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Old 02-28-2013, 08:52 AM
 
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Just got notice that my rent is going up 5% for the next year. Seems pretty steep considering all the new construction going up.

Are other renters seeing similar increases? Have landlords been flexible if you try to negotiate for a lower increase?
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Old 02-28-2013, 09:20 AM
 
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Really? A rent increase of 5% doesn't sound very steep to me. Sounds pretty normal actually.
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Old 02-28-2013, 09:28 AM
 
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My apartment complex told be that they raise there rates a minimum of 5% every renewal, which is why I just signed a contract to build a house.
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Old 02-28-2013, 09:57 AM
 
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Rent prices are going up all over the country, not just this area. I would say yes it's normal. Those people who cannot qualify for a mortgage due to foreclosures, short sales, and other things need a place to live. Many do not want an apartment, so they are going after homes.
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Old 02-28-2013, 11:49 AM
 
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Our rent increased 6% and that is not even close to what they first told us it would be. At first they told us it would be an increase of $150-$200 because they were looking to renovate... When we told them never mind we will go elsewhere, they backed down to 6%. We left anyways. Got a better place and better rent a little further out. Good deal for us after all!
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Old 02-28-2013, 12:16 PM
 
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The first phase of the new apartment complex on 401 in Fuquay is almost finished, there will be 300 apartments when complete. Rent starts at $1100 for a 2BR. In Fuquay.
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Old 02-28-2013, 12:32 PM
 
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The first phase of the new apartment complex on 401 in Fuquay is almost finished, there will be 300 apartments when complete. Rent starts at $1100 for a 2BR. In Fuquay.
That's crazy for Fuquay. I mean we paid $1,000 for a 1-bedroom new apartment in Northern VA (just north of Dulles airport) back in 2003. Of course that was 10 years ago, but $1,100 for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fuquay? Wow!
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Old 02-28-2013, 12:53 PM
 
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That's crazy for Fuquay. I mean we paid $1,000 for a 1-bedroom new apartment in Northern VA (just north of Dulles airport) back in 2003. Of course that was 10 years ago, but $1,100 for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fuquay? Wow!
I know. They do look they will be pretty nice, but still. Be interesting to see how they go filling them up. I guess the fact that they are the only nice apartments in the area means they can charge a premium.

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Old 02-28-2013, 12:57 PM
 
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Yes, it's normal. In my complex, they have some vacancies, so new tenants are getting lower rates, but renewals go up by 4-6% because they know it's a huge cost and hassle to move. Until vacancies are more common, the law of supply and demand will prevail.

Knock on wood, I will be moving SOON to a new home.
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Old 02-28-2013, 01:42 PM
 
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You can try to negotiate. If management likes you, a deal may be possible.
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