Faye Chou

How to Keep Your Apartment Heating Costs Down During the Winter

One of the best parts about living in an apartment during the winter is not having to worry about shoveling your driveway or yard. However, things aren’t always peaches and cream when it comes to living in an apartment...

Making the Decision – Should I Renew My Lease or Look Elsewhere?

As the months of your apartment lease begin to tick away, it is normal to begin thinking about what is next. Soon, you must decide whether to renew your lease or move on to a new one. You may...

I signed a lease and I hate my neighbor – What can I do?

Signing a new lease and finally getting all moved into your new apartment is a great feeling. However, nothing can ruin this feeling quite like loud music, bad smells, loud crashes, or yelling coming from your neighbors. Some neighbors...

What can $1,600 in the Bronx get you right now?

Finding an apartment is tough. Finding an apartment you can actually afford is even harder. That is why we, here at RentHop wants to give a little insight on what’s on the market right now, in different price ranges. The...

What would be the best NYC neighborhood for you?

  New York City is home to over 8 million people, which makes it the largest city in the country by a mile. When you look at the many benefits and amenities the city features, it is easy to see...

10 Questions You Should Ask Your New Landlord Before Signing a Lease

After days of researching and trekking around neighborhoods to find your perfect New York City apartment, you’ve finally found it! Yay! The logical next step is to sit down with your new landlord to sign the lease. While most...

What can $1,800 get you on the Upper East Side right now?

Finding an apartment is tough. Finding an apartment you can actually afford is even harder. That is why we, here at RentHop wants to give a little insight on what’s on the market right now, in different price ranges. If...

Negotiating Tactics for a Better Lease The Second Time Around

It can be such a good and rewarding feeling when you find the perfect apartment, home, or condo to rent. With how many bad landlords, bad neighbors, and bad units are out there, it is always a big relief...

What can $2,500 in Bushwick get you right now?

Finding an apartment is tough. Finding an apartment you can actually afford is even harder. That is why we, here at RentHop wants to give a little insight on what’s on the market right now, in different price ranges. Bushwick,...

Is now a good time to rent?

Everyone knows that finding an apartment during the summer is the worst. Why? Because you’re not alone in doing so. Actually, you and thousands of other people who just graduated or moving to commute work choose to move during...

About Me

Faye is the Managing Director of the RentHop Operations team. In her 10 years at RentHop, Faye has written numerous articles on a variety of real estate topics. If you're interested in learning more about the current state of the rental housing market or want Faye's best tips for your apartment search then check out more of her articles.

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How to Find Dog-Friendly Apartments Near Me

Many renters adopt pets while living in their apartments. In areas like New York City, it’s incredibly common to...