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		<title>Tips to Keep Your Rental Search Organized</title>
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		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/11/16/tips-to-keep-your-rental-search-organized/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Renter's Corner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finding a rental]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a rental can be a mind-boggling affair. What was that place like again? Where was it? Did I like it? A harried search is a waste of your time, so follow these tips to organize your hunt for the perfect rental.
Be prepared
An organized search begins with knowing what you want. Have a wish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Avoiding Fraudulent Rental Listings</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/11/16/avoiding-fraudulent-rental-listings/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/11/16/avoiding-fraudulent-rental-listings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Renter's Corner]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, rental scams have become increasingly intelligent and convincing, and if successful, they can cost you hundreds of dollars in lost deposits, fees and first and last months’ rent. To protect yourself against these schemes and ensure you get the highest quality rental for your money, use these tips while searching for your next rental [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tailor Lease Expirations at More Favorable Times of the Year for Re-Renting</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/11/04/tailor-lease-expirations-at-more-favorable-times-of-the-year-for-re-renting/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/11/04/tailor-lease-expirations-at-more-favorable-times-of-the-year-for-re-renting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rob's Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lease expiration]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=426</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This time of year, many parts of the country typically experience a slowdown in residential leasing.  With the holidays fast approaching many renters postpone their moves until January.  This practice frequently results in longer vacancies when they occur at this time of year.  When drafting new leases during this slower part of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Protecting a Security Deposit</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/11/03/protecting-a-security-deposit/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/11/03/protecting-a-security-deposit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:34:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A security deposit, even a small one, creates a bond between landlord and tenant, creating an extra financial incentive for the tenant to be responsible for the property they are renting. But the ins and outs of how to handle a tenant&#8217;s security deposit can be confusing. Read on for the dos, the don&#8217;ts and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keep a Festive Fall Yard</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/14/keep-a-festive-fall-yard/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/14/keep-a-festive-fall-yard/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Renter's Corner]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The separation of home maintenance responsibilities between the landlord and tenant varies based on lease agreements and local laws. However, generally speaking, yard maintenance – the cleaning and upkeep of grass, shrubs, trees, flowers and gardens – falls to the renter. So what chores should you be doing to keep the outside of your rental [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Stay on Top of Packing</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/14/how-to-stay-on-top-of-packing/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/14/how-to-stay-on-top-of-packing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Renter's Corner]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=385</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Packing for a move is a universally dreaded chore. There&#8217;s no real reason for packing to be so terrible, though. Preparation is the key to successful and unstressed packing, so read on for tips on how to do it right.
 Gather supplies
Packing for your move will require plenty of supplies, so begin gathering as soon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Forget the Laundry</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/07/dont-forget-the-laundry/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/07/dont-forget-the-laundry/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rob's Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When inspecting a property to purchase or to manage for rental purposes, always pay particular attention to the configuration of the laundry hook-ups.  The following are items to check:
&#8211; Make sure that the dryer is properly vented to the outside.
&#8211; If the actual washer is provided, it is important that the supply hoses are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Write a Powerful Property Description</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/07/write-a-powerful-property-description/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/07/write-a-powerful-property-description/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manager News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=367</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Your property description will be a very important promotional piece for your rental. Sure, a picture&#8217;s worth a thousand words, but your prospective tenant is going to want the details. Follow the tips below to write a description that will get your property lots of attention.
Why do you like it?
Remember that whatever appealed to you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating a Pet-Friendly Home</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/09/23/350/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/09/23/350/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Renter's Corner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Renter tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=350</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With children, you have nine months to prepare for their entrance into the world and many more before they begin roaming around your home on their own. Pets do not come with the same grace period.
Whether a puppy, kitten, adult dog or cat, your new pet will immediately be interested in every crevice and container [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Arrange Furniture in Your Rental Home</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/09/17/how-to-arrange-furniture-in-your-rental-home/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/09/17/how-to-arrange-furniture-in-your-rental-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Renter's Corner]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve got the keys to your rental house and the moving truck will soon arrive, but where on earth will everything go? Arranging the furniture in your new rental home is exciting and, at times, overwhelming. Here are some furniture arranging tips to get you going. 
Start with the basics
Consider each room in your house [...]]]></description>
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