Renaissance Festival fans from across the U.S. will be in Fort Lauderdale for the “Pets Weekend”-themed stretch of the 20th Annual Renaissance Fair in nearby Deerfield Beach. Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rentals has opened a huge selection of new vacation home rental listings in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area for travelers heading to the Renaissance Festival.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Visitors to the 20th annual Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach are taking advantage of new vacation rental home and condo listings available through Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rentals to book their stays for the February 25 and 26 weekend celebration of all things medieval.

Medieval enthusiasts are turning to the Internet and FtLauderdaleVacationRentals.com to find Deerfield Beach vacation rentals priced low enough to make it a carefree weekend of excess in costume and cuisine, but not lodgings.

Ft.LauderdaleVacationRentals.com is an online hub for travelers to find privately owned apartments, condos, and homes in Ft. Lauderdale and nearby Deerfield Beach, and rent them directly from the property owner. The newest trend in hotel-free accommodations, it’s affordable for families and groups of friends looking for Deerfield Beach vacation condos or homes to rent at a price to fit any budget.

Through Ft.Lauderdalevacationrentals.com, Renaissance Festival guests can rent a private home, condo, villa or apartment at prices significantly lower than those of area hotels. The added benefits to staying in a private vacation rental home in Deerfield Beach, in addition to the cost savings, are the kitchen, laundry, and all the little luxuries that go with staying in a private home.

“We’re finding that more and more visitors are logging on to FtLauderdaleVacationRentals.com to search online for an affordable alternative to a hotel,” said John Romano, founder of Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rentals.

“Families traveling together appreciate having a private vacation home or condo in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in Florida, with a kitchen and laundry readily available, and it’s going to cost you a lot less than a hotel.

“Visitors are growing used to the value they get when they stay in a vacation rental home instead of a hotel, especially when they discover how much they’re saving over a hotel when they start comparison shopping,” he said.

About Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rentals:

FtLauderdaleVacationRentals.com is the world’s first portal dedicated only to vacation rentals in Fort Lauderdale. Established in 2006 and acquired by Vacation Rental Organization, LLC in 2010, Ft Lauderdale Vacation Rental’s mission is to provide a selection of vacation rentals in Fort Lauderdale and to connect travelers with property owners in the most efficient way possible.

FtLauderdaleVacationRentals.com’s system allows potential renters to select from an extensive collection of properties, based on location, size, price, and by a variety of features and property types. Prospective renters can research, compare and select cabins, villas, houses, estate homes, mansions, condos and other vacation properties in Ft. Lauderdale.

FtLauderdaleVacationRentals.com is not a broker; it offers a set of management tools combined with an economical conduit between travelers seeking the space, value and amenities of vacation rentals and homeowners looking to rent out their vacation properties.

For more information, visit the Ft. Lauderdale Vacation Rentals website at FtLauderdaleVacationRentals.com.

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Liz Ernst
Vacation Rental Organization
954-990-5539 1004
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Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/fort-lauderdale-vacation-rentals-offers-listings-time-travelers-110251466.html

An authority on Villa Travel and Vacation Home Ownership, Irene Aviles will share her expertise with a distinguished group of attendees on Alternatives to Traditional Ownership Real Estate. The Conference is the longest running, most recognized and informal global gathering in the fractional interest and resort real estate industry.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Ragatz Associates will hold their 12th Annual Fractional and Resort Real Esate Conference at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona on March 12-13.

After spending more than 20 years as a senior executive in the multi-family real estate management industry, Mrs. Aviles, in a bold and innovative move, lauched the first ‘hybrid club concept’ for luxury vacation homeowners and discerning travelers alike.

In February 2007, Private Trade Winds was born out of Mrs. Aviles knowledge as a luxury vacation homeowner, as well as her experience and interest in world travel. Private Trade Winds is quickly becoming known in the luxury segment as the purveyor of the Five-Star Villa Vacation. By offering a one-stop-shop approach, vacation homeowners can take advantage PTW’s Rental, Trade and Travel Program, while the traveler gains access to a professionally managed and branded global villa portfolio. Each client experiences various types of vacation home ownership, which includes the service of a personalized Concierge and licensed travel agency. This is groundbreaking for the travel industry.

