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6 Things You Should Know When Renting an Apartment for the First Time

Renting a house for the first time can be super exciting. You’ll be free to set your house’s rules and choose what to use for décor. However, selecting the perfect unit for your needs m...

Ways to Save on Rent That You Wish You Knew Before

Rent can be one of the most expensive parts of your monthly budget. Learning new and creative ways to save on rent is vital to have more money for other necessities. Most people struggle to clear rent on time and usually ...

Tackling Student Housing Insecurity Through Innovative Community Collaboration

A groundbreaking study highlights an innovative approach to tackling one of the most pressing challenges faced by learners today: housing insecurity. Spearheaded by Tacoma Community College in Wa...

How Having a Stable Home Helps Mental Health

In the United States, many people who have trouble with their mental health also struggle to find and keep a good place to live. Mental health is very important because it affects how we feel, think, and interact with others.&nbs...

Landmark Legislation Protects Tenants Using Housing Assistance

In Michigan, a new rule has been established that changes the way landlords can select their tenants.  Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a group of bills that make it illegal for landlords who ow...

Iowa to Offer $35m in Rental Assistance

Polk County, Iowa, wasn't necessarily hit any harder than anywhere else during the pandemic's height in 2020. Like most other places in the United States, they had to shut down the bulk of their businesses, and thousands of people wer...

DC Attempts to Turn Existing Home Space into Apartments

Few people probably know who DC's mayor is (Muriel E. Bowser, by the way), but everyone likely knows it's another Democrat. That's all DC elects; maybe because you can't spell Democrat without DC. Who knows? Though ano...

Information You Need to Have Before Settling on the Rent-to-Own Plan

There are several steps you should follow when renting a house. One of them is signing a rental agreement before moving in. However, it is vital to read and understand the details of the contract before sig...

6 Things You Should Do Before Renting a House

Renting a house is a significant step that needs enough preparation. Even though you may have saved enough money, you must know how to choose the right house to avoid regretting later. For example, you'll need to research ...