The Apartment Hunter’s Blog

Start “adulting” with the Apartment Hunters blog! Our team of Little Rock locals knows a thing or two about putting together the perfect interior or making sure your space is pet-friendly. Cathy, Paul, and the staff live in and love Central Arkansas so check back regularly as new posts share our expertise and opinions!

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Cost Of Living In Little Rock

The cost of living in Little Rock is something we get asked about by out-of-town apartment hunters, often. Will they be spending more living in Little Rock than they do in the state that they are moving from? So we are here to break down the average cost of living in Little Rock.

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Top Companies to Work for in Little Rock

Little Rock is the biggest city in one of the country’s lowest cost of living states – featuring a vibrant live-work community with a hot job market! As working trends shift and industries grow and change, Little Rock offers opportunity at every turn. If you’re looking for career opportunities, you’re sure to find a great fit with one of the top companies to work for in Little Rock, Arkansas!

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What Can Be Deducted from My Security Deposit?

Whenever you rent out an apartment, it is a typical protocol to pay a security deposit. This is usually the cost of one month’s rent. Your landlord will tell you that you may get your security deposit back at the end of your lease if everything is in good condition. But who really knows what good condition actually is and what can actually be deducted from your security deposit?

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How Can I Tour Apartments During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

While things do seem to be opening up more than they were in 2020, it is still important to be careful during this Coronavirus Pandemic. If you are searching for an apartment, you do not have to be scared of visiting different states or traveling or seeing apartments in person all the time.

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What Are The Top Breweries in Arkansas?

Arkansas is home to a lot of really cool places, but one thing that really stands out for us is the amount of incredible breweries we have here in our Natural State. We want to share with you some of our top favorites.

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Do Apartments Let You Move In Early?

You’ve found the perfect apartment, and you’re ready to move in but the lease doesn’t start until the first of the next month, so what do you do? Sometimes due to work schedules or family circumstances, you need to move sooner than a lease will begin. Will a landlord allow you to move in early and if so, what does that look like?

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How Much Rent Can I Afford?

When it comes to choosing the right place to rent, there are multiple factors to take into consideration. You never want to commit to a lease that is more than you can afford. Multiple people make that mistake all the time because they will only consider what their income is and not all of the expenses that they may have to pay. 

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