In an effort to further define villa travel in the marketplace, Mrs. Aviles partnered with The Travel Institute in writing the first Villa Certification Course, a program designed to teach Travel Agents, Real Estate Agents and Developers how to market and rent villa product to the consumer.

About Private Trade Winds, Inc.

Founded in February 2007 and based in Newport Beach, California, Private Trade Winds, Inc., leads the nation in villa travel and is the creator of the Five-Star Villa Vacation. With over 400 branded luxury villas worldwide the company markets to the vacation homeowner, the luxury traveler and travel agents. To learn more email Judy Sweetland at jsweetland(at)privatetradewinds(dot)com or call 866-789-4589 Ext. 804.

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Private Trade Winds, Inc.
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By Sylvie Hogg

Villas are an increasingly popular way to stay in Tuscany and Umbria, and for good reason. In contrast to hotels, a vacation rental gives you room to spread out, the freedom to do your own thing, and the fun of living temporarily all’italiana. A rental car is essential for all but a handful of villas.

Villas can also save you money. You’ll end up spending less on meals out, since you’ll have a kitchen and dining area where you can cook feasts with local gourmet goodies. And if you’re in a group, you’ll save even more as you defray the rental fees over a larger number of people. The majority of villas have swimming pools, washing machines, DVD players, and satellite TV; units with reliable Internet connections are rare. Of course, villas don’t come with concierges, continental breakfasts, or daily maid service. But at a minimum, all villas come with emergency contact information and local resources if any issues should arise.

As with any real estate, location is key. Find out the following before booking

1) Is it close to a main road? Country roads are fun but slow — for relaxed day trips around the region, it pays to have easy access to the thoroughfares that serve greater Tuscany and Umbria. On the flip side, steer clear of anything too close to the autostrada.

2) Are there a food market, pharmacy, coffee bar, and gas station within a 5to 10-minute drive? A bit of seclusion is great; too much is a hassle.

3) What’s the topography like? You’re more likely to get that gorgeous cliché of sundrenched fields and cypress-lined lanes near Montalcino and Montepulciano, while in Chianti Country and the Lucca area you’ll find more mountainous, forested terrain. The Valdichiana, near Cortona, is flatter farmland and is more industrialized in parts.

Keep in mind that the noble-sounding names — Tenuta this, or Poggio that — of some listings may suggest something loftier than the reality. Sure, plenty of properties are truly estatelike, but others are blandly modern. When you do arrive at even the most idyllic properties, don’t expect fairy-tale surroundings in every direction: There are bound to be modern intrusions, like the monstrous new hospital that blights the view to the south. Anticipate them, and they won’t ruin your vacation.

Some agencies we like: U.K.-based Tuscany Now (tel. 020-7684-8884; www.tuscanynow.com), which charges from 1,600€ per week for a four-person villa. In Tuscany (tel. 0577-630257; www.intuscany.net) asks from 1,000€ per week for a four-person villa. Your Tuscany (tel. 06-68809301; www.yourtuscany.com) has high-end villas from 2,600€ per week for a property that sleeps six.

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PARSIPPANY, NJ–(Marketwire -02/21/12)- Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN – News), is pleased to announce that, following a competitive voting period, Krissy Jones of Stevensville, Montana won the Ultimate Family Reunion Contest’s grand prize travel package worth up to $28,000 USD for her photo-essay entry, “Wild Leonard Family in Texas.”

With this package, Jones and up to 10 family members will receive their choice of accommodation at any one of the available Wyndham Vacation Rentals’ 94,000 properties worldwide, as well as round-trip airfare, their choice of one activity and a $2,500 USD cash card.

Jones’ essay became one of 20 finalists in October after being chosen from thousands of entries received from around the globe. It went on to take first place in December after fetching the most votes during the public voting portion of the contest.

