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 buying furniture, and your eyes are bugging at the price. Is renting furniture your best option? Maybe, but maybe not…. Read more »
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 potential buyers during showings. The other is when the owner rents out a house via Airbnb. Is this sort of… Read more »
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 may be surprised how much freedom you have to make your rental your own. Communication is key. Here are our… Read more »
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 The Housing and Urban Development agency of the U.S. government funds the Section 8 program. HUD channels vouchers to local… Read more »
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 how the process of renting a home works. Differences between renting a home vs. an apartment Space. Usually, a rental… Read more »
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 you can do to promote harmony. Get to know your neighbors. It’s much easier to get along with neighbors you’ve… Read more »
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 Housing Amendments Act of 1988 prohibit discrimination for, among other things, disabilities. Disabilities include impairments in mobility, hearing, vision, and… Read more »
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 is excellent, though there are risks. The pluses Renting your investment property to college students means almost never having to… Read more »
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 buying a personal residence — where you might get by with putting down as little as 5 percent — a… Read more »
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 intangible benefit of feeling established and putting down roots. We’ve all seen those pencil markings on the walls of homes… Read more »
