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Lower Rental Rates in the Recession

blog~simplesearchapts.com December 15 2009 11:34:56 AM

We are still in the middle of a recession. Everyone is feeling the pinch. However, there is one small positive to economic downturn. Rental rates in Austin have dropped. In some cases the drop in rates has been significant. Now is a good time to get some of the best rates in years.

If your lease is coming up for renewal, you may want to check out the rental market before renewing. There are some fantastic rates in Austin right now. Plus, most properties are offering incentives to move in. One month free plus reduced rates is not uncommon.

Check with your Austin apartment locator to get a better understanding of the current market. It may be beneficial to relocate to another property.

At the very least, use the current market to negotiate your renewal. There is no reason for your renewal rate to increase. Some properties may even reduce your rate. It is worth taking the time to educate yourself on the current market. Then, you can make an educated and informed decision on what the best option is for you.

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Austin Apartments Update

blog~simplesearchapts.com October 15 2009 08:19:05 PM

There are a lot of empty apartments around town. I have spoke with quite a few management companies and they are running great deals right now. If your lease is coming up for renewal you definitely need to shop around and see what's available before you re-sign you lease. I hope everyone is doing well.

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It’s hot our there!

blog~simplesearchapts.com August 21 2009 06:20:07 PM

It is hot out there, and that should be one reason to think about your utility bill. I have been showing a lot of apartments in Austin recently and I have telling my clients to think about there utility bills. Make sure you try to get an apartment that my be surrounded by trees. This will help keep the air conditioner from having to work so hard. First floor and second floor apartments also tend to have a significantly lower utility bill. Another tip is to consider paying more in rent for a newer community, because the difference in the utility bills will make it worth it. Just a few things to keep in mind while you are looking for Austin apartments.

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Austin Apartment Locating Adventures

blog~simplesearchapts.com August 18 2009 07:13:06 PM

I was out showing apartments here in Austin. I was at my third community with a client and we were checking out a third floor unit. She stepped out back to take in the view when she was taken by surprise. There was apparently a hornets nest that she disturbed when she opened the sliding glass door. They tried to sting her a few times before she got back inside. I don't know how she got out of there without getting stung. They were everywhere and I have to admit, she had some Matrix type moves, I was impressed. So for those of you that are out looking for Austin apartments this summer, check the patio for hornets before you go dashing out there. I hope everyone is staying out of trouble.

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Austin Apartments

blog~simplesearchapts.com August 10 2009 07:14:27 PM

It's been a while. We have been extremely busy leasing, which is a good thing. I have been helping out quite a few people take advantage of some of the specials in the northwest area of town. The Austin apartments have some good deals if you know where to go, and we do. I would also like to remind everyone that quite a few places still have the look and lease specials, so be prepared to lease the same day you go out if you really want to capitalize on the deals. Another huge factor that a lot of people over look, and it's important right now, is the quality of construction. A newer complex will probably have lower electricity bills, and enough difference to offset the amount of rent you are paying. Just something to think about. I hope you are doing well and I will talk to you all later.

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Apartments in Houston

blog~simplesearchapts.com July 6 2009 08:01:30 PM

Not a whole lot to report out in Houston. Just leasing as usual. The deals in Houston are getting better all the time. I wish I had some good stories to pass along, but I have to say everyone has been behaving themselves lately. I have been making my rounds and helping a lot of people so it's been good. I hope everyone got their fill of fireworks for the 4th. I got some much needed time to relax. Everyone be safe and I will talk to ya'll later.

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Apartments Austin

blog~simplesearchapts.com June 16 2009 08:38:34 PM

Just wanted to give everyone a quick update. As I had talked about in earlier posts, the move in specials were starting to show up, they are definitely here. I have seen some really great move in specials for apartments all over town. The northwest Austin apartments seem to be giving the best incentives though. I have been extremely busy helping customers along the 620 corridor. It seems to be a real hot spot right now. If you are looking for a good move in special, give me a call at 512-369-3678, I have the latest list of specials. I hope everyone out there is doing well.

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I’m Back

blog~simplesearchapts.com May 11 2009 07:51:16 PM

Unfortunately I haven't been able to post in a while, but I have a good reason. I recently was in a car accident and totaled my vehicle. So needless to say I have been a bit pre-occupied with trying to sort everything out. Everyone in the accident was fine. Anyways, the apartments in Austin and Houston continue to offer better and better specials. As we spoke about last month, communities are giving away a month free and offering $99 move in specials. So if your lease is about to expire, I would recommend shopping around before you resign. I think things will continue to improve for the tennants as the year progresses. I hope everyone has been doing well and staying out of trouble.

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Another Great Adventure

blog~simplesearchapts.com April 16 2009 11:05:53 PM

I have to admit that I get to see some pretty crazy people and some pretty crazy stuff while I am showing apartments. I am going to tell you another interesting story, which I will start referring to these as my "Apartment Adventures" unless I come up with a better name. Anyways, I was out showing apartments in Austin and things were going along as normal. I had met my client and we were riding in my car, chatting about her options. We had seen two communities already and were walking into the third community when we stumbled upon a fiasco. I am not sure exactly how things had escalated to the point of yelling and a nice set of choice words, but there it was. These two girls were actually arguing over an apartment. From what I could gather, they used to be roommates and one of them had stolen the others boyfriend. Let me tell you, these girls were never going to be friends or roommates ever again! Before it was all over, they did start swinging and a few good shots connected. I couldn't believe what we were seeing. These apartments are really nice and a great community. Unfortunately we didn't get to see our apartment because of the incident but we are gonna go back tomorrow. These things happen all over the place and I am glad my client understood cause she would have been missing out on a great option. I am not sure what to take from the situation. I know that people should be careful who they choose as a roommate, lol.

We are still finding great move in specials for apartments in Houston and apartments in Austin so contact us for the inside scoop!

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Specials

blog~simplesearchapts.com April 13 2009 07:27:23 PM

I hope everyone had a great holiday and got to spend some time with family and friends. I just wanted let everyone know that if you are looking for an apartment in Austin or Houston, you should be able to find some really good specials. Just give us a call or shoot us an email and we will get you set up. We have found quite a few places offering a month free and a $99 move in special. These kind of deals were really popular a few years back and we are starting to see a lot more of them crop up. The way things are going though, I am not sure how long they will last. So if you are looking to rent an apartment in Houston or Austin, give us call. I have been very busy so hopefully I will get to write again soon, but no promises!

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