We’re renting a 6 yr old, 3300 sf house in Redhawk right now. It has a Pebbletech pool, spa, fireplace and BBQ island and has a decent view. Our rent is $2200/mo.

Last August, it was nearly impossible to find an acceptable rental (school was starting). Places kept getting snapped up.

We tried a realtor/rental agency located near Kevin Pl and Hwy 79.

Agent showed up for the appt wearing a skirt, sandals and white socks. She reeked of cigs and was wheezing like she needed a lung transplant.

She had the audacity to show us 3 homes – each one worse than the last – in the $1900 – $2300/mo range. We were in shock.

The homes were at least 10 years old (one had a sticker on the front door from the 1990 Gulf War)and FILTHY inside. Holes in the wall and dated, smelly carpeting. One had a bare mattress covered in stains on the LR floor.

We eventually called a Craig’s list ad posted by a realtor who was fabulous. She showed us lovely places in Redhawk. Maybe it depends on what time of year you’re planning to move in? We discovered that Aug/Sept is tough…