Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

  Most home ownership strategies require you to have a mortgage plan or cash to accomplish your dreams. However, if you don't have any of the two, consider using the rent-to-own strategy. The property owner wil...

Looking for a place to live without breaking the bank? While it's getting harder to find inexpensive apartments across major U.S. cities, there are still some places where paying less than $1,000 a month for rent is possible...

In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $3.4 million in grants aimed at providing crucial housing ass...

The rising costs of housing in the U.S. are influencing how people make career decisions. Workers are now considering housing benefits as an important factor when deciding whether to accept a job, move to a new city, or return to th...

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...

If you're thinking about buying a home, a conventional loan might be a good option for you. Contrary to popular belief, getting approved for this type of loan might be easier than you think! You general...

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...

The federal government shutdown has lasted almost a month, and it is affecting millions of people across the country. Some states are struggling to find ways to make up for missing support...

In an innovative move, the U.S. government is contemplating a significant shift in its approach to rental assistance for low-income families. Traditionally reliant on housing vouchers, the proposal is to test a more direc...