By Steve Harper and Elizabeth Beasley, Apartment Guide contributor
Renting — while never really out of style — is trendy again!
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The National Association of Home Builders predicts that a preference for renting among young people is driving the building of many more new apartment buildings in the next couple of years. The state of the housing market, among other factors, seems to be leading more people to choose renting in the near future.
Are you ready for a reality check on the state of renting?
Urban upswing Housing trends work hand-in-hand with renting trends, of course. As reported in Forbes, there should be more supply and demand for urban apartments this year. Trulia’s Chief Economist Jed Kolko indicates that, because families are starting to buy homes again, single-family rentals — typically suburban — will be less in demand, accompanied by a rise in rentals in the heart of a city. These urban rentals will be occupied mostly by young adults who are moving out of their parents’ homes, starting careers and renting apartments close to work downtown.
If you are looking for a place in the city, you might run into some competition — or a lot of new friends, depending on how you look at it!
High demand means lower affordability The good news is that comfortable, convenient apartments in cities are on the rise. The bad news: these apartments are becoming more expensive.
Multifamily Executive cites a Harvard report pointing out that demand for rentals is increasing, allowing prices to go up. Downsized incomes are creating slimmer budget margins for many renters. Currently, the average renter is spending somewhere between 30 and 50 percent of his or her income on rent, the report indicates.
Staying aware of lesser affordability is a good thing, so you can make the most of your housing dollar. Aim for paying 30 percent, or less, of your paycheck, and you’ll be better able to stay in budget as rents increase over time.
Second-tier cities are tops For years, the top rental markets were the cities that never sleep, like New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. But 2014 real estate trends show that smaller, savvy cities are becoming popular with real estate developers and investors. Think Portland, Dallas, Austin, San Jose and Houston. Wherever you find startups and new industries thriving, you’ll likely find a second-tier rental market that’s booming.
Move over, Millennials Here’s one of the more surprising projections. Baby Boomers will begin to surpass Millennials in the rental market.
Of course, young adults still account for a large chunk of the renting population. According to renting rates revealed by the 2013 Current Population Survey, 25-34-year-olds will likely make up 31 percent of rental growth over the next ten years. But did you know that renters aged 65 and older might well make up a whopping 52 percent of growth for the same time period?
To understand the findings of this research conducted by the National Multi Housing Council, consider that the sheer size of the Boom generation means that there are more people potentially making a life transition from home ownership to renting — many downsizing to seek an adventurous retirement in the city, rather than the suburbs. There are only slightly more Millennials than Baby Boomers in the U.S. today, but there will be more people over the age of 65 who may, if trends hold, become renters over the next ten years.
While it can be argued that living side by side is a great way for the two generations to grow wise and stay youthful together, this represents a potentially significant change in the rental landscape, nonetheless.
For more on renting trends, take a look at these topical posts:
Which Cities Will See the Greatest Rent Increase in 2014?
What’s the Most Expensive Town in the U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You
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As the temperatures rise and the days become longer, we all have a calling in which we need to indulge. We must eat and drink outside.
Luckily, if you’re local to the D.C. area, or planning a visit during the warmer months, you can expect to have all your al fresco dining and drinking needs satisfied through one of the many rooftop and patio experiences in the area.
Each one has something unique to offer its guests – with everything from dog-friendly patios to picture-perfect views. Whether you’re an avid beer drinker, a lover of wine, or just in search of some tasty treat, you’re bound to find something in the list below that keeps you in the open air soaking in that sweet vitamin d.
Fig & Olive
Praised for its atmosphere, Fig & Olive offers a patio dining experience that feels luxurious at a reasonable price point. Fig & Olive is located in CityCenterDC where plenty of shops are just a few steps away, perfect for killing time while you wait for your table to be ready or for a post-meal stroll. The menu includes everything from small plates to seafood as well as pasta and more.
Colada Shop
Colada Shop is a renowned Instagrammer’s dream. The bright décor will draw you in and the delicious Cuban eats will keep you coming back. Complete with empanadas, sandwiches, coffee, and cocktails – this spot is perfect for any time of day. And best of all, the rooftop garden has happy-hour extending all night on Thursdays to provide you with the perfect, inexpensive way to kick off your weekend celebrations.
Fiola Mare
The outdoor seating section of Fiola Mare, otherwise known as The Kennedy Lounge, provides guests with a view of the Georgetown waterfront. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner, this spot is defined as an Italian seafood eatery that is a must for the Georgetown area.
Iron Gate
Iron Gate’s green-covered patio comes complete with lights and exposed brick to make it feel like a fairy’s dining spot of choice in Dupont Circle. In the colder months, enjoy the warmth of their outdoor fireplace while you enjoy your deliciously prepared Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed and whimsical environment.
Wet Dog Tavern
Wet Dog Tavern brings beer lovers and dog lovers together to drink and pass the time outdoors. Complete with lawn games and a long list of beers to choose from – everyone can find something they enjoy at this low-key hangout spot.
City Winery
Whether you’re going out on a gorgeous sunny day or a cozy rainy day – City Winery’s covered rooftop wine garden will allow you to enjoy wine of all types in all types of weather. Life music frequents this venue, but on the off days, you can enjoy wine and light appetizers while you relax in the open air.
Sauf Haus Bier Hall
If you’re one for the German drinking experience, then Sauf Haus Bier Hall is a must. Think your average beer garden, but on a roof with live entertainment. Don’t worry – there are plenty of giant pretzels to go around.
DNV Rooftop
For a variety of snacks and summery beverage choices (including adult slushies), head over to DNV Rooftop. This experience is all-inclusive, complete with a rooftop pool and a breathtaking view of the city. And if you drink too much or feel tired after a long day, you can stay in one of their luxurious rooms just a few floors down.
Perry’s
Who doesn’t love a good drag brunch? At Perry’s, you can enjoy that drag brunch atop their rooftop bar and seasonal terrace. Twinkling lights drape overtop of the patio so you can enjoy an excellent atmosphere while eating your sushi.
Embarking on the outdoor restaurant scene trail early will help identify the best spots to pass the longer days this summer. There’s something for everyone in the booming, diverse and distinct restaurant scene. Grab your mom, grab your brunch squad, and head out for a day of food and sunshine.
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Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to take advantage by moving cocktail hour outdoors. These are our favorite restaurants in DC with amazing patios or rooftops.
If you’ve ever wanted to see the ugly underbelly of blogging, today’s your lucky day. Because there’s nothing pretty about moving. It’s messy, it’s dirty, it’s chaotic. And we’re in the thick of the storm so I’m not going to sugar coat it for ya.
Our move is in fact, just one week – yes I said it – one week away! Color me panicked. After living in the same apartment for nearly four years, getting our place back into rentable shape is more than a little daunting. Because it’s all about the renter’s holy grail – getting your security deposit back, am I right? As a reminder, here’s what things looked like when the loft was at its peak.
Needless to say, it’s devolved a bit.
We’re slowly but surely dismantling all the work I put into making this place feel like home. Now it’s my job to make it look like a place a new tenant will love. While it may feel like you’re powerless when it comes to the discretion of a landlord, there are a few things you can do to put your best foot forward and give yourself the best chance of having your deposit returned.
One thing we needed to do is patch some walls – I’m a sucker for picture rail shelves, what can I say – but having paint brushes, drop cloths and tools on hand is certainly not practical in apartment living. Neither is taking the time to fill holes, sand, prime & paint when I’m frantically packing boxes with an 11-month old on my hip.
Hence TaskRabbit. If by some miracle you’re still unfamiliar with this awesome service, in short TaskRabbit is an app that connects you with people ready and willing to do the things you don’t have the time, know-how or brawn to complete on your own. Living in the city, TaskRabbit has come to my rescue more than once and this case was no exception. My Tasker, Logan was a dream come true. He showed up promptly, every tool necessary in hand and completed in two hours what would have taken me a whole day!
chloe was an excellent painter’s assistant
Having that repair work crossed off my list is such a relief. It leaves me free to focus on the purging I’m attempting to do right now – because why pack what you don’t want, right? – and all the sorting and organizing that needs to happen too. If time gets really short, I just might call Logan back to help me pack boxes!
There are a few other things to do if you want to have the best chance to get your security deposit back – and they’re all things you can rely on the expertise of an experienced Tasker to help you do in half the time.
The obvious one is clean. You want to check your lease to see if a nonrefundable cleaning deposit is already built in, but if it isn’t, go crazy. Deep clean those bathrooms, cupboards, drawers and baseboards. All the details you might ignore in day-to-day life – this is where it’s worthwhile to clean them.
Along with patching walls, look for any other minor repairs you might want to make. Perhaps you need to touch up your walls, replace some chipped trim or fix a leaky faucet. Any wear and tear you can spruce up will increase your chances of getting your hard-earned money back.
If you have a small move you can even have TaskRabbit help you do that! Maybe you can convince your friends to schlep boxes and all you need is help with some heavy lifting.
