Faye Chou

New York Living

7 Great Independent Bookstores in New York City

February 3, 2017

For book lovers, there’s nothing like finding a new bookstore to check out. It’s like being a kid in a candy store. We want it all, we want it know, and we’ll have to pay for it later. There’s...

Apartment Hunting

10 Things to Check Before Renting an Apartment

January 30, 2017

Finding a new apartment is equally exciting as it is nerve-wracking. In places like New York City, renters only have a few weeks to find their new space, as most units only come on the market for that month....

FAQ

Can my landlord evict me?

January 27, 2017

One constant that all renters must deal with is a landlord. Most of the time, landlords are good and honest people, but sometimes, they are not. Let’s say you and a landlord have been having disagreements and they say...

FAQ

What’s the cost of having a pet in NYC?

January 27, 2017

Having a pet is one of the most rewarding things. However, there are many costs that come with owning a pet. While the costs are low in some places around the world, that isn’t the case for New York...

Home Optimization

5 Cheap and Easy Methods to Sound and Light Proof Any Bedroom

January 25, 2017

Living with roommates in a house/apartment that isn’t particularly well-constructed is kind of an inevitable part of renting. The major upside is that you save a ton of money on rent, but the downside is that all roommates like...

Home Living

4 Ways to Get Your Landlord to Make Repairs

January 23, 2017

The best thing about renting an apartment as opposed to buying a home? Your landlord is legally responsible for making repairs! You don’t have to spend money on them. The worst thing about renting an apartment as opposed to...

Home Living

Top Gadgets for Your Apartment in 2017

January 20, 2017

The world is becoming more advanced than ever. Technology is always moving forward and high tech gadgets are becoming a large part of our everyday lives. Just as we're heavily dependent on our phone (who goes anywhere without it?),...

Fun

Apartment Resolutions for 2017

January 18, 2017

Many of us have a tendency to make resolutions for the new year and the majority of these resolutions revolve around becoming a healthier you. While these goals are definitely something to strive for, what about starting with the...

Fun

Reddit’s 9 Funniest Roommate Horror Stories

January 13, 2017

Behold, it's Friday the 13th. We've been taught to fear the day as it is associated with unlucky and "scary" events. Well, nothing's really scarier than horrible roommates is there? If you've ever had a bad roommate, you're not alone....

Home Optimization

10 Tips for Making a Tiny Apartment Feel Spacious

January 9, 2017

If there's one thing that everyone can agree on, it's that people like living in pretty, bright, open, and welcoming spaces. We all like living in large and luxurious spaces, but sometimes either money or location makes this impossible. Fortunately,...

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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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