Avoid These Common Gallery Wall Mistakes
Even if you spend hours scrolling through Instagram posts featuring expertly decorated homes, that doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to bring those design elements into your own home—or where…
Look for These Red Flags in Any HOA Contract
Having a homeowner’s association (HOA) for your neighborhood or condo building brings some advantages, such as regular community maintenance and improvement. However, HOA rules can also be extremely restrictive, and…
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…
Never Buy a Used Car With a Rebuilt Title
Photo: Brisbane (Shutterstock) The used car market has been on an interesting ride over the past year. Prices for used vehicles began to surge early in 2022, by September reaching…
Why Everyone Hates Landlords Now
Photo: dc_slim (Shutterstock) Leeches. Parasites. Maybe even bed bugs? Landlords get called a lot of things—none of them favorable. This couple running a “15-Airbnb empire” went viral on Twitter last…
What to Say When a Cop Asks to Search Your Vehicle
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When Your Landlord Can Legally Enter Your Apartment (and When They Can’t)
Photo: Yaraslau Mikheyeu (Shutterstock) If you rent your living space, sure, you don’t technically own it—but you do pay for it, and it’s your private sanctuary. However, your landlord may…
‘Dower Rights’ Still Exist?
Photo: Andy Dean Photography (Shutterstock) If you’re considering buying a home with a partner, or if either your property ownership or marital status could change in the future, it’s important…
When You Need a Permit for That DIY Project (and When You Don’t)
Photo: Reimar (Shutterstock) Private property is a fascinating concept. On the one hand, ownership is really just a collective agreement. On the other, protecting private property rights is key to…
How Much It Costs to Buy a House With Your Friend
Photo: Comeback Images (Shutterstock) Compared to previous generations, millennials are less likely to own a home with a family of their own. This might have a little something to do…