As an added bonus, TaskRabbit is offering you, my dear Apartment 34 readers, an exclusive discount on their services! Simply enter the code APT34 to receive $20 off same-day tasks – because you never know when you’re going to need last second help. (this offer expires 3/31)
I wouldn’t be surprised if I call in TaskRabbit reinforcements one (or two!) more times before moving day.
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This post is in partnership with TaskRabbit. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thanks for supporting posts that have kept Apartment 34’s doors open.
This guest post from Corinne is part of the “reader stories” feature at Get Rich Slowly. Some stories contain general advice; others are examples of how a GRS reader achieved financial success or failure. These stories feature folks with all levels of financial maturity and income.
At my previous job, I was paid on a monthly basis. I loved it. I got all my money for the month upfront, so it didn’t matter when I scheduled automatic savings or investment transfers.
When I moved to a job that was on a bi-weekly payroll schedule, I had to make sure the transfers were split across the month so I didn’t inadvertently empty my checking account! I was grumpy about it at first, but I’ve come to discover a wonderful secret about getting paid bi-weekly: If you’re on a biweekly payroll schedule, you’re getting a couple of “bonus” pay checks every year! Yes, that’s right. Bonus checks. Let me explain.
The Bonus of Bi-Weekly Pay
If you’re like me, your budget is constructed around a month’s worth of expenses. Most bills are monthly, rent or mortgage payments are monthly, and I’m betting you plan your grocery spending by how much to spend in a month. Maybe someone budgets by quarter or even by year, but not many people do.
So in any given month, you can expect to bring home two paychecks. Let’s say you take home $1000 with each check. Your budget allocates how to spend $2000 every month.
But wait a minute. Are you paid bi-weekly? If you look at a calendar, you’ll find that in some months, you actually receive three paychecks. Don’t believe me? Have a look at March. Say you get paid every two weeks on Friday. If your first check came on the 2nd, your next came on the 16th, and the third was on the 30th. All your expenses have been entirely covered by the first two checks; this is the amount of money you planned on receiving. The third is pure gravy!
Assuming you’re not living paycheck to paycheck and have enough of a buffer in your primary savings account, this is a huge opportunity to hit your some of your financial goals hard.
Putting the Bonus to Work
What might you do with this “bonus” money? The possibilities are endless, of course. Here are just a few suggestions:
Fund a holiday account. I don’t have any consumer debt and I invest regularly anyway, so this is my personal favorite. With my first “bonus” check, I grab $500 and stick it in a ING savings account called “Christmas Fund.” When the most wonderful time of the year comes around, I can enjoy it and not worry about all the money I’m spending; it was allocated for that purpose long ago.
Pay off high interest debt. If you’re carrying credit card debt, you can use your bonus check to make a serious dent in it (or perhaps pay it off entirely!). This is a brilliant way to spend your bonus money; you get an automatic return of whatever interest rate you’re paying.
Make an extra mortgage payment. I’m a renter in Brooklyn, so I know very little about mortgages! However, I have read that making one extra mortgage payment a year is supposed have a great impact on the overall amount you spend to pay off your mortgage. Maybe you’ve thought about doing this before, but wondered how to find the extra money to do it. Using your “bonus” check makes it completely painless.
Max out your IRA. If you’ve got extra room in your Roth IRA or traditional IRA, why not max it out with your “bonus” money? Remember, you’ve got until 4/17/2012 to contribute to your 2011 IRA. The limits are $5,000 if you’re younger than 50 and $6,000 if you’re older than 50. If you don’t have an IRA yet, then start one with your “bonus” money!
Start (or contribute to) an emergency fund. If you don’t yet have an emergency fund, start one with this “bonus” check. You’ll immediately have half a month’s expenses covered. In fact, you could build your emergency fund entirely through “bonus” checks. If you get two “bonus” checks a year, in three years time you’ll have a three month emergency fund. Not bad for pretty much no effort!
Treat yourself! After regularly reading about personal finance for three years, I’ve become pretty good with money. In fact, I might be frugal to a fault. If you’re like me, you might want to use your “bonus” check as an opportunity to enjoy life. Take a spur of the moment trip, go out to that expensive restaurant you’ve been drooling over for years, or buy thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. I’m thinking about using some “bonus” money to go on a hot air balloon ride for my birthday!
Naturally, you’ll want to spend your “bonus” money in the best way possible for you and that depends on your own unique circumstances. So, what are you doing with your “bonus” money?
A deck in your apartment offers a multitude of advantages, from enhancing your living experience to providing an outdoor sanctuary where you can relax, entertain and enjoy the beauty of nature. We’ve compiled 11 reasons a deck can elevate your living experience and some ideas to utilize this versatile space.
1. An extra space to decorate for holidays
Creativity through decoration is one of the most fun parts of being a renter. A deck is an extension of your apartment and serves as an extra place to show the holiday spirit. Whether that be Christmas lights on the railing or a Menorah in the window, a deck is a unique opportunity to get creative around celebratory holiday decorations.
2. And a comfy place to entertain all summer
When the weather is nice, hosting an outdoor get-together is ideal. A deck offers a spot to host a wine night, grill-off or catch-up session with a friend. With cozy seating on the deck, an inviting atmosphere sets the stage for making memories and charming guests.
3. A people-watching spot
We’re all guilty of doing it, and for some, it’s a guilty pleasure. Seated in your own privacy on your deck, you’re able to soak up not only the sounds of the area below but the sights. Decks allow you to indulge in people-watching and observing the vibrant energy of the neighborhood you’re living in.
4. A place to spend time with your pets outdoors
Our furry friends mean so much to us and enhance our lives in countless ways. Balconies help enhance their lives too, providing a dedicated space where they can soak up vitamin D and play to their heart’s content. Additionally, the deck becomes a cozy spot where you can cuddle up with your pet, enjoying precious moments together in the fresh air.
5. Date night in your outdoor oasis
Spending time with your significant other is valuable time. Date nights are pricey and discovering new spots is tricky. A deck date night is a creative and cozy way to drink, dine and enjoy the presence of your person without ever leaving your apartment.
6. Gardening opportunities
If you have a green thumb or aspire to grow your own veggies and herbs, a deck addition is perfect for you. Between growing flowers to brighten your day or herbs to bring life to a meal, the growing opportunities are vast with a deck. Plus, you’ll enjoy the fragrant herb smells while you hang out outside.
7. Grilling and dining al fresco
Communal apartment grills are super popular, especially during warmer months. Skip the wait and utilize your apartment balcony to grill out and dine al fresco. An apartment with a deck easily transforms to your own private outdoor culinary haven with a grill and dining area.
8. Soak up the sun privately
Don’t have enough time to head down to the pool? Just want to enough a quick cup of coffee before you head to work? A deck solves these problems for renters, providing a convenient space for a quick sunbathing or a peaceful moment of relaxation.
9. Exercise and fitness space
Fitness classes are great outdoors. With most at-home workout classes and routines only requiring a small bit of space, an apartment deck serves as a perfect spot for a stretch. Also, the privacy provided by your apartment deck allows you to freely move and follow along with your workout without feeling restricted by crowded gyms or shared spaces.
10. Staycation escape
Utilizing your deck to escape and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature can really boost mental health, elevate your mood and enhance your overall living experience. Whether you want to stargaze, lose yourself in a book series or just take a breath of fresh air, recharging and reconnecting on your deck is easy.
11. Connecting with nature
There is an endless list of ways to connect with nature on your apartment deck. Installing birdfeeders, watching the sunrise and sunset, outdoor meditation and installing wind chimes are some of the ways renters can connect with the sights and sounds of the outdoors.
An amenity in the comfort of your own home
A deck enhances apartment living by providing a private outdoor space for relaxation, entertainment and connection with nature. It expands your living space and offers endless possibilities for personalization and enjoyment.
With a deck, you can fully embrace the joys of outdoor living while enjoying the convenience and comfort of apartment life. Ready to search for apartments with this perk? Start your apartment-hunting journey today!
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If you live in Erie’s 12-state service area, the company could be a great choice for robust coverage and affordable premiums. Erie’s digital tools are lacking compared to its competitors, though, so it may not be the best choice for tech-focused customers.
Affordable average premiums for both homeowners and car insurance policies compared to the national average
Strong customer satisfaction rankings from J.D. Power
Erie’s home insurance offers guaranteed replacement for dwelling coverage in most states
Erie auto and home insurance is only available in 12 states and Washington D.C.
No usage-based auto insurance program available
Only a few homeowners endorsements available
Avg. annual auto insurance premium for full coverage: $1,356
Avg. annual auto insurance premium for min coverage: $486
Avg. annual home insurance premium for $250k dwelling coverage: $957
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In August 2022, Erie Insurance established Erie Strategic Ventures to help fund entrepreneurs who create innovative products and services for customers and Erie’s independent agents. The company also recently announced the addition of optional extended water coverage for homeowners policies.