“Wild Leonard Family in Texas” is a personal story that recalls the excitement and fun Jones felt after meeting her biological family for the first time. She writes, “… I can’t believe I lived for most of my life without them in it!” Read her full story:

It wasn’t until I was 23 (I’m 29 now) that I met my biological family. They are the most amazing, fun people and I can’t believe I’ve lived most of my life without them in it! We got to be together two years ago for Thanksgiving, which was non-stop laughs. Now that we’re all adults, we live in all four corners of the country and rarely get to get everyone together at the same time. A vacation together is exactly what we all need to reconnect and enjoy what it means to be family.

In addition to the grand prize, Wyndham Vacation Rentals is giving away an additional 100 vacations in the form of Resort Vacation Certificates (RVCs) to the 19 remaining finalists and 81 individuals, selected at random, who participated in the voting phase of the competition. RVCs are valued at approximately $499 USD for a seven-night stay.

“Congratulations to all 101 winners of the Ultimate Family Reunion contest who have expressed through their words or with their votes that family is a central part of all of our lives,” said Bob Milne, president, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, North America. “We hope these trips will bring our winners long and lasting memories and that Krissy and her family have an incredible family reunion vacation together.”

Wyndham Vacation Rentals delivers vacation experiences within the professionally-managed vacation rentals segment, which range from beachfront condos, private homes, villas, castles and houseboats, with many properties offering kitchens, washers and dryers, maid service, spa and fitness centers, and golf courses.

“Vacation rentals are a great choice for large family functions, like reunion vacations, because they provide ample space allowing everyone to spend time together,” added Milne. “They are also extremely popular with small families with children, as well as those who are looking for a more intimate vacation experience, because they offer the conveniences of home such as a washer/dryer, full kitchens and comfortable private bedrooms.”

Click here to view the official rules (Ultimate Family Reunion Contest/Competition is sponsored by Resort Rental, LLC, a Wyndham Vacation Rentals business). For more information, or to book with Wyndham Vacation Rentals, visit www.wyndhamrentals.com.

About Wyndham Vacation Rentals

Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, is part of Wyndham Exchange Rentals and the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN – News). Backed by one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, Wyndham Vacation Rentals provides access to more than 95,000 vacation rental properties in over 500 unique destinations worldwide. Specializing in the managed vacation rental segment, Wyndham works closely with property owners to ensure all rentals meet its standards for customer service, quality and comfort. With a diverse and celebrated collection of more than 25 rental brands including Canvas Holidays, Hoseasons, James Villa Holidays, Landal GreenParks®, Novasol®, ResortQuest® and The Resort Company®, Wyndham Vacation Rentals delivers distinct vacation experiences, ranging from beachfront condos, private homes, villas, castles and houseboats, with many properties offering kitchens, washers and dryers, maid service, spa and fitness centers, and golf courses. For additional information visit our media center or wyndhamrentals.com. Wyndham Vacation Rentals also can be found on Facebook.

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Christina Markowitch
Wyndham Vacation Rentals
973-753-6480
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Winter sports athletes, promoters, and fans are descending on Lake Placid for the 2012 Bauhaus FIBT Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships – a precurser to the Winter Olympic Competition – February 17-19 and 23-26. NYVacationrentals.com is providing many visitors with Lake Placid vacation rental homes as the trend toward private vacation rentals grows.

Lake Placid, NY (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

Travelers heading to Lake Placid for the Bauhaus FIBT Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships February 17 – 19 and February 23 – 26 are booking privately owned vacation rental homes in Lake Placid through NYVacationrentals.com, instead of the standard hotel room.

Comparison shopping for vacation rentals in Lake Placid is easy with NYvacationrentals.com, with plenty of new listings for visitors heading in for the Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships. A favorite vacation destination year round, Lake Placid sees a growing number of travelers who are looking for more than just a hotel room when they arrive. Home and condo owners are making their private vacation properties available to families and groups of friends looking to rent a cabin, condo, or villa close to the competition venue.

