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Waiting List for Illinois Housing Voucher Program Mostly Closed

Housing Voucher Program in Illinois is currently experiencing a hiccup as the waitlists in the area are mostly closed.

Worst Places To Rent In - US Places Where Rent Is Too High

If you currently have the chance to pick one state or city to reside in for work or for any other purpose, here is one question that you should consider - what cities have the highest rental rates?

5 Worst Things About Renting (And Solutions!)

Renting? Then you're no stranger to surprise visits from the maintenance man, tough landlords, and an upstairs neighbor who seem to be running a 24/7 bar and disco in his unit.

Real Estate News: Nestpick Gets $11 Million in Funding, Calls For an Online Rental Process

A new German company aims to move the entire rental process online and hopes for a faster and easier transaction between landlords and tenants.

Housing and Homeless Activists Stormed in Airbnb Office to Support Prop F

Homeless and housing activists have taken their protests and advocacies in Airbnb's headquarters in San Francisco the day before voters cast their sides on the local debate over housing affordability on November 3.

5 Reasons You Should Never Lie To Your Landlord

It takes two to tango, and this is especially true when it comes to tenant-landlord relationships. It takes two to tango, and this is especially true when it comes to tenant-landlord relationships.

5 Rules That Renters Can Break to Enjoy Living On Their Rented Pads

Renting an apartment or even a loft can restrain you from doing some home makeovers. There are risks to take if you really want to change some things in your home but may require you some compromises and money.

5 Perks To Attract New Tenants To Your Property

Success in a real estate rental business means having tenants on your property throughout the year. However, the reality is that tenants move on: they buy a new house, move to another state, need a bigger place, and the list could go on.

3 Important Things to Understand before Buying a Rental Property

Another way of earning through real estate is by acquiring a rental property. Though it is quite a challenging task compared to just buying a home, it still be worth a try.

3 Important Things to Note About Rental Scams

You should not be too sure about advertised rentals, for scammers also use such method to lure innocent victims and extort money from them. Before considering rental concerns like size, cost and location, you should keep watch first for scammers prowling around.

The Advantages and Benefits of Renting a Property All by Yourself

Sharing the rent maybe a big relief financially but renting on your own have benefits that outweigh the cost.

Home Builder Giants Toll Brothers, Lennar Corp. Aggressively Pursue Renters

Toll Brothers and Lennar Corp., two of the top home building companies in the US are pushing harder and more aggressively into the rental segment of the industry.

People are Still Renting Years after the Real Estate Crash

Real estate trends show that homeownership is still on an uphill climb while rentals are skyrocketing even after almost a decade since the crash.

Reasons Why Urban Professionals Should Consider Buying a Second Home First

Living the city life would be one of the many dreams of most people wanting to be in the center of action. However, finding a dwelling in the middle of the city seems to be near to impossible.

6 Rental Improvements And Their Corresponding Risk To Your Security Deposit

Living in a rental doesn't have to mean that you come home to a soulless dwelling place. Most rental spaces offer standard-grade appliances, budget finishes, and that old classic, "Apartment White" walls.

Florida Renters Protected by Law From Being Evicted on Short Notice

Renters have the right to stay in the foreclosed homes for at least 30 days Miami Herald talked about a certain situation involving a tenant occupying a foreclosed property.

Things To Pay Attention To So That You Wont Fall For Real Estate Scams

Sometimes the real estate scams are subtle. Before you know it, you have already fallen into a fraudulent real estate scheme or transaction.

3 Guaranteed, Easy Surefire Ways to Save Money on Rent

Buying a home is not always easy and the next alternative is renting. There are guaranteed easy ways to save money and not burn household funds on rent expense.

New Orleans Real Estate Update: Illegal Short-Term Rentals Causing Housing Crisis

The Local Housing Market in New Orleans is in peril, as illegal short-term rental services are continually rising in the area's vacant houses.

Rental Living: 5 Ways To Get Your Packages On Your Own Schedule

Don't have a doorman in your apartment to accept packages on your behalf while you're at work or away on vacation? Tired of coming home to "missed package" slips stuck to your door?

Apartment Living: 4 Reasons Renters Need An Emergency Fund, Now More Than Ever

Sure, the landlord is generally the one in charge should a major bug infestation occurs or the dishwasher sputters its last breath; that's one of the perks when you are signing a lease instead of a mortgage. But you still need to have that financial cushion to keep your head above water in any situation.