Renting 101

Let's say you're the living personification of what a perfect tenant should be: you pay your rent on time, you keep the noise levels...

You’ve decided to venture out and rent a place of your own, and you finally feel as though you’ve arrived. You’re ready to embrace...

Renting an apartment is an exciting time, as it is often a milestone for most people. Maybe you've started your first real job or...

While British and American English share many similarities, there are also notable differences, particularly when it comes to describing living spaces. Let's explore the...

Checkbook, what’s a checkbook? If you rent, you probably keep one of these relics next to your rotary dial phone just to write out...

It was a challenge, but somehow we found a way to make renting even easier. Use this magic quiz to narrow down your apartment...

Part one in a two part series. This week, we're talking about when you can get the best deals on an apartment if you're a tenant...

Looking at an application and a background check is the best way for a landlord to know what kind of tenant you’re going to...

Picking out a place to temporarily call home can bring out the inner commitment-phobe in anyone. Once you sign a lease on an apartment,...

How many of you have searched for student housing? Sometimes the search can get rough. My approval process for finding student housing is almost...

The legal standard says that landlords should make sure that their units have certain basic amenities and are safe and habitable for tenants to...

Renters insurance is an often-forgotten coverage that is surprisingly valuable to both tenants and landlords alike. Did you know that, according to the U.S....