What Everyone Should Know About Squatter’s Rights
Rents keep going up and houses are expensive (and so-called “starter homes” are no longer being built), leaving many people feeling a little desperate. One of the strangest aspects of…
A ‘National Housing Market’ Doesn’t Exist (and Why That Matters)
The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted large numbers of city dwellers to reconsider their housing choices, with many opting to move out of their cramped apartments, and into houses…
This Tool Knows Whether You’re Overpaying for Rent in NYC
Rent prices rose by an average of 14% last year, and it doesn’t look like those heart-clutching price hikes are going to stop any time soon. For anyone wondering exactly…
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Applying to Rent an Apartment
The ongoing shortage of affordable housing has some people who planned on buying a home considering renting instead—at least temporarily. And while there are some real estate markets where buying…
The Most Affordable American Cities to Buy a Home in Right Now
Photo: Sean Pavone (Shutterstock) Over the past few years, rising housing costs have kept homeownership out of reach for so many. As a result, a lot of people have been…
Here’s When You Need to Form a Tenant Association
Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock) Renting a place to live has become increasingly fraught in this country. Long-term renting is often paradoxically more expensive on a monthly basis than paying down a…
Why a Tiny House Might Not Be As Affordable As You Think
Photo: Lowphoto (Shutterstock) Tiny houses—typically defined as any primary dwelling under 500 square feet in size (the average tiny house is about 225 square feet)—have been a thing for a…
How to Avoid Paying the ‘Single Tax’
Photo: NDAB Creativity (Shutterstock) Whether you love the single life or can’t wait to be coupled up, one thing is sure: It’s expensive to be single. We’ve previously covered personal…
These Are the Cheapest American Cities to Buy a Home in Right Now
Syracuse, New YorkPhoto: Wangkun Jia (Shutterstock) It can be hard to keep up with the ever-changing housing market. With so many factors at play—like the pandemic, rising interest rates, and…
How to Legally Ensure You Get Your Security Deposit Back
Photo: Vitpho (Shutterstock) Security deposits are one of the many annoying things about renting a home or apartment. You have to fork over a lot of extra money upfront before…