Erie car insurance
Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance Group started in Pennsylvania but has since expanded to 12 states and Washington D.C. The company offers coverage options that may be difficult to find among its competitors. Its standard auto insurance policies feature a diminishing deductible, first accident forgiveness for eligible policyholders and Erie Rate Lock, depending on the state. Additional coverage options include roadside assistance, auto glass repair and personal item coverage.
Erie car insurance earned a Bankrate Score of 3.8 out of 5. This Score reflects the company’s coverage options, financial strength, customer satisfaction and available discounts. Erie lost points due to its regional availability and limited digital tools (for example, the mobile app doesn’t have a claims filing option). Erie earned an A+ (Superior) AM Best financial strength rating and placed third in J.D. Power’s 2022 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study.
Pros and cons of Erie car insurance
Erie’s coverage options and customer satisfaction scores make it one of the best car insurance companies in states where it writes policies. Comparing pros and cons of Erie auto insurance may help you decide if the company could be a good fit for your needs.
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Erie is one of the cheapest car insurance companies based on our research of average premiums analyzed from Quadrant Information Services. Erie’s full coverage car insurance costs an average of $1,356 per year, while minimum coverage averages $486 per year.
Comparatively, the national average cost of car insurance for both coverage levels is higher, at $2,014 per year for full coverage and $622 per year for minimum coverage. Actual rates may vary based on car insurance rating factors, but the premium data below may be a useful comparison tool.
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Bankrate bases the following average rates on data provided by Quadrant Information Services. This may not represent the price you will pay for car insurance. We do not include average rates for drivers with a history of driving under the influence (DUI) because some insurers may not write policies for motorists with a DUI conviction. If you have a DUI conviction, you may contact your insurance agent to find out how it could impact your car insurance premium.
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$134
$1,607
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$41
$486
$622
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$44
$527
$748
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$892
Erie car insurance quotes by age
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$2,876
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Age 17
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$4,102
Age 18
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$2,630
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$2,512
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National average annual minimum coverage premium
Age 16
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$1,035
$1,470
Age 17
$81
$970
$1,362
Age 18
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$944
$1,261
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$892
$1,070
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$876
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$1,461
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National average annual minimum coverage premium
Age 18
$90
$1,081
$1,967
Age 25
$48
$579
$747
Age 30
$43
$520
$647
Age 40
$41
$486
$622
Age 60
$39
$462
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Your deductible may be reduced by $100 for each claim-free policy year, up to a $500 maximum. This discount is only available to policyholders who purchase the Auto Plus endorsement, and its availability may vary by state.
Erie may extend both bundling and multi-policy discounts to policyholders who carry more than one insurance policy with the company.
Vehicles equipped with safety and security devices, such as airbags, anti-lock brakes and anti-theft devices, may qualify for a discount.
Erie may extend a discount to policyholders who pay their annual car insurance premium in one lump sum, rather than monthly installments.
Erie car tools and benefits
Erie extends a coverage option for non-owned autos including cars, moving vans and trailers that you use but do not own. This may be ideal for Erie drivers who do not own a vehicle but do drive on occasion.
Erie also sells boat, class car and motorcycle insurance, along with coverage for ATVs, golf carts and snowmobiles.
Erie home insurance
Erie home insurance receives high customer satisfaction scores from J.D. Power as well as 24/7 support for policyholders and a variety of coverage options. Erie offers guaranteed replacement cost coverage as part of its standard homeowners policies as well as additional living expenses.
Although Erie does not allow policyholders to file a claim through their mobile app, the company has more than 13,000 local agents and advertises a 90 percent customer retention rate year over year.
Pros and cons of Erie homeowners insurance
If you’re considering Erie for your homeowners insurance needs, it may be helpful to compare perks and drawbacks you may experience with the carrier. Here are a few of the key pros and cons Bankrate’s editorial team identified:
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Guaranteed dwelling replacement cost coverage included in standard homeowners policies
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Ranked 7th in J.D. Power’s 2022 U.S. Home Insurance Study
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Standard home insurance policies include up to $500 in pet coverage
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Only a few discounts available
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Dwelling coverage limit
Erie average annual premium
National average annual premium
$150,000
$659
$975
$250,000
$957
$1,428
$350,000
$1,269
$1,879
$450,000
$1,601
$2,343
$750,000
$2,597
$3,761
Erie home insurance discounts
Home insurance discounts may help you save on your premium. Advertised home insurance discounts with Erie include:
You may earn a discount if your home is equipped with safety features like smoke alarms, security systems and an automatic sprinkler system.
Obtain an Erie homeowners insurance quote seven to 60 days before your current policy’s renewal date and you might earn a discount.
Customers who purchase a life insurance policy in addition to a car or homeowners insurance policy with Erie could earn a multi-policy discount.
Erie home tools and benefits
Erie’s home insurance coverage comes with unique options not found with other carriers. Its home insurance pet coverage extends coverage to up to $500 for animals, including birds and fish.
Erie offers gift card and gift certificate reimbursement coverage for its ErieSecure Home policies. Customers may receive reimbursement for up to $250 per gift card purchased from businesses within 100 miles of their home, with a maximum of $500 per policy period.
Erie life insurance
Erie offers four life insurance products: term life, whole life, universal life and Erie’s exclusive ERIExpress Life. Erie’s term life insurance may be a good option for those who want a fixed coverage term and intend for the policy to pay for expenses that may be burdensome to loved ones, such as funeral costs and mortgage or credit card debt. Whole and universal life have no fixed terms, but universal life offers the most flexible death benefit. Erie’s unique ERIExpress Life policy may be ideal for people looking for a simplified application and fast approval.
Pros and cons of Erie life insurance
The best life insurance company may be different for everyone, and each policy type serves a different purpose. The following pros and cons may help you decide if Erie life insurance is right for you.
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Multi-policy discounts available for policyholders with a life and home or auto policy.
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ERIExpress may be available without a medical exam.
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Variety of policy types to choose from
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Only writes policies in 12 states and the District of Columbia
Erie life insurance endorsements
Life insurance endorsements, also called riders, may modify and extend your life insurance coverage. Erie’s life insurance coverage only offers one rider, a long-term care rider. Erie’s long-term care rider is only available for universal and whole life insurance policies. The long-term care rider provides an accelerated death benefit, which pays a portion of your policy’s death benefit to help pay medical expenses incurred following a covered accident or illness that requires long-term care.
Erie life tools and benefits
Erie provides a life insurance calculator on its website to help customers decide which type of policy may best fit their needs. From there, customers can request to be paired with an independent Erie agent to get a quote.
Erie customer satisfaction
Researching third-party ratings may help you decide which insurer best fits your needs. J.D. Power produces annual car insurance and home insurance studies that rate and rank insurers based on their customer satisfaction. These include the national U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study and more regional U.S. Auto Insurance Study.
Agencies such as AM Best, Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s analyze the financial strength of insurers and produce ratings that may indicate the financial strength of individual companies. Erie has earned an A+ (Superior) AM Best financial strength rating.
Lastly, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) produces an annual complaint index report to track the prevalence of complaints lodged against insurance companies. The index employs a baseline of 1.0. Scores below 1.0 indicate that a provider had fewer complaints than expected for a company its size and vice versa.
Erie auto satisfaction
In J.D. Power’s 2022 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study, Erie ranked third in the market, with an overall customer satisfaction score of 893 out of 1,000. More regionally, Erie came in first for overall customer satisfaction in the mid-Atlantic and North Central regions. Erie has an NAIC Complaint Index of 0.56 for its private passenger policies, indicating fewer customer complaints than expected for a company its size.
Erie homeowners satisfaction
Erie ranked above average in J.D. Power’s 2022 U.S. Home Insurance Study, earning an overall customer satisfaction score of 827 out of 1,000. Erie’s homeowner policies have an impressive NAIC Complaint Index of 0.09, indicating very few complaints from policyholders.
Erie life satisfaction
Erie wasn’t rated in the annual life insurance study conducted by J.D. Power, potentially due to the company’s small size when compared to national life insurance carriers. However, the Erie Family Life company, which underwrites Erie’s life insurance products, has an NAIC Complaint Index of 0.46, which is less than half of the 1.00 baseline. Based on this data, Erie’s life insurance customers may be satisfied with the service they receive, since fewer-than-average complaints were filed.
How to file a claim with Erie
Erie gives auto and home insurance policyholders two ways to file a claim. They can contact their Erie agent or call the 24/7 claims center at 800-367-3743. Life insurance customers can file a claim by contacting their Erie agent or by calling 800-458-0811.
Erie availability
Erie writes car and home insurance policies in the District of Columbia and the following states:
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Erie sells life insurance in the District of Columbia and all of the aforementioned states, except New York.
Other Erie perks worth considering
Erie also offers business insurance including business automobile insurance. Business policies may protect a variety of businesses, including breweries, contractors, religious organizations, retailers and veterinarians.
Erie also offers a long list of other insurance and financial products for customers, including:
Financial services: Erie offers Medicare supplemental coverage (Medigap) and retirement accounts, including annuities and individual retirement accounts (IRAs).
Renters, condo and mobile home insurance: Erie offers a variety of insurance policies for other dwellings and living situations.
