After the housing bubble of 2008-09, few people can say you’re “just throwing money” away by renting anymore. I talk a lot about everything home-buying on here, so it’s high time we say a bit about renting. Specifically: I want to cover … [Read more...]
This Post for Rent: 8 Tips for Landlords, Renters in the Under-30 Crowd
February 11, 2013 by 5 Comments
Just as the Great Recession hit homeowners with a mighty wallop, it also took a toll on rentals, with bad news for landlords and tenants alike. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, vacancy rates reached a new high … [Read more...]
Renting: What You Get for $1,500 a Month
January 15, 2013 by
If you could live anywhere in the United States, where would you choose? If you’re reading Money Under 30 and you are in fact 20-or 30-something, you probably can’t afford a mansion, and that’s okay! Part of starting off right is living in a … [Read more...]
How to Sublet Your Apartment Safely (And More)
June 18, 2012 by
If you’re a college student, recent grad, or anyone living in a big city, you’re no stranger to sublets: Apartments that one tenant subleases to somebody else, often for a short period of time (such as a summer break). Although the concept of … [Read more...]
Renter’s Insurance: When You Need It and How To Get It
May 29, 2012 by
Fire. Theft. Vandalism. Flooding. Scary, right? Although we hope it won't happen to us, anybody could be a disaster victim. And that's why home owners have insurance---to protect the roof over our heads and replace possessions in case the … [Read more...]
Roommates: How To Find and Screen Somebody to Share Your Home
December 5, 2011 by
Unless you're moving in with your best friends, I don't think many people love the idea of living with roommates. In fact as I write this, just thinking of my some of my former college roommates makes me cringe. They would forget to turn the stove … [Read more...]
Find and Rent The Best Apartments In Your City: How To Optimize Your Apartment Hunt
October 31, 2011 by
You might not expect to hear this from a Realtor---after all, I help people buy and sell homes for a living---but buying a home isn't right for everybody all the time. Many times, in fact, it's best to rent. If you don't want to settle down, if … [Read more...]
Lower Your Rent: How to Get More Bang for Your Rental Buck
April 26, 2010 by
If you’re just coming out of college or moving out on your own for the first time, you may be looking to rent an apartment rather than buy a home. And that's A-OK. Unless you have been investing in well-performing mutual funds since your fifth … [Read more...]