These private Lake Placid vacation cabins and houses sleep anywhere from four to 20 people, so there is something for every vacationer, whether a couple, an extended family, or a roup of friends who wants to stay together under one roof.

Choosing a vacation rental home in Lake Placid for a night, a weekend, or a week makes good sense to visitors who prefer a home environment with a kitchen, laundry room, and all the perks that go with a private home. Families traveling with children, or groups traveling together and sharing space find that a home setting with private bedrooms makes for a comfortable and enjoyable vacation.

Liz Ernst of New York Vacation Rentals says that more travelers are looking for lower-cost options to hotel rooms when they visit Lake Placid or any other city in New York State. Vacation rental properties, particularly for events like the World Championship Bobsled competition, are gaining new momentum especially since hotel rooms quickly become hard to book and expensive.

“People have been renting New York vacation rental properties for short visits in places all across New York State and other areas for years,” “Ernst says. “Travelers opt for the convenience and value they find in a privately owned vacation rental condo or house, and they’re not going back to booking hotel rooms.

Travelers comparison shopping for the best value on a Lake Placid vacation rental, whether they’re looking to stay for one night or a whole week, are finding that price, amenities, and location always seem to favor a vacation rental home over a hotel or bed and breakfast.

“Our job is to make sure that property owners and travelers can find each other, making it easy for travelers to find the right vacation rental home for their needs and budget,” Ernst said.

About New York Vacation Rentals:

NYvacationRentals.com is among the fastest-growing web destinations for travelers seeking rental properties anywhere in New York State. This collaborative site matches property owners with vacationers looking for the perfect rental property. The site now features improved search options and educational tools for renters and property owners.

The mission of New York Vacation Rentals is to connect travelers from all over the world with property owners in New York by providing detailed listings of properties, and a safe and efficient way of communicating right on the website. Powerful search tools allow renters to narrow down listings in order to find the vacation rental of their dreams. Prospective renters can research, compare and book cabins, villas, houses, ski chalets, condos and other great vacation properties anywhere in New York.

For more information about vacation rentals in Lake Placid or anywhere in New York, visit NYVacationrentals.com to learn more about New York vacation properties.

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Liz Ernst
Vacation Rental Organization
954-990-5539 1004
Email Information

Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/ny-vacation-rentals-listings-accommodate-visitors-bauhaus-fibt-110807702.html

MYRTLE BEACH, SC–(Marketwire -02/17/12)- Wyndham Vacation Rentals invites guests to “Sip, Savor and Stroll” their way through The Market Common during the Coastal Uncorked Food, Wine Spirits Festival this spring. “Sip, Savor and Stroll,” the kickoff event for the third annual festival, will give guests a taste of the Grand Strand with food and wine samples from participating restaurants in Myrtle Beach’s popular urban lifestyle center — The Market Common.

The Coastal Uncorked Festival will run Sunday to Sunday, April 22 through April 29, 2012. The “Sip, Savor and Stroll” event will take place Thursday, April 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. along the streets of The Market Common, a master-planned village located at 1120 Farrow Pkwy., just one mile from the ocean in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Tickets for this and other festival events may be purchased online at Shop.CoastalUncorked.com. Tickets for the Stroll are $10 per person and ticket holders must be age 21 or over.

As the management company for the residential properties and vacation rentals at The Market Common, ResortQuest is offering a Coastal Uncorked lodging special. Guests can save 25 percent off a stay of three nights or more in the upscale vacation rentals at The Market Common during the festival. This special offer is available on new reservations for guests arriving on or after April 20 and departing by April 29, 2012.

Several other Coastal Uncorked events will take place at a variety of venues throughout Myrtle Beach. Nightly Wine and Spirits Dinners at local restaurants will offer multi-course meals with a different wine or beer pairing for each course. Daily $20.12 Chef’s Tasting Menus will feature three-course meals from fixed-price menus at participating restaurants.

On Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28, live entertainment will accompany food and wine samples at the Oceanfront Grand Tasting Tents, located on Ocean Blvd. between 8th and 9th Avenues North. And at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, the festival will reach its final dramatic conclusion as local chefs compete for the title of Top Chef in the Chef’s Challenge and Tasting Finale under the Grand Tasting Tents.

“The unique cosmopolitan vibe at The Market Common lends a certain sophistication to the property that makes it ideal for events such as “Sip, Savor and Stroll,” said Craig McGee, operations manager, ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Myrtle Beach. “And, every unit offered through ResortQuest at The Market Common includes highly desirable amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen, flat-panel LCD televisions and free wireless Internet access. Guests can even try for a private balcony or spacious terrace to enjoy the gorgeous views and beautiful Myrtle Beach weather.”

ResortQuest-managed rentals at The Market Common were named to the Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ list in 2011 as one of the world’s best hotels based on excellent service, a great overall experience and notable value for guests. ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, a leading vacation rental provider throughout the U.S., professionally manages a variety of vacation rentals in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Litchfield Beach, Surfside Beach and Garden City Beach, including beachfront resort condos and private beach homes. The Market Common property is owned by BEI-Beach LLC, a subsidiary of Leucadia National Corporation®.

Coastal Uncorked is a non-profit organization with annual events throughout the year including a fall farm-to-table dinner, oyster roast, poster unveiling and mixology event. According to Coastal Uncorked, all funds raised during the festival and other annual events will be used for future events, and a portion will be donated to the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Culinary Arts School and the Coastal Carolina University’s Clay Brittain Jr. Center for Resort Tourism. Businesses or individuals interested in participating in the Coastal Uncorked Food and Wine Festival should contact events@coastaluncorked.com.

To take advantage of ResortQuest’s Coastal Uncorked lodging discount, guests should call 877-869-5962 and mention Promo Code WINE. Availability is limited, and this special rate is not valid in combination with any other offer. More details, including terms and conditions, are available online.

About Wyndham Vacation Rentals

Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, is part of Wyndham Exchange Rentals and the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN – News). Backed by one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, Wyndham Vacation Rentals provides access to more than 95,000 vacation rental properties in over 500 unique destinations worldwide. Specializing in the managed vacation rental segment, Wyndham works closely with property owners to ensure all rentals meet its standards for customer service, quality and comfort. With a diverse and celebrated collection of more than 25 rental brands including Canvas Holidays, Hoseasons, James Villa Holidays, Landal GreenParks®, Novasol®, ResortQuest® and The Resort Company, Wyndham Vacation Rentals delivers distinct vacation experiences, ranging from beachfront condos, private homes, villas, castles and houseboats, with many properties offering kitchens, washers and dryers, maid service, spa and fitness centers, and golf courses. For additional information visit our media center or wyndhamrentals.com. Wyndham Vacation Rentals also can be found on Facebook.

About ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals

Headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is a leading provider of full-service vacation condominiums and home rentals in the U.S., with a portfolio of approximately 6,000 vacation rental properties. For more than 20 years, ResortQuest has provided full-service vacation rentals in some of the most desirable beach, ski, golf and tennis resort destinations across North America. ResortQuest is part of Wyndham Vacations Rentals, the world’s largest serviced vacation rentals business providing access to more than 95,000 vacation properties in over 500 unique destinations worldwide, and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN – News). For additional information visit our media center or wyndhamrentals.com. ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals also can be found on Facebook.

Expedia Insiders’ Select is a registered trademark of Expedia, Inc.
Leucadia National Corporation is a registered trademark of Leucadia National Corporation.

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Witney-based Luxury Cotswold Cottages agent Jigsaw Holidays today announces the addition of “Meadow House” to its portfolio of premium Cotswold Cottages, available for short and medium term rental.

Witney, UK (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Witney-based Luxury Cotswold Cottages agent Jigsaw Holidays today announces the addition of “Meadow House” to its portfolio of premium Cotswold Cottages, available for short and medium term rental.

