Rent News, How-To's, and Advice
Helpful reads to guide you through finding and benefiting from
rental assistance and other housing programs
Does Credit Affect Your Rental Options Under Section 8
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...
Top U.S. Cities Where Rent Is Dropping
After several years of high rent prices, renters in most parts of the United States are finally seeing some relief. Recent data from Realtor.com shows that in five major cities, average rent prices have dropped more than 5% in the past...
Advocating for Affordable Housing: How to Make Impactful Change
In communities across the globe, the challenge of securing safe and affordable housing continues to grow, pressing individuals and organizations to seek innovative solutions and advocate for meaningful change. ...
How to Get Your Landlord to Lower Your Rent
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...
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’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...
Handling A Rent Crisis: Solutions and Resources for Financial Relief
The high cost of rent is a growing issue in many areas. According to a survey in 2023, people who spend more than 30% of their income on rent are considered “cost-burdened.” This often leaves l...
It's Time for a New Cell Phone and Plan!
Did you know that you can get a a new cell phone and very low rate plan if you already qualify for one of these: - Food Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) - Medicaid - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Fede...
Rising Costs of Homeownership vs. Renting
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...
