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We gave Boston.com some advice on the apartment-hunting process. We provided a list of 10 things not to forget during your apartment search. Check out the following quote from the article:<\/p>\n

Boston.com 10 Things Not to Forget Quote<\/h2>\n

Boston.com used the following quote in their article:<\/p>\n

“When it comes to apartment hunting, most people have a checklist of items that their future living quarters must entail. Two bedrooms? Check. One bath? Check. Proximity to public transportation? Check. But there are many more subtle features that often get overlooked, but can be just as important once the renter gets settled into his\/her new digs.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lee Lin, CEO of\u00a0RentHop<\/a>, the smarter apartment search marketplace, offered advice of other apartment \u201cessentials\u201d to look for.” Read more…<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As mentioned above, renters often have their checklist of must-haves in a new apartment. This entails their budget<\/a>, the size of the unit, and the location<\/a>. However, renters must also ensure their new apartment is safe, habitable, and comfortable for a year, or multi-year-long lease<\/a>. Once a renter inquires about a unit, they will learn more details about the unit that can either confirm their perfect match, or lead to a sub-par viewing experience.<\/div>\n
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While the above tips apply to Boston<\/a> renters, they can also apply to those searching in New York City<\/a> and Chicago<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Editor’s Note: We updated this article to enhance readability. The Boston.com article is no longer available on their platform.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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