RentersApril 10, 2018Lease agreement: typical upfront costs of leasing a homeYour lease agreement spells out the upfront costs of leasing a home. Make sure you understand these costs before committing to a lease.
RentersApril 6, 2018How to get approved for an apartmentHow to get approved for an apartment? Have the income (about three times the rent), decent credit and references.
RentersMarch 31, 2018Tenant tips: How to negotiate lower rentTrying to afford your first apartment or house? Follow these tips to negotiate lower rent.
RentersMarch 30, 2018New place? Check out moving tips for new rentersIf you have never lived in your own place before, check out these moving tips for new renters. You're sure to find money- or time-saving ideas right here.
RentersMarch 28, 2018What happens if you break a lease?What happens if you break a lease? Expect repercussions. But here's how to handle and avoid them if possible.
RentersMarch 19, 2018What credit score do you need to rent an apartment?What credit score do you need to rent an apartment or rental house? In some cases, more than you do to buy a house. Here's how to avoid a credit check, and to improve your score if you have to pass one.
RentersMarch 16, 2018How to move out of your parents’ houseYou could just pack up your stuff and move out of your parents' house and in with a friend. But that's probably not the smartest way to be successful as a young adult paying for housing. Follow these tips to do it right and be more comfortable.
RentersMarch 10, 2018Apartment finder websites key to good rentalsThe best apartment finder websites can make searching for an affordable and comfortable place easier. Here's a list of sites and tips for using them fully.
RentersMarch 9, 2018Moved back home? Here’s how to make it workIf you've moved back home to save money, here's how to get back on your own fast.
RentersMarch 6, 2018Craigslist Rental Scams – and How to Avoid ThemAvoid rental scams on Craigslist and other sites when looking for a house to rent. Here are the top rental scams and how to spot them.
Real EstateFebruary 9, 2018Tips for landlords: Beware of tenants who are identity thievesTips for landlords: how to avoid tenants who are identity thieves
RentersFebruary 7, 2018The worst places to rent in America; is it time to buy a home?If you need a bigger reason not to continue renting, new data just provided it. It seems not only are rents 2.8 percent higher than one year ago, but nearly 90 percent of America’s biggest cities have seen rent prices jump in the last month. A mere 2 percent experienced rent drops.
