Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

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. ...

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...

Homeownership is a dream for many, but Gen Z is introducing a new way to make it happen—co-buying. This strategy involves two or more people, such as close friends, family members, or unmarried partners, tea...

If you plan to own a home soon, the best thing would be to save money to ensure you have enough. However, it might be challenging to fulfill your saving goal if faced with numerous financial responsibilities. In that c...

There are several steps you should follow when renting a house. One of them is signing a rental agreement before moving in. However, it is vital to read and understand the details of the contract before sig...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...