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Beware of Rental Fraud: Your Guide to Avoiding Common Scams

Finding a new place to call home is an exciting venture, but it also comes with potential pitfalls. Rental fraud is a real concern, and it's essential to stay informed to protect yourself from scams. We...

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...

​​​​​​​The Housing Affordability Quagmire: A Disturbing Reality for Half of U.S. Renters

Across the United States, housing affordability has reached crisis levels, with a recent study revealing that a record 50% of American renters are struggling with unaffo...

How to Find Affordable Rental Space Around the Country

An affordable home allows you to save funds for different money-making projects. It also allows you to provide a comfortable life for your family. Luckily, there are many affordable houses around the country. ...

The Current Challenges of Homebuying and How Nine Families Overcame Them

Buying a home is a big part of the American Dream for many people, but right now, it's getting harder to make that dream come true. The Washington Post shared stories of people who managed to buy hom...

The Best Cities for Renters: A Closer Look at Forbes Advisor's Ranking

In a recent study conducted by Forbes Advisor, the best cities for renters in the United States were identified based on several key metrics. This analysis considered factors such as: average re...

All the Information You Need before Renting a House with a Purchase Option

Are you planning to purchase a home? Then, it might be advisable to take your time to evaluate different buying options, enabling you to know the best depending on your situation. For example, if y...

Important Bills Piling Up? Tips for Finding the Money you Need!

Even before the pandemic, many people struggled to pay necessary bills, such as housing rental or mortgage costs, utilities and automobile insurance. Their incomes weren't high enough to keep up with in...

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 ...