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3 Ways Roommates From Hell Can Wreck Your Credit

February 2, 2017

3 Ways Roommates From Hell Can Wreck Your Credit

Having a roommate can be a great way to save money -- but the wrong roommates can end up costing you plenty. Here's what to know before you sign on. The post 3 Ways Roommates From Hell Can Wreck Your Credit appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Did Your Listing Get Hacked?

February 2, 2017

Did Your Listing Get Hacked?

Some scammers scrape listings from vacation rental websites, then rent your listings to unwitting customers. Here's what to do if it happens to you. The post Did Your Listing Get Hacked? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Things to consider before buying a vacation home

February 2, 2017

Things to consider before buying a vacation home

Not all fun and games.

How Legit is That Listing? Five Signs It’s a Fake

February 2, 2017

How Legit is That Listing? Five Signs It’s a Fake

To spot listings that are good to be true, look for these five signs.

Renting Out Your Vacation Home? Here Are 4 Ways to Land 5-Star Reviews

February 2, 2017

Renting Out Your Vacation Home? Here Are 4 Ways to Land 5-Star Reviews

Are you offering a room in your house or renting out that vacation home? There's a science to attracting the best renters and getting good reviews. The post Renting Out Your Vacation Home? Here Are 4 Ways to Land 5-Star Reviews appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Is Your New Apartment a Nightmare? 5 Ways to Spot Problems During the Walk-through

February 2, 2017

Is Your New Apartment a Nightmare? 5 Ways to Spot Problems During the Walk-through

The apartment walk-through is your chance to scope out potential problems. Follow these tips to make sure you don't end up with a yearlong lease -- of misery. The post Is Your New Apartment a Nightmare? 5 Ways to Spot Problems During the Walk-through appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

I Paid for a Landlord Credit Check. Don't I Get to See It?

February 2, 2017

I Paid for a Landlord Credit Check. Don't I Get to See It?

When you apply to rent a home, it's not unusual for the owner or manager to require a credit check. But do you have a right to see that report?. The post I Paid for a Landlord Credit Check. Don't I Get to See It? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

5 Simple Ways to Green Your Apartment

February 2, 2017

5 Simple Ways to Green Your Apartment

We can all take steps to protect our planet, but apartment dwellers often don't go beyond recycling. Here are some easy tricks you can use to save resources -- including money. The post 5 Simple Ways to Green Your Apartment appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

How I Found an Amazing Out-of-State Apartment in 3 Days (Without Crying)

February 2, 2017

How I Found an Amazing Out-of-State Apartment in 3 Days (Without Crying)

One writer shares the lessons she learned while locking down an apartment on the other side of the country -- in three days flat. The post How I Found an Amazing Out-of-State Apartment in 3 Days (Without Crying) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

Want Your Security Deposit Back? You'd Better Do These Things

February 2, 2017

Want Your Security Deposit Back? You'd Better Do These Things

The lease may say your rental unit needs to be "broom clean" to get your security deposit back, but an expert tells us that isn't the half of it. The post Want Your Security Deposit Back? You'd Better Do These Things appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.