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When do leases typically start and end?

June 25, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Lease, Moving-In, Moving-Out, Searching

Since many students are around for the Fall and  Spring  semesters, many leases become available in June, July, August, and September.  However, Milwaukee is an open housing market so there are often houses/apartments available throughout the year. More information can… Read More

How early do I need to start searching to have the best selection?

June 25, 2020Available Rentals, Frequently Asked Questions, Searching

Start searching 2-3 months before you want to move-in in order to have access to the best pricing and largest selection. Searching too early (before February for the next fall) will cause you to over pay for your rent!  

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