Here’s How Much You Can Make Renting Out Your Driveway
Parking, like everything else about owning a car, is expensive. If you live in a dense urban area like New York City, for example, you can buy a condo for…
Why Hot-Bedding Is a Bad Idea
Photo: TKGGP (Shutterstock) The cost of everything is rising, but the cost of housing is particularly troubling for many. Having a roof over your head and a place to sleep…
Hertz Is Giving Some Rental Cars a Free Extra Day
Photo: RYO Alexandre (Shutterstock) While renting an electric vehicle for a road trip has some clear benefits, like saving money on gas, there are also some complications that may take…
That Rental Listing Might Actually Be a Scam
Photo: dc_slim (Shutterstock) We are right smack in the middle of moving season. Leases are ending and starting; U-Haul vans and boxes are hot commodities; IKEA and The Home Depot…
When You Should Use a Lease Guarantor Company (and When You Shouldn’t)
It’s getting hard out there for a tenant. Rents are high—even in North Dakota, where the nation’s lowest average rent sits at about $835. Rents are so high most people…
What to Consider Before Selling Your Parents’ House
After inheriting your parents’ home, the prospect of selling that house can seem overwhelming. It’s a whirlwind—mentally, physically, and of course, financially. Although emotional attachments to your parents’ home may…
10 Unexpected Benefits to Negotiate When You Sign a New Lease (Besides Rent)
Buying a home has consistently trended toward unaffordable in the last few years, but so has renting: The median rent across the U.S. in January 2020 sat at $1,585 and…
All the Ways Airbnb Hosts Deceive You
Short-term rental platforms are here to stay—and when you think of short-term renting, you think of Airbnb. But there are a growing number of reasons to avoid Airbnb like the…
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…