“Meadow House” is located in the village of Cerney Wick, Cirencester.

The Cottage offers a double room with en-suite and twin beds; the property also offers a fully fitted kitchen, wood burning stove, TV with DVD and FreeSat, a garden with BBQ and wet room.

Jigsaw Holidays representative Anna Phillips explained “Meadow House is a welcome addition to our portfolio. It’s a perfect getaway for families and friends that want to get back to the country lifestyle and relax.”

“We have seen an increase in the number of people choosing to holiday in England,” added Ms Phillips. “The economy has had an impact on everyone’s vacation habits and Meadow House is a great place to take family and friends for a relaxing holiday or a short break.”

Meadow House is located within the Located within the Cotswold Water Park a wealth of activities can be found amongst over 140 lakes, conservation areas and wildlife reserves. Water sports including windsurfing, water skiing, sailing and many more, golf, walking, cycling and fishing are all available within the Water Park.

Cirencester, Bibury, Castle Coombe and Tetbury are all within a short drive as are the attractions of Westonbirt Arboretum, the National Trust site Chedworth Roman Villa and Bibury Trout Farm.

In addition to the facilities offered by the property itself, Jigsaw Holidays can also provide guests of Meadow House with a catering, daily housekeeping, childcare and concierge services.

The cost for one week rental at Meadow House starts at £410. More information about this property can be found on the Jigsaw Holiday website.

About Jigsaw Holidays

Jigsaw Holidays is a holiday booking agent specialising in the provision of superior quality Cotswolds Cottages and character properties for rental in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, UK.

Each property is personally inspected before being offered for rental and the company has extensive local knowledge to draw from when helping to plan holidays for their clients.

Jigsaw Holidays was established in 2007 and is based in Witney, Oxfordshire – UK.

More information about Jigsaw Holidays and Meadow House property can be found on the Jigsaw Holidays website: http://www.JigsawHolidays.co.uk

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Anna Phillips
Jigsaw Holidays
+44 (0)1993 849484
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Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/jigsaw-holidays-presents-meadow-house-holiday-rental-080417350.html

Last winter, Microsoft founder Bill Gates spent a whopping $600,000 per month to rent a plush bungalow in Wellington, Florida.

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During the boom years, Nashville property manager Charlie Biter used to offer new apartment tenants one or two months’ free rent as a lease enticement.

But of late, as rental demand continues to surge, all his rentals come unadorned.

“Back then, everybody was being creative to bring renters in,” said Biter, who oversees 2,000 apartment units in the Nashville area for Continental Property Management. “But now I’m not aware of any units offering concessions.”

As more Middle Tennesseans compete for apartment units, the market has swung in favor of landlords. For tenants, that means saying goodbye to move-in incentives and watching rents edge higher.

In the fourth quarter, the average price to rent a single-bedroom apartment in the Nashville area was $791, up 2.4 percent from the previous year.

The priciest Nashville market was the West End-downtown area, in which the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment was $1,115 a month. The least expensive rentals can be found around Madison, Murfreesboro Road and Charlotte Avenue, all averaging below $600 a month, according to the Greater Nashville Apartment Association’s fourth-quarter data.

The scores of consumers who are eschewing home buying for rentals with an unmatched apartment supply means more renters are competing for each available unit.

“There’s no question that tightening lending standards and uncertainty about the economy are still causing would-be homebuyers to rent,” Davis said.

Increasingly, real estate observers say, more people are finding themselves in situations like East Nashville resident Janine Long, 42, who says her rent over-extends her budget.

The cheaper apartments she finds on Craigslist ads are usually taken by the time she calls. “I’m looking,” Long said. “But not finding much of anything.”

Less than a quarter of all apartments in the Nashville area offered some type of concession in the final three months of 2011. By comparison, 57 percent of apartments offered concessions in the first quarter of 2010, according to MPF Research, which monitors apartment data nationally.

Article source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120214/BUSINESS02/302140026/2047/BUSINESS