Renting

I should have tried it a long time ago.

There’s a lot to like about it.

It’s a bit cliché, but it’s cliché for a reason.

Here’s what it’s like to live in them.

Maybe I’m delusional, but I adore my apartment.

According to real estate pros.

Both indoors and out.

There are only four cities in the entire country.

And it looks like modern art.

The internet has thoughts.

A few strategic products can turn a tiny closet space into plenty of storage.

Here are the seemingly innocuous things renters do that demote them from upstanding tenant status.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

On a site called Openigloo.

And what it means for the rental market.

A 900-square-foot studio and a 1,000-square-foot house aren’t too different on paper, but they are in person.

Inquiring renters want to know.

A simple mistake can make your rent payment disappear, according to a cybersecurity expert.

I learned what I like and don’t like, and what I’d need in a home if I ever bought a new one.

They have the same floor plans, but different aesthetics.

Two property managers weigh in.

Now more than ever, cities that stretch their residents’ wallets less than others are in high demand.

All aboard this real estate breakdown.

“I’m basically living in an RV or van without wheels.”

Here's what they told me to change.

But here's what you should know.

Here's a breakdown of what it is and when it could make sense for you.

And how do I get it back?

As we move into the new year, are rental prices going to keep up the steep climb?

No helicopter property owners here.

And why are more people trying it?

Here's what an NYC broker says.

In many cases, a place that comes with a lot of red flags isn’t worth the potential positives, either. 

No, it's not the weather.

In our search for the ideal abode, our realtor asked a seemingly simple yet perplexing question: "Are you interested in a hard loft or a soft loft?"

Before you launch a frenetic search on Craigslist, though, here are some expert tips to help you easily find a reliable subletter.

If you're ready to leave the Big Apple but you still want to work there, these New Jersey towns and cities are great options to look into.

Four things make it worth it for one couple.

According to attorneys and a property management expert.

Landlords always have to balance the need to raise rent (to keep up with the rising costs of owning a building), with the need to keep apartments rented and vacancy rates down. This usually means that, whenever possible, they love keeping good tenants from year to year, and avoiding the time, hassle, uncertainty, and expense of finding new ones. Here’s what you can do to tip the scales in your favor, avoid a rental increase, and happily sign your lease for another year. 1.

My name is Jessica and I’m a serial renter. I first dipped my toe in the proverbial musky beige carpet in 2007, signing the lease on an affordable two-bedroom unit in Riverside, California.

London is a city with so many vibrant neighborhoods that there is one for every type of personality. I moved to London four years ago with no clue as to where I would end up. But with a little exploring, I found my fit, and you can too! Here is an American ex-pat’s perspective on London neighborhoods. Neighborhoods Notting Hill, Kensington, & Chelsea Types of Rentals: Lots of houses that have been broken up into flats and large family homes.

Yes, she got back every dime.

Here are the best ones.

Though a salary of 40 times the rent is ideal budgeting advice—and you should stick to it if you can—it's not the end of the world if it's not possible in your situation.