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The best rent reporting services

As renters, part of your financial obligation is to pay your rent on-time every month. But paying rent can also do more than keep your landlords happy; it can also help you build your credit score and strengthen your financial history. With a robust rent reporting service, renters can have their on-time payments submitted to one of the three major credit bureaus and go towards improving their credit score.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Renter

How Realtors Can Help You Find Rentals

A Realtor or real estate agent helps renters find suitable property to rent. How much an agent will do for you will depend on their service agreement and the amount you're willing to pay for the service.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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10 Facts Renters Need to Know about Credit Scores
Renter

What to know about a soft credit check

Credit scores are often complex, and as a renter, it's important to understand how credit will impact your housing experience. We've listed ten facts you need to know about your credit score to ensure you're setting yourself up to land your next dream apartment.

RentSpree Staff

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What renters need to know about reusable rental applications

In today’s competitive rental market, one vacancy can quickly turn into a bidding war among multiple parties. As renters increasingly find themselves applying to multiple units just to stand a chance at finding their next home, reusable rental applications can be the reprieve they need for an otherwise costly situation.

RentSpree Staff
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How to get a rental history report on yourself

Request and review your rental history report to see what it says about you. By being proactive, you can take control of your rental history and move to a new unit without your past affecting you. 

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Renter

A guide to understanding rental application fees

When applying for an apartment, renters will often encounter what's known as a rental application fee. But what exactly is included in an apartment application fee, how much do they cost, and what does it cover? In this guide, we'll go over everything that makes up the rental application fee as well as what renters need to know about paying this fee.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

New Year’s resolutions for renters

The new year is underway, and so are renters' resolutions. In addition to the common health and fitness goals, here are four New Year's resolutions we've identified to help renters reevaluate their living situation and even their home goals.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

How to make sure your rental application is approved

Finding the perfect apartment is the easy part; now you've got to go through the rental application approval process. Learn what landlords look for when reviewing candidates and best practices on how to get your rental application approved.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

What’s the average credit score you need to rent an apartment?

So you've found your dream home—but are you financially ready and capable of applying? In this article, we’ll break down what credit score renters need in order to secure the apartment of their dreams in their desired building and location.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

The renter’s guide to pet deposits and fees

You’ve found the perfect apartment that also accepts pets—but now you need to pay a fee or deposit before you can officially move in. In this article, we'll walk you through the difference between pet deposits, pet fees, and even pet rent.

RentSpree Staff
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What to know about rental fraud

Rental fraud is at an all-time high, with scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting renters. Before signing your name on your next lease, learn how rental scams work and how to protect yourself from potential bad actors.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

How to break your lease early

Life happens and sometimes you just need to break your lease early before the end of your original agreement. In this article, we'll explain how renters can break their lease early, what penalties might come with an early termination, and how to minimize those consequences.

RentSpree Staff