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December 11, 2017 by HLC

Do you Airbnb in Cincinnati?

“Hey, do you do Airbnb?”

At HomeLinkCincinnati, we receive these calls several times a week, Umm…No. We don’t Airbnb…Does The Marriott, Residents Inn, or Hilton?

They want to rent an extended stay apartment and think going through this trendy service is somehow better.

Renting a temporary place to live whether a hotel room to rent for a night or a fully furnished apartment for a year, it is not a cheap proposition. It is housing after all, and not just an empty room but full of all the things and services that make a pretty box livable. These costs can add up once all combined.

Why would you add extra fees that give you nothing in return?

Is your stay a night or two? Adding $15-30 for an Airbnb may not really bother you much. The host may not be collecting the 17-20% hospitality tax. If not the cost may be about the same as a local hotel. If you need to book a stay of 30, 60 or 365 days those extra fees to Airbnb can really add up! Hundreds or thousands of extra dollars.

Airbnb is the New Craigslist.

Maybe you haven’t realized this yet, but Airbnb home stays gained popularity about the same time Craigslist started getting bad publicity. The actions of a few unsavory characters did a real number on this popular sublet/temporary stay service. Only a very few cause the problems these services have. It is still inevitable when you have a mostly unregulated system.

HomeLinkCincinnati does not charge “booking fees” like Airbnb.

Unlike Homeaway, Tripadvisor,VRBO, Airbnb or any of the other 1-800 booking engines, we don’t spend millions of dollars in advertising so we don’t need to charge booking fees.

We are happy to help you find the perfect short term rental for your temporary stay in Cincinnati. If your stay is for 30 days or 365, we won’t over charge you for fees nor will we add hospitality taxes.

Our prices are all inclusive; no up-selling, surprise fees or advertising charges.

We want any surprises you get with HomeLinkCincinnati Corporate Housing & Furnished Apartments to be pleasant ones! Contact us today for more information.

December 8, 2017 by HLC

Corporate Relocation Housing for Your Move

5 Reasons to Consider Corporate Relocation Housing for Your Move

Being relocated for business can be hard enough; you have to learn new job requirements, get to know new coworkers, and familiarize yourself with your brand-new surroundings. Worrying about your living accommodations is not something that should cause stress. For this reason, corporate relocation housing is the most popular choice for individuals needing to move due to business. It provides them with as much normalcy as possible in their new role.

If you have accepted a job in Cincinnati, here are 5 reasons to consider corporate relocation housing for your move :

1. There’s No Place Like Home
The closest you are going to feel to home is in corporate housing. More spacious than a hotel or extended stay options, corporate relocation housing comes with furnished living quarters that were designed for long-term guests. Unlike a hotel that has an element of indifference and boring design in its layout, corporate housing is made with family living in mind.

2. Space
No one likes cramped, dark living quarters. Unfortunately, that’s what you get with many apartments in urban areas today, especially when you’re moving in during a short notice. Cramped quarters and lack of light will contribute to depression and a claustrophobic feeling that won’t make your new location feel too welcoming. Corporate housing space is prioritized. Since an inviting space is what makes a house feel like a home, you can expect triple the amount of space in a corporate house setting compared to alternative options.

3. Affordability
When you go with the hotel option, it’s not exactly cheap in reality. With a hotel, you’re paying for room service, gyms, pools, restaurants, and other amenities you probably aren’t even using….and of course there is the tax 17-20% add-on in most cases! Corporate housing is strictly about the housing and community, with high-speed Internet, cable, and other necessities included. Minimum stays of 30 days do not require to charge hospitality taxes, saving you even more! Starting out in a new city, it’s probably wise to begin your journey with extra time to figure out where you want to settle in permanently.

4. Family Fun
Not everyone wants to start anew, ahead of their family for 6 to 12-months. With many apartments and hotel options, workers have no option. However, with corporate housing, you can bring your family along for the new adventure, enabling your spouse plenty of time for the home search while you start your new job. It’s always nice to have options during big periods of change.

5. Style Options
With corporate housing, you get layout options and choices before you make the move. Don’t blindly contact a hotel or apartment management company. You will get a fraction of the choices you will get with Cincinnati corporate housing. Many times they will send you pictures of a model…if that. We have detailed pictures of the exact units. Although you might be in a rush to moving, it’s still nice to know that you’re in control when it comes to your housing.

HomeLinkCincinnati Corporate Housing & Furnished Apartments has a wide selection of corporate housing and furnished apartment options for anyone relocating to our community. From convenient locations to high speed Internet, modern furniture, and spacious layouts, we’ve worked hard to make our corporate housing units feel just like home. Contact us today for rates and reservations.

September 20, 2017 by HomeLinkCincinnati

What is Corporate Housing?

If corporate housing is a foreign term to you, this may come as a surprise just how popular this option for temporary living has become.

Corporate housing, or “furnished apartments” are used by all major companies when relocating employees to a new city. Unlike trying to live out of a hotel, corporate housing actually is located in a house or apartment which gives the tenant a better sense of home.

The space alone is likely three to four times more than a conventional hotel and even twice as large as a typical extended stay hotel. Because corporate housing options come fully furnished, they may often be referred to as “extended stay apartments” or “serviced apartments.” Much like a hotel, once you have your reservation, you are able to arrive with just your luggage and enjoy life in your home away from home. This is where a corporate rental shines and feels more like a home, making your transition to a new city much smoother.

What’s Included in Your Corporate Housing?

Your furnished rental will include all your utilities and high speed internet. Better quality corporate housing companies will provide business class speeds (almost all of HomeLinkCincinnati’s are 100 Mbps+). Unites include new modern furniture, a full sized fully equipped kitchen, dining area,a washer and dryer, and high quality bed linens. HomeLinkCincinnati provides brand new, high quality bed linens for every guest, every time. Unlike in a hotel, tenants have two or three large flat-screen TVs with expanded cable. Most of our units have 50-65″ and over 300 channels. Parking is also included and many units have garages.

Where is Corporate Housing in Cincinnati located ?

One of the best advantages of furnished housing units, are that they are located in residential areas. All HomeLinkCincinnati units are close in proximity to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and business centers. Our corporate housing units are located between Downtown Cincinnati and Mason, Ohio and concentrated along the I-71 corridor.

Many individuals are discovering what businesses have known for some time. Using furnished corporate apartments for a family’s temporary housing, makes for a much more pleasant experience. It also creates a true win/win all around. If you are in need of a corporate housing solution, contact HomeLinkCincinnati today.