Where paying your rent pays you back

• The Cost (Savings) of a Roommate

  [ March 21, 2011 ]

  You’ve tightened your belt, you’re eating in more and going out less. Still, by the end of the month, you are checking your balance at the ATM everyday, just hoping that there’s something left over. You’ve been putting it off, but there’s no other option: It’s time to get a roommate. But, how much will [...]
• Sticker Shock: Apartment Rents Are Going Up

  [ March 11, 2011 ]

  What a difference a year makes. Just a year ago, rent prices were decreasing by approximately four percent nationwide. Renters were finally reaping the rewards of the old law of supply and demand: Too much supply plus no demand equals low rent. Get ready for a shift on the economic curve. While geographic differences exist, [...]
• So Your Roommate Wants to Move Out Early - Now What?

  [ February 10, 2011 ]

  It’s every renter’s worst nightmare. Your roommate gives you the we-need-to-talk look, and you know that whatever they are about to say, you aren’t going to want to hear. But you listen anyway. Listen to them tell you that they are moving out… now… before the lease is up. Of course, both parties want to [...]
• Reflecting on my First Year as a Renter

  [ February 9, 2011 ]

  A year and a half ago, a young, innocent and slightly naive country girl moved to Chicago - me. I had just graduated college and had never lived on my own before. Of course, like many first time renters, I faced a lot of new experiences and tough lessons which were accompanied by laughter, tears [...]
• Amping Up Apartment Safety For Less

  [ February 7, 2011 ]

  According to the National Crime Prevention Council, apartments are 85% more likely to be broken into and burglarized than a single-family home. This number may be startling for many renters who feel safer in their apartments due to the number of people always around. So, how can renters make sure that their apartment truly is [...]

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About William Paid

My name is William Paid, Esquire and I’m a serial personal butler with 40 years distinguished service, orchestrating exceptional living experiences for exiled kings, rockstars, supermodels, and even a few “young gun” Internet executives who are now woefully overleveraged and unable to employ my services. My role is to ensure everything runs smoothly for renters and roommates. I’m at YOUR service.