Flood insurance: Erie sells standalone flood insurance policies for homeowners and business owners.
Personal valuables insurance: This coverage may be purchased to financially protect jewelry, art, sports equipment, collections, musical instruments and more.
Erie corporate sustainability
Through The Giving Network, Erie and its employees volunteer time and money with organizations focussed on community building, environmental responsibility and safety. These initiatives include partnering with United Way and American Red Cross, as well as supporting other culture and arts organizations, entrepreneurship, education and environmental responsibility. In November 2022, the provider’s The Giving Network awarded $50,000 in grants to 10 northwest Pennsylvania environmental organizations.
With the company’s ERIE Service Corps, employees are encouraged to use a full work-day volunteering in their local community. The Corps also has a matching donation program and established the H.O. Hirt Scholarship Fund and the F.W. Hirt Employee Emergency Fund to more immediately meet the financial needs of their community.
Not sure if Erie is right for you?
Erie offers a variety of auto, home and life insurance products, but it does not write policies in all states. If you live outside Erie’s service area or need an insurer that offers a more diverse portfolio of products, you might consider one of these carriers:
Erie vs. Allstate
Allstate sells car and homeowners policies in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and all states except New Jersey. While Erie extends a multi-policy discount to policyholders, Allstate offers more ways to potentially reduce your premium. For instance, if you switch to Allstate, you might earn up to a 10 percent discount, plus an additional 10 percent savings each time you renew your policy. Allstate also offers a robust mobile app that allows policyholders to file claims virtually.
Learn more: Allstate insurance review
Erie vs. Travelers
Unlike Erie, Travelers offers optional rideshare coverage and gap insurance. Travelers extends many potential home insurance discounts including potential discounts for purchasing a new home and owning a LEED-certified green home. However, Travelers ranks lower than Erie in the 2022 U.S. Home Insurance Study and does not sell life insurance products.
Learn more: Travelers Insurance review
Erie vs. AAA
AAA Life Insurance Company sells term life, universal life and whole life insurance policies. AAA’s traditional term life policies offer coverage up to $5 million and give you the option to add a child term endorsement, which provides up to $20,000 in coverage for each eligible child. AAA’s roadside assistance program is robust and enables you to request battery, flat tire, emergency fuel delivery, locksmith, mechanical first aid and towing services from the convenience of the AAA mobile app. Bear in mind that AAA coverages, discounts and optional coverages may vary by location.
Learn more: AAA insurance review
Is Erie a good insurance company?
Erie has excellent financial strength ratings and earned high marks in J.D. Power’s customer and claims satisfaction studies. Additionally, the provider has NAIC Complaint Indexes that are far lower than baseline.
While Erie includes some perks in its standard auto insurance policies, like roadside assistance and rental car reimbursement, the carrier falls behind in the market by not offering a comprehensive mobile app or telematics program.
Erie’s standard homeowners policies feature guaranteed dwelling replacement cost coverage, which most insurers only offer as an endorsement, but they extend few optional coverages and discounts. Overall, Erie offers a solid portfolio of auto, home and life insurance products, but the provider only writes policies in a handful of states.
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Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze 2023 rates for ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates are weighted based on the population density in each geographic region. Quoted rates are based on 40-year-old male and female homeowners with a clean claim history, good credit and the following coverage limits:
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$100,000 bodily injury liability per person
$300,000 bodily injury liability per accident
$50,000 property damage liability per accident
$100,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per person
$300,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per accident
$500 collision deductible
$500 comprehensive deductible
To determine minimum coverage limits, Bankrate used minimum coverage that meets each state’s requirements. Our sample drivers own a 2021 Toyota Camry, commute five days a week and drive 12,000 miles annually.
Age: Rates were calculated by evaluating our base profile with the ages 16-60 (base: 40 years) applied. Depending on age, drivers may be a renter or homeowner. Age is not a contributing rating factor in Hawaii and Massachusetts.
The rates for drivers ages 16–20 added to their parent’s policy reflect the good student and driver’s training discounts applied. The rates for drivers aged 16-20 on their own policy do not include the good student and driver’s training discounts. Additionally, 25-year-old rates are based on the driver as a renter and 30+ on the driver as a homeowner.
Incidents: Rates were calculated by evaluating our base profile with the following incidents applied: clean record (base), single speeding ticket and single at-fault accident.
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Coverage A, Dwelling: $150,000, $250,000, $350,000, $450,000, $750,000
Coverage B, Other Structures: $15,000, $25,000, $35,000, $45,000, $75,000
Coverage C, Personal Property: $75,000, $125,000, $175,000, $225,000, $375,000
Coverage D, Loss of Use: $30,000, $50,000, $70,000, $90,000, $150,000
Coverage E, Liability: $300,000, $300,000, $300,000, $300,000, $500,000
Coverage F, Medical Payments: $1,000
The homeowners also have a $1,000 deductible and a separate wind and hail deductible (if required).
These are sample rates and should be used for comparative purposes only. Your quotes will differ.
Bankrate Scores
Our 2023 Bankrate Score considers variables our insurance editorial team determined impacts policyholders’ experiences with an insurance company. These rating factors include a robust assessment of each company’s product availability, financial strength ratings, online capabilities and customer and claims support accessibility. Each factor was added to a category, and these categories were weighted in a tiered approach to analyze how companies perform in key customer-impacting categories.
Like our previous Bankrate Scores, each category was assigned a metric to determine performance, and the weighted sum adds up to a company’s total Bankrate Score — out of 5 points. This year, our 2023 scoring model provides a more comprehensive view, indicating when companies excel across several key areas and better highlighting where they fall short.
Tier 1 (Cost & ratings): To determine how well auto and home insurance companies satisfy these priorities, 2023 quoted premiums from Quadrant Information Services (if available), as well as any of the latest third-party agency ratings from J.D. Power, AM Best and the NAIC, were analyzed.
Tier 2 (Coverage & savings): We assessed companies’ coverage options and availability to help policyholders find a provider that balances cost with coverage. Additionally, we evaluated each company’s discount options listed on its website.
Tier 3 (Support): To encompass the many ways an auto and home insurance company can support policyholders, we analyzed avenues of customer accessibility along with community support. This analysis incorporated additional financial strength ratings from S&P and Moody’s and factored a company’s corporate sustainability efforts.
Tier scores are unweighted to show the company’s true score in each category out of a possible five points.
While you might be intimidated, it doesn’t have to be hard!
I learned how to build credit at 18 by opening a credit card offer that came in the mail. My first credit card had a small limit around $300.
I never maxed it out, and there were really no benefits. But, it didn’t have a monthly fee, and it helped me learn how to build credit fast.
My credit score is now over 800 and considered excellent.
I don’t rely on my credit score and credit history, but I know that it impacts my life in many different areas — from insurance, to loans, to my cell phone bill.
Whether you want to believe it or not, your credit score can play a major role in your family’s life.
While you shouldn’t go crazy and completely obsess over learning how to improve your credit score, it is important to learn what you can about your credit score and the impact it may have on your life.
Your credit score can influence the interest rate you receive on a loan or your home mortgage, finding a rental home, attaining certain jobs, your insurance rates, and more.
Because of this, I think that a credit score can be used to a person’s advantage.
Even though your credit score can impact your life in a big way, that doesn’t mean it’s hard to build your credit history and credit score. Yes, it can be easy to wreck your score, but it’s easy to learn how to build your credit score back up.
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How to build credit.
What is a credit score?
Before we begin, I want to talk more about what a credit score is. If you want to learn how to build a credit score from scratch, then starting here is the key to understanding what you’re working with.
A credit score is a three digit number that shows others your creditworthiness, and is often used as an indicator to show how risky you are.
There are three main credit bureaus, which is why you may occasionally see different numbers. The main three (Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian) calculate scores depending on the information they have about you, so your history and score may be slightly different at each of them.
Related: How Do Credit Cards Work?
What is a good credit score?
Lenders and people who are checking your credit score usually have varying opinions about what a good credit score is.
In general, though, a good credit score is usually 720+. The higher your number, the better your credit score.
Is 600 a good credit score?
A 600 credit score is below average. But, do not fret. There are ways to increase your credit score.
Is it easy to hurt your credit history?
Learning how to build credit and improving your credit score usually take more work and time than it does to damage your credit score.
You may be hurting your credit score if:
You have a high utilization rate. Keeping your balances below 20% of what you can borrow is important. For example, if your credit card limit is $1,000, try not to have a balance over $200. Lenders like to see a low utilization rate, as it shows that you are not maxing out your debt.
You cancel credit cards that may be helping your credit history.
You pay your bills late or not at all.
You never check your credit report and have errors listed.
Can my credit score influence my home buying process?
Yes, for sure!
This is a big reason why learning how to build credit is so important. Your credit score can impact:
Whether or not you are approved for a home loan.
Your interest rate.
How large of a home loan you are given.
The size of the down payment you are required to put down.
Read more at How Your Credit Score Impacts Your Home Buying Process.
