Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

Buying a house usually costs more than renting one. This is because you have to pay for things like insurance, property taxes, and repairs.  People expect to pay about 14% more for owning a house compared to renting on a reg...

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States faced an unprecedented need to keep people in their homes. To address this, cities across the nation swiftly enacted various eviction preven...

In Tucson, Arizona, a project is set to start that will turn the old Amazon Motel into a new housing complex called Amazon Flats. This project will create 30 homes that will be affordable and provide long-term supp...

Getting affordable housing through the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program can be a big help for low-income families. Every month, local and state housing offices across the country open up waitlist...

California gives many residents and small businesses an automatic discount on their utility bills called the California Climate Credit. It’s funded by the state’s Cap-and-Trade program, where major...

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...

What You Need to Know as a Renter When you rent a place, your landlord has to make sure it's fit to live in. This means they must keep it clean, safe, and working right according to the laws of where ...

Colorado has launched an ambitious and innovative rental assistance program to tackle the mounting eviction crisis that has gripped the state. The Temporary Rental Assistance Grant pro...

Rent prices can be really high sometimes, eating up a big part of what people earn, especially in places like Oakland and New York City where more than 70% of what households make goes straight to rent.  It often feels lik...