Good rental homes in Novi and the surrounding Oakland County communities tend to move quickly. The renters who land them are usually the ones who show up prepared. Use this checklist to put your best application forward and avoid surprises on move-in day.

The principle theory behind the growing demand for real estate is that the earth is only so big, the population is increasing, and people will always need somewhere to live. Although this is true across the board, it is a far more tangible reality for families. While single people can often "bunk up" with a friend or crash with the cousins for a few months, families tend to have needs that preclude this kind of ad hoc housing; they often require a single-family rental to call home.