4 Apartment ‘Extras’ You NEED to Check in Grand Rapids

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ApartmentsWhen apartment hunting, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.  Some days, it seems like there are 1,000 properties available, and it’ll be impossible to pick the right one.  Other days, it looks like nothing good is on the market!

First, it’ll be okay.  You will find a place.

Secondly, work hard to find the right apartment in Grand Rapids.  Don’t just count of bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage before signing the lease.  Keep an eye out for these unexpected twists, and you’ll be on the right track.

1.  Neighbors

When searching for an apartment, we tend to be pretty focused on the units themselves.  Are they the right size?  Are there enough kitchen cabinets?  Is there room for our dining room table?

These are good questions, and they are important.  However, don’t forget the ‘extras’ that come with apartment living. Continue reading “4 Apartment ‘Extras’ You NEED to Check in Grand Rapids” →

Grand Rapids Rentals: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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GBUWe are very fortunate in Grand Rapids, MI.  There is a lot of quality housing available, and most of it is fairly priced.  However, there are some unfortunate stories from both landlords and tenants about their worst experiences.

So how do you find Grand Rapids rentals that are good, or even great?  How do you avoid the bad?  And perhaps most importantly, how do you see the ugly in advance, and run 100 miles an hour in the opposite direction?

The Good

Let’s start with the bright side.  Most Grand Rapids rentals are nice places that are priced fairly.  If you’re searching for a rental now, I recommend you read our earlier posts on the 3 quickest and easiest ways to find houses for rent and the 4 things to remember as you hunt for apartments.  But how do you know if the rental will be good?  Check a few things. Continue reading “Grand Rapids Rentals: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” →