Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

Renting a house for the first time can be super exciting. You’ll be free to set your house’s rules and choose what to use for décor. However, selecting the perfect unit for your needs m...

Housing is the most significant expense for adults over the age of 55, taking up a large portion of their budgets, as seen in the Consumer Expenditure Survey.  Before the pandemic, close to 10 m...

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also called Section 8, is an important way for people with low incomes, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities to afford safe and decent homes in the private rent...

In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $3.4 million in grants aimed at providing crucial housing ass...

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States faced an unprecedented need to keep people in their homes. To address this, cities across the nation swiftly enacted various eviction preven...

Technology has become a big part of our lives, and now it's helping manage affordable housing too. The shift to using more tech in housing really took off during the pandemic. Allen Feliz from MRI Software explains that affordab...

Renters are facing higher prices with each new lease agreement. If you're tired of renting but struggling to save enough to buy a home, be aware that there are programs available to help you reduce your expenses. By building up...

Rental assistance programs play a crucial role in the ecosystem of housing, especially for low-income families.  These programs not only provide needed support to renters but also have significant e...

In Pennsylvania, there's good news for people who need help paying for their homes. The state has a program that gives money back to certain residents to help with their housing costs. Here'...