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Do You Plan to Rent a House? Here's What You Need to Know

When renting your first home, a mistake can cost you a lot of time and resources. That is why you need as much information as possible before starting your house-hunting mission. It will help you go out there with con...

San Diego Landlords Face Pressure to Comply with Rent Control Laws

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 ...

What You Need to Know about the Rent-to-Own Home Ownership Plan

  When planning to buy a house, it is essential to spend enough time evaluating the different home ownership options and settle on one that suits your needs best. If you don't have enough down payme...

Landlords in Houston Convert Large Houses into Rentals

If you've been in the market for a house, whether to buy or to rent, then you already know just how expensive things are out there right now. The same house that sold for $200,000 in 2019 is now selling for over...

Six Practical Tips to Enhance Landlord-Tenant Relations

Navigating your relationship with your property owner can significantly enhance your renting experience. While not all interactions may be seamless, cultivating a positive relationship with your landlord can lead to a ...

Hawaii Expands Section 8 Housing Assistance Amid Rising Rental Costs

Residents in Hawaii who are struggling with rising rental costs now have more opportunities to get help paying for housing. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs, which provide rental assistance, are o...

Federal Government allocates $12.7 million for Foster Youth Housing Assistance

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...

Housing Inflation and Economic Injustice

The United States of America, per usual, is dealing with a very polarizing issue that seems to split people into two sides. Only unlike presidential elections and vaccine mandates, this issue isn't really a 50/50 event split....

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 ...