You’ve finally bought your first home and have little money available to furnish it, or you’re a traveling medical professional who just signed a six-month lease on an apartment. You’ve looked at the cost of...

You’ve finally bought your first home and have little money available to furnish it, or you’re a traveling medical professional who just signed a six-month lease on an apartment. You’ve looked at the cost of...
Homeowners may want to use electronic monitoring equipment — video and audio — to monitor guests in their home in two situations. One is when a homeowner is selling her house and wants to monitor...
Does living in a rented space mean you’re stuck with drab floors, the same blah neutral paint in every room, and no pictures on your walls? Not necessarily. If you cooperate with your landlord, you...
The federal government offers housing assistance to allow low-income families, disabled people and the elderly to rent decent, clean homes through the Section 8 Housing Voucher program. Here’s how it works. A Section 8 overview...
You probably think first of an apartment when it comes to renting a place to live. But it’s also possible to rent a single-family home. Let’s consider the differences between apartments and rental homes and...
Apartment life, by definition, means you’re living in close quarters — literally on top of one another in most instances. Needless to say, getting along with your neighbors is a must. Here are six things...
If you own a rental property, fairness and accessibility are key when renting to disabled tenants. Here’s an overview of what every landlord needs to know. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the Fair...
If you’ve ever considered buying a house or apartment building as an investment rental property, think about doing so in a college town where you can rent to students. The potential for steady, top-dollar revenue...
Owning rental property can bring a nice return on your investment, but be sure you weigh the pros and cons before you decide to jump in and become a landlord. Show me the money. Unlike...
When is the right time to buy a home? Are there times when you’re better off renting? There’s more to consider than just the finances. Let’s take a look. Roots versus freedom. Homeownership brings the...