Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

Even if your landlord doesn’t require it, renters insurance is an affordable way to protect yourself from unexpected costs, like property damage or legal issues.   What Is Renters Insurance? Renters insurance is a type of ...

If you're thinking about buying a home, a conventional loan might be a good option for you. Contrary to popular belief, getting approved for this type of loan might be easier than you think! You general...

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 ...

In a groundbreaking initiative, Milpitas is leading the way in ensuring housing stability for its most vulnerable residents and workers. In collaboration with FORWARD, a trusted program administrator for local government...

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 Los Angeles Housing Authority has announced that it's not taking any new applications for the Section 8 housing voucher program for the time being.  This pause is also affecting 3,300 families who ha...

The Colorado state legislature has taken steps to expand access to housing and nutritious foods for those on Medicaid with the passage of Bill HB24-1322 by the House Health ...

Before you jump onto rental websites to find your next home, it's important to work out how much you can afford to pay for rent without stressing your finances.   The 30% Rule A common approach is to use the 30% ...

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'...