Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

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% ...

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...

In recent years, homeownership costs have skyrocketed, making renting a more popular option for those who cannot afford a home. However, even renting can be challenging, especially for those struggling financiall...

Many individuals hope to become homeowners in the future. Some fulfill their dreams sooner than others because of different reasons. For example, you may fail to accomplish your homeownership plans because...

Unfortunately, a lot of people in this world have always been trying to figure out scams to defraud you of your money. Sadly, this is just something that's getting a lot worse in these tough economic times. It's not necessarily becau...

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'...

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. ...

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program helps low-income people and families afford safe housing. Many wonder if having bad credit will hurt their chances with Section 8.   Does Section 8 Require a Credit Ch...

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 ...