Our blog

Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

Helpful reads to guide you through finding and benefiting from
rental assistance and other housing programs

Are You Hard Pressed for Cash? Here's How to Find an Affordable Rental Space

Many business operators have faced financial problems because of the effects caused by the covid-19 pandemic. As a result, they have sacked or reduced employees' salaries to lower their wage bills...

The 6 Main Benefits of the Rent-to-Own Strategy

Most people aspire to own homes at one time. However, some may have better resources to achieve the dream than others. You may fail to get a mortgage loan because of a lack of down payment and a low credit score. Without a mort...

Tips and Tricks for Lowering Your Rental Costs and Expenses

Living in rental accommodations can be an expensive endeavor. From rent, security deposits, and maintenance fees to utility bills and more, the costs of renting can quickly spiral out of control if proper budgeti...

Anticipation Builds Among 200,000 New Yorkers for Section 8 Voucher Outcomes

New York City has taken a significant stride towards meeting the demand for affordable housing by selecting approximately 200,000 applicants for the highly sought-after Section 8 Housing Choice Vou...

Making a Smart Home Budget to Avoid Being House Poor

House poor is a term for a situation in which a person spends a large proportion of their total income on home ownership, leaving them with very little discretionary income for other necessities or enjoyable activities.&n...

Important Bills Piling Up? Tips for Finding the Money you Need!

Even before the pandemic, many people struggled to pay necessary bills, such as housing rental or mortgage costs, utilities and automobile insurance. Their incomes weren't high enough to keep up with in...

San Diego Landlords Face Pressure to Comply with Rent Control Laws

San Diego landlords are under scrutiny for violating the city's rent control ordinance by illegally raising rents on tenants. The Tenant Protection Act caps rent increases at 10% annually, but some ...

The Benefits of Renting a Home to Buy it in the Future

Buying a home is one of the significant investments you might make in your lifetime. Before starting a home purchasing process, gathering as much information as possible is essential. It will help you make proper choi...

How To Identify and Avoid Rental Scams

As rental costs rise and affordable housing becomes more scarce, scammers are taking advantage of the situation with innovative rental scams. These scams come in various guises, but they are all designed to separate renters from their ...