Why is improving your credit score important? What else can it affect?
There are many instances in which your credit score and/or credit report may be looked at, and sometimes it has nothing to do with a loan. This is why it is important to work on building your credit score, because you never know when you may need it.
Plus, it’s something you can personally control, so why not learn how to build credit and start working on improving it?
Home and car insurance – If you have homeowners or car insurance, your rate may be calculated on a factor you didn’t know about – your credit score. If your credit score isn’t good, then you may actually be paying more because companies consider you to be riskier.
Employer – This may be shocking to hear, but there are some employers out there that will check your credit report (with your permission). Industries that often check your credit report include those dealing with financial services, chemicals, and defense. I recently read a statistic that around 30% of companies will check a potential new hire’s credit report before making a hiring decision.
Renting a home – If you have decided you don’t want to own a home, you may still need your credit history checked. In fact, your landlord will most likely check your credit history. They will want to know if you pay your bills on time or if you have ever skipped a payment entirely. This will say a lot about you as a renter, whether you want to believe it or not. If your credit history is not up to their standards, you may be denied the rental altogether, you may be asked to pay multiple months rent upfront, or you may be asked to find a co-signer just in case you fail to pay your rent.
Credit cards – If you don’t care about credit, then you probably will not care about this one. However, if you want a credit card, especially one with a good rewards system in place, then you will want to work on improving your credit score. The credit cards with the best reward offers are usually only available to those with good or excellent credit scores.
Loans (home, car, etc.) – If you apply for a loan, your credit score and credit history will definitely be checked. Before you are approved for a loan of any sort, the lending institution is going to thoroughly check your financial history so they don’t end up losing money on your loan.
The interest rate you receive – A good credit score usually means you will qualify for lower interest rates, while a bad credit score means higher interest rates. I have talked to someone with a 24% interest rate on a car loan, all because they had a very low credit score. A higher interest rate means paying hundreds or thousands of dollars extra in interest, and this is why it’s so important to learn how to build credit
What makes up your credit score?
There are five categories that make up your credit score. Your payment history and amounts owed equate to 65% of your credit history, but don’t forget the others factors!
If you want to work on building your credit score, here are the following factors that go into your score:
35% Payment History. Your payment history has the biggest impact on your credit score. This includes if you pay your bills on time, if you have missed a payment, if any of your bills have been sent to collections, and so on.
30% Amounts Owed. This is the next largest category when it comes to your credit score. This includes your balances, your utilization rate, and more.
15% Length of Credit History. The age of your accounts come into play here. This is why it’s usually a good idea to keep a credit card that you’ve had for a long time. I still have the credit card I opened when I was 18. It has no other rewards than improving my average account age. However, only keep cards open if you know you won’t go into debt.
10% New Credit. This category includes things such as how many hard credit inquiries you have and how long it’s been since you last opened a new credit account. It is important to remember that checking your own credit score does NOT impact this category as long as you receive your credit report from a company that is authorized to give you your credit report.
10% Credit Mix. This includes the type of accounts you have, such as whether or not you have credit cards, a mortgage, car loan, and so on.
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Here’s how to build credit from scratch:
After reading all of the above, I’m sure you’re wondering how you can build your credit score fast, especially if you have a low credit score or no credit at all.
Increasing your score and learning how to establish credit is not extremely difficult. Once you realize what impacts your credit score, you can make relatively easy changes that will begin to improve it.
Below are my general tips for building your credit score.
Get a credit card.
Okay, okay, some of you may be cringing at this tip. Credit cards are not for everyone, BUT if you know that you can be smart about it, opening a credit card is a way to build your credit history. It can one day lead to you being able to use your credit score and credit history to your advantage.
While your first credit card will probably have a low limit and a high interest rate, it can help you learn how to build credit.
If you are looking for options, I recommend reading Best Rewards Credit Cards | What You Need To Know.
And, I recommend reading Top 5 Credit Card Mistakes And How To Avoid Them before you get a credit card.
Now, there are other ways to learn how to build credit without a credit card. Continue reading below.
Pay your bills on time.
According to FICO, 35% of your credit score is determined by your payment history. One or two late payments most likely won’t prevent you from having a good credit score. However, continuing to miss payments most likely will.
No matter what the bill is, you should always pay it on time. Paying a bill late may lead to interest charges, late fees, and a drop in your credit score.
Yes, companies can report late payments to credit agencies. If you do happen to accidentally pay a bill late, do not panic, though. If you are quick enough, you can call the company and ask for some leniency so they won’t report it.
I once underpaid my monthly mortgage payment by $10. I must have clicked the wrong number because I’m still not even sure how that happened. Luckily, I caught it quickly enough and my mortgage company realized that it must have been a mistake. They waived any late fees and also did not report it to anyone.
Other related tip on how to build your credit score from scratch: Pay your credit card bill before your balance is reported. Even if you pay your credit cards in full each month, your balances are still probably being reported. Some people avoid this by paying their credit card bills twice a month to keep their utilization rate low.
Regularly check your credit report.
It’s important to check your credit report regularly because it may include errors that negatively affect your credit score. The sooner you fix those errors, the sooner you can improve your score.
My favorite site for checking my credit score is Credit Sesame. Credit Sesame makes it extremely easy to check your score and both me and my husband have active accounts.
You can also receive one annual free credit report from the three main credit bureaus mentioned above. Yes, this means that you get one from EACH, so three each year. I recommend spacing them out so you can get one every four months. You can read more about this here.
Keep your balances and utilization rate low.
If you have a credit card, then you have a credit limit. However, just because you are given this limit doesn’t mean you should try to reach it.
I recommend spending less than 20% of your available credit.
In fact, you should always try to be below 30% of your credit limit if you want to have a good credit score. So, if your credit limit is $1,000, you do not want to spend more than $300. Any more than that will impact your credit score.
It’s also important to note that even if you are paying your balance in full each month that going over 30% of your credit limit can still negatively impact you. This is because your balance is reported on a monthly basis to the credit bureaus. In this case, it is best to pay off your balance or at least some of it before your next credit card statement goes live. Paying off all or a portion of your balance before the rest of it is due will keep your utilization rate low.
If your credit limit is low, then you may even want to request an increase. Of course, only do this if you trust yourself not to spend more. The key here is to not it all!
Be mindful of your credit history.
Keeping credit cards open can lengthen your credit history, and this can improve your credit score. However, only do this if it makes sense for you. If you think you will go into debt or if the annual feels aren’t worth it, then you may want to think about closing your cards instead.
According to FICO, 15% of your credit score is from the length of your credit history. The longer your credit history then the higher your score may be.
If you want to learn how to build credit when you have none and you have old credit cards that carry no annual fees, you may want to think twice before you cancel them. Yes, closing them can help you simplify your life, but an old credit card may be lengthening your credit history and, therefore, improving your credit score.
Like I said, I still have the credit card I opened when I turned 18. The credit card stinks and pretty much offers no benefits. However, it’s the card I’ve had the longest. To keep it active, I just buy one thing a year (such as gum)!
Side note: There are many reasons why you may want to cancel your credit cards, though. If having credit cards leads to credit card debt (not being able to pay your balance in full every month), then it may be the best idea to cancel them.
Get your rent reported.
Did you know that paying your rent can help you improve your credit score?
If you have little to no credit or are struggling with poor or bad credit, by using ExtraCredit, you can report your rent and utilities to TransUnion® & Equifax®, so you can get payment history for bills you are already paying! Rent reporting can help you add more credit history and help you work your way to a strong credit profile.
You can learn more at What Is ExtraCredit? Here Are 4 Reasons You Need to Read This ExtraCredit Review.
How do I start building credit?
As a recap of the above, you can learn how to build your credit score by:
Getting a credit card (but be smart!)
Paying your bills on time
Regularly checking your credit report
Keeping your balances and utilization rate low
Being mindful of your credit history
Getting your rent reported
How can I build my credit if I have no credit?
As a personal finance blogger, I sometimes hear people say that you shouldn’t worry about your credit score because credit cards are horrible. However, I don’t completely agree with that.
Credit cards are dangerous for some people, but that’s not the case for everyone.
Learning how to start building credit and improving your score can end up saving you lots of money. It can lead to lower interest rates, lower down payments, and lead to more opportunities.
Having a good credit score doesn’t mean you use credit cards all of the time either, it means you’ve followed the tips in this article and have shown lenders, employers, and others that they can trust you.
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When it comes to booking rental cars, there are quite a few websites to choose from. If you’re not set on booking directly with one of the big national chains like Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Hertz or Alamo, you could potentially save even more money by using one of the options below.
Whether you have elite status with a car rental company or not, there are different ways to compare rental companies and find the best pricing for your next rental.
We always recommend pricing a rental directly with a national chain website so you have an idea of the going rate before moving on to the aggregator sites that compare multiple offers.
Costco Travel
For Costco members, this is a no-brainer. Costco negotiates rates on everything from vacation packages and cruises to car rentals for its members. The site allows you to compare prices from participating Alamo, Avis, Budget and Enterprise locations and shows a grid of available car types and prices across those companies so you can make the best decision.
