Rent News, How-To’s, and Advice

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 ...

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...

Searching for a new apartment can already feel like a big task, but it gets even tougher if you've had some rental hiccups in the past. If your rental history isn't the brightest, you might worry abo...

If you need help finding affordable housing, several Section 8 waiting lists will be opening in September and October 2025 in different states. This is a great chance for families and individuals to apply for housing assis...

Most first-time renters face different challenges when looking for a house to rent. Many need help understanding where to start, the process to follow, and the mistakes to avoid. However, having the correct infor...

5 Tips for an Easy and Safe House Hunting Experience Renting a new house can be the most exciting experience, especially if you are doing it for the first time. However, you may only understand how stressful and tiresome...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently ignited a beacon of hope for underserved communities by announcing $10 million in grants, specially earmarked fo...

Housing is the most significant expense for adults over the age of 55, taking up a large portion of their budgets, as seen in the Consumer Expenditure Survey.  Before the pandemic, close to 10 m...

As the baby boomer generation heads into retirement, the number of older Americans is increasing. In 2020, about 55.8 million people, or one in six, were aged 65 or over. A report from the Urban Institute sheds light on ho...