Faye Chou

Getting Into The Holiday Spirit in New York City

Photo of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree by  Anthony Quintano (CC BY 2.0) Christmas is around the corner and already we're blessed with beautiful decorations around every corner. For some, getting into the Christmas spirit is easy. For some, Christmas might...

Common Rental Complications and How to Fix Them

Renting an apartment is a common choice. It allows you more flexibility than buying and it’s perfect if you don’t know where you might be in a few years. Also, you will save a ton of money when it...

Announcing RentHop’s Holiday Decorations Contest

Here at RentHop, we love the holidays. And nothing gets us in the holiday spirit more than looking at decorated apartments! So we thought, why not do a holiday contest? Do you look at your apartment after putting up...

How to Feng Shui Your Living Room

This article serves as the last article in our 4 part Feng Shui guide. We have looked at the bedroom, the bathroom, and the kitchen. We can't end a Feng Shui guide without mentioning one of the most used...

How to Feng Shui Your Kitchen

You can Feng Shui pretty much everything. Since we just covered how to feng shui your bathroom, next up in our Feng Shui guide we're taking a look at the kitchen. The kitchen is considered a part of the “Feng...

New To Boston? Here Are 5 Underrated Things You Should Check Out

Photo of the Coolidge Corner Theatre by Bill Damon (CC BY 2.0) Boston is among the oldest and largest cities in the country. As a result, there are endless of things to do for fun. But how do you pick what to check...

How to Feng Shui Your Bathroom

Now that we have looked at how to Feng Shui a bedroom, let’s look at considerations to take when creating our bathroom. When it comes to designing our bathrooms, sometimes we don’t put as much effort into it as...

10 Great Street Art Murals in NYC

Photo of Audrey Hepburn mural at Caffe Roma by EricFoo (CC BY 2.0) New York is home to some of the greatest sights and tourist attractions in the country. While there's plenty to see, the local art scene is definitely...

8 Bakeries to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in Boston

Photo of the Modern Pastry Shop by Shinya Suzuki (CC BY 2.0) Let’s face it, even the healthiest of people need a break. We can stick to our strict diet and workout regiment week to week, but sometimes, it’s okay to...

How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom

When it comes to decorating your bedroom, there's so much you can do. However, when you're decorating a bedroom you should definitely consider abiding by the principles of the Chinese philosophical system, Feng Shui. This is the idea of...

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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Manhattan Listings Under $2,600 in November 2024

Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. The median price for an apartment in the borough decreased to $4,500 this...