How to Choose a Moving Company
To hire a mover or not to hire a mover… Gone are the days of bribing your friends to help with the promise of…
Austin Apartment Spotlight: Alexan Waterloo
Luxury Apartments in Old Town, Chicago
Despite its size, Chicago’s neighborhoods tend to form friendly communities with unique personalities, but without ever sacrificing any of the city’s urban vibrancy. North…
Apartment Hunting 101: What Are Rent Concessions?
What Are Rent Concessions? Everyone loves seeing a product on sale, or offered at a good price. Just like consumer items, apartments also offer…
The Best Of The Denver Food Scene
TL;DR: Denver’s food scene offers everything from neighborhood breakfast diners and inventive brunch spots to international restaurants, happy hour destinations, and late-night bites. Explore…
The Best Nashville High-Rise Apartments
Whether you plan to move to Nashville, or you want to upgrade to a luxury Nashville apartment, there are plenty of incredible apartment buildings…
Denver Apartment Spotlight: Residences at Market Station
Tour Chicago Like a Local
TL;DR – To tour Chicago like a local, catch live music at the Empty Bottle, see a film at Music Box Theatre, and explore…
Tour Houston Like a Local
How to Tour Houston Like a Local In the state where “everything is bigger,” Houston reigns as the biggest city, teeming with experiences and…
The Best Restaurants in Chicago with a View
Chicago is world-renowned for its location next to the beautiful Lake Michigan, its historic and industry-leading architecture, its one-of-a-kind skyline, and its show-stopping culinary…
Dallas Apartment Spotlight: Carlisle & Vine
Choosing an Apartment: How to Make the Final Decision
You searched. You scheduled. You toured. And now it’s time to make the final decision… But, with the vast amount of information you gathered…
How to Budget For An Apartment After College
How Much Do I Need to Move Out? Post-college life can feel both exciting and scary. You’re starting a new chapter of your life,…
Tour Denver Like a Local
TL;DR: To tour Denver like a local, explore its neighborhood bars, independent bookstores, museums, and casual restaurants, then head to nearby Mount Falcon Park…
A Deep Dive on What Makes the Best Real Estate CRMs
What Is a Real Estate CRM? CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management, a type of software that helps professionals keep track of large contact…
What to Know Before Moving to Denver: The Inside Scoop
TL;DR: Before moving to Denver, prepare for a competitive cost of living, changeable weather, winter driving requirements, and neighborhood-dependent transit access. In return, residents…
Brand New Apartments in Denver, CO
With its growing and diverse economy, Denver attracts people from a variety of industries. Once you move there, you’ll find Denver appeals to folks…
Exploring Nashville: Best Brunch
Is there a better cure for a late night on the town than a delicious brunch the next morning (or early afternoon)? We don’t…
The Inside Scoop: Living in Chicago
TL;DR: Living in Chicago offers world-class dining, vibrant neighborhoods, extensive public transit, and memorable summers, but renters should prepare for cold winters, rising housing…
How Bobby Stopped Hopping Careers and Found a Job He Truly Loves… Despite a Global Pandemic
“I never felt like I was in the right place.” Bobby Brandt is an experienced professional with an MBA and several careers under his…
5 Things to Consider When Renting in Chicago
TL;DR – Before renting an apartment in Chicago, consider your commute, neighborhood lifestyle, transportation options, everyday costs, weather, parking, and building amenities. Choosing the…
Exploring Nashville: Best Cafes for Work and Play
Here’s Where You Can Find the Best Coffee in Nashville Ready for a change of scenery? We get it. So, we’re sharing three of…
How to Give a Dog a Bath…That Hates Baths
TL;DR – Dog-friendly apartments in Chicago increasingly include pet-focused amenities, such as grooming tubs, that make city living easier for renters with dogs. The…
Chicago Apartment Spotlight: Optima Lakeview
How to Market Yourself as an Apartment Locator
Learn from AptAmigo’s own expert apartment locator, Stephanie Dybel, about marketing yourself to find better apartment leads and build a successful sales career. How…
10 Insider Tips for Finding an Apartment in Chicago
TL;DR: To find an apartment in Chicago, compare floor plan layouts, total monthly costs, lease terms, heating and cooling, and access to transit and…
Exploring Nashville: Where to Enjoy Nashville’s Most Unique Cocktails
Best Unique Cocktails in Nashville With its intrepid food and beverage scene, Nashville is no stranger to the craft of developing menus to lure…
What Makes a 5-Star High-Rise Living Experience?
TL;DR – A great high-rise living experience depends less on flashy amenities and more on the fundamentals: a strong in-unit experience, responsive management, and…
Is Real Estate a Good Part-Time Job?
