Faye Chou

New to Chicago? Here Are 5 Underrated Things You Should Check Out

Chicago view from Milton Lee Olive Park. Photo by Steve Browne & John Verkleir (CC BY 2.0) Chicago is among the premiere cities in America. It has the third highest population in the country and one of the most diverse and successful...

Haunted Buildings In Chicago

1964 photo of the Holy Family Church from the Historic American Buildings Survey What if we were to tell you that your favorite restaurant is haunted? Would you still call it your favorite? Each city has tons of history and it’s...

Spooky Buildings In New York City

The Octagon. Photo by stu_spivack (CC BY-SA 2.0) When you’re in the process of renting an apartment, there are thousands of things you need to cover. What’s included in the rent? What’s the lease terms? Is it pet friendly? Those are...

13 Haunted Buildings In Boston

Photo of Lizzie Borden's House  Do you like being scared? Do you prefer watching scary movies over an Adam Sandler movie? Some people have a fascination for murders and ghosts, really anything that puts shivers down their spine. For those...

10 Reasons Why A Roommate Contract Is Crucial

Photo by Thomas E. Hilton (CC BY-SA 4.0) The cost of rent isn’t declining anytime soon, especially not in big cities such as New York City or L.A. One can say that having a roommate has now advanced from being a...

Top 10 Hiking Trails In New York City

Prospect Park Stairs by Simon Abrams (CC BY 2.0) When you think of New York City, your mind likely goes to skyscrapers and busy streets first. However, as it turns out, there are a number of great and scenic hiking trails in...

Some Friday Giggles

Wishing you a happy Friday and a fabulous weekend from your friends at RentHop! 1. When you claim to be a tank and your friends decide to test you one shot at a time 2. When someone tells me that they work in...

Top 7 Beer And Cider Brewery Tours In Boston

Samuel Adams Brewery Tour by Brandon Turner (CC BY 2.0) There is a rich and lengthy history of beer brewing in Boston. The city was one of the earliest places in the USA to brew beer and is currently home to the...

Dating In Chicago? Here Are 7 Ideas For Your Next Date

Chicago Riverwalk by Tracie Hall (CC BY-SA 2.0) One can only go on so many dates in form of drinks, dinner, or a movie before they get stale. Plus, in a vibrant city like Chicago, there are much better options, if you're...

Some Friday Giggles

The good, the bad, and the weird things that happen to New Yorkers. 1. When you hear it's a coworker's birthday and there's cake in the conference room 2. When they mess up your order and forget to make it pumpkin...

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...