Rent News, How-To's, and Advice
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rental assistance and other housing programs
Considerations to Make Before Renting a House for the First Time
Moving into a new house can be exciting and challenging in equal measure. You need a house with specific features, price, and neighborhood, but you are unsure if the real estate agent will locate such for ...
What You Need to Know while Considering the Rent-to-Own Homeownership Plan
When renting a house, you must sign a contract before moving in. However, you shouldn't sign the agreement before understanding its contents. You may even speak to a legal expert to exp...
More Help for Homebuyers and Renters Across the United States
The government's housing department, or HUD (Housing and Urban Development), is making it easier for people to get advice on buying or renting homes. They've got some new moves, including teaming up with ...
Reasons Why a Homeowner May Sell their Property through the Rent-to-Own Strategy
While there are several ways of owning a home, most will require you to have a down payment. However, the rent-to-own program might be the best option if you don't have a down payment. Most...
What Is Renter's Insurance? Should You Get A Policy Or Skip It Entirely?
When it comes to getting insurance coverage, most people are quick to get their health, car, and life insurance policies in order, but one type of coverage that's frequently overlooked is renter's insur...
Los Angeles Section 8 Program Pauses Due to Funding Issues
The Los Angeles Housing Authority has announced that it's not taking any new applications for the Section 8 housing voucher program for the time being. This pause is also affecting 3,300 families who ha...
Rent-to-Own Advice
The U.S. housing market has declined since last year. A primary reason is that home prices continue to outpace inflation. That means that even as housing prices decline, potential buyers find buying a home too expensive. Many people have chosen to re...
The Top 10 Things to Look for in a Rental Property
When you're in the market for a new rental property, it's important to take the time to thoroughly research and consider all factors before making a decision. From location and size to amenities and lease terms, t...
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...
