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10 biggest mistakes renters make
A bad housing market has been good for landlords. If you're among the many now looking for an apartment, be aware of these potential pitfalls before you sign a lease.

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Have poor credit

35 %
Have poor credit
115 votes
Lack money for a down payment

31 %
Lack money for a down payment
101 votes
Had a recent foreclosure

6 %
Had a recent foreclosure
20 votes
Haven't found the right place

7 %
Haven't found the right place
23 votes
Don't want headaches of owning a home

3 %
Don't want headaches of owning a home
9 votes
May be moving to a new location

2 %
May be moving to a new location
7 votes
Can't afford monthly payments

7 %
Can't afford monthly payments
23 votes
Expect prices to keep going down

9 %
Expect prices to keep going down
29 votes
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