Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

Before you jump onto rental websites to find your next home, it's important to work out how much you can afford to pay for rent without stressing your finances.   The 30% Rule A common approach is to use the 30% ...

It's essential that everyone has a place they can afford to call home. With the ongoing housing crisis, increasing evictions, and threats to people without homes, innovative solutions are needed more than ever.&nbs...

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...

As the calendar pages turn, a critical deadline approaches for Americans in need of housing assistance. With only a few weeks left, applicants across the United States are urged to submit their forms for ...

The high cost of rent can be a major financial burden on many households, particularly those with limited incomes or facing other financial hardships. Whether dealing with a short-term setback or a long-term...

As the cold Maine winter approaches, many seniors are worried about being able to afford the high costs of heating their homes. With fixed incomes and rising energy prices, heating oil and other fuels can strain limited budgets. F...

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...

New York City has taken a significant stride towards meeting the demand for affordable housing by selecting approximately 200,000 applicants for the highly sought-after Section 8 Housing Choice Vou...

Having a place to live is something everyone needs, but too many people can't afford their rent. Rental help from the government is important because it can prevent people from losing their homes, living in too...