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How to Secure an Apartment Even with a Not-So-Great Past as a Tenant
Searching for a new apartment can already feel like a big task, but it gets even tougher if you've had some rental hiccups in the past. If your rental history isn't the brightest, you might worry abo...
15 Cities Where It's Still Affordable to Rent
Looking for a place to live without breaking the bank? While it's getting harder to find inexpensive apartments across major U.S. cities, there are still some places where paying less than $1,000 a month for rent is possible...
What Are Available Housing Choice Vouchers in September 2025
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also called Section 8, is an important way for people with low incomes, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities to afford safe and decent homes in the private rent...
Rent-to-Own: Why It Is the Best Home Ownership Strategy
Owning a home is one of the significant achievements you look forward to when you start earning. You may choose to build or buy a house. If you plan to purchase one, ensure to have enough information before starting the ...
What’s Happening with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two important companies that play a big role in making the process of buying a home in the United States stable and reliable. They help by buying home loans from banks and then selling the...
Mainstream Media Gloats About Landlords Raising Rental Rates
There is currently a housing crisis going on in America, and a lot of economic experts believe that it's going to ultimately rival the housing collapse of 2008. The issue here is that there's a housing...
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...
How Much of Your Income Should Go Towards Rent?
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% ...
Is It Time to Stop Renting and Buy a Home Before 2025 Ends?
If you’re thinking about buying a house before the end of 2025, the current real estate market in the United States might offer a good chance. Recently, things have calmed down after a period of unpredicta...