Can you Sell Real Estate Part Time? Challenges In short, becoming a part-time real estate agent in traditional buy and sell markets is possible, but challenging. Why?…
A Roundup of 2023’s Hottest New Apartments in Austin
Many developers started new building projects a few years ago when lower interest rates made the proposition a more attractive option. In 2023, those…
Tips for First-Time Apartment Renters
This guest post comes from our friends over at 365 Business. After reading their tips for first-time renters here, check out more of their…
A Roundup of 2023’s Hottest New Apartments in Denver
Many new apartment buildings opened across the US in 2023 as developments begun a few years ago in a more favorable economy were completed….
Brand New Apartments in Austin, TX
So, you packed up the boxes, loaded the U-Haul, and are ready to embark on the great adventure of moving to Austin, Texas. This…
Do You Pay Apartment Locators?
Apartment Locators Are Free You pay nothing, zip, zilch for AptAmigo’s apartment locating service. AptAmigo charges renters no brokerage or finder’s fee for this…
A Roundup of 2023’s Hottest New Apartments in Chicago
2023 saw the emergence of numerous new apartment buildings as the projects that developers began a few years back when interest rates were lower…
Our Mission & Why
Quality Real Estate Services AptAmigo brings quality real estate services to the rental market, specializing in the best luxury apartments in major cities across…
The Ultimate Chicago Neighborhood Guide
TL;DR – Chicago’s best neighborhood depends on your priorities, from West Loop dining and River North nightlife to Lincoln Park’s green spaces and South…
Nashville’s Best Rooftop Restaurant: White Limozeen
On average, Nashville sees around 200 sunny days a year. Where better to spend them than at a rooftop restaurant with sweeping views of…
Inside Scoop: Flaws of the Rental Industry
Best Luxury Apartments in Austin, TX
When it comes to luxury, cities like New York City and Los Angeles come to mind first. However, we suggest adding Austin to your…
What Has Been Missing from Real Estate?
Real estate agents love seeing the joy on clients’ faces as they sign the paperwork on their new homes. Helping people navigate this major…
The #1 Denver Neighborhood Guide
TL;DR – Denver’s best neighborhoods for renters depend on lifestyle, commute, budget, and preferred vibe, from nightlife-heavy LoDo and RiNo to polished Cherry Creek,…
Work-From-Home Real Estate Jobs
Few companies can claim immunity from the growing trend of remote work, and the pandemic has only accelerated work-from-home adoption across industries, including in…
Using a Rental Locator Service: How It Works
TL;DR: A rental locator service simplifies apartment hunting by learning your priorities, recommending suitable buildings, scheduling tours, and helping you compare your options. AptAmigo…
Best Real Estate Jobs With No Experience Required
If breaking into real estate sounds like a daunting task to you, that’s probably because of the industry’s reputation for placing high barriers to…
How to Relocate in 7 Days or Less
How to Relocate to Another City Quickly We’ve all experienced the pain and panic of apartment searching, but our client Collin found himself on…
Apartment Locator Salary
TL;DR – Apartment locator salaries vary based on market, commission structure, licensing, lead volume, and company support, but experienced apartment locators can build a…
Why Move to Denver?
TL;DR – Denver appeals to people considering a move because it combines a diverse job market, extensive outdoor recreation, major-airport connectivity, and urban amenities….
AptAmigo Is the Best Place to Start a Career in Real Estate
Real estate is a well-known and highly sought-after industry. It entices career seekers with its overall stability, wide selection of job types, and the…
Is Renting an Apartment Without Seeing It First a Good Idea?
“It can take 30+ hours to scour rental websites, set up tours, review leases, and provide personal information for character and background checks.” It…
What Is an Apartment Locator?
Apartments Vs. Condos: A Comparison
TL;DR – The main difference between apartments and condos comes down to ownership and management: apartments are usually managed by a property company with…
Moving to Austin, Texas: Things to Know
What to Know Before Moving to Austin, TX If you enjoy great food, friendly people, comfortable weather, and a lively culture, consider moving to…
The Future of Moving: Bellhop and AptAmigo
Anyone who has experienced the burden of moving on their own knows it’s a stressful and time-consuming process. From finding a new place to…
Exploring Nashville: Best Hot Chicken in Nashville
Nashville hot chicken is so popular that you can find it in cities all over America—but if you really want to taste the heat,…
5 Reasons Why You Should Move To Dallas
Dallas has undoubtedly become one of the most talked-about cities in the U.S in recent years. For multiple years in a row, the Dallas…
Cost of Living in Nashville, TN
Is It Expensive to Live in Nashville? Want to move to Nashville? AptAmigo can help you find an apartment that fits your budget. We…
What Is the Cost of Living in Austin, TX?
Planning a move to a new city involves thinking about more than just a location’s nightlife and weather. Moving involves some not so glamorous…
Coworking Spaces Proving To Be an Essential Apartment Amenity
Nashville’s social club and apartment community, Kenect, was built for today’s ‘new normal’ with incomparable coworking and social spaces for residents and members. Over…
How to Unpack Your Essentials In One Day (Yes, Really)
TL;DR – The fastest way to unpack in one day is to focus on essentials first: clean the apartment, set up the kitchen and…
