Whats the differences between an apartment and the “Private Listings “(Homes, Townhomes and Condos)?
• “Apartment” in the Dallas/Ft Worth area is a pretty broad term. The term “apartment” merely means it is managed by a company instead of owned by an individual. Many newer apartment communities are laid out like duplexes or townhomes. The deposits are low ($100-300) and they will do a 6-13 mo lease. Many of the newer ones have garages and some, but not very many, have private yards. • A “private listing” is a home, townhome, or condo that is owned by an individual or small investment group and is listed through an agent usually a Realtor). The deposit is usually equivalent to one months rent and almost all lease for a 1 year term. Back to Top Hints and Tips Save money on Auto Insurance: lease in Denton or Collin County! • That’s right. Auto and other types of insurance are on average about 20 percent cheaper in Collin and Denton County vs. Tarrant or Dallas County. By literally moving a block away, you could save 20-30 dollars a month on insurance. • Collin and Denton County start in
