Renting

I’m not surprised number four is on the list.

Don't sweat it.

It’s an overlooked deal-breaker.

It has to do with the four key components of a bathroom.

It’s all about lifestyle.

It's not just a matter of size.

There are important things to consider!

There’s a dollar amount to shoot for.

It’s not as easy as it seems.

From painting to replacing light bulbs, here’s what to do.

Here’s what you need to know.

We were not ready to leave!

Yee-haw!

According to real estate experts.

We’re far from the first couple to navigate this disagreement.

We can't promise the perfect landlord, but we can guarantee you'll at least have a heads up on a crummy one.

Here’s what you need to know.

It's an important document.

There are extra steps you can take to secure your next apartment.

Here's how to decode your future landlord.

Here's what you can do if (and when) your landlord raises your rent.

There are a few extra steps.

It’s a powerful tool in a renter’s arsenal.

Don't even think about using the bathroom.

Your perfect rental is just a click away.

​Hunting for a new apartment in a major urban hub can be overwhelming. Here's where to start.

The amenities can be unmatched.

Does the 30 percent rule still apply?

You do have rights! And options.

Missing this one little detail nearly cost us everything.

If you prefer mid-sized cities, you’re in luck.

These are your options when your landlord doesn't renew your lease.

Moving? Don’t skip this step.

And maybe yours, too?

It’s what gives your home character and soul.

For starters, it's a good way to rack up unnecessary credit card debt.

There are some generally accepted recommendations that I like to steer clear of.

Renting can be rough, but that doesn't mean owning a house is picture-perfect, either.

There’s a catch, of course.

Don’t sign the lease without checking.

According to the pros.

They’re teeny.

While they may be beige for you, they could be green (or red!) for others.

Our homes are the biggest settings in the stories of our lives. The walls hold so much more than the things we’ve curated or the edited details of what we choose to live with or without; they hold the memories of all the small moments that make up our days and the nostalgia of times — bringing home babies, blowing out birthday candles, the most intimate conversations, the tears, the laughter — that live in our memories for our lifetimes.

We all know someone with an objectively amazing apartment. It’s light and airy, remarkably spacious for its size, in a great location, and somehow costs less than your dark, cramped, inconvenient shoebox. Though you may think your friend is just incredible lucky at real estate, here’s the hard truth: Chances are, they just did a better job during the apartment search than you did.

If you feel like everyone you know is a renter and the concept of homeownership seems like something you only hear about friends of friends of friends doing, perhaps it has to do with your location. RentCafe recently wrote a report on the increase of renters in major US cities, focusing on those where renters now outnumbered home owners. Looking at census data, they were able to see some surprising renter versus owner patterns across the U.S. between 2006-2016.

Here are the pros and cons of mobile home life.

Homeownership has been the gold standard for as long as I can remember.

These pro tips are sure to help you find the Winston to your Schmidt.

According to real estate agents.

You’ll need to do some introspection.

It’s worth the extra hit to your monthly budget.

I should have tried it a long time ago.

There’s a lot to like about it.