Inflation and other forces drive up residential rents throughout the country, placing once-affordable housing out of many renters’ reach. What can you do if your landlord announces a rent increase? What is driving rent increases?...
Inflation and other forces drive up residential rents throughout the country, placing once-affordable housing out of many renters’ reach. What can you do if your landlord announces a rent increase? What is driving rent increases?...
As an Airbnb host, you provide a great stay for your guests. However, using your home as an Airbnb affects those around you, so don’t overlook being considerate to them. Here are five tips for...
Your monthly mortgage statement shows that in addition to paying principal and interest, you are also funding your escrow account. What is the escrow account? How is the money in it used? Can it change...
Are you resigned to paying higher interest rates on a mortgage when shopping for a home in today’s market? You may not have to. You could buy a home with an assumable mortgage that was...
Squatting is increasingly common across the country. Squatting occurs when someone occupies someone else’s property without the owner’s permission and intends to stay there. Squatters can sometimes take formal legal possession of property against the...
It’s frightening to think of someone legally seizing your home, but it can happen if you lose a lawsuit or fall too far behind on your mortgages or taxes. Here’s what you need to know...
When someone visiting your property gets injured, does your homeowners insurance cover their medical and other expenses? What if they sue you? What should you do if a person is injured on your property? Accidents...
Nearly five million cats and dogs are covered by their owners with pet health care insurance, almost double the number of pets five years ago. Pet insurance is a godsend when your pet unexpectedly has...
Today’s higher interest rates are squeezing would-be home buyers. Less than three years ago, rates were below 4 percent. Now they are above seven, and monthly payments have soared. This has driven home sales down...
In recent years, short-term home rentals have soared thanks to online services such as Airbnb and VRBO. Renting your property to short-term guests can be easy to earn cash to build home equity. But there...
