Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why should I consider a Muesing Management community when choosing a new apartment home?

A: Muesing Management is a locally owned and managed property management company. For over 30 years it has been our goal to provide the very best in apartment living at a reasonable cost to you. Which means we pay closer attention to the appearance, day-to-day management and general operation of our apartment communities. Often, out-of-state owners and/or management companies neglect and fail to pay close attention to the needs and upkeep of their properties. Our executives live in Indianapolis. They play an active role in the day-to-day operation of our communities, and often visits and drive through each property personally in order to make sure they are kept in the best possible condition and to assure that it will be a place you will be proud to call "home".

Q: Why does Muesing Management have a "NO PET POLICY" at some of their apartment communities?

A: From past experience we have found that the majority of prospects looking for an apartment home appreciate the fact that we do not allow animals for the following reasons:

Barking disturbances are virtually eliminated. Therefore, a more peaceful, quiet environment is created;
Pet "messes" in and around the property grounds are near non-existent. The result is a cleaner, neater property that residents, their guests, children, etc. can walk through without fearing where you step. This creates a healthier atmosphere for everyone.
Less fear of vicious animals biting or threatening you, your family and guests;
Smaller chance of confronting unruly animals that are loose and unleashed, running through the property infringing on your space and violating your privacy;
Pet damage to the apartments, building common hallways and patio areas is virtually eliminated, creating a much nicer and cleaner-smelling apartment for prospects (YOU!).

We feel that by having a "NO PET POLICY" you, in turn, will discover that living at a Muesing Management apartment community will be a more pleasant experience.

Small pets are welcome at many of our communities. See each community for details.

Q: What options do I have regarding lease lengths?

A: Prospective residents should check with the specific Muesing Management apartment communities that they are most interested in as lease lengths offered do vary from community to community, depending on several factors (i.e.: time of year, unit availability, etc.) Some communities offer either a 3, 6, and 12 month lease lengths, depending on specific circumstances, while others may offer only a 12 month lease. Month-to-month lease lengths are available only after the initial lease (the lease which is signed at time of move in and/or the most current lease) has been fulfilled. Month-to-month rent is based on "market" rent plus an additional monthly premium.

Q: How much notice is required prior to moving out of one of Muesing Management Company's apartment communities?

A: Written notice must be given by the resident and received at the rental office of the apartment community at which they reside sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a current lease. Again, please check with the specific apartment community you are interested in for more details regarding their move out notice requirements.

Contact the Property Manager at the Muesing community that you are the most interested in for more details.

Why Rent?

When compared to purchasing a home, the advantages of renting vs. buying are substantial and worth serious consideration. Take a moment to learn the facts and discover why renting a Muesing community apartment or town home is a wise decision.

Maintenance is handled by our qualified staff - so your time is your own!
In a Muesing community, all maintenance is taken care of for you. You don't mow the lawn, shovel snow, repair or replace the air conditioning, appliances, or a leaky roof. Best of all, you don't have to incur all the exorbitant expenditures associated with these labor-intensive projects.
Your free time is your own - go to sporting events, the movies, visit friends, exercise, or just sleep late. Many Muesing communities have beautiful swimming pools and recreational areas for you, your family and friends to enjoy quality time together.
Buying a home isn't always the best investment!
If you've saved long and hard to get to the point where you can make a down payment on a new home, you may want to consider your investment alternatives.
Homes don't always go up in value. And even when they do, many other investments go up considerably more. According to the National Association of Home Builders, from 1990 to 1997, the median existing home price has gone up from $95,500 to $118,600, a total increase of 24%.
According to Standard and Poor (S&P), if you had made an investment in the basket of securities that comprise the S&P 500 in 1990, over the same seven year period, your investment would have appreciated 253%, with dividends invested. Now that's an investment!
When you weigh the "tax savings" of home ownership - you may not beat the standard income tax deduction available to renters!
Mortgage principal, interest, taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance, maintenance, major repairs, water and sewage, sanitation, association fees...
Often it is said that the tax benefits of home ownership offset the costs of home ownership just mentioned above. However, the tax savings are commonly overstated, particularly by those who stand to profit from home purchasers, such as mortgage lenders and homebuilders.
Mortgage interest and property taxes are deductible only if a homeowner chooses to itemize their deductions rather than elect to use the standard deduction. Many homeowners find that the standard deduction, which is available to renters as well, saves more money. In many cases, the tax savings when you own your home add up to only a fraction greater than the standard deduction - and you still have to mow the lawn every week!
The day you buy your home - it has to appreciate 15% in value for you to break even!
Leading mortgage lenders have calculated that real estate commissions, title fees, loan fees, reports and inspections to buy and sell the average home equal 15% of the home's value. So if you buy a home for $100,000, you have to sell it for $115,000 just to break even.
Renting often allows you to live in an area that you could not afford to live in if you were buying!
It's also true that you can often live closer to where you work when you rent - giving you more free time and shortening your commute!
If you are not absolutely sure you will be there in four years, you probably should not buy a home now!
In the past, most people lived in one place all their lives. That's not true anymore. If you need to move during the next few years because of a job opportunity or a family situation, you are going to seriously jeopardize the investment you made in your home. As previously mentioned, your home has to appreciate 15% in value for you to break even. What if you can't find a buyer at your original price when you need to move? You can always move out of your apartment at the end of your lease; you can't always sell your home at a good price when you need to move.

Now that you know the facts...

...we know you'll make a decision that's right for your lifestyle and investment needs. The logical answer is choosing one of our many attractive apartment communities!

Relocation

Relocating to Indianapolis, or the surrounding area? Muesing Management has some of the finest apartment and town home communities available.

You'll be surprised just how convenient our apartment communities are to Indianapolis' finest entertainment, shopping, and restaurants. All are easily accessible to nearby I-70, I-65 or I-465. Muesing managed apartments have maintained an established good name and reputation for being much sought after places to reside. Why not check us out?

We encourage you to learn about our apartment communities in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

About Indianapolis

Indianapolis is the 12th largest city in the United States, with a population of 818,014. Metropolitan Indianapolis includes a nine-county area with a combined population of 1,461,684.

Indianapolis is located in the center of Indiana and is within a day's drive of half the nation's population.
Indy hosts the first and second largest single-day sporting events in the world: The Indy 500 and The Brickyard 400.
Largest Children's Museum in the world.
Indianapolis has nearly 2,000 restaurants.
Home of the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers.

Muesing Management is a locally owned and managed property management company. This means that we pay closer attention to the appearance, day-to-day management and general operation of our apartment communities. For over 30 years it has been our goal to provide the very best in apartment living at an affordable cost to you.

Rental Policy

Applicant Criteria

All Muesing Management apartment communities use the CoreLogic Rental Property Solutions application approval system. Please contact the specific apartment community you are interested in for more details regarding this process.