Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), led by Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman, hosted a two-day discussion on the 7th and 8th of October in Washington D.C. The event, called the "Nex...

Most first-time renters face different challenges when looking for a house to rent. Many need help understanding where to start, the process to follow, and the mistakes to avoid. However, having the correct infor...

HUD has announced a funding opportunity of $12.7 million for public housing authorities through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program. This initiative aims to assist young adults transit...

The National Low Income Housing Coalition, a group focused on helping people afford homes, recently spoke out against some new rules set by President Trump.  They believe t...

  When renting a house, you must sign a contract before moving in. However, you shouldn't sign the agreement before understanding its contents. You may even speak to a legal expert to exp...

Renting can seem like such a stressful process. From finding the right place to live to ensuring you get the best deal possible, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are rental assistance programs that ...

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...

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...

Rents continue to rise in 2023. Although rental rate increases have recently slowed, rental price growth is still higher than before 2020. In July, rent prices grew by 0.31% from July 2022, slower than earlier in 2023 but still rising. ...