegislationDecember 11, 2000
Rent Late? Don't Jump to ConclusionsDecember 8, 2000
Renters: Application RejectionDecember 7, 2000
The Case For RentingDecember 6, 2000
Renters: Make Sure Your Carpet's Clean!November 9, 2000
How to Find a Roommate ... SafelyNovember 8, 2000
Subletting Your ApartmentNovember 2, 2000
Property Managers: Protect Your Tenants and YourselfOctober 31, 2000
Keeping Your Apartment SafeOctober 10, 2000
Is Your Apartment Safe?October 5, 2000
Apartment Safety Dos and Don'tsOctober 4, 2000
Tired of Missing DeliveriesOctober 2, 2000
Moving? Follow these Cleaning TipsSeptember 19, 2000
Apartment Living: The Need for Fire InsuranceSeptember 14, 2000
Finding a Safe ApartmentSeptember 13, 2000
Virtual Office for Rental Property ManagersAugust 30, 2000
Rejecting Tenant ApplicationsAugust 29, 2000
Hiring a Letting AgentAugust 15, 2000
Apartment Living: You Break it, You Buy it.August 11, 2000
Apartment Claims Gains Against Home OwnershipAugust 8, 2000
The Minefields in Your LeaseAugust 2, 2000
Landlord Q&AJuly 26, 2000
Fighting For The Perfect ApartmentJuly 12, 2000
Warranties Offered to Help Pet-Owners Lease PropertiesJuly 12, 2000
Census Bureau, Apartment Owners Reach Agreement on CooperationJuly 10, 2000
High-income Earners Consider Renting Chic AgainJuly 7, 2000
Dealing With Noisy Neighbors the Pacifist WayJune 29, 2000
Checking Out Potential TenantsJune 27, 2000
Understanding Your LeaseJune 22, 2000
E-Screening Helps Property ManagersJune 22, 2000
Study Finds Housing Shift To Central City ApartmentsJune 20, 2000
Evicted With Nowhere to GoJune 16, 2000
SafeRent Makes Background Checking EasyJune 12, 2000
Apartment Decorating AdviceJune 8, 2000
Landlords: Checking out Potential TenantsJune 5, 2000
Lease Up? Here's How To LeaveMay 25, 2000
Quiz: Are You Ready for a Roommate?May 19, 2000
Choosing Between Apartments? Consider Maintenance & SecurityMay 12, 2000
Are You Responsible For The Appliances in Your New Apartment?May 9, 2000
What Are Your Landlord's Responsibilities?April 24, 2000
What Are The Responsibilities of a Tenant?April 21, 2000
Software To Help Property ManagersApril 14, 2000
Renting Versus Buying: Pros and ConsApril 6, 2000
Summer Sublease Perfect for College StudentsMarch 31, 2000
New Apartment: What Do You Owe?March 23, 2000
Organizing a Tenant AssociationMarch 21, 2000
Four Rules For RentersMarch 15, 2000
Landlord's Right to EnterMarch 14, 2000
First Time Landlord? You'll Need InsuranceMarch 10, 2000
The 'Talk' All Roommates Must HaveMarch 9, 2000
Renters: Making Repair RequestsMarch 2, 2000
Your Responsibility To Promptly Submit Repair Requests To Your LandlordFebruary 23, 2000
Why Landlords Shouldn't Let Tenants Make Their Own RepairsFebruary 21, 2000
When You're The Noisy NeighborFebruary 14, 2000
Water Damage In A Rental UnitFebruary 10, 2000
Help For The Handicapped RenterFebruary 3, 2000
Renting With PetsFebruary 2, 2000
Redirecting Your Mail When You MoveJanuary 20, 2000
How to Deal with a Noisy NeighborJanuary 14, 2000
The Security Deposit: Your RightsJanuary 6, 2000
Moving Out: A Renter's ObligationsJanuary 5, 2000
Recovering Your Security DepositDecember 31, 1999
The Legal Process of an EvictionDecember 21, 1999
How to Write Appropriate Letters to Your LandlordDecember 16, 1999
The Implied Law of HabitabilityDecember 14, 1999
Are Roommate Locator Services Safe?December 10, 1999
Is That Apartment Hazardous to Your Health?December 9, 1999
Salvation For Renters: Self-help Legal Guide BookDecember 2, 1999
Common Misunderstandings About EvictionsDecember 1, 1999
What To Do If You Can't Pay Rent On TimeNovember 30, 1999
High-Rise Safety Tips for WomenNovember 26, 1999
