Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

Rent prices can be really high sometimes, eating up a big part of what people earn, especially in places like Oakland and New York City where more than 70% of what households make goes straight to rent.  It often feels lik...

People have always argued about whether it’s cheaper to rent or buy a home. The decision is important because you don’t want to spend so much on housing that you can’t afford other basic needs. ...

California's escalating housing crisis has spurred the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to consider a groundbreaking solution: providing cash directly to rent...

Finding a safe and affordable place to live is a challenge for many families across the country. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program helps by encouraging builders to create more affordable...

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps around 2.3 million households every year by providing federal rental assistance. Unlike other programs where rental assistance is...

The high cost of rent is a growing issue in many areas. According to a survey in 2023, people who spend more than 30% of their income on rent are considered “cost-burdened.” This often leaves l...

This November, several affordable housing programs will open their waiting lists in Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. If you need help paying for housing, these openings are important chances to appl...

As the housing crisis in the United States continues to escalate, more and more Americans are struggling to afford stable housing. Homelessness ...

The rising costs of housing in the U.S. are influencing how people make career decisions. Workers are now considering housing benefits as an important factor when deciding whether to accept a job, move to a new city, or return to th...