For the purposes of pricing, an airport was chosen below, but once you enter your desired city, you can select different locations within that city from a map and compare pricing.
COSTCO.COM
There are a few rules for renting with Costco: The primary renter needs to be a Costco member, but additional drivers do not, and drivers must be 25 years of age or older.
Once you’ve selected your car and are ready to place a reservation, you’ll need to provide your Costco membership number. One of the perks of Costco Travel is that you can make a reservation without worrying about paying until you pick up your rental car.
AutoSlash
AutoSlash is a car rental aggregator, meaning it pulls information from many different rental sites to allow you to compare pricing. One of its interesting features is that it allows you to enter any memberships, credit cards or frequent flyer programs you belong to, and it will search for applicable discounts.
TPG’s Katie Genter wrote a comprehensive guide to using AutoSlash for rental car shopping.
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Once you enter in all relevant information, AutoSlash will email you a link to view your quotes. You can then choose to book now and pay now or pay later.
One of the interesting features that AutoSlash offers is the ability to track rental car prices. Once you’ve made a reservation with free cancellation, go back to the AutoSlash website and fill out the form to track price drops for your rental. You will need your current reservation information to fill out the form.
You will then be able to check the boxes for any of the rental car companies you’d like to track and also choose only to receive an email alert if the price drops below what you have currently reserved. This could potentially save you money and allow you to rebook at a lower rate.
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Turo
Often referred to as the “Airbnb of rental car sites,” Turo has definitely caught on in cities across the U.S. and even some Canadian provinces and the United Kingdom. In short, Turo is a peer-to-peer car rental site that can also be accessed and managed through an app.
Many TPG staffers have used Turo and share positive experiences in the TPG guide to renting with Turo. Some of the advantages of using this service include the lower fee for drivers under 25 years of age, that delivery service can sometimes be available, and renting from a local could be more convenient than seeking out a rental car location.
Related: Renting a car in Hawaii with Turo
The one downside would be that you usually have to return the car to the same location where you picked it up, so if you’re looking for a one-way rental, a traditional rental car site might work better for you in that situation.
A few quick test searches found rental prices equal to or less expensive than traditional rental car companies. The handy map will show you the locations of all the rentals available in your area for the dates that you search.
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While Turo doesn’t have airline partners like the big car rental companies, there are still opportunities to earn points and miles on your rentals. Since Turo codes in the travel category, be sure to use a credit card that earns you the most points for travel.
Related: Are Turo car rentals covered by credit card insurance?
Expedia
Maybe you’ve only searched Expedia for hotels or flights, but it also offers rental cars and the option to book all trip components together if you’d like. When searching for hotels, you can check the box to add a flight and add a car.
Expedia’s car rental interface is pretty straightforward and convenient. You can use filters to search for options like refundable rentals and the ability to pay at the counter. It’s also a transparent booking site, meaning you will see the company you’re renting with before deciding to book.
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In 2022, Expedia Group announced a new rewards program called One Key which would unify rewards across its family of brands: Expedia, Hotels.com, Orbitz and vacation rental site Vrbo. There’s still no official launch date in 2023 for this new program.
AAA
If you are a AAA member, check the AAA website for your area to see if there are car rental deals. The AAA site will search multiple car rental sites for you to find the best deals. If you aren’t already a AAA member, you can read the TPG guide to AAA membership to learn more about the benefits and determine if it’s worth it for you to join.
Some of the exclusive member benefits for car rentals include up to 20% off the base rate in the U.S. and Canada, up to 10% off the base rate on international rentals, free use of one child safety seat, and no charge for up to four additional drivers who are AAA members.
There are additional exclusive benefits through AAA’s partnership with Hertz, such as 10% off a tank of gas when purchasing gas at local prices, and you can return the vehicle with any amount of fuel. The young renters fee is also waived for members ages 20-24.
To start the search process, I had to enter my Hertz membership number, and then it asked me to verify my full name and ZIP code to validate that I was a AAA member. The search feature offers pay-now and pay-at-the-counter options as well as AAA member rates and standard rates. You can even filter by car company, and the top of the search screen shows you what discounts are available with each company.
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Related: The complete guide to car rental elite status matches
Bottom line
There are many search options available online for finding rental car discounts. Each site has its pros and cons, so we recommend finding a site that works best for you, and that leverages any elite status or membership that you might already have.
And no matter what, make sure you have car insurance coverage through your credit card or insurance agency, or purchase it through the car rental company.
Renting from corporate landlords versus private landlords can offer two very different experiences. Each has its pros and cons and can be the right fit depending on your needs.
Property management firms oversee most properties owned by corporate landlords. These may include real estate investment trusts (REITs), which allow investors to put their money into a wide range of properties. The largest one in the U.S. is Starwood Capital, a REIT in Miami that had 115,000 rental units in 2022, according to Statista.
Many private landlords with smaller holdings manage their own properties. The 2018 census data found that individuals own about 70% of rental properties, as reported by Pew Research. The tasks they’re involved in may include tenant screening, property upkeep and rent collections.
As you can imagine, a private landlord may offer a much more hands-on approach. Renting from a corporate landlord places the majority of responsibilities on a property manager.
Let’s break down the differences and explore which type of landlord may be right for you.
Property repairs and maintenance
According to Porch, landlords, on average, receive about six repair calls per year from tenants. If something breaks down in your rental, you call a private landlord directly.
The time you may have to wait for a repair or replacement depends on their responsiveness and the availability of tradespersons in the area. Of course, if your landlord, who is also a contractor, lives next door, you can expect fast and more personal service.
A property management firm usually requires filling out forms which are then directed to maintenance. This may result in timelier requests, depending on the number of properties under their care and how busy maintenance is. If they’ve been in the business for a while, they may also have vendors in place for specific requirements. Many also offer 24/7 service in emergencies, such as blocked plumbing.
Direct communication
Renting from a private landlord translates to direct communication between you and the owner of the property. This direct line may offer greater flexibility as the owner might handle requests on a case-by-case basis.
For example, if your past entailed a rough patch that resulted in a low credit score, a private property owner is more likely to work with you. Should issues arise during your tenancy, such as a delayed rent payment, you may be able to talk to your landlord and work out a payment plan.
A larger firm usually has stricter policies and procedures in place. As a result, they are often less flexible when it comes to pet policies, lease terms, deposits and rent prices. You may also pay slightly more for a rental that a professional property manager oversees, as the owner must factor in their costs.
Interacting with your landlord
A private landlord may live nearby. While this may result in faster repairs, it can also lead to running into each other regularly. Depending on their nature, this may be a welcome addition or an uncomfortable intrusion.
Unless you make friends with your property manager, chances are you will rarely meet up. These professionals are usually busy keeping their properties running smoothly and rented out.
Procedures and protocols
A landlord’s role is to provide a secure and safe home. While most private landlords take this seriously, they may not always know the acceptable minimum standards.
A professional management firm knows the law and has procedures and protocols in place for their rental units. These companies are generally trained and licensed in real estate.
For instance, if a wild animal, such as a skunk, decides to make a home under your deck, they may have experienced this before and understand the immediacy. They may also know wildlife relocators in the area to contact.
On the downside, written protocols may also include a faster response to a late payment. One study found that some large corporate landlords were more likely to file eviction notices.
The importance of amenities
Private landlords generally oversee single homes or smaller multi-family units. Taking care of the lawn and yard and plowing snow in the winter may fall under the responsibility of the renter. On the plus side, this property type can offer greater privacy.
In contrast, large multi-unit apartment buildings tend to attract corporate landlords. These may offer many amenities, including swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts and security. Consider your lifestyle and preferred setting when selecting a property that could be your home for a year or more.
Checking out your potential landlord
Just as a landlord checks their tenants, you should appraise your landlord. If a property management firm, check their credentials. For instance, if they are a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers, you know they receive ongoing education and training and agree to abide by ethical standards. You can also check their ratings on Yelp.
If a REIT or other corporate landlord owns your rental, Google them to see if they’ve made the headlines, for better or worse.
If they are a private landlord, check for reviews and watch for rental scams. If possible, talk to current renters. Ask about anything especially important to you, whether maintenance, privacy or noise level.
What type of landlord is right for you?
If you enjoy a personal, hands-on experience, you may want to consider a private landlord. If you’re looking for a business-minded professional that goes by the books, a corporate landlord and professional management firm may be your best bet.
Still looking for a place to live in your target city? Start here.
Cue up your favorite girlboss anthem, because the high-powered female brokers at the Oppenheim Group are back!
And along with them come more million-dollar deals, some fresh new faces, and all the drama you’d expect from the Netflix series best described as ‘Real Housewives meets Million Dollar Listing.‘
Spicing things up this season are two new additions to the Selling Sunset cast, joining familiar faces like Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Heather Rae El Moussa, Amanza Smith, and Chelsea Lazkani.