High-Rise Apartment SafetyNovember 24, 1999
Naked WallsNovember 19, 1999
When to Fight for Tenant's Rights to RepairsNovember 16, 1999
Making Sense of Your LeaseNovember 11, 1999
Fire Safety in the HomeNovember 9, 1999
Making Rent Payments With RoommatesNovember 5, 1999
Competing For Space With an Unwanted RoommateOctober 29, 1999
Last-Minute Cleaning ShortcutsOctober 27, 1999
Understanding Your LeaseOctober 26, 1999
Secure Your Apartment With An AlarmOctober 22, 1999
Apartment Living Challenging HomeownershipOctober 18, 1999
Apartment Greenery for the Lazy GardenerOctober 13, 1999
Did Your Landlord Re-Key Your Apartment?October 11, 1999
Space Out!October 7, 1999
Are You Giving Your Plants Enough Light?October 6, 1999
Budgeting For Your First ApartmentOctober 5, 1999
Noises Off!October 1, 1999
Do I Need Renter's Insurance?September 30, 1999
You Are Your Abused Neighbor's KeeperSeptember 16, 1999
Does Your Apartment Need More Windows? Make Your OwnAugust 12, 1999
A Crash Course on Low-Budget DecoratingAugust 5, 1999
How to Create the Illusion of SpaceAugust 3, 1999
The Bare NecessitiesJuly 15, 1999
Be Secure With Your Security DepositJuly 7, 1999
Reeeally Cheap Decorating IdeasJuly 5, 1999
Renters Miffed at NAR, Home Builders and HUDJuly 1, 1999
Pet Policies: Pleading Your Case SuccessfullyJune 17, 1999
Signing a Roommate Pre-nupJune 11, 1999
The Apartment-Hunter's GlossaryMay 12, 1999
Noisy Nuisances: What are Your Rights?May 5, 1999
Don't Sign That Lease YetApril 29, 1999
Avoiding Tenants' TribulationsApril 28, 1999
Too Many Clothes and Not Enough BedroomApril 16, 1999
How Much Rent is Too Much Rent?April 9, 1999
Why Only Certain Colors Are Available to Decorate WithApril 6, 1999
Keep Your Apartment From Feeling LonelyApril 2, 1999
HUD Building Special Housing Units for DisabledMarch 30, 1999
What Makes People Move?March 25, 1999
Cheap Tricks For Decorating Your ApartmentMarch 23, 1999
Saving Space in the One-Room or Small ApartmentMarch 4, 1999
Furniture Ploys for Small ApartmentsFebruary 22, 1999
Adjusting to Small Town LivingFebruary 16, 1999
The Multi-family Housing BoomJanuary 22, 1999
Unreasonable Rules Wreak Havoc In Condominium CommunitiesJanuary 15, 1999
When Renting Is Better Than BuyingOctober 1, 1998
Marketplace Overtaking Rent ControlSeptember 22, 1998
To Buy or Rent For Your College StudentSeptember 4, 1998
Apartment.com's Moving Center Receives Big Boost from VirtualRelocation and MoverQuotesJuly 15, 1998
Keeping Renters HappyJuly 15, 1998
The Apartment Search: When to Recruit a Real Estate BrokerJuly 13, 1998
Apartment Locators: How Do They Make Their Money?June 30, 1998
How Does Your Rent Compare?June 10, 1998
Apartment-Hunting Season Returns: How to Arm YourselfMay 22, 1998
The Nation's Priciest Apartment MarketsMay 12, 1998
Is Renters' Insurance Really Necessary?April 30, 1998
Apartment Searches: Lose the Rose-Colored Glasses FirstApril 28, 1998
Corporate Housing: It's Not Just for Business TravelersApril 21, 1998
Why Would Anyone Want to Rent?April 13, 1998
One is the Loneliest Number ... But it Has its AdvantagesApril 10, 1998
Table for One: The Apartment-Dweller's DilemmaApril 9, 1998
How Much Rent is Too Much Rent?April 9, 1998
Turf Wars: Author/Landlord Offers a Few Words of Advice for TenantsMarch 20, 1998
'Landlord's Handbook' Teaches Strategies for Maximizing ProfitsMarch 18, 1998
Apartment Market Forecast: What do 21st Century Renters Want?February 6, 1998
The Great Apartment Hunt is On ... LineJanuary 16, 1998
Online Apartment Searches: The Wave of the FutureJanuary 15, 1998








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