Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

On August 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD for short, announced the new rent prices that will be considered fair for the fiscal year 2025. This change will ...

In recent years, homeownership costs have skyrocketed, making renting a more popular option for those who cannot afford a home. However, even renting can be challenging, especially for those struggling financiall...

Renting a house is a significant step that needs enough preparation. Even though you may have saved enough money, you must know how to choose the right house to avoid regretting later. For example, you'll need to research ...

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...

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...

As rental costs rise and affordable housing becomes more scarce, scammers are taking advantage of the situation with innovative rental scams. These scams come in various guises, but they are all designed to separate renters from their ...

In recent years, the importance of stable, affordable housing has increasingly come to the forefront of national discourse.  Amidst this conversation, rental assistance programs have been reco...

In California right now, if you can't pay your rent on time, your landlord can ask you to leave your home, even if you've found a way to settle your unpaid rent. But there's a new plan bein...

The cost of housing is a significant concern for many individuals and families, particularly those with low or moderate incomes. However, rental assistance and renting programs can provide valuabl...