When home décor and design website Lonny.com put out a call for apartment hunting tips, Taylor Johnson knew client Spaces Real Estate, which has leased 10,000 apartments since its inception in 2010, would be the perfect resource for renters looking to get a leg up on the competition. In the resulting article, Spaces brokers shared simple steps renters can take to avoid the stress that sometimes comes with an apartment search, from being ready with references and exploring new neighborhoods, to bringing friends and family along for the ride. Read the full story here.

The apartment hunting pros at Spaces Real Estate have leased approximately 10,000 apartments in Chicago, like those at Hazel Place, a 15-unit community the firm is leasing in Buena Park.