Apartment Search Journal
Practical, reviewed guidance for searching, touring, applying, budgeting, and moving.
Renting With a Pet in South Salt Lake: Before You Apply
By Emmalee Ferrigno, Regional Director, Highland Partners
Compare pet approval, upfront fees and monthly costs, then use a tour checklist and moving-day plan to find a home that works for you and your pet.
How to Find an Apartment in South Salt Lake
By Emmalee Ferrigno, Regional Director, Highland Partners
A practical process for comparing current listings, floor plans, tours, costs, and neighborhood resources without relying on stale apartment information.
South Salt Lake Apartment Application Checklist
By Joe Ridler, COO, Highland Partners
Use this application checklist to organize identity, income, household, pet, timing, and property-specific questions before submitting anything.
What to Bring to an Apartment Tour
By Emmalee Ferrigno, Regional Director, Highland Partners
Bring a repeatable checklist, a way to take notes, measurements for important belongings, and the questions that matter to your decision.
Questions to Ask Before Applying for an Apartment
By Emmalee Ferrigno, Regional Director, Highland Partners
Clarify the exact home's availability, total recurring costs, application process, move-in timing, utilities, pets, parking, and insurance before applying.
How to Compare Apartment Floor Plans
By Emmalee Ferrigno, Regional Director, Highland Partners
Compare usable zones, circulation, storage, furniture fit, privacy, and the exact available home's verified details—not bedroom count alone.
Apartment Move-In Costs to Plan For
By Joe Ridler, COO, Highland Partners
Plan separately for application-stage charges, lease signing, utility setup, moving, coverage, pets, parking, and the first month's recurring obligations.
LLI vs. Renters Insurance: What Apartment Residents Should Know
By Joe Ridler, COO, Highland Partners
Liability to Landlord Insurance protects the landlord's interest; renters insurance may address a resident's belongings, living expenses, and other liabilities.
A Practical Guide to Moving to South Salt Lake
By Emmalee Ferrigno, Regional Director, Highland Partners
Plan the move in stages: verify the home and lease, arrange utilities and coverage, map the moving day, and use official local resources after arrival.
How to Check Your Commute Before Renting in South Salt Lake
By Emmalee Ferrigno, Regional Director, Highland Partners
Compare the whole trip, not just a map estimate: test your workday schedule, check UTA service and UDOT conditions, and plan a workable backup before choosing an apartment.