O Group veteran Nicole Young steps into the limelight (after she’d only made brief appearances in past seasons, including a memorable one in Season 2 when she officiated Mary and Romain’s wedding), alongside model-turned-real estate agent Bre Tiesi.
For those of you keeping up with celebrity news, Bre might already be a familiar face, as the ambitious real estate agent was holding headlines last year after having a baby with Nick Cannon.
We also get to meet Jason Oppenheim’s new girlfriend, Marie-Lou Nurk, and Chrishell Stause’s partner (later turned wife), G Flip. But despite the show’s new additions, what we’re most excited to see more jaw-dropping mansions and multi-million-dollar homes — and there’s no shortage of those in the new season.
So we took it upon ourselves to track down all the spectacular houses in Selling Sunset Season 6, and give you a breakdown of their impressive features, endless lists of amenities, and upscale features.
The spectacular houses in ‘Selling Sunset’, Season 6
Selling Sunset doesn’t disappoint when it comes to real estate eye candy. From sprawling penthouses to massive mansions, Season 6 brought us plenty of million-dollar homes to daydream about — and even had us revisit some past favorites, like Chrishell Stause’s beautiful home in Hollywood Hills.
And since luxury real estate is our obsession, we couldn’t help ourselves and tracked down all the Selling Sunset houses that graced our screens in Season 6 of the hit Netflix show.
With the exception of Chelsea’s Santa Monica listing, which we couldn’t find as there weren’t many details available (or maybe Chelsea didn’t land the listing?), and Nicole’s West Hollywood listing, here’s a quick update on all of the houses featured this season, along with property photos and videos that allow you to take a closer look at these phenomenal estates.
Bonus: before we go into the houses that made their way on-screen, we’d like to take a second to applaud the Netflix production crew’s choice when picking the shooting location for promotional images.
The posters for Selling Sunset‘s sixth season were shot at the iconic Sheats-Goldstein Residence, an architectural marvel and Hollywood landmark designed by lauded architect John Lautner.
Saint Ives Place, West Hollywood – Harry Styles’ former house
An impressive property with celebrity pedigree, this West Hollywood manse was the perfect location to kick off Season 6 of Selling Sunset.
Previously owned by As It Was hitmaker Harry Styles (who bought and sold quite a few Los Angeles-area mansions over the years, including one that later became Lizzo’s house), Emma’s listing has a phenomenal location and all the luxury amenities you’d expect from a former celebrity pad.
With 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, and 4,401 square feet of living space, the Netflix-features Saint Ives Pl. is ideally located behind private gates right above the Sunset Strip — which means it offers beautiful panoramic views that extend from Downtown L.A. to the ocean.
At the time Selling Sunset filmed its Season 6 episodes, the property was listed for $7,995,000. Not to spoil anything for Netflix fans (as Harry Styles’ former house may make a comeback in the next season), but the property is still on the market, with a slightly reduced price.
We’ve also learned that the property is available as a rental asking a whopping $1,500 PER DAY.
Lloydcrest Drive in Beverly Hills, Emma’s $18,995,000 listing
We’re suckers for striking modern mansions, and the Lloycrest Dr house on Selling Sunset is right up our alley.
The 5-bed, 9-bath house, which comes with a coveted address (it’s set in the prestigious Crest Streets in Beverly Hills), was listed for just under $19 million.
Hardworking Emma had already secured a buyer for the modern Beverly Hills spread, but the sale fell through as the buyers were not happy with how much they’d have to pay for fire insurance, which ran high even for a property this size (the show mentions that the cheapest fire insurance for the house would be 200,000/year – yowza!)
(Spoilers ahead) Fast-forward to now, Lloydcrest Drive is still on the market, though at a significantly lower price point. The property — which offers 10,359 of living space, a massive 2,000 sq. ft. primary suite with a private glam room and hair salon, a gourmet kitchen, and a 20-person home theater with a bar, among others — is currently listed for $12,995,000.
Jason Oppenheim’s two $7.5M penthouses on Hollywood Boulevard
After his Season 5 breakup with Chrishell, O Group co-founder Jason Oppenheim threw himself into work — specifically, converting four condo units on Hollywood Blvd. into two spectacular penthouses with massive rooftop decks and the finest luxury finishes.
As mentioned on the show, Jason sunk nearly $10 million of his own personal money into the project, and he’s looking to cash out by listing each of them for a whopping $7.5 million.
(Spoiler) The two penthouses are still on the market following Selling Sunset‘s Season 6 premiere, though the smaller of the two — both units have 3 beds and 4 baths, but one is slightly larger at 3,820 square feet versus 3,580 sq. ft. — has seen its price drop by $500,000. It’s now listed for $6,995,000 (and as a rental for $49,900/mo), while the larger unit retains the original $7,495,000 asking price and a $49,900/mo rent price.
Micah’s Hillside Ave house
Micah, the developer behind the impressive Lloydcrest Drive property we mentioned earlier, was also selling his original home — and had enlisted Emma to be his agent for this one too.
Set on the same prime Hollywood Hills street as the unforgettable $40 million Hillside house from Season 1 and 2, the 5-bedroom, 5-bath home comes with 4,840 square feet of luxurious living space, an open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, and a King Kong statue(?) guarding the pool area.
Remember when Emma said how flattered she was that Micah was entrusting her with the sale of this home? Well, turns out he was right to do so (Warning, spoilers ahead): The Hillside Ave house from season 6 of Selling Sunset sold for more than the asking price.
Listed for $5,495,000 in August 2022, the 5-bedroom spread sold for $5,726,000 a few months later, in November 2022 per public records. Way to go, Emma!
N Stanley Ave, the black house on Billionaire’s Row
For this one, we didn’t have to do much research, as we extensively covered this beauty when it came to market last year.
Photo credit: Sean Gordon courtesy of The Agency
Definitely one of the most impressive houses featured on Season 6 of Selling Sunset, the newly-built N Stanley property that Heather and Bre visit together is nestled in the hills above Sunset Strip, in the coveted ‘Billionaire’s Row’.
Priced at a cool $24.995 million, the plush property offers all the bells and whistles you’d expect from an ultra-luxurious L.A. listing. And a few extras that probably wouldn’t have crossed your mind.
Offering panoramic views of DTLA, the Pacific Ocean, and the canyon, the spec house offers 6 beds, 9 baths, and nearly 10,365 square feet of living space. It also has a custom home theater, fitness center, wine cellar, second living room, and all the finest custom finishes.
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The sophisticated smart home also features museum-quality crystals sourced from around the world and placed with extraordinary care throughout the home to energetically enhance the luxury residence. Take a closer look at this stunning Hollywood Hills mansion.
Now, while on the show we see Bre and Heather touring the property (and later, Bre showing the house to her client, Adam), the black N Stanley house from Selling Sunset‘s season 6 was never listed with the Oppenheim Group.
The listing agents for the property are Camellia Yeroomian of The Agency (the other luxury brokerage that has its own Netflix series, Buying Beverly Hills) and Monty Abramov of The Beverly Hills Estates. Which means it isn’t a spoiler if we reveal that the fabulous mansion is still on the market, boasting a slightly altered listing price of $22 million.
300 The Strand, Chelsea’s $22M listing in Manhattan Beach
Set on a corner lot facing one of California’s best beaches, 300 The Strand is a rare oceanfront listing with all the bells and whistles its high price point commands.
With 4 bedrooms, 9 baths, and 4,440 square feet of modern coastal living space — plus a Strand-front patio, and a sports court with basketball hoop and a private, heated entertainment terrace with in-ground spa, fire pit and BBQ — Chelsea’s 300 The Strand listing is definitely one of the most impressive properties featured in Season 6 of Selling Sunset.
Related: Manhattan Beach’s priciest listing is a $36M modern mansion with luxury resort vibes
A few months after the season filmed, the oceanfront home in Manhattan Beach is still on the market, looking for either a buyer (it’s still listed on the O Group’s website for $21,999,000, though it’s worth noting that other industry websites no longer have it listed for sale) or a renter (it also appears as a $55,000/mo rental on popular real estate websites like Zillow or Realtor.com).
The Woodvale Road property in Encino
Heading over to Encino, new O Group agent Bre Tiesi is hoping to land a phenomenal listing set on Woodvale Road.
The newly built, 8-bedroom, 14-bath property is the pinnacle of luxury, offering over 21,000 square feet of meticulously crafted and designer done living space.
With stand-out features like a chef’s prep kitchen, home theater, professional gym, full spa, hair salon, elevator, temperature-controlled wine storage, 14-car garage that doubles as an event space, outdoor basketball court, and fabulous detached two-story guesthouse, the Woodvale Road property was priced at $25 million, and Bre was eyeing the ultra-generous $750,000 commission she would make from the sale.
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(Spoiler ahead) However, a little bit of research shows that Bre did not in fact land the Encino listing. Public records for the property show that it did find a buyer though — even if the O Group was likely not involved in the transaction.
The Encino mansion ended up selling in February 2023 for a cool $17,500,000, a price point that made it one of the biggest transactions in the family-friendly Encino neighborhood.
The Benedict Canyon house Mary was eyeing for one of her clients
For one of her clients — a couple from the UK who works in events and needs plenty of space and a large backyard — Mary was touring a stunning Beverly Hills property aptly dubbed Jardin de los Suenos (the House of Magical Gardens).
The newly designed Benedict Canyon house on Selling Sunset comes with 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths and one half-bath, and a generous 7,000 square feet of living space.
With extra tall ceilings (14-foot ones for the common spaces, and a 23-foot ceiling in the formal entry foyer) paired with equally tall windows and sliding glass doors, the property perfectly embodies the indoor-outdoor Cali living.
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Also featuring a total of 5 fireplaces, a 200-bottle temperature-controlled all-glass wine storage room, and a media/screening room, plus a one-bedroom guest house, it’s no surprise that the property didn’t linger on the market for too long.
(Spoiler alert) Listed for $8,999,995 in late July of last year, the property was sold a couple of months later for almost full ask: $8,956,000. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like Mary’s clients were the lucky buyers. Public records show that a different brokerage was attached to the sale.
The Oak View Drive house in Encino that Chrishell visits
On Episode 5, S06 of Selling Sunset, we join Chrishell for a property visit that brings us back to Encino to tour a 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom house on Oak View Drive.
Boasting the “best views in Encino”, the 7,003-square-foot home had been completely re-imagined by the developers, who invested about $1 million in property upgrades before listing it themselves.
Featuring beautiful cedar and oak detailing, a perfectly-appointed kitchen, a 1,000-square-foot primary bedroom with a large bathroom, and an infinity pool (plus a quirky neon sign that says “I Licked It So It’s Mine”) the Oak View Drive house also got Amanza and Heather’s seal of approval.
What happened to it since that episode was filmed? (Potential spoilers ahead) While Chrishell mentions that she does have a client that’s looking for something in this price range (especially if the developers/listing agents are willing to adjust the price, if needed), it seems that the property may have not been a good fit after all.
Listed for $7,895,000 million at the time of filming, the Encino house is still on the market — but has recently been re-listed at a revised price of $6.5 million. Take a closer look (swipe for more pics):
The sleek $33M Londonderry Place mansion Bre tours with her client
Bre means business! Her drive to sell eight-figure properties leads to her showing a striking $33 million mansion to one of her clients, Telli Swift, the fiancée of championship boxer Deontay Wilder.
One of the most bonkers mansions we’ve seen this season, the Londonderry house blends black and gold finishes throughout its 14,000 square feet of living space.
With 6 bedrooms, 8 baths, and soaring 30-foot ceilings, this sleek Selling Sunset mansion has an endless list of amenities, including a spa wellness retreat with a cryo chamber, hot yoga and salon, and a two-level glass-bottomed pool.
The striking property was also featured on Architectural Digest a few years back, with its unique amenities and aesthetic appeal attracting over 4.5 million views on YouTube.
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(Spoilers) At the time of writing, shortly after Season 6 of Selling Sunset aired, the Londonderry house is no longer on the market, per public records. However, since no sale was recorded in the meantime, it could very well be that the property is still up for grabs but held as a pocket listing by one of L.A.’s top luxury brokerages.
Poo Bear’s house at Zorada Court
Once again courting her many famous friends, we see Bre touring music producer Poo Bear’s house in Los Angeles, a 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath modern retreat overlooking Nichols Canyon.
Poo Bear and his wife, Ashley, are looking to list the property as they’re moving to Miami and Bre is hoping to get the listing, which could potentially earn her a $297,000 commission.
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Beyond the property’s many attributes, Poo Bear’s house is also where music history has been made. The music producer/songwriter has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Usher, Skrillex, and J Balvin, with many of their famous songs being written in this house.
In fact, the white piano (that comes with the house) is where Justin Bieber’s Yummy was created, Poo Bear shares.
Related: Where does Justin Bieber live? His many houses — both past and present
As for what happened to the property after its Selling Sunset appearance (warning, spoilers ahead): after first being listed in November 2022 for $8,900,000, Zorada Ct’s price was dropped to $7,995,000 in early February 2023, only to sell less than two months later for $6,850,000. No O Group agent was involved in the transaction, neither on behalf of the seller nor of the buyer.
Chelsea’s listing at 15th Street in Manhattan Beach
Taking us back to dreamy Manhattan Beach, Chelsea walks us through her 3-bed, 4-bath listing with easy beach access.
While the first offer Chelsea got for the property was fairly low ($3.6 million), she knew she priced the house right and wasn’t going to budge until she got the offer up for her client.
And she stayed true to her words, selling the 3-story for $3,900,000 — just $50k shy of the initial asking price of $3,950,000. Way to go, Chelsea!
The Beverly Boulevard condo Heather tours for Heather and Terry Dubrow
Leading the home search for Real Housewives of Orange County star Heather Dubrow and her husband, plastic surgeon and Botched co-host, Terry Dubrow, Heather tours a $17,500,000 condo at 8899 Beverly Boulevard, hoping she will land her biggest sale to date.
Accompanied by Brett, Heather walks us through the 4-bed, 4.5-bath condo with jaw-dropping views and resort-level amenities.
However, we learn later on that Terry and Heather Dubrow didn’t purchase the place, but they did ‘settle’ on an equally expensive penthouse set in the coveted Century building known as the Cavalli Penthouse (due to its many upscale furnishings that bear the signature of Roberto Cavalli).
Heather wasn’t the only one to land a killer commission though. (Potential spoiler) The $17.5 million penthouse from Selling Sunset was sold a few months later (at full ask), with none other than Brett Oppenheim repping the buyer.
Elvis’ honeymoon house
Okay, so this isn’t an O Group listing, we know. But how can we write an article about all the phenomenal luxury listings featured in this season of Selling Sunset without at least mentioning Elvis and Priscilla’s honeymoon house?
An iconic Palms Springs property, the futuristic residence was actually built in 1960 by pioneering Modernist architect William Krisel.
At the time, its spaceship-like design earned it the moniker “The House of Tomorrow”, but that didn’t last long, as Priscilla and Elvis Presley famously celebrated their honeymoon here in 1967 — after which it became widely known as “Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway”.
Related: Graceland, Elvis Presley’s house in Memphis – everything you’ve ever wanted to know
Last year, the property had a brief stint on the market, listing in early October 2022 for $5,650,000. Unsurprisingly, a month later, the King’s honeymoon house was already sold at full ask.
The Brentwood house Bre shows Saweetie
Heading over to celebrity-friendly, suburban Brentwood, Bre takes us — and her friend, rapper Saweetie — on a tour of a 7,401-square-foot beauty priced at a cool $8,800,000.
The 5-bedroom, 7-bath home at 19th Helena Drive sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and boasts beautiful architectural details. With an expansive open floorplan on the main floor, inviting (and ultra-private) bedrooms shielded by the lush landscaping, and a lower level designed for entertainment — featuring a plush theater and deluxe wet bar, opening directly to the impressive pool with spa, green lawns, barbecue area, and built-in firepit — the house does seem to be a perfect fit for Saweetie.
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(Potential spoilers) However, despite Bre’s excellent match-making, it wasn’t a done deal. Public records show that the property did indeed sell, but the sale closed in late March 2023 and doesn’t show Bre or any other Oppenheim Group agents associated with the transaction.
The selling price was $7,000,000, considerably lower than the $8.8 million ask mentioned on the show. Fun fact: the property was actually first listed for a whopping $12,949,000.
The house Heather and Bre visit on Sunset Plaza Dr
The last property of this season takes us to Sunset Plaza Dr, where a new-to-market 3-bed, 4-bath listing needs to be assessed by Bre and Heather, to see if it’s a good fit for their clients.
Listed for $4,995,000, the 3,364-square-foot bachelor pad has a massive primary bedroom suite that gets several “Oh my gosh” out of Heather, which isn’t an easy feat given the type of properties she’s used to.
This sleek contemporary home located above the Sunset Strip showcases jetliner panoramic views from Downtown to the ocean. It then comes as little surprise that the home also has multiple outdoor decks and a rooftop deck to capitalize on those extraordinary views, as well as an infinity edge pool with a private Baja deck and swim-up bar.
As for what happened to it (Potential spoilers), the Sunset Plaza Dr property sold in April 2023 for $3,150,000. While it may not have been a good fit for any of Heather or Bre’s clients, the O Group did get a significant commission out of the sale, as Jason Oppenheim was the listing agent for the property.
Admittedly, while watching the show, I felt like there were fewer properties and considerably more drama than in previous seasons. However, after writing about each Selling Sunset house that graced our screens in Season 6 of the hit Netflix docu-soap, I realize there were quite a few show-stopping mansions for us to daydream about. Hope we’re going to get to see some of them return in Season 7.
Editor’s note: While we did our best to identify all the properties featured on Selling Sunset, there’s always a possibility that we’ve missed something. If you spot anything that’s off, or you have an inside tip on one of the properties, drop us a line anytime at hello (at) fancypantshomes.com
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