Rental application fees: What you need to know
When you’re moving into a new place, it can feel like unexpected fees and costs pop up all the time. One relatively low fee...
Rent Affordability: Is the “One-Third Rule” Realistic?
When looking for places to live, one of the biggest elements of home shopping that people take into consideration is affordability. Personal finance experts...
Tiny House Costs: What You Need to Know About Living Small
The idea of living in a tiny house has captured the imagination of many, thanks to a growing movement that emphasizes minimalism and simplicity....
7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Save Money
Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is to start. It doesn’t matter how much money you earn, as you can always put something...
Water-Saving Devices for Your Rental
We all know that going green is in these days, and for good reasons, too: global warming, climate changes, diminishing natural resources, carbon emission and growing...
Late Rent: What You Need to Know About Late Fees, Evictions,...
Late rent payments can be a bigger issue than you might think. Even if you only pay a small late fee, you could be...
5 ways to get your deposit back
Most landlords require a security deposit, sometimes called a safety or damage deposit, prior to you moving in. They do this as a safety...
How to pay rent when you’ve blown your monthly budget
The scenario is simple. It’s usually not your fault. You were too nice. You wanted to help someone. Okay, fine. Maybe you